20 Aug 2025
439. The Pro-Putin President: Are Zelensky and Europe sleepwalking into disaster?Is appeasing Trump and Putin a recipe for disaster in Europe , or simply a pragmatic approach? Why was JD Vance so silent in Zelensky's second White House visit? With mass protests on the streets of Tel Aviv, is Netanyahu losing the Israeli public — and his own army?
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.
18 Aug 2025
149. Nicola Sturgeon: On Margaret Thatcher, Alex Salmond, and the Push for Independence (Part 1)What is the difference between class distinctions in Scotland and the rest of the UK? How did Nicola Sturgeon's childhood in Scotland inform her politics? What was Margaret Thatcher's influence on Nicola's career?
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.
192. What David Cameron’s return means for Israel-Gaza
What does David Cameron's appointment as Foreign Secretary mean for the UK's policy towards Israel and Palestine? What happened at the pro-Palestinian and against antisemitism marches? Has pr... Continue
191. Braverman sacked and Cameron returns
The emergency pod button has been pushed as David Cameron returns to politics and Suella Braverman has been sacked.TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podc... Continue
45. Dr Comfort Ero: Resolving deadly conflicts & reforming the UN
How important is the role of the international community in resolving conflict? Is peace possible in the Middle East? How relevant is the United Nations today?Rory and Alastair are joined by ... Continue
190. Question Time: Should WhatsApp messages stay private?
What makes Parliament the most poisonous place to work? Should MPs listen to their SpAds? Was the Freedom of Information Act a mistake?Join Alastair and Rory as they answer all these question... Continue
189. The King’s Speech, performative cruelty, and Argentina
How have voters responded to President Biden's intervention in the Middle East? Was Sunak's summit on AI a success? Who will be the next Argentinian president?Join Rory and Alastair as they d... Continue
44. Mark Carney: Bank of England, Trussonomics, and Brexit
Can financial markets help fight climate change? What's the true economic theory behind austerity? What does the Bank of England actually do?Tune in to today's episode of Leading, where Mark ... Continue