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. Social Producer: Celine Charles Lead Video Editor: Josh Smith Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Producer: Evan Green Exec Producer: Chris Sawyer General Manager: Tom Whiter

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. Social Producer: Celine Charles Lead Video Editor: Josh Smith Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Producer: Evan Green Exec Producer: Chris Sawyer General Manager: Tom Whiter

 

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552. Trump's Red Card Saga and Germany's Far-Right Machine

What does Trump's shocking red card intervention reveal about how he wields power? Why doe... more

08 Jul 2026

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:22

08 Jul 2026


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551. Will Farage’s Trumpian Resignation Stunt Backfire?

Is Farage's shock by-election gamble a Trumpian trick to bury the scandal over his finance... more

07 Jul 2026

47 MINS

47:49

07 Jul 2026


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550. Will Farage's Extreme Wealth Be His Downfall?

How has Farage become the highest earning MP, while still claiming to be “for the everyday... more

02 Jul 2026

51 MINS

51:17

02 Jul 2026


#580

549. Mamdani’s Wrecking Ball and the Rise of Anti-Migrant Vigilantes

Is Zohran Mamdani becoming much more than a mayor and effectively running a shadow preside... more

01 Jul 2026

45 MINS

45:08

01 Jul 2026


#579

548. Burnham vs. Westminster and Trump’s Next Target

Will Andy Burnham’s plan for a ‘Number 10 North’ actually work in practice? What does Rory... more

30 Jun 2026

54 MINS

54:21

30 Jun 2026


#578

547. The Truth About Russian Oil, Net Zero, and North Sea Drilling

With the UK and Europe sweltering in yet another record-breaking heatwave, will we ever ac... more

24 Jun 2026

59 MINS

59:45

24 Jun 2026


#577

546. Keir Starmer Resigns: What Happens Next?

What does Keir’s Starmer’s exit as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour party mean for ... more

22 Jun 2026

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:24

22 Jun 2026


#576

545. Burnham Beats Reform: Britain’s Next Prime Minister?

Has Andy Burnham’s huge victory against Reform in Makerfield shown the Labour Party how it... more

19 Jun 2026

43 MINS

43:43

19 Jun 2026


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544. How Trump Is Weaponising AI and Martial Arts at the White House

Has Britain become a “vassal” state, dangerously dependent on the US for our most vital na... more

17 Jun 2026

49 MINS

49:24

17 Jun 2026


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543. The Disaster Britain Still Can't Escape and Trump’s Iran ‘Deal’

What is the true cost of Brexit? How have British and European far-right politics evolved ... more

16 Jun 2026

53 MINS

53:04

16 Jun 2026


#573

542. Starmer Loses His Defence Secretary: What Next?

What does John Healey's shock resignation mean for Keir Starmer, whose position is already... more

11 Jun 2026

39 MINS

39:29

11 Jun 2026


#572

541. Trump’s World Cup Mess and Kushner’s Albania Deal

As the Trump administration blocks a referee from entering the US, is this the most politi... more

10 Jun 2026

46 MINS

46:02

10 Jun 2026


#571

540. The Untold Iran Crisis, Henry Nowak, and Farage’s Politics of Rage

As Trump’s Iran disaster continues, are we facing a full-blown energy and economic crisis ... more

09 Jun 2026

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:30

09 Jun 2026


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539. Embezzlement, the Mandelson Texts, and Hasan Piker's UK Ban

What does the SNP embezzlement case reveal about how scandal-ridden British politics is? I... more

03 Jun 2026

58 MINS

58:57

03 Jun 2026


#569

538. The Pope’s AI Warning and Alastair Reacts to Blair’s Attack

Is Pope Leo’s encyclical the most important contribution to the AI debate so far, and is h... more

02 Jun 2026

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:56

02 Jun 2026


#568

Who Funds Reform? The Missing Millions

Who is the secretive billionaire bankrolling Reform — and what does he want? How did a bra... more

28 May 2026

32 MINS

32:25

28 May 2026


#567

537. Indicting Trump, Israeli Prisons, and Rory vs. Ed Miliband

What connects Trump’s Cuba blockade and Ben Gvir’s abuse of flotilla activists? As Richard... more

27 May 2026

49 MINS

49:29

27 May 2026


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536. Is Trump’s Corruption Machine Reaching New Extremes?

Has the scale of Donald J. Trump’s corruption become too big to prosecute? Is the US Const... more

26 May 2026

59 MINS

59:39

26 May 2026


#565

Struggling or Snowflakes? The Gen Z Mental Health Story

What's behind the rise in young people being diagnosed with mental health problems? Are me... more

21 May 2026

23 MINS

23:17

21 May 2026


#564

535. The Ebola Outbreak and the British Far-Right’s Next Move

Are Xi and Putin playing Trump? How serious is the new Ebola outbreak, especially after Tr... more

20 May 2026

43 MINS

43:01

20 May 2026


#563

534. Is Wes Streeting Trying to Sabotage Andy Burnham?

By re-igniting the Brexit debate, is Wes Streeting deliberately trying to sabotage Andy Bu... more

19 May 2026

49 MINS

49:32

19 May 2026


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533. Andy Burnham's Big Gamble: Can He Beat Reform?

What is Alastair’s plea to Labour politicians, after this week’s turmoil? After Wes Street... more

14 May 2026

30 MINS

30:04

14 May 2026


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532. The Trump-Xi Showdown and Putin’s Conscription Con

As Trump becomes the first American president to visit China in nearly a decade, will the ... more

13 May 2026

57 MINS

57:35

13 May 2026