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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468. Starmer in Crisis: Sabotage From Within? (Question Time)

Has Keir Starmer lost control of his own team? Is Gen Z actually the most informed generat... more

12 Nov 2025

52 MINS

52:40

12 Nov 2025


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467. The Mamdani Method Explained: Could It Shock Britain?

How did a thirty four-year old democratic socialist win over New York, and can he actually... more

12 Nov 2025

50 MINS

50:37

12 Nov 2025


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466. Crisis Engulfs the BBC: Is this a Coordinated Attack?

Why have the BBC’s Director General and Head of News both suddenly resigned? Is this an in... more

10 Nov 2025

50 MINS

50:25

10 Nov 2025


#479

Murdoch's Succession Battle and the Fight for Fox News

What are the key differences between Murdoch's children, particularly Lachlan and James? H... more

07 Nov 2025

07 MINS

07:28

07 Nov 2025


#478

465. Andrew’s Disgrace, Newsnight, and a Centrist Win in the Netherlands (Question Time)

How much transparency should we demand from the monarchy? Do the latest Dutch results show... more

06 Nov 2025

38 MINS

38:45

06 Nov 2025


#477

464. Labour’s Tax Timebomb, Climate Backsliding, and Sudan’s Forgotten War

Is this the Budget that breaks Labour, or can Reeves walk the tightrope? Why does the gene... more

05 Nov 2025

54 MINS

54:56

05 Nov 2025


#476

The Monster He Made: Murdoch, Trump, and the Price of Power (Part 4)

What was the nature of the relationship between Fox News and Donald Trump? What, or who, c... more

03 Nov 2025

21 MINS

21:45

03 Nov 2025


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463. Question Time: How Truth Became Optional In Trump’s America

How serious are Trump’s hints about serving a third term? Is the US sleepwalking into a ci... more

30 Oct 2025

41 MINS

41:51

30 Oct 2025


#474

462. Starmer Hits Rock Bottom: Will He Break His Manifesto to Survive?

What does Labour’s unprecedented collapse in Wales really mean? If Putin takes Ukraine, wh... more

29 Oct 2025

51 MINS

51:06

29 Oct 2025


#473

The Phone-Hacking Scandal: How Murdoch's UK Empire Fell (Part 3)

What was the phone-hacking scandal and how did it escalate into a major crisis? How was Al... more

25 Oct 2025

08 MINS

08:47

25 Oct 2025


#472

461. Question Time: China’s Spy Web, the Tel Aviv Fan Ban, and Japan’s New Thatcher

Why did Britain drop a clear Chinese spying case? Was banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans the ri... more

22 Oct 2025

45 MINS

45:13

22 Oct 2025


#471

460. Inside Trump’s Gaza-Ukraine Playbook: Who Profits from Peace?

Is Trump selling peace to the highest bidder? Is the Farage surge in Wales a warning shot ... more

21 Oct 2025

54 MINS

54:54

21 Oct 2025


#470

A Deal With the Devil? Murdoch and New Labour (Part 2)

What was the nature of Rupert Murdoch's relationship with Margaret Thatcher? What led to N... more

16 Oct 2025

14 MINS

14:44

16 Oct 2025


#469

459. Question Time: Reform's Potential Upside, Why Bad News Sells & Reasons To Stay Hopeful

Who’s offering hope in politics today? Where are the real environmental success stories? A... more

15 Oct 2025

44 MINS

44:34

15 Oct 2025


#468

458. Can Trump's Peace Deal Actually Work?

Has Trump really brought a “new dawn” to the Middle East? How can one of the most broken p... more

14 Oct 2025

55 MINS

55:40

14 Oct 2025


#467

The Rise of Rupert Murdoch: Making of a Mogul (Part 1)

Why is Rupert Murdoch considered such an influential figure? What was his childhood and fa... more

09 Oct 2025

09 MINS

09:09

09 Oct 2025


#466

457. Is Trump Planning Regime Change?

Why is Trump attacking Venezuelan ships? Are the Greens turning protest into real politica... more

08 Oct 2025

47 MINS

47:55

08 Oct 2025


#465

456. Antisemitism, How the Tories Lost Britain, and Gaza

Why is antisemitism on the rise in the UK? Can Trump’s Gaza plan ever provide a just and l... more

07 Oct 2025

55 MINS

55:17

07 Oct 2025


#464

455. Question Time: Is Europe Already At War With Russia?

Is Europe already at war with Russia — without admitting it? Are the Netherlands still a s... more

01 Oct 2025

40 MINS

40:53

01 Oct 2025


#463

454. Starmer's Farage Fightback and Trump's Unworkable Gaza Plan

Is it too late for Starmer to turn things around? Is Labour talking too much about immigra... more

30 Sep 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:55

30 Sep 2025


#462

453. Trump’s Far Right Allies in Germany: Is History Repeating Itself?

Just how close is the far right to taking power in Europe and the UK? Why is Germany the p... more

25 Sep 2025

38 MINS

38:44

25 Sep 2025


#461

452. Question Time: America’s New Martyr and Westminster’s Hidden Spies

Is Charlie Kirk becoming America’s new martyr for the far right? How deep does Chinese spy... more

24 Sep 2025

50 MINS

50:30

24 Sep 2025