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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516. Trump’s Iran Delusion and the Limits of American Power

Why has opposition to the Iran war been so muted within Trump’s America, and how is the US... more

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Nineteen Eighty-Four: Dominic Sandbrook on Big Brother, Surveillance, and Fear (The Book Club)

Why is 1984 as relevant today as when it was published? Who is Big Brother, and why is he ... more

29 Mar 2026

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24:11

29 Mar 2026


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515. Starmer’s Foreign Aid Betrayal, Islamophobia & Australia’s Far Right (Question Time)

Are the UK government’s aid cuts more extreme than those made under austerity and Trump? W... more

26 Mar 2026

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52:17

26 Mar 2026


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514. Who Is Profiting from Trump's Iran Catastrophe?

Are Russia, Israel, and Iran itself the real winners from Trump and Netanyahu’s war? Is St... more

25 Mar 2026

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54:11

25 Mar 2026


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513. Inside Iran: The Country Trump Cannot Control? (Question Time)

Why are the US and the West as a whole so bad at understanding the cultures of other count... more

19 Mar 2026

53 MINS

53:24

19 Mar 2026


#535

512. Trump’s Iran Disaster and the GB News Propaganda Machine

Is Russia the biggest winner from Trump’s war with Iran? Is GB News little more than a pro... more

18 Mar 2026

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1:09:57

18 Mar 2026


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511. Is Blair Undermining Starmer on Iran? (Question Time)

Why is Tony Blair criticising Starmer’s approach to Trump’s warmongering in the Middle Eas... more

11 Mar 2026

54 MINS

54:43

11 Mar 2026


#533

510. How The Iran War Is Spiralling Into a Global Crisis

Has Trump unleashed a sequence of events nobody in the world can control? How serious are ... more

09 Mar 2026

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1:05:33

09 Mar 2026


#532

The Future of Warfare: Anthropic vs OpenAI

Is Europe sleepwalking into American AI dependency? Are we building toward a world where A... more

05 Mar 2026

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08:59

05 Mar 2026


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509. Labour's Polanski Problem and the Student Loans Scandal (Question Time)

Does the Gorton and Denton by-election result suggest Labour has been underestimating the ... more

05 Mar 2026

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41:33

05 Mar 2026


#530

508. Is Starmer Sleepwalking into War with Iran?

Is Keir Starmer sleepwalking into a war Britain never agreed to fight? What are Trump's re... more

04 Mar 2026

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1:00:59

04 Mar 2026


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507. The Ayatollah Is Killed - REACTION

With the confirmation of the death of Iran's Supreme Leader confirmed, where does this lea... more

01 Mar 2026

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:27

01 Mar 2026


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506. Trump Attacks Iran: What Happens Now?

As Tehran launches retaliatory strikes against Israel and US military bases, how dangerous... more

28 Feb 2026

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54:48

28 Feb 2026


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505. Are Trump and Putin Underestimating Ukraine?

On the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, what's the reality o... more

25 Feb 2026

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1:05:36

25 Feb 2026


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504. Is Trump Losing His Tariffs War? (Question Time)

Will Trump escalate his global acts of aggression in response to the dramatic Supreme Cour... more

24 Feb 2026

56 MINS

56:41

24 Feb 2026


#525

Why Trump Wants Greenland

Why has Donald Trump considered invading Greenland? How does he think it will benefit him?... more

23 Feb 2026

09 MINS

09:19

23 Feb 2026


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503. Andrew’s Arrest: What Next?

Why has the disgraced Andrew Mountbatten Windsor been arrested? How damaging is this unpre... more

19 Feb 2026

27 MINS

27:50

19 Feb 2026


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502. How Nigel Farage Gets Away With It (Question Time)

Why is Reform UK's leader not being properly challenged by the press, and how does he get ... more

19 Feb 2026

57 MINS

57:03

19 Feb 2026


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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


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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