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.

365. Trump’s Mafia World Order

How many ‘early warning signs of fascism’ are we seeing in the US? Has Trump delivered a fatal blow to America’s soft power around the world? Why does Alastair admire Prince Harry and h... Continue

29 January 2025

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

364. Question Time: America’s waning power, Alastair vs. Meta, and the existential threat of depopulation

Musk, Zuckerberg, and Trump – who’s controlling who? Does populist isolationism actually make a country weaker? Could Farage actually be Prime Minister by 2029?Join Rory and Alastair as t... Continue

23 January 2025

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

363. The Return of Donald J. Trump

What did the inauguration tell us about how extreme Trump 2.0 is going to be? What is Netanyahu’s endgame for Gaza – peace or perpetual war? Why has Starmer launched an inquiry into the S... Continue

22 January 2025

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

362. Question Time: Labour’s education error and Blair’s mistake on mental health

Why are students protesting in Serbia? Is Labour right to scrap financial support for Latin in state schools? What does Alastair think about Tony Blair’s comments on mental health?Join Rory... Continue

16 January 2025

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

361. Gaza, Israel, and Ceasefire

How can Gaza be rebuilt after any ceasefire is agreed? What are the ‘six deadly sins’ of the liberal centre? What should we make of Starmer’s AI action plan for Britain?Join Rory and Al... Continue

15 January 2025

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

360. Question Time: Assad’s People – Syria, Torture, and Justice

Are the media ignoring what’s happening in Gaza? Should the UK be boycotting the cricket in Afghanistan? And, how worried should we be about democratic backsliding in Georgia and Venezuela?... Continue

9 January 2025

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

360. Question Time: Assad’s People – Torture, Justice, and Forgiveness

Are the media ignoring what’s happening in Gaza? Should the UK be boycotting the cricket in Afghanistan? And, how worried should we be about democratic backsliding in Georgia and Venezuela?... Continue

9 January 2025

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

359. Starmer vs. Musk: Why the richest man in the world turned against the Prime Minister

What's behind Musk's spiral into the far right? Is Robert Jenrick veering into Enoch Powell territory? Is Austria on the precipice of a new form of fascism?Join Rory and Alastair as they answ... Continue

8 January 2025

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

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.

MORE INFO