23 Apr 2026
525. JD Vance vs. the Pope and the Far-Right Funding Machine (Question Time)Why do Trump and JD Vance keep arguing with the Pope about theology? Who is funding the British and European far-right? As nationalism grows in Scotland and Wales, did devolution make this inevitable?
Two men who’ve been at the heart of the political world – former Downing Street Director of Communications and Strategy Alastair Campbell and cabinet minister Rory Stewart – join forces from across the political divide.
20 Apr 2026
185. Can Labour Win Back Scotland? (Anas Sarwar)Does the Leader of Scottish Labour regret calling for Keir Starmer to resign over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador? In the upcoming election, would he consider putting Scottish Labour into a coalition with the Reform Party to defeat the SNP? How does he plan to tackle the rise of Islamophobia and the politics of despair that are increasingly gripping Scotland and the UK?
Every Monday, Rory and Alastair interrogate, converse with, and interview some of the world’s biggest names – from both inside and outside of politics – about life, leadership, or leading the way in their chosen field.
Alastair Campbell’s diary: JD Vance’s questionable rise to political fame
Vance is an odd choice. Insights from his memoir only make the decision stranger... Continue
294. Labour’s defining moment and the next Tory leader
Is Labour planning austerity 2.0? Who is in the running to be the next Conservative leader? Should politics play a role at the Olympics? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all this and mor... Continue
87. Nick Clegg: Biden, Brexit, and kicking Trump off Facebook (Part 2)
What is the legacy of the coalition government? How do American politicians compare to British? Do the leaders of Silicon Valley have more power than the leaders in Washington and Westminster... Continue
292. Question Time: China’s army in Europe, Just Stop Oil behind bars, and Andrew Tate
Where do you stand on Just Stop Oil protestors being sentenced? What could come of China’s military drills in Belarus? What drives young men towards Andrew Tate? Rory and Alastair answer al... Continue
291. The Rise of Kamala Harris
How much do you really know about Kamala Harris? Why isn't Venezuela the Saudi Arabia of Latin America? Should we view Rwanda differently to other autocratic regimes?Join Rory and Alastair as... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s diary: Biden’s long-awaited decision is game-changing
The ‘Trump can’t lose’ rhetoric now, at last, has some serious competition... Continue