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.
Politics – far too important to be left to the grown-ups!
Thank you to the pupils of Richard Alibon Primary School, which I left in rather better mood than I arrived this morning. In no particular order ... Trump ... The war in Ukraine ... Israel/Gaza ..... Continue
215. Question Time: An election in May, combatting homelessness, and investigating think tanks
How are anonymous donors keeping Britain’s political parties afloat? Should the public know where think tanks get their funding from? How worried should we be about voter IDs?Join Rory and ... Continue
214. Israel in court, attacks on American soldiers, and the problem with polling
What is the significance of the I.C.J. Ruling on Israel? How much control does Iran really have over its proxies? Should Labour brace itself for a sharp narrowing of the polls?Join Rory and A... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Israel must talk to Hamas
Everything is impossible, as Nelson Mandela liked to put it, until you make it happen... Continue
57. Tucker Eskew, spin doctor to George W. Bush and Sarah Palin: Why I’m voting Democrat
What does President Biden need to do to defeat Trump? What went wrong in Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign? Did Republican figures like Sarah Palin and Newt Gingrich pave the way for Tr... Continue
212. Why Trump’s return wasn’t inevitable
How much do you know about the Russian propaganda forced on the population in occupied Ukraine? Where did it all go so wrong for Ron DeSantis? What on earth is going on in Germany with the fa... Continue