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.
188. Question Time: What the Covid Inquiry says about Britain
Does Britain’s relationship with the USA prevent independent decision making? What does conservatism mean to Jordan Peterson? How do you disagree agreeably about politics with your partner?... Continue
42. Sayeeda Warsi: Britain and the Muslim World
How prevalent is islamophobia in the UK? How can we help Jewish and Muslim communities at this time? Why have the Oslo Accords failed?Rory and Alastair are joined by the first Muslim woman Ch... Continue
186. Question Time: Nigel Farage’s plan to become Tory leader
Will Nigel Farage’s prophecy of becoming the next Conservative leader come true? Should we accept the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan? How much of a problem is the size of the British Armed F... Continue
185. Global perceptions of Israel-Gaza, Labour-Lib Dem bad blood, and Chinese economic crisis
Would an Israeli ground invasion shift international perceptions of the conflict? Why is Labour unhappy with the Lib Dems? Is China teetering on the brink of economic chaos?🌏 Get our exclu... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: The uplifting school which would take Farage to his breaking point
An academy where 85% of pupils have English as a second language found engaged, informed children with high aspirations and plenty of questions... Continue