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.

300. Why Ukraine invaded Russia, the Musk-Trump love-in, and Rory’s visit to Afghanistan

Why is Elon Musk lashing out against Scotland’s First Minister? What are the tactics behind Ukraine’s advance on Russia? How worried should we be by China’s relationship with Serbia?Joi... Continue

14 August 2024

299. The Secret Behind Trump’s Silence

Has Kamala Harris chosen the right person as her running mate? Why has Donald Trump stayed quiet in response? How much do celebrity endorsements impact elections?Join Katty Kay and Anthony Sc... Continue

9 August 2024

298. Question Time: Venezuela’s fate, Hezbollah’s response, and how prisoner swaps really work

What impact have US sanctions had on Venezuela? Is Tom Tugendhat a Tory Keir Starmer? How should Hezbollah respond to attacks without risking domestic support?Rory and Alastair answer all the... Continue

8 August 2024

297. Far-right chaos, Harris’ running mate, and Bangladesh’s power vacuum

What is fuelling the far-right riots spreading across England? Who is Kamala Harris’ new running mate? Why has Bangladesh’s prime minister fled the country?Join Rory and Alastair as they ... Continue

7 August 2024

296. Could Donald Trump drop out?

What will the impact be of Trump's nightmare week? Will he make it to polling day? Why do evangelicals stick by him no matter what?Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all the... Continue

2 August 2024

295. Question Time: Israel vs. Hezbollah, legalising cannabis, and Kamala Harris’ Middle East strategy

Will the attack on the Golan Heights push Israel and Hezbollah into war? How does Harris’ approach to the Middle East differ from Trump's? How do Rory and Alastair square their beliefs with... Continue

1 August 2024

294. Labour’s defining moment and the next Tory leader

Is Labour planning austerity 2.0? Who is in the running to be the next Conservative leader? Should politics play a role at the Olympics? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all this and mor... Continue

31 July 2024

293. Trump’s Next Move

How will Donald Trump frame Kamala Harris as ‘dangerously liberal’? What has changed since the last time a woman ran for president? How will America look back on Joe Biden?Join Katty and ... Continue

26 July 2024

Alastair Campbell is a writer, communicator and strategist best known for his role as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s spokesman, press secretary and director of communications and strategy. Still active in politics and campaigns in Britain and overseas, he now splits his time between writing, speaking, broadcasting, charities and consultancy.