The Rest Is Politics podcast

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. The Rest Is Politics lifts the lid on the secrets of Westminster, offering an insider’s view on politics at home and abroad, while bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably. October Election Tour - buy tickets: www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/the-rest-is-politics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Instagram: @restispolitics Email: restispolitics@gmail.com

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. The Rest Is Politics lifts the lid on the secrets of Westminster, offering an insider’s view on politics at home and abroad, while bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably. October Election Tour - buy tickets: www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/the-rest-is-politics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Instagram: @restispolitics Email: restispolitics@gmail.com

 

#332

325. Question Time: Are the Tories dead or sleeping?

How many civilian casualties is too many: what defines a proportionate war? What makes a good civil servant according to Alastair and Rory. And, why should children learn how to disagree agreeably? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all of these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across the UK. Use referral code POLITICS after sign up for a chance to win a signed copy of Rory and Alastair's books with personalised messages. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ TRIP Plus:  Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes.  Just head to [therestispolitics.com] (http://therestispolitics.com/) to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: [apple.co/therestispolitics] (http://apple.co/therestispolitics) . TRIP TOUR: To buy tickets for our October Tour, just head to [www.therestispolitics.com] (http://www.therestispolitics.com/) Instagram [@restispolitics] (https://www.instagram.com/restispolitics/?hl=en) Twitter: [@RestIsPolitics] (https://x.com/RestIsPolitics) Email: restispolitics@gmail.com Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Video Editor: Teo Ayodeji-Ansell Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producer: Nicole Maslen and Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

09 Oct 2024

37 MINS

37:15

09 Oct 2024


#331

324. Israel at War: One Year On

How has the political landscape of the Middle East changed in the year since Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel? Why has Keir Starmer reshuffled his top team? Is “the grid” still working for the Labour government? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in today's episode of The Rest Is Politics. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across the UK. Use referral code POLITICS after sign up for a chance to win a signed copy of Rory and Alastair's books with personalised messages. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ TRIP TOUR: To buy tickets for our October Tour, just head to [www.therestispolitics.com] (http://www.therestispolitics.com/) TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to [therestispolitics.com] (http://therestispolitics.com/) to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: [apple.co/therestispolitics] (http://apple.co/therestispolitics) . Instagram: [@restispolitics] (https://www.instagram.com/restispolitics/) Twitter: [@RestIsPolitics] (https://twitter.com/RestIsPolitics) Email: [restispolitics@gmail.com] (mailto:restispolitics@gmail.com) Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Video Editor: Josh Smith Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producer: Nicole Maslen + Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Digital: Sam Oakley Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

08 Oct 2024

58 MINS

58:26

08 Oct 2024


#330

323. Question Time: How it feels to become “the story”

Why are so many young men supporting the AFD in Germany? Would Trump be welcome on TRIP? And who, out of the pair, has the best Dame Maggie Smith story?  Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all of these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across the UK. Use referral code POLITICS after sign up for a chance to win a signed copy of Rory and Alastair's books with personalised messages. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ TRIP TOUR: To buy tickets for our October Tour, just head to [www.therestispolitics.com] (http://www.therestispolitics.com/) The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across the UK. Use referral code POLITICS after sign up for a chance to win tickets to the TRIP O2 Arena show in October. Learn more at [getfuse.com/politic] (www.getfuse.com/politic) s ⚡ TRIP Plus:  Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes.  Just head to [therestispolitics.com] (http://therestispolitics.com/) to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: [apple.co/therestispolitics] (http://apple.co/therestispolitics) . Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: [restispolitics@gmail.com] (mailto:restispolitics@gmail.com) Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Video Editor: Teo Ayodeji-Ansell Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producer: Nicole Maslen and Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

02 Oct 2024

42 MINS

42:15

02 Oct 2024


#329

322. Israel vs Hezbollah: Iran’s next move

What does the killing of Hezbollah’s leader mean for the Middle East? Who will be Labour’s next cabinet secretary? How did the far right win in Austria? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in today's episode of The Rest Is Politics. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across the UK. Use referral code POLITICS after sign up for a chance to win a signed copy of Rory and Alastair's books with personalised messages. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ TRIP TOUR: To buy tickets for our October Tour, just head to [www.therestispolitics.com] (http://www.therestispolitics.com/) TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to [therestispolitics.com] (http://therestispolitics.com/) to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: [apple.co/therestispolitics] (http://apple.co/therestispolitics) . Instagram: [@restispolitics] (https://www.instagram.com/restispolitics/) Twitter: [@RestIsPolitics] (https://twitter.com/RestIsPolitics) Email: [restispolitics@gmail.com] (mailto:restispolitics@gmail.com) Assistant Producer: India Dunkley + Becki Hills Video Editor: Josh Smith Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producer: Nicole Maslen + Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

01 Oct 2024

52 MINS

52:11

01 Oct 2024


#328

321. Question Time: Why do politicians leak to the press?

Was the recent election in Brandenburg really a “huge success” for the far-right AfD? Why are MPs allowed to be on their phones in the House of Commons? And what are Rory and Alastair’s go-to karaoke songs? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to  [therestispolitics.com] (http://therestispolitics.com/)  to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts:  [apple.co/therestispolitics] (http://apple.co/therestispolitics) . TRIP TOUR: To buy tickets for our October Tour, just head to  [www.therestispolitics.com] (http://www.therestispolitics.com/) The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across the UK. Use referral code POLITICS after sign up for a chance to win tickets to the TRIP O2 Arena show in October. Learn more at [getfuse.com/politics] (www.getfuse.com/politics) ⚡ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ [nordvpn.com/restispolitics] (www.nordvpn.com/restispolitics) It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ Instagram: [@restispolitics] (https://www.instagram.com/restispolitics/) Twitter: [@RestIsPolitics] (https://twitter.com/RestIsPolitics) Email: [restispolitics@gmail.com] (mailto:restispolitics@gmail.com) Assistant Producer: Becki Hills Video Editor: Jake Liascos Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producer: Nicole Maslen and Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

25 Sep 2024

34 MINS

34:42

25 Sep 2024


#327

320. Labour’s struggle to define itself, Hezbollah vs. Israel, and understanding Long Covid

Does Starmer’s government lack a strategic vision? Are we on the brink of a wider war in the Middle East? Why has society turned a blind eye to those living with Long Covid? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in today's episode of The Rest Is Politics. TRIP TOUR: To buy tickets for our October Tour, just head to [www.therestispolitics.com] (http://www.therestispolitics.com/) The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across the UK. Use referral code POLITICS after sign up for a chance to win tickets to the TRIP O2 Arena show in October. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to [therestispolitics.com] (http://therestispolitics.com/) to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: [apple.co/therestispolitics] (http://apple.co/therestispolitics) . Instagram: [@restispolitics] (https://www.instagram.com/restispolitics/) Twitter: [@RestIsPolitics] (https://twitter.com/RestIsPolitics) Email: [restispolitics@gmail.com] (mailto:restispolitics@gmail.com) Assistant Producer: India Dunkley + Becki Hills Video Editor: Josh Smith Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producer: Nicole Maslen + Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

24 Sep 2024

59 MINS

59:45

24 Sep 2024


#326

319. TRIP US: The Only State Trump Needs to Win

*To hear the full episode, search The Rest is Politics US wherever you get your podcasts.* How far do voters trust Donald Trump? Should the US have mass deportations? Are Republicans really better for the economy? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more on The Rest Is Politics US. Become a Founding Member Support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening, gain early access to our mini series, and get a bonus members-only Q&A episode every week, starting in October! Just head to [therestispoliticsus.com] (https://tripus.supportingcast.fm/) to sign up today. Instagram: [@RestPoliticsUS] (https://www.instagram.com/restpoliticsus/) Twitter: [@RestPoliticsUS] (https://twitter.com/RestPoliticsUS) Email: [TRIPUS@goalhanger.com] (mailto:TRIPUS@goalhanger.com) Video Editor: Jake Liascos Social Producer: Jess Kidson Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Producer: Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

19 Sep 2024

06 MINS

06:54

19 Sep 2024


#325

318. Question Time: Does America really care about the ‘special relationship’?

Why has Turkey decided to join BRICS? Is New York Mayor, Eric Adams, in trouble? And what happens when the mics are turned off? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. TRIP Plus:  Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes.  Just head to [therestispolitics.com] (http://therestispolitics.com/) to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: [apple.co/therestispolitics] (http://apple.co/therestispolitics) . TRIP TOUR: To buy tickets for our October Tour, just head to [www.therestispolitics.com] (http://www.therestispolitics.com/) The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across the UK. Use referral code POLITICS after sign up for a chance to win tickets to the TRIP O2 Arena show in October. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: [restispolitics@gmail.com] (mailto:restispolitics@gmail.com) Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Video Editor: Teo Ayodeji-Ansell Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producer: Nicole Maslen and Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

18 Sep 2024

40 MINS

40:47

18 Sep 2024


#324

317. How to save the NHS

How are Labour planning to reform the NHS? Are the West being too slow to help Ukraine? Should social media be banned for children? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in today's episode of The Rest Is Politics. TRIP TOUR: To buy tickets for our October Tour, just head to [www.therestispolitics.com] (http://www.therestispolitics.com/) The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across the UK. Use referral code POLITICS after sign up for a chance to win tickets to the TRIP O2 Arena show in October. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to [therestispolitics.com] (http://therestispolitics.com/) to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: [apple.co/therestispolitics] (http://apple.co/therestispolitics) . Instagram: [@restispolitics] (https://www.instagram.com/restispolitics/) Twitter: [@RestIsPolitics] (https://twitter.com/RestIsPolitics) Email: [restispolitics@gmail.com] (mailto:restispolitics@gmail.com) Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Video Editor: Teo Ayodeji-Ansell Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producer: Nicole Maslen and Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

17 Sep 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:06

17 Sep 2024


#323

316. Why Kamala Harris Still Has a Problem

What does Kamala Harris need to do next? How would Republicans react to a Trump loss? Would Harris ever debate Trump on Fox News? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more on The Rest Is Politics US. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across the UK. Use referral code POLITICS after sign up for a chance to win tickets to the TRIP O2 Arena show in October. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ TRIP TOUR: To buy tickets for our October Tour, just head to [www.therestispolitics.com] (http://www.therestispolitics.com/) Instagram: [@RestPoliticsUS] (https://www.instagram.com/restpoliticsus/) Twitter: [@RestPoliticsUS] (https://twitter.com/RestPoliticsUS) Email: [TRIPUS@goalhanger.com] (mailto:TRIPUS@goalhanger.com) Social Producer: Jess Kidson Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Producer: Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

12 Sep 2024

41 MINS

41:32

12 Sep 2024


#322

315. Question Time: Should we fine people for missing doctor's appointments?

Is conflict brewing on the Horn of Africa? Should we fine people for missing hospital appointments? And, why do escalators pose an existential threat to Alastair? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across the UK. Use referral code POLITICS after sign up for a chance to win tickets to the TRIP O2 Arena show in October. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to [therestispolitics.com] (http://therestispolitics.com/) to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: [apple.co/therestispolitics] (http://apple.co/therestispolitics) . TRIP TOUR: To buy tickets for our October Tour, just head to [www.therestispolitics.com] (http://www.therestispolitics.com/) Instagram: [@restispolitics] (https://www.instagram.com/restispolitics/) Twitter: [@RestIsPolitics] (https://twitter.com/RestIsPolitics) Email: [restispolitics@gmail.com] (mailto:restispolitics@gmail.com) Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Video Editor: Teo Ayodeji-Ansell Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producer: Nicole Maslen and Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

11 Sep 2024

33 MINS

33:02

11 Sep 2024


#321

314. Trump stumbles - but did Harris see him off?

Will Tuesday’s US presidential debate be remembered as a turning point in the campaign? Why was Donald Trump so off-message? Did Kamala Harris miss the chance to destroy the MAGA movement once and for all? Join Rory and Alastair for a bonus episode of The Rest Is Politics where they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across the UK. Use referral code POLITICS after sign up for a chance to win tickets to the TRIP O2 Arena show in October. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. TRIP TOUR: To buy tickets for our October Tour, just head to www.therestispolitics.com Instagram: [@restispolitics] (https://www.instagram.com/restispolitics/) Twitter: [@RestIsPolitics] (https://twitter.com/RestIsPolitics) Email: [restispolitics@gmail.com] (mailto:restispolitics@gmail.com) Assistant Producer: India Dunkley and Evan Green Video Editor: Teo Ayodeji-Ansell Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producer: Nicole Maslen and Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

11 Sep 2024

28 MINS

28:50

11 Sep 2024