25 Dec 2025
482. A Trumpian Year, the Politics of Hope and Highlights of 2025What surprised Rory and Alastair most about 2025? Why does Trump's presidency feel even more chaotic than expected? And who gets their vote for campaigner of the year?
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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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.
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16: Tony Blair: Taking insults, swallowing pride, and negotiating with both sides
How was peace achieved in Northern Ireland? What was it like speaking to the IRA, loyalist paramilitary groups and victims simultaneously? Who were the most important individuals involved in ... Continue
125. Question Time: Murdoch mayhem, the politics of nepotism, and Alastair Campbell MP?
Will Alastair ever stand as an MP? What's going on with Rupert Murdoch at Fox News? How prevalent is nepotism in UK politics?Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more on this epis... Continue
124. Politicians vs. civil servants, evacuating Sudan, and Diane Abbott
What does Dominic Raab's resignation tell us about the battle between civil servants and ministers? How did Rory lead an evacuation during his time in Iraq? What next for Diane Abbott?Tune in... Continue
15: Hillary Clinton: Fighting Putin, the Return of Trump, and the Killing of Osama Bin Laden
Will Donald Trump return to the White House? What happened behind the scenes during the killing of Osama Bin Laden? How should we combat the insidious effect of technology and social media on... Continue
Why has Dominic Raab resigned as Deputy Prime Minister and what does it mean for the future of the Conservative government?Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss all this and more on this eve...
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122. Question Time: Leaking Liz Truss, the funniest person in politics, and ‘Killing Thatcher’
Is leaking a way to get ahead in politics? What did Paddy Ashdown do to Rory? Should Joe Biden run for President again? Listen as Alastair and Rory answer these questions and more…Sign up t... Continue
121. Chaos in Sudan, Biden vs. Sunak, and the fall of Braverman?
Is the Special Relationship between the UK and the US falling apart? How can the world come to Sudan's aid? And is Suella Braverman finally on her last legs?Tune in to hear Alastair and Rory ... Continue
14: David Miliband: The Age of Impunity
Why did David Miliband leave British politics? How did he get involved in the New Labour project? And what does he spend his time doing now?Join David as he talks to Rory and Alastair about L... Continue