16 Feb 2026
501. Is Starmer Too Soft on Trump? Inside the Munich Security ConferenceWhy did Trump's Secretary of State Marco Rubio 'love bomb' Europe at the Munich Security Conference, and how did it compare to JD Vance's infamous 'enemy within' speech this time last year? Is Europe united enough in the face of Trump 2.0? Has Starmer failed to grasp the scale of the rupture posed by Trump's new world order, or is he trying to buy time?
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.
16 Feb 2026
176. How Close Are We To War With Iran? (Robert Malley)How does the former US Special Representative for Iran think US-Iranian relations will improve? Is there a method to Trump’s madness when it comes to foreign policy? Why does Robert believe the “two-state solution” for Israel and Palestine is dead?Alastair and Rory are joined by Robert Malley, architect of the 2015 Iran Nuclear deal, to answer all this and more.
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.
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
192. What David Cameron’s return means for Israel-Gaza
What does David Cameron's appointment as Foreign Secretary mean for the UK's policy towards Israel and Palestine? What happened at the pro-Palestinian and against antisemitism marches? Has pr... Continue