25 Jan 2026
What If the AI Revolution Isn’t Real?Is AI a revolution, or just another slow-moving general technology? Are we mistaking hype for inevitability? And, can a technology this unreliable really reshape civilisation?
The Rest Is Politics
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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26 Jan 2026
172. Neil Kinnock: Trump, Thatcher, and Why Labour Lost In 1992 (Part 2)Why did Neil Kinnock believe the fight against Margaret Thatcher was an existential one? What would Kinnock do to tackle the threat posed to Labour by reform? Why did Labour lose the 1992 election?
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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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
Will the West come to terms with the idea that Netanyahu is not interested in a two state solution? Is 'populism' patronising? Would Starmer tread a fine line or stand up to Donald Trump?Join...
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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
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: There’s room for hope in British politics
In every election since 2010, fear has beaten hope but change is on the horizon... Continue
56. Bill Gates: Conspiracy theories, AI, and the politician he most admires
How does one of the richest men in the world run a business? Is artificial intelligence going to be as big as the Windows PC? What politicians does Bill Gates admire? Bill Gates joins Rory an... Continue