2 Apr 2026
The Real Reasons Populism Is Taking OverWhat is populism, and why is it so attractive to voters? Which human instincts do populists tap into to get votes? And what does a populist-led country look like?
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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6 Apr 2026
183. From Bradford to Westminster: Faith, Identity, and Power (Naz Shah)How did Naz Shah’s experience growing up in Bradford and her experience with her family in the legal system influence her to go into politics? What does it mean for a political party to truly “stand for something” in modern Britain? How can faith influence politics in a secular society? Rory and Alastair are joined by Labour MP, Naz Shah, to discuss 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.
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160. White House or jail? The future of Donald J. Trump
Will Donald Trump end up in prison or back in the White House? Why is the gap between politics and the legal arena becoming ever narrower? Is Net Zero at risk of becoming the new Brexit issue... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Brexiteers won’t talk about the B-word
If Brexit was going well, we would never hear the end of it. Instead, there's an omertà on the subject... Continue
The Rest Is Football (Trailer)
NEW PODCAST: THE REST IS FOOTBALLJoin Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards for a new podcast bringing strong opinions on all the latest stories from the world of football.Hosted by t... Continue
30: Anthony Joshua: Responding to failure, Saudi Arabia, and Tyson Fury
From raving and "wheeler-dealing" to heavyweight champion of the world, Anthony Joshua's story is unmissable. Listen to Rory, Alastair and AJ talk about the culture of boxing, socialism, how ... Continue
What would Rory do if he was Sweden’s Minister of Foreign Affairs? Are we paying Nigel Farage too much attention? Should MPs be allowed to rebel against their party? Listen to hear Rory and...
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158. Sunak’s net zero culture war, Africa’s ‘coup belt’, and a new strategy for the German far-right
Why are Rishi Sunak and other politicians of the right looking to weaponise net zero? How should the international community respond to the rising number of coups across the Sahel? Can electi... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: We have not had a serious media in the UK for years
Instead, we have dumbed-down political and commercial interests masquerading as purveyors of news, lurching from one spasm to another... Continue
29: Yuval Noah Harari: Crisis and tragedy in Israel (Part 1)
‘We are facing spiritual and moral destruction.’ Is Israeli democracy facing the most dangerous moment in its history? Yuval Noah Harari joins Rory and Alastair to discuss his first-hand... Continue