24 Dec 2025
481. Polanski, Macron & al-Sharaa: The Best & Worst Politicians of 2025Who deserves the title of UK politician of the year - and who gets worst? What was the most consequential moment of Trump's presidency so far? And can Rory convince Alastair that Christmas isn't so miserable after all?
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.
22 Dec 2025
167. Faith, Depression, and Finding Calm in the Chaos (Professor Mark Williams)From Parliament to Prison, how can people find calm in chaotic environments? How does one cope with grief during the festive period? What are some successful ways to combat depression?
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: Isaac Levido’s tactics have lost their shine
The old tactics of wedge politics, dog-whistling and dead cats are not working quite as well as they once did... Continue
64. Caroline Lucas: Leading the Green Party, leaving politics, and the importance of protest
How hard is it to be a one person party in parliament? What can the left learn from the populist right? Could electoral reform actually help Keir Starmer?On today's episode of Leading, Rory ... Continue
63. Sajid Javid: Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, and Shamima Begum (Part 2)
What is Sajid's biggest regret from his time in politics? What barriers did he come up against in the Shamima Begum case during his time as Home Secretary? Will the NHS survive?Rory and Alast... Continue
225. George Galloway returns, ‘omnishambles’ budgets, and the plight of Sudan
How did George Galloway use Gaza to win in Rochdale? What is the impact of compulsory voting on Australian politics? What is happening in Sudan?Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: China’s useful idiots are on the rise
We allow Russia and China far greater access into our media ecosystems than we can gain into theirs, which gives them a huge asymmetric advantage... Continue
224. Question Time: Liz Truss’ ‘deep state’ comments, disability policy, and Shamima Begum
Is it fair that Shamima Begum has been declared stateless? Should Labour prioritise disability policy more? Has taxpayers money paid for Liz Truss' trip to the Conservative Political Action C... Continue