23 Apr 2026
525. JD Vance vs. the Pope and the Far-Right Funding Machine (Question Time)Why do Trump and JD Vance keep arguing with the Pope about theology? Who is funding the British and European far-right? As nationalism grows in Scotland and Wales, did devolution make this inevitable?
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.
20 Apr 2026
185. Can Labour Win Back Scotland? (Anas Sarwar)Does the Leader of Scottish Labour regret calling for Keir Starmer to resign over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador? In the upcoming election, would he consider putting Scottish Labour into a coalition with the Reform Party to defeat the SNP? How does he plan to tackle the rise of Islamophobia and the politics of despair that are increasingly gripping Scotland and the UK?
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.
247. Robert F Kennedy Jr: Donald Trump’s Vice President?
Could a member of the Kennedy clan team up with Donald Trump? What does a vice president actually do? How has a brain worm come into the media circus of the 2024 race for the White House?Join... Continue
246. What Britain thinks: Is the monarchy our greatest soft power asset?
Are UK voters becoming increasingly comfortable with authoritarianism? Why is Thatcher the only past PM currently viewed as 'strong' by the public? What's the secret to achieving visibility a... Continue
245. Are we really heading for a hung parliament?
Is the Conservative brand damaging their politicians? Who is the SNP's new leader? What’s going on in South Africa? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more on to... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Mitsotakis’s lessons for Sunak
Unlike our PM, the Greek leader listens to questions and actually answers them... Continue
72. Nancy Pelosi: From JFK’s inauguration to fighting Donald Trump
How did Nancy Pelosi rise up to be the most politically powerful woman in America? What was it like to attend JFK's inauguration? What's the key secret behind fundraising in US politics?Rory ... Continue
244. How to buy the White House
Is there too much money in US politics? Why do people donate to presidential campaigns? Who are the two women vying to be Mexico’s next president? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci for... Continue
242. Scotland in crisis, how to get an opposition MP to defect, and can Britain defend itself?
Who will replace Humza Yousaf as First Minister of Scotland? Will more Conservatives defect to Labour? What's the real story behind the UK's defence spending?TRIP ELECTION TOUR:To buy t... Continue