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.

272. Sunak’s betting scandal, Farage in trouble, and will Rory vote Green?

How damaging is the election betting scandal for the Tories? Do Reform UK have a women problem? Is Emmanuel Macron facing electoral oblivion?Join Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell for the la... Continue

25 June 2024

271. Is Biden really losing Hispanic and Black voters?

Why are Black and Hispanic voters increasingly warming to Donald Trump? How will Trump and Biden prepare for their first debate? What is Biden’s plan to give legal status to 500,000 undocum... Continue

21 June 2024

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271. TRIP US: Biden really losing Hispanic and Black voters?

Why are Black and Hispanic voters increasingly warming to Donald Trump? How will Trump and Biden prepare for their first debate? What is Biden’s plan to give legal status to 500,000 undocum... Continue

21 June 2024

270. Will Israel go to war with Hezbollah?

How important is Putin’s visit to North Korea? What will the consequences be of a war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon? How worrying is Germany’s far-right problem? Join Alastair a... Continue

20 June 2024

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269. Question Time: Orban in person, Biden’s fragility, and the subtle art of focus groups

Just how beneficial are focus groups to political parties? Will Biden's age cost him the US election? And why does Alastair hate vox pops so much?Join Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell as th... Continue

19 June 2024

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268. The Tories’ ‘taxtopia’ attack, Macron’s gamble, and the politics of football

How worried should Labour be about voter apathy? What is 'taxtopia'? Why is Liz Truss being brought up in the French election?Join Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell for the latest episode of... Continue

18 June 2024

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267. If Trump wins, what actually happens to America?

From killing wild horses to banning the abortion pill, join Anthony Scaramucci and Katty Kay as they take a deep dive into Project 2025 - the very long MAGA wish list, on today's episode of T... Continue

14 June 2024

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267. TRIP US: If Trump wins, what actually happens to America?

From killing wild horses to banning the abortion pill, join Anthony Scaramucci and Katty Kay as they take a deep dive into Project 2025 - the very long MAGA wish list, on today's episode of T... Continue

14 June 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.