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The Rest Is Politics

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Goalhanger

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: Bella Soames

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576. How Xi is Outplaying Trump and Tensions in Northern Ireland

As Trump becomes the first American president to personally welcome a visiting head of sta... more

30 Sep 2026

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1:05:59

30 Sep 2026

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575. Alastair Reacts to Burnham’s Speech and Rory’s Viral Stare

Will scrapping the triple lock be electorally perilous for Burnham, or can his vision of a... more

29 Sep 2026

55 MINS

55:11

29 Sep 2026

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Why Nuclear War Is More Likely Than You Think (with Carlo Rovelli)

Why have we stopped talking about the risk of nuclear war when the risk is greater than ev... more

24 Sep 2026

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18:16

24 Sep 2026

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574. Germany’s Political Disaster and Can the Lib Dems Fight Back?

As the far-right Alternative for Germany wins another regional election, wiping out the ru... more

23 Sep 2026

48 MINS

48:20

23 Sep 2026

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573. Burnham and Carney vs. Trump, and the Diana Dispute

As Burnham meets Trump face-to-face for the first time at the UN General Assembly, will he... more

22 Sep 2026

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51:55

22 Sep 2026

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The Greatest Threat Humans Just Can’t Stomach with Yuval Noah Harari

Episode 2 is available right now for TRIP Plus members. Sign up at [therestispolitics.com]... more

17 Sep 2026

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43:21

17 Sep 2026

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572. Trump’s Next Middle East Crisis and Reform’s £72m Megadonation

Is the Houthis' seizure of one of the world's most critical waterways the clearest proof y... more

16 Sep 2026

57 MINS

57:52

16 Sep 2026

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571. Rory and Alastair Challenge Ed Miliband on Israel-Palestine

Why has Ed Miliband gone further than any previous foreign secretary in announcing the occ... more

15 Sep 2026

58 MINS

58:19

15 Sep 2026

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"Our Generation Was Lied To": Two Gen Z MPs on Fixing Politics

To hear the full series “The Gen Z Story”, sign up at [the restispolitics.com – use your s... more

10 Sep 2026

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1:05:18

10 Sep 2026

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570. Why Trump Acts Like a Russian Asset and Miliband’s West Bank Sanctions

After Trump’s latest betrayal of Ukraine, why does he act like a Russian asset? Has John H... more

09 Sep 2026

52 MINS

52:12

09 Sep 2026

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569. Farage’s Foreign Funding Scandal and Germany’s Far-Right Breakthrough

As the Alternative for Germany party secured its best ever election result in Saxony-Anhal... more

08 Sep 2026

55 MINS

55:08

08 Sep 2026

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Becoming Burnham: The Manchester Arena Call, Westminster Plotting, and Keir vs Andy

To hear the full episode, and the whole series, sign up at [therestispolitics.com] (https:... more

03 Sep 2026

19 MINS

19:08

03 Sep 2026

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568. MAGA's Plan to Make Britain Look Broken and Iceland's 'Brexit' Moment

Did Iceland's rejection of EU membership talks repeat the same mistakes as Britain's Remai... more

02 Sep 2026

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56:08

02 Sep 2026

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567. Who Really Benefits from AI and Will Data Centres Decide the Midterms?

Why is the backlash against data centres becoming one of the most combustible issues in US... more

01 Sep 2026

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:00

01 Sep 2026

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Becoming Burnham: People Pleasing, The Shadow Years and Losing to Jeremy Corbyn

Who are the political figures that shaped Andy Burnham? How far will the new PM go to be l... more

27 Aug 2026

12 MINS

12:22

27 Aug 2026

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566. Carney vs. Trump and Alastair’s Advice for Burnham’s First PMQs

Why is Mark Carney choosing economic pain over a deal on tariffs with Trump? As Palestinia... more

26 Aug 2026

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26 Aug 2026

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565. Zelenskyy’s Corruption Problem and Is History Repeating Itself in Germany?

Why did Andy Burnham choose Kyiv, not Washington or Brussels, for his first foreign trip a... more

25 Aug 2026

57 MINS

57:07

25 Aug 2026

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Becoming Burnham: Thatcher, Hillsborough, and the Anger that Shaped Him | Part 1

To hear the full episode and the series as it drops, sign up up at therestispolitics.com A... more

20 Aug 2026

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21:22