The Rest Is Politics podcast

The Rest Is Politics

Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart break down current affairs in the UK and abroad. The Rest Is Politics analyses the latest international news, provides debate on global issues, and reveals secrets from Westminster, whilst bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably. With insider perspectives and expert analysis, The Rest Is Politics is the go-to podcast for anyone seeking intelligent, engaging discussions on British and global politics. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Join with a FREE TRIAL at therestispolitics.com for exclusive bonus content including Rory and Alastair’s first ever miniseries, early access to episodes and live show tickets, ad free listening, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and our members chatroom. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.

Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart break down current affairs in the UK and abroad. The Rest Is Politics analyses the latest international news, provides debate on global issues, and reveals secrets from Westminster, whilst bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably. With insider perspectives and expert analysis, The Rest Is Politics is the go-to podcast for anyone seeking intelligent, engaging discussions on British and global politics. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Join with a FREE TRIAL at therestispolitics.com for exclusive bonus content including Rory and Alastair’s first ever miniseries, early access to episodes and live show tickets, ad free listening, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and our members chatroom. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.

 

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501. Is Starmer Too Soft on Trump? Inside the Munich Security Conference

Why did Trump's Secretary of State Marco Rubio 'love bomb' Europe at the Munich Security C... more

16 Feb 2026

42 MINS

42:12

16 Feb 2026


#521

The Battle for the Arctic

One of the most important political issues of our time - the battle for the Arctic. Why is... more

13 Feb 2026

18 MINS

18:38

13 Feb 2026


#520

500. Japan, China, and the Fight for Taiwan (Question Time)

Are Japan and China closer to conflict over Taiwan, after the landslide victory for Japan'... more

12 Feb 2026

53 MINS

53:23

12 Feb 2026


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499. Is It Game Over for Starmer?

As Starmer begins to lose his key aides and allies, is his departure from Number 10 now a ... more

09 Feb 2026

59 MINS

59:45

09 Feb 2026


#518

498. Alastair Reacts to Starmer-Mandelson Turmoil

How should the government and politics as a whole respond to the latest revelations about ... more

08 Feb 2026

15 MINS

15:50

08 Feb 2026


#517

497. Is Trump Plotting Regime Change in Iran? (Question Time)

Is Trump deliberately wielding chaos as a negotiating tactic with Iran? When did it become... more

05 Feb 2026

48 MINS

48:14

05 Feb 2026


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496. Mandelson’s Disgrace: How Epstein Poisoned Our Politics

What do Peter Mandelson's ties to Jefferey Epstein reveal about the influence of the rich ... more

03 Feb 2026

46 MINS

46:43

03 Feb 2026


#515

495. Terror in Minnesota: The Putinisation of America (Question Time)

*This episode contains content that may not be suitable for younger listeners* What do the... more

29 Jan 2026

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:11

29 Jan 2026


#514

494. Carney’s Trump Fightback and the Starmer-Burnham Fallout

Can the 'middle powers' escape Trump's grip and build a world beyond American and Chinese ... more

28 Jan 2026

59 MINS

59:48

28 Jan 2026


#513

What If the AI Revolution Isn’t Real?

Is AI a revolution, or just another slow-moving general technology? Are we mistaking hype ... more

25 Jan 2026

19 MINS

19:27

25 Jan 2026


#512

493. Trump Insults NATO Troops

Why has Trump chosen to denigrate the sacrifice of allied soldiers? Are Keir Starmer and o... more

23 Jan 2026

30 MINS

30:01

23 Jan 2026


#511

492. Should Europe Boycott the World Cup? (Question Time)

Could Trump’s continued Greenland threats spark international boycotts of the World Cup? D... more

23 Jan 2026

46 MINS

46:33

23 Jan 2026


#510

491. Trump at Davos: Rory and Alastair React

What does Trump's rambling speech to world leaders at Davos mean for Greenland? Are Europe... more

21 Jan 2026

23 MINS

23:43

21 Jan 2026


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490. Trump’s Greenland Ultimatum: What Next?

Is the US now an adversary for Europe? Has Europe's appeasement strategy failed? How shoul... more

21 Jan 2026

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:32

21 Jan 2026


#508

Will AI End Humanity?

If there is even a 1% chance that AI could destroy us, should we keep building it? Are we ... more

15 Jan 2026

17 MINS

17:20

15 Jan 2026


#507

489. Musk's AI Deepfake Disgrace & JD Vance's Minnesota Lies (Question Time)

Will the UK ban 'X' over explicit, nonconsensual deepfake images of women and children gen... more

15 Jan 2026

40 MINS

40:25

15 Jan 2026


#506

488. Is Iran on the Edge of Revolution?

Could the Iran protests finally break the Supreme Leader’s brutal reign, or will the regim... more

13 Jan 2026

43 MINS

43:44

13 Jan 2026


#505

China vs USA: Who Will Win the AI Race?

Who really controls AI; governments, corporations, or no one at all? Is AI becoming a new ... more

08 Jan 2026

16 MINS

16:22

08 Jan 2026


#504

487. Is Starmer Rethinking His Approach to Europe? (Question Time)

What do Keir Starmer’s comments on 'closer alignment' with the EU single market actually m... more

08 Jan 2026

43 MINS

43:28

08 Jan 2026


#503

486. Does Maduro’s Capture Put Greenland at Risk?

Is Venezuela the start of something bigger? If this isn’t regime change, what does Trump a... more

06 Jan 2026

49 MINS

49:09

06 Jan 2026


#502

485. Trump Says America will Run Venezuela

Trump has announced that Venezuela will now be run by Washington as US forces have capture... more

03 Jan 2026

56 MINS

56:02

03 Jan 2026


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484. War in Europe, Trump's Destruction of Institutions, and Britain’s National Treasures (Question ...

Will Europe go to war with Russia in 2026? Should National Service be introduced next year... more

01 Jan 2026

49 MINS

49:59

01 Jan 2026