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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205. How to combat populism, debating Bill Gates, and David Cameron on the world stage (Part 2)
What stopped the Middle East from descending into regional conflict following the events of October 7th? Why did 2023 see so many coups across the Sahel? Is David Cameron now Rishi Sunak's bi... Continue
Would Rory serve in a Keir Starmer Labour cabinet? How important is Scotland in the next election? What was the most under-appreciated political moment of 2023?Join Rory and Alastair for an e...
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52. Tom Holland: How religion shaped politics and the Western world
Is the West more Christian than it thinks? Why are so many British prime ministers from religious backgrounds? How does the evangelical support for Donald Trump and the culture wars in the US... Continue
203. Question Time: How dangerous is Giorgia Meloni?
Should Joe Biden choose a new running mate? Who is the real Giorgia Meloni? Which reality TV show would Rory and Alastair appear on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com... Continue
Who actually is Michelle Mone? Does Starmer need to be braver in how he respond to attacks from his opponents? How much power does Viktor Orbán have in the EU?Join Rory and Alastair as they ...
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Alastair Campbell’s heroes and villains of 2023
Our diarist gives his personal rundown of who has been good – and who has been bad – over the last 12 months... Continue
51. Tim Peake: Will humans colonise Mars?
What is the future of human space exploration? Will people live on Mars in our life time? Are there plans to grow human organs on the moon?British astronaut Tim Peake joins Rory and Alastair ... Continue
My eulogy to Glenys Kinnock: a great woman, a true friend
A sad day; and a sad week for the Labour family. On Tuesday, Tony Blair led the tributes at the memorial for Alan Haworth and Maggie Rae, who both died recently, within a few weeks of each other.... Continue