29 May 2026
Who Funds Reform? The Missing MillionsWho is the secretive billionaire bankrolling Reform — and what does he want? How did a brand new party raise and spend £17 million with no public explanation? As Farage inches toward power, who's really pulling the strings?
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.
25 May 2026
190. How the Media Still Misunderstands Trump (Tina Brown)Why does Trump understand the media better than the media understands him? Are tech billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos more dangerous to journalism than Rupert Murdoch ever was? What did Tina Brown see change in Trump from the '80s to now, and when did he turn "dark"?
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.
184. President of Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelenskyy
At a time when the United States is threatening to withdraw from NATO, how can Europe maximise its power to deter Russia's threat? If Vladimir Putin were given the territory Donald Trump offered in hi... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s diary: Here’s what Zelensky really thinks of JD Vance
After the madness of MAGA in Iran, meeting Ukraine’s president is a lesson in empathy and emotion... Continue
519. Trump’s NATO Threat & a Critical Election in Hungary (Question Time)
Following Trump's threats to remove the US from NATO, is the alliance effectively finished? After nearly two decades in power, could Viktor Orbán finally be unseated in Hungary's upcoming election? H... Continue
518. Is Trump a Fascist and is His War on Iran Unwinnable?
Has Trump crossed the line from right-wing populist to fascist? Is he fighting a war with Iran he cannot win? Is Iraq being dragged in against its will? Join Dominic Sandbrook and Alastair Campbell a... Continue
183. From Bradford to Westminster: Faith, Identity, and Power (Naz Shah)
How did Naz Shah’s experience growing up in Bradford and her experience with her family in the legal system influence her to go into politics? What does it mean for a political party to truly “sta... Continue
The Real Reasons Populism Is Taking Over
What is populism, and why is it so attractive to voters? Which human instincts do populists tap into to get votes? And what does a populist-led country look like? Alastair is joined by Liam Byrne, MP... Continue
517. Is Trump Plotting Regime Change in Cuba? (Question Time)
Does Trump already have one eye on regime change in Cuba, as the US faces strategic failure in the Iran war? Who is more dangerous to the world right now, Putin or Netanyahu? Should Starmer be doing m... Continue
516. Trump’s Iran Delusion and the Limits of American Power
Why has opposition to the Iran war been so muted within Trump’s America, and how is the US uniquely insulated from the worst impacts of the war? Do American tech billionaires now pose a serious thre... Continue