25 Jun 2026
547. The Truth About Russian Oil, Net Zero, and North Sea DrillingWith the UK and Europe sweltering in yet another record-breaking heatwave, will we ever actually reach net zero? How close are we to a “lights out” scenario due to the Iran war, and how did we become so dependent on Russian oil? Is North Sea drilling for oil and gas a matter of national security, or an environmentally reckless fantasy?
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 Jun 2026
194. Is Putin Losing his Grip on Russia?With war fatigue growing and polls showing increasing dissatisfaction with life in Russia, is Vladimir Putin beginning to lose control? What is really happening inside Russia today? And what is it like to report the truth from inside one of the world's most repressive states?
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.
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
201. Question Time: Could the Tories remove Rishi Sunak?
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200. The Israeli settler movement, Ukraine blockaded, and Putin’s perpetual power
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Alastair Campbell’s Diary: The remarkable Glenys Kinnock
The Kinnock family and the Labour party have lost a matriarch... Continue
50. Angela Rayner: From zero GCSEs to Britain’s most powerful woman?
Could Labour still lose the next election? What really went wrong under Jeremy Corbyn? What do the left actually think of the right?Rory and Alastair are joined by Labour's Deputy Leader, Ang... Continue