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.
47. Tony Klug: Could the Israel-Hamas conflict restart the peace process?
Is peace possible in the Middle East? What is the difference between a one-state solution and a two-state solution? What is the role of the international community in resolving the conflict b... Continue
195. Question Time: Is Sunak’s Rwanda plan doomed to fail?
Why was Sam Altman fired from OpenAI? Would a secret ballot have saved a soft Brexit? What options are left for Rishi Sunak after supreme court’s Rwanda ruling?Join Alastair and Rory as the... Continue
194. Autumn statements, Putin’s progress, and why advertisers are pulling out of X
How does inheritance tax work? How have voters reacted to the ceasefire vote? Are Putin's prospects improving in the Russia-Ukraine war?Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss all this and mor... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Cameron is not the answer to Sunak’s problems
The prime minister clearly hoped Cameron’s heft would prevent him becoming a source of division... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: The findings of the Covid inquiry merit real punishment
The damage Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings did to the country is off the scale ... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Brexit forever changed Irish politics
It is hard to overestimate the damage the combination of Brexit, Johnson and Truss has done ... Continue
193. What makes the Tory right so powerful?
Why do the ERG and the right wing of the Tory party hold so much power over their leadership? Could a universal basic income work? How often do Rory and Alastair think about the Roman Empire?... Continue