23 Oct 2026
Kim Leadbeater, MP: My Sister’s Murder and Why I Never Wanted To Go Into PoliticsThis week, we bring you one of Alastair’s favourite interviews.
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 Oct 2026
212. What Happens When The World Stops Trusting America? (Michael Lewis)Why did Elon Musk really go to Washington, and was DOGE ever about cutting government at all? What happens when the world stops trusting America, and could the next financial crisis already be under way? What will Trump do if he loses the midterms?
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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198. King Charles on the world stage, Argentina’s Brexit, and the real Henry Kissinger
How did King Charles perform at COP? Is Milei more Reagan than Trump? Who was the real Henry Kissinger?Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all this and more on today's episode of The Rest I... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Farewell Glenys Kinnock and Alistair Darling
Their passing has marked a sad week for the entire Labour family... Continue
49. Christiana Figueres: COP28, Costa Rica, and surviving the climate crisis
How do countries cooperate to tackle the climate emergency? Is it unusual for the United Nations Climate Change Conference to be held in the oil rich UAE? What does the future hold for renewa... Continue
197. Question Time: Should Labour be bolder on Brexit?
Why do politicians avoid discussing the benefits of migration? Do broadcasters allow the agenda do be shaped by the right wing press? What party would Charles Dickens vote for?Join Alastair a... Continue
196. Why are the far-right on the rise?
Should Britain give the Elgin Marbles back to Greece? Will people be financially better off following Hunt's Autumn statement? Why have populists like Javier Milei and Geert Wilders performed... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Imagine if Boris Johnson had backed Remain…
Instead he chose the path to No 10 and we are all paying the price... Continue
Introducing… The Rest Is Entertainment
In their new podcast TV maestro and hugely successful author Richard Osman, along with The Guardian's razor-sharp columnist Marina Hyde unravel the mysteries and unveil the hidden gems within... Continue