11 Sep 2026
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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.
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7 Sep 2026
205. Anthony Scaramucci: Why America Keeps Making the Same MistakesWhy does Anthony Scaramucci think Osama bin Laden is “winning”, and what has the War on Terror really cost America? From letting China into the WTO to bailing out the banks in 2008, how did America's own leaders pave the way for Donald Trump's electoral victories? As Trump's second term reaches its halfway point, is America about to bankrupt itself?
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.
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106. Michael Lewis: Donald Trump, Sam Bankman-Fried, and the future of the USA
What do Silicon Valley, Wall Street, and Washington DC all have in common? Why has Donald Trump made the impact he has in the US? What was Sam Bankman-Fried really like to work alongside? Ror... Continue
333. Kemi Badenoch, Tory Party Leader
What should we expect from the new leader of the Conservative Party? Does Badenoch spell trouble for Labour? How will she reflect on her role as the first black woman to lead a major UK polit... Continue
105. War and Peace in Northern Ireland and the Middle East (George Mitchell)
What is it like to negotiate with terrorists? Will peace ever be possible in the Middle East? How did the Good Friday Agreement come to pass? On today’s episode of Leading, Rory and Alastai... Continue
332. Rachel Reeves’ Budget: How does it affect you?
Will Labour's first budget be a success or failure for the new government? How does it compare to previous budgets? Did Rachel Reeves alter her proposals from pre-election?Rory and Alastair c... Continue
331. Question Time: Murdoch or Musk — who has more power?
Why does the UK ignore Irish politics? Should Labour implement Leveson 2, and what should your 7 year-old ask a Tory MP, according to Alastair?Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these ... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s diary: Why I’m obsessed with litter
You’re lucky to get a few seconds between spotting roadside refuse when driving in Britain. Tackling this is an easy win for the government... Continue
330. The US Election: One week to go
With one week to go until the US election, what media outlets can you trust? Is Australia immune to the populist wave that seems to be sweeping Europe? What do the elections in Austria and Ge... Continue
104. Timothy Snyder: How will the US election result impact Ukraine?
What can European history teach us about the potential outcome of conflicts around the world? What effect will the results of the US election have on Ukraine? Will America always be a democra... Continue