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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.
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- 141 - Johnson vs. Stewart, protests in Serbia, and are think tanks actually influential?
Did John Major lose in 1997, or did Tony Blair win? Would building on golf courses in London solve the housing crisis? How useful is the Freedom of Information Act? Hear the answers to these questions and more in this week's Question Time, as Rory reveals what it was like going head to head with Boris Johnson and Alastair makes a rare correction from last week's episode.
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Thu, 01 Jun 2023 - 36min - 140 - Spanish politics explained and a deep dive into AI
Artificial Intelligence: is it the future of humanity, or the beginning of the end? Rory and Alastair take a deep dive into the subject and the political complications of advancing technologies in the field. Plus, they have a look at the political parties operating in Spain, Alastair's court appearance this week, and rising inflation in the UK.
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Wed, 31 May 2023 - 53min - 139 - Solving sewage, building on the Green Belt, and the most intimidating person in politics
Should we start building on the Green Belt? Is there a fun side to politics? Why don't ministers resign anymore without being pushed?
Tune in to hear Rory and Alastair discuss all this and more on today's episode of The Rest Is Politics: Question Time.
LEADING - Leo Varadkar:
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Thu, 25 May 2023 - 28min - 138 - Suella's speeding, Japan in focus, and what's the point of the G7?
How was the G7 formed, and what is the point of it today? What will the consequences be for Suella Braverman following her speeding scandal? How does religion influence politics?
Join Alastair and Rory as they answer these questions, plus a discussion on the history and politics of Japan, what happened at NatCon, and why Bill Clinton is never in the same room as a flower stamen...
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Wed, 24 May 2023 - 53min - 137 - But What Can I Do? (Extract)
Have you heard? Alastair has written a book! 'But What Can I Do?' is out now.
As a Friday bonus, here's an extract from the audiobook version for you to enjoy.
To hear the whole audiobook, you can find it at all good outlets.
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Fri, 19 May 2023 - 27min - 136 - How to reform prisons, Macron vs. Clinton, and what is the Privy Council?
Was Hillary Clinton arrogant in her comments about Emmanuel Macron? What's the best way to reform UK prisons? How much do you know about sporrans?
Tune in to hear Rory and Alastair discuss all this and more on today's episode of The Rest Is Politics: Question Time.
LEADING - George Osborne:
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Thu, 18 May 2023 - 24min - 135 - Erdoğan fights on, 'Clause IV on steroids', and the fall of military rule
What next for Turkey? How does Starmer aim to reform Labour? Why should we be paying attention to events in Thailand?
Tune in to hear Rory and Alastair discuss all this and more on today's episode of The Rest Is Politics.
LEADING - George Osborne:
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Wed, 17 May 2023 - 42min - 134 - Bumping into Boris Johnson, the Hong Kong handover, and One-nation Tories vs. Blairites
Do manifestos matter? What exactly is a free port? Is there a real difference between One-nation Conservatives and Blairites?
Join Alastair and Rory for this week's Question Time episode as they answer a wide range of listener questions.
LEADING - Gerry Adams:
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Thu, 11 May 2023 - 31min - 133 - Sunak at a crossroads, weaponising 'woke', and the Wagner Group
Have the local elections changed how Sunak will run Number 10? What's going on with the Wagner Group and Vladimir Putin? How did the coronation attendees manage to go to the toilet during the long wait for King Charles?
Alastair and Rory answer all these questions and more on today's episode of The Rest Is Politics.
LEADING - Gerry Adams:
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Wed, 10 May 2023 - 42min - 132 - Local Elections: Who's the real winner?
Was this a win for Starmer? Or should he be disappointed? What does this tell us about next year's general election?
Alastair and Rory have hit the emergency pod button - listen now to hear The Rest is Politics' analysis of the local elections.
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Fri, 05 May 2023 - 25min - 131 - Communists in Austria, the collapse of First Republic, and the political power of Ben and Jerry's
What role do corporations play in political activism? Could the local elections results push forward a general election? Are communists having a resurgence in Europe? Rory and Alastair answer these questions, as well as discussing their favourite museums, chauvinism in sport, Vice President Kamala Harris, and ageism in politics.
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Thu, 04 May 2023 - 31min - 130 - King Charles III's coronation, the geopolitics of net-zero, and the power of oracy
This Saturday May 6th, the UK will celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. But what is the political impact of such an event? And what is the relevance of the monarchy today? Rory and Alastair will discuss this historic event, plus Richard Sharp's exit from the BBC, the impending energy crisis in Europe, and the importance of teaching speaking skills.
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Wed, 03 May 2023 - 47min - 129 - Murdoch mayhem, the politics of nepotism, and Alastair Campbell MP?
Will Alastair ever stand as an MP? What's going on with Rupert Murdoch at Fox News? How prevalent is nepotism in UK politics?
Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more on this episode of TRIP Question Time.
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Thu, 27 Apr 2023 - 31min - 128 - Politicians vs. civil servants, evacuating Sudan, and Diane Abbott
What does Dominic Raab's resignation tell us about the battle between civil servants and ministers? How did Rory lead an evacuation during his time in Iraq? What next for Diane Abbott?
Tune in to hear Alastair and Rory discuss all this and more in this week's main episode of TRIP.
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Wed, 26 Apr 2023 - 53min - 127 - DOMINIC RAAB RESIGNS
Why has Dominic Raab resigned as Deputy Prime Minister and what does it mean for the future of the Conservative government?
Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss all this and more on this evening's emergency podcast.
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Fri, 21 Apr 2023 - 25min - 126 - Leaking Liz Truss, the funniest person in politics, and ‘Killing Thatcher’
Is leaking a way to get ahead in politics? What did Paddy Ashdown do to Rory? Should Joe Biden run for President again? Listen as Alastair and Rory answer these questions and more…
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Thu, 20 Apr 2023 - 27min - 125 - Chaos in Sudan, Biden vs. Sunak, and the fall of Braverman?
Is the Special Relationship between the UK and the US falling apart? How can the world come to Sudan's aid? And is Suella Braverman finally on her last legs?
Tune in to hear Alastair and Rory discuss all this and more on today's episode of The Rest is Politics.
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Wed, 19 Apr 2023 - 50min - 124 - Macron and Xi Jinping, the rise of the right, and Tony Blair vs. UFOs
Why is France trying to boost its ties with China? How do you define populism? Does Rory have any plans to present more history and travel documentaries? Rory and Alastair answer all these questions, as well as discussing Tony Blair's thoughts on UFOs, the benefits of silent meditation retreats, and more...
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Thu, 13 Apr 2023 - 40min - 123 - Starmer's most controversial move yet, the truth behind Vladimir Putin, and the Good Friday Agreement
Has Keir Starmer lost Labour the moral high ground after his attack on Rishi Sunak? What is Vladimir Putin really like behind closed doors? Will peace and power-sharing return to Northern Ireland, 25 years after the Good Friday Agreement?
Tune in to hear Alastair and Rory answer all this and more on today's episode of The Rest Is Politics.
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Wed, 12 Apr 2023 - 56min - 122 - Democracy under threat, rampant sewage, and campaign songs
Is the decline of local news destroying the fabric of our democracy? Should there be a cabinet position dealing with AI? Should private schools deal with Ofsted inspections too? Join Alastair and Rory as they discuss these questions and more.
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Thu, 06 Apr 2023 - 28min - 121 - Trump's indictment, Dover delays, and Sanna Marin loses
How will Donald Trump's arraignment unfold? What is happening at the border between the United Kingdom and France? What was the significance of King Charles' visit to Germany? Rory and Alastair discuss these topics, plus we say goodbye to the world's youngest Prime Minister, Sanna Marin of Finland, Russia assumes UN Security Council presidency, and Sunak launches new grooming gang taskforce.
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Wed, 05 Apr 2023 - 51min - 120 - Corbyn and Cummings, Cool Britannia, and Ofsted
What's the story about Cummings and Corbyn on the podcast? Should GB News be considered a news channel? How did Britpop and Cool Britannia affect the 1997 election result? Tune in to today's Question Time pod to hear all these answered and more.
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Thu, 30 Mar 2023 - 27min - 119 - France on fire, fake Korean cash, and a new Scottish nationalism
Would Labour ever endorse Scottish independence? Why is France on fire? And how did Matt Hancock and Kwasi Kwarteng end up talking to a fake Korean consultancy firm?
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Wed, 29 Mar 2023 - 49min - 118 - Banks in crisis, Imran Khan, and Blair on The Simpsons
Could Labour inherit a junior doctor problem? What can be done about the rising costs of childcare? And what do Rory and Alastair really see in each other? Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more in this week’s Question Time.
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Thu, 23 Mar 2023 - 32min - 117 - Iraq: the fallout, Scotland at a crossroads, and ‘sneaky beakies’
In a week where we've had bank bailouts and a meeting where Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping hinted at a dangerous anti-western alliance, is there much to feel positive about? Join Rory and Alastair as they cover these topics, as well as Benjamin Netanyahu’s attempted overhaul of the judicial system in Israel and Rory’s recent visit to Turkey.
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Wed, 22 Mar 2023 - 54min - 116 - Iraq: The Legacy
It's 20 years since the invasion of Iraq - but what is its legacy?
Tony Blair said to Parliament in March 2003 that what happened in Iraq would ‘determine the pattern of international politics for the next generation’.
Join Alastair and Rory as they discuss the implications of the Iraq invasion and whether Blair’s speech did prove to be true...
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Thu, 16 Mar 2023 - 52min - 115 - The Iraq War
20 years on from the invasion of Iraq, Rory speaks to Alastair about the build up, aftermath, and legacy of the event.
The second episode in this series, 'Iraq: The Legacy', will be released tomorrow.
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Wed, 15 Mar 2023 - 54min - 114 - Gary Lineker, BBC in crisis, and small boats
After an extraordinary and bizarre week where a tweet from Gary Lineker led to a crisis at the national broadcaster, Rory and Alastair try to make sense of the BBC’s handling of the situation, question its governance structure, and explain why the government’s refugee policy is flawed. Editor's note: Gary Lineker is the co-owner of Goalhanger Podcasts.
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Sat, 11 Mar 2023 - 44min - 113 - Powerful speeches, population control and Isabel Oakeshott
What is the best speech Rory and Alastair have ever heard? Why is the cabinet so big? Would you rather trust Isabel Oakeshott or Xi Jinping with your phone? Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more in this week's Question Time.
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Thu, 09 Mar 2023 - 27min - 112 - Hancock’s humiliation and the end for Johnson
More than 100,000 WhatsApp messages have been leaked to the Daily Telegraph revealing private conversations between senior politicians and government officials during the height of the pandemic. But what do they tell us about the people leading our country, and how will Hancock recover from this? Rory and Alastair discuss this scandal, plus reflect on the news of Kier Starmer's new Chief of Staff appointment, the legacy of Live Aid in raising awareness of world poverty, and the new documentary about Shamima Begum and her battle for citizenship.
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Wed, 08 Mar 2023 - 52min - 111 - Bernie Sanders vs. Michael Foot, Universal Basic Income, and Boris Johnson's NATO ambitions...
Is there any point in writing to your MP? What are the benefits of UBI? Why do we say 'Mrs' Thatcher, but not 'Mr' Suank?
Listen to hear all these questions answered, plus Rory and Alastair's cultural recommendations for the week, their thoughts on the chances of Boris Johnson becoming the next NATO Secretary General, and what to do if you're losing a loved one to conspiracy theories...
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Thu, 02 Mar 2023 - 31min - 110 - Sunak’s Windsor win, Labour’s path to victory, and Beijing’s view of Moscow
Has Rishi Sunak pulled off the biggest victory of his premiership? How does China view the Russian invasion of Ukraine? And what does Alastair make of Keir Starmer’s big policy 'missions'?
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Wed, 01 Mar 2023 - 49min - 109 - Foreign ownership in football, the BBC vs. Modi, and conspiracy theories
What should we make of the Qatari bid to buy Manchester United? Why is Modi's government raiding the BBC offices in India? And why did Rory's appearance at the Bilderberg Meeting lead to claims he was part of a global lizard conspiracy?
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Thu, 23 Feb 2023 - 36min - 108 - Ukraine: one year on, the fall of Nicola Sturgeon, and Sunak's biggest gamble
Who will be Nicola Sturgeon's successor as First Minister of Scotland? What does the future hold for Russia's relationship with the West? Is Boris Johnson staging a comeback? Alastair and Rory look at these topics, plus the role of biodiversity in ecological policy, the Northern Ireland protocol, China's role in bringing peace to Ukraine, and how relevant a politician's religious views are to their campaign.
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Wed, 22 Feb 2023 - 54min - 107 - Expensing helicopters, the North-South divide, and Rory's return to politics?
Will Rory ever return to politics? How do MPs serve effectively from remote areas? Should Russia be allowed to compete in the Paris Olympics? Alastair and Rory cover these topics, plus the role of Cabinet Secretaries, Biden's State of the Union Address, and what it means to be a 'recovering politician'.
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Thu, 16 Feb 2023 - 30min - 106 - The Secret Brexit Summit, Erdoğan under fire, and the death penalty
Why are ardent remainers and high profile eurosceptics meeting in secret to discuss our relationship with Europe? How has the earthquake in Turkey affected President Erdoğan politically? And why do MPs and members of the public have contrasting views on the death penalty?
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Wed, 15 Feb 2023 - 51min - 105 - Palestine in 2023, Chat GPT, and what do diplomats actually do?
What is the actual role of a diplomat? Would Brexit have had a different result if Labour was under Ed Miliband's leadership? How will artificial intelligence change our society? Rory and Alastair answer these questions and more in this week's Question Time episode.
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Thu, 09 Feb 2023 - 24min - 104 - The Revenge of Liz Truss, Earthquakes in Syria and Turkey, and China's 'Red Zeppelin'
Are Johnson and Truss on manoeuvres against Sunak? Has the Chinese spy balloon pushed US relations with Beijing to a dangerous place? And what's Rory been arguing about with Sandi Toksvig?
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Wed, 08 Feb 2023 - 46min - 103 - Missing refugees, the best type of MPs, and are universities left wing?
Are academics generally left-leaning? Should the theatrical nature of PMQs be reformed? What makes an MP 'talented'? Listen to hear these questions answered, plus positive stories about politicians, cultural recommendations, what makes an MP 'talented', and the relevance of vocational education.
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Thu, 02 Feb 2023 - 26min - 102 - 100 days of Sunak, the art of resigning, and Israel-Palestine
After 100 days as PM, is Rishi Sunak’s power already waning? What happens behind the scenes of a high-profile resignation? Has the US pivoted away from its central involvement in the Israel-Palestine conflict?
Alastair and Rory cover all the latest political news from both the UK and abroad in today's episode of The Rest Is Politics.
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This week on Leading, Rory and Alastair were joined by the former Labour Health Secretary Alan Milburn to answer a big question...
How can we save the NHS?
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Wed, 01 Feb 2023 - 45min - 101 - Leaving office, a Labour Scotland, and what's the point of Davos?
What do Rory, Mark Zuckerberg and Saif Gaddafi all have in common? Will we see a Labour revival in Scotland? Why haven't the CPS followed up over lockdown parties in Downing Street?
Rory and Alastair answer these questions and discuss the role social media played in Jacinda Ardern's resignation, the current situation in Haiti, and cultural recommendations for the week.
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Thu, 26 Jan 2023 - 33min - 100 - Johnson's £800k loan, Zahawi's tax trouble, and Russia in Africa
Who gave Boris Johnson an £800k loan when he was PM? Is Nadhim Zahawi's political career over? Why is Russia on a charm offensive in Africa?
Alastair and Rory cover all the latest political news from both the UK and abroad in today's episode of The Rest Is Politics.
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Wed, 25 Jan 2023 - 41min - 99 - Combatting Andrew Tate, crisis at the Met, and Johnson standing again
Could Boris Johnson lose the Tory whip? Why are we paying so much for gas if wholesale prices are back to normal? Why did Joe Biden remove classified documents from the White House? Rory and Alastair answer these questions, along with systemic problems within the Metropolitan Police, misogyny in schools, the future of Labour, and Suella Braverman's latest controversy.
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Thu, 19 Jan 2023 - 31min - 98 - Police power, gender recognition, and women in Afghanistan
Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss anti-strike legislation, the right to protest, the battle between the Scottish and UK government over gender recognition reform, the plight of women in Afghanistan, and more.
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Wed, 18 Jan 2023 - 39min - 97 - Leading: Michael Heseltine
Rory and Alastair are launching a new podcast - 'Leading'!
Every Monday, Alastair and Rory are going to speak to people who are leading in their field. Whether they be presidents, policy makers, sports stars or religious leaders - Leading is going to be hosting the biggest names from many different walks of life.
Today's guest is former Deputy Prime Minister, Michael Heseltine. One of the biggest names in the last half-century of British politics, Lord Heseltine discusses everything from his crucial role in the rise and fall of Margaret Thatcher, to his current position in the House of Lords.
Tune in to hear a preview from the pod...
Things get a little heated with a few politedisagreements later on, so if you want to hear the full interview, just search ‘LEADING’ wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe to hear new episodes every Monday - or simply click on one of the links below:
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Mon, 16 Jan 2023 - 8min - 96 - Rishi Sunak's doctor, Rory's Brad Pitt deal, and Iranian regime change?
**RORY AND ALASTAIR'S NEW PODCAST... The Rest Is Politics: Leading**
Rory and Alastair are launching a new podcast - 'Leading'!
Starting on Monday 16th January, a weekly episode will be released where they speak to captivating individuals - from both inside and outside of politics - about life, leadership, and leading the way in their chosen field.
As you'll hear in the excerpt at the end of this Question Time pod, Michael Heseltine is the first guest, with his episode coming out this Monday, 16th January.
To find this episode and subscribe to our new podcast feed, on Monday morning just search 'Leading' and 'Michael Heseltine' wherever you get your podcasts, or head over to our Twitter and Instagram pages to find the link to listen.
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Is it practical to ban private schools? Should it be compulsory for students to be taught Maths until the age of 18? Is it true that Brad Pitt bought Rory's life rights?
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Thu, 12 Jan 2023 - 25min - 95 - Prince Harry, Brazil's failed coup, and Myanmar’s criminal junta
Join Rory and Alastair as they record in person from Soho, discussing the fallout from Prince Harry's new book, the failed coup against Lula in Brazil, how the NHS could look to the Netherlands for reform, ghost writers, the Czech Republic, Myanmar, and much, much more.
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Amanda Marcotte - The Conversation - 'Call it the Conspiracy Theory Congress: Things are about to get dangerously weird on Capitol Hill'
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Wed, 11 Jan 2023 - 30min - 94 - Zelensky's message, Netanyahu's return, and Putin's 'mystery woman'
Join Rory and Alastair this week as they discuss what Alastair has described as ‘one of the best pieces of communication he has ever seen’, the definition of populism, and their controversial predictions for the year ahead.
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Thu, 05 Jan 2023 - 32min - 93 - NHS in crisis, the Blair-Brown years, and Mandela on Gaddafi
In our first podcast of 2023, Rory and Alastair discuss the NHS in crisis and how government investment needs to be coupled with structural reform. There's also a look back at Alastair's diaries during the transfer of power from Tony Blair to Gordon Brown, and an analysis of newly-released documents from the National Archives.
Show notes:
Ian Kennedy, 'The NHS Dream is Dying', The New European, 08.12.22
John Burn-Murdoch, Data Scientist
Johann Hari, Chasing the Scream
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Wed, 04 Jan 2023 - 47min - 92 - Where will we be in 2023?
Join Alastair and Rory for a bonus episode as they discuss their political predictions for 2023!
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Thu, 29 Dec 2022 - 16min - 91 - TRIP Awards 2022 (with a special guest...)
Rory and Alastair are here to discuss the highs and lows of a wild year in politics... Who was their most outstanding politician? What was the most surprising moment of the year? Who was the biggest villain of 2022? Listen to hear Rory and Alastair answer these questions and many more, with the help of a surprise guest who provides some guidance in this special political awards show.
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Wed, 28 Dec 2022 - 40min - 90 - Drugs in Parliament, the meaning of evil, and Jeremy Clarkson
Join Rory and Alastair in this week's episode of Question Time, as they discuss the prevalence of drugs in Parliament, Norway's sovereign wealth fund, Macron's relationship with the Pope, Alastair's swimming tips, and much more.
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Thu, 22 Dec 2022 - 23min - 89 - Politics in football, Trump under pressure, and Kosovo
Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss the end of the World Cup and the soft power that comes with it, rising tensions between Kosovo and Serbia, Rory's experiences as Prisons Minister, and the challenge the government faces regarding prison reform.
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Wed, 21 Dec 2022 - 48min - 88 - Harry and Meghan, the National Anthem, and Latin America
In today’s Question Time podcast, Rory and Alastair review the new Harry and Meghan documentary, discuss how we can improve our National Anthem, and analyse the political chaos in Latin America.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2022 - 27min - 87 - Britain on strike, hostage swaps, and assisted suicide
Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss the strikes taking place across Britain, the debate on assisted suicide, and how prisoner swaps come about.
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Wed, 14 Dec 2022 - 47min - 86 - Votes for prisoners, a united Ireland, and the meaning of 'liberal'
Join Alastair and Rory this week as they discuss whether prisoners should be able to vote, the chances of a united Ireland, and what liberalism actually means.
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Thu, 08 Dec 2022 - 20min - 85 - Keir vs. peers, George W. Bush, and $580k in a sofa...
Join Alastair and Rory as they discuss Gordon Brown and Keir Starmer's latest proposals, the post-presidential life of George W. Bush, why so many MPs are standing down at the next election, and the mysterious story about South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's sofa...
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Wed, 07 Dec 2022 - 39min - 84 - Ex-New Zealand PM Helen Clark on monarchy, extreme poverty, and Jacinda Ardern
Alastair and Rory are joined by former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark to discuss democracy, the rise of populism, the Monarchy, the importance of arts and culture, the United Nations development programmes and much, much more.
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Fri, 02 Dec 2022 - 57min - 83 - How to become an MP, the art of whipping, and NIMBYs
Join Rory and Alastair for the latest episode of Question Time, where they discuss Labour's Brexit position, NIMBYs, the housing crisis, how to become an MP, whips, the favourites for the World Cup, and more.
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Thu, 01 Dec 2022 - 28min - 82 - Protests in China, UK strikes, and crypto bros
Today, join Alastair and Rory as they investigate the current protests in China and their causes, dissect the recent election in Malaysia, discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling on Scottish independence and much, much more.
Plus, they take a look at the importance of technology within politics, the mistakes of past Prime Ministers and the impact of strikes in Britain today.
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Wed, 30 Nov 2022 - 46min - 81 - Nigel Farage, proportional representation, and mandatory ID cards
Who would Rory elect as the next Prime Minister? If Rishi Sunak had not kept Jeremy Hunt on, what would the budget look like? And how come both Rory and Alastair have lost followers on twitter? Listen to this week's Question Time to hear Rory and Alastair answer these questions and many more.
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Thu, 24 Nov 2022 - 22min - 80 - Qatar, the World Cup, and Sunak vs. Starmer
Join Alastair and Rory as they discuss the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, what's meant by a 'Swiss-style' Brexit, 'flying kites', Twitter, Trump, COP, and more.
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Wed, 23 Nov 2022 - 46min - 79 - Food banks, ageing populations, and 'virtue signalling'
Can cabinet ministers be charged for economic mismanagement? How will low birth rate affect the economy? Do Rory and Alastair really travel for weeks at a time with just hand luggage? Join us for this week's Question Time episode where Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more.
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Thu, 17 Nov 2022 - 30min - 78 - Trump vs. DeSantis, Sunak on the world stage, and Iran
Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss the midterm results from the US, Rupert Murdoch's apparent pivot from Donald Trump to Ron DeSantis, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping's meeting, Rishi Sunak's performance on the world stage, Thursday's Autumn Statement, problems with the NHS, the situation in Iran, David Nott, and much, much more.
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Wed, 16 Nov 2022 - 44min - 77 - Women in politics, AI advancements, and airports
Join Rory and Alastair for this week's Question Time episode where they discuss everything from the growth of artificial intelligence in professional life to their airport travel tips. Plus culture and arts in Britain, women in politics and Rory and Alastair's favourite novels.
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Thu, 10 Nov 2022 - 32min - 76 - COP, Gavin Williamson, and US midterms
Join Alastair and Rory as they discuss Gavin Williamson, COP, Johnson's resignation honours list, Scholz in China, the latest from the war in Ukraine, and much, much more.
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Wed, 09 Nov 2022 - 45min - 75 - Julia Gillard on Rishi Sunak, compulsory voting and that misogyny speech
Alastair is joined today by former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard to discuss the view of British politics from Australia, the role of the monarchy, Australian government, compulsory voting and her famous Misogyny Speech.
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Fri, 04 Nov 2022 - 49min - 74 - Question Time: Elon Musk, Twitter, and regulating 'Big Tech'
Join Alastair and Rory for the latest episode of Question Time where they discuss Elon Musk, Twitter, nation states vs. big tech, Amazon, John Reith, and much, much more. Plus Rory has asked his friend to calculate the number of 'bot followers' Alastair has!
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Thu, 03 Nov 2022 - 30min - 73 - Braverman, Brazil, and Hancock in the jungle
Rory and Alastair discuss Suella Braverman's return to the front bench, the significance of security breaches in ministerial positions, and why Tony Blair never had a phone during his time as Prime Minister... Plus debates about the response to asylum seekers in the UK, Lula's success in Brazil's election, Rory's insider knowledge of Rishi Sunak's new cabinet, and Matt Hancock agreeing to participate in I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.
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Wed, 02 Nov 2022 - 49min - 72 - François Hollande on Putin, Obama, and Brexit
In a special guest episode, we speak to former French president François Hollande from his office in Paris. Tune in to hear his views on Putin, Xi Jinping, Merkel, Macron, the far right, the importance of political parties and much, much more.
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Thu, 27 Oct 2022 - 39min - 71 - Question Time: Battle for the National Trust, getting over Brexit and boycotting Qatar
What would it take for the UK to have a general election? Would Rory ever rejoin the Conservative Party? How does confirmation bias affect politics? Alastair and Rory answer these questions, plus discuss their insecurities, the legitimacy of Britain's Crown Jewels, protesting the Iraq War, the impact of Brexit on public services and much more.
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Wed, 26 Oct 2022 - 34min - 70 - PRIME MINISTER RISHI SUNAK
Rishi Sunak is the new Prime Minister.
Join Alastair and Rory as they discuss the new leader of the Conservative Party and Britain's first Asian Prime Minister. Will he be able to unite the party? What does his age say about British politics? Did Boris Johnson really have 102 MPs?
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Mon, 24 Oct 2022 - 36min - 69 - LIZ TRUSS RESIGNS
In this emergency podcast Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell react to the news that Liz Truss has resigned as Prime Minister after barely six weeks in office. Who will replace her as leader of the Conservatives and what chance do they have of uniting their party behind them?
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Thu, 20 Oct 2022 - 55min - 68 - Question Time: Imposter Syndrome, the Commonwealth and fox hunting
How does public backlash affect politicians' mental health? Do Labour and the Liberal Democrats have an unwritten agreement to win seats? Should we support political parties the same way we do football clubs? Alastair and Rory answer these questions and discuss the fate of the Commonwealth, US/China relations, Thérèse Coffey's comments on antibiotics and more in this week's Question Time.
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Thu, 20 Oct 2022 - 35min - 67 - Hunt U-turn as Truss goes missing
As a divided Conservative Party tries desperately to work out how to replace Liz Truss, Rory and Alastair discuss the likely moves over the coming days and weeks in Westminster. Will the Conservatives find a way to avoid another membership vote to determine the next PM? Plus Biden, Japan, and debt forgiveness.
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Tue, 18 Oct 2022 - 43min - 66 - TRUSS DOWN, KWARTENG OUT
Join Alastair and Rory for an emergency bonus podcast after the news that Kwasi Kwarteng has been sacked as Chancellor. Facing the lowest ever approval ratings for a British PM, is it over already for the Truss premiership?
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Fri, 14 Oct 2022 - 38min - 65 - Question Time: Liberal Democrats, Lordships and Labour's return
Who would Rory vote for in a General Election today? Did Alastair vote for Jeremy Corbyn? Where do MPs work after they've left Parliament? Rory and Alastair answer these questions, plus a discussion of Suella Braverman's take on cannabis, reform in the House of Lords, the relevance of the Liberal Democrats, Poland's right wing government, and much, much more in this week's Question Time.
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Thu, 13 Oct 2022 - 35min - 64 - "Detested" Tories, the SNP, and Israel
Why is Liz Truss thinking of moving the UK embassy to Jerusalem? Does the word 'detest' belong in politics? How long will the Conservatives remain united? Rory and Alastair discuss these topics, plus the situation in Libya, the escalation of conflict in Ukraine, the role of empathy in decision-making, and Alastair living rent free in Nadhim Zahawi's head...
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Wed, 12 Oct 2022 - 50min - 63 - Fear and Loathing in Birmingham
Are we on the brink of Tory civil war? Has Truss painted herself into a corner with her conference speech? What on earth is an 'anti-growth coalition'?
Rory has scrambled Alastair for an emergency podcast to discuss growing unrest in Tory circles. Plus Labour's next moves, whether members should elect leaders, and OPEC's under-reported decision to cut 2 million barrels of oil per day in the middle of an energy crisis.
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Fri, 07 Oct 2022 - 45min - 62 - Question Time: Biden, barristers and the Black Watch
How do Alastair and Rory maintain a work/life balance? How dangerous are AI deepfakes for politics? Does Rory regret not pursuing a military career? Rory and Alastair answer these questions and many more in this week's Question Time episode. Plus they discuss Biden's popularity, the protests in Iran, barrister strikes and the relevance of think tanks.
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Thu, 06 Oct 2022 - 25min - 61 - U-turns, Ukraine and election season
Will Truss and Kwarteng survive a week of U-turns? Have worldwide elections followed the populist trends set by Sweden and Italy? Plus news on the conflicts in Ukraine and Yemen, Rory's admiration for David Miliband, and a critique of Singapore-on-Thames.
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Wed, 05 Oct 2022 - 50min - 60 - The Week Everything Changed
In a special bonus episode Rory and Alastair discuss whether the writing is already on the wall for Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng, how Starmer found his voice and revived Labour, and what the future holds for the UK economy...
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Thu, 29 Sep 2022 - 39min - 59 - Question Time: Prison reform, lobbying, and Alastair on Strictly
Should MPs be drug tested? Does the UK have a corruption problem? How could we radically reform prisons? Alastair and Rory join each other in person this week to answer these questions and many more. Plus, they discuss if they've ever been offered to participate in a reality show, and if they would ever consider doing Strictly Come Dancing...
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Thu, 29 Sep 2022 - 24min - 58 - The Kamikwaze budget, Iranian protests, and Italian 'post-fascists'
It's been a quiet week in UK politics...
On today's (in person) episode Rory and Alastair discuss Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-budget, Liz Truss and her quest for growth, the protests in Iran and the far right's election victory in Italy.
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Wed, 28 Sep 2022 - 46min - 57 - Albanian PM Edi Rama on Putin, Macron, and combating corruption
Alastair and Rory are joined by Edi Rama, the Prime Minister of Albania, to talk Putin, Merkel, Macron, the European Union, small boats, cyber attacks from Iran, and much, much more. Tune in to hear how the 'third way' inspired Edi's journey from life as an artist in Paris to a three-time election-winning prime minister.
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Fri, 23 Sep 2022 - 53min - 56 - Question Time: Blair-Brown, the Special Relationship, and official apologies
Who would you cast to play yourself in a film? Rory and Alastair give their answers to this question and many more in today's Question Time episode. Plus the rarity of political apologies, friendship (and animosity) between ex Prime Ministers, and the UK's 'special relationship' with the US.
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Thu, 22 Sep 2022 - 28min - 55 - The Queen's funeral, United Nations, and fracking
Join Alastair and Rory as they discuss Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, Liz Truss' visit to the UN, the pros and cons of fracking and the drastic fall in value of the British Pound. Plus Biden's growing popularity, international diplomacy, and the role of foreign correspondents.
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Wed, 21 Sep 2022 - 55min - 54 - Mark Drakeford on Labour success, Tory PMs, and Welsh nationalism
Alastair and Rory are joined by Mark Drakeford, First Minister of Wales and Leader of Welsh Labour, to talk Boris Johnson, devolution, Welsh nationalism, Scotland, the secret of Labour’s century of success in Wales, Covid, Brexit, Latin and more.
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Fri, 16 Sep 2022 - 45min - 53 - Question Time: King Charles III, Scottish accents, and left vs. right
What's the true definition of right-wing and left-wing? Alastair and Rory debate what defines the two sides of the political spectrum, who their favourite comedians are, and why neither of them have a Scottish accent.
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Thu, 15 Sep 2022 - 27min - 52 - Queen Elizabeth II, Ukrainian counter-attacks, and Sweden
Join Alastair and Rory as they discuss Queen Elizabeth II, the Ukrainian counter-offensive, Rory's trip to Kenya, the far right in Sweden, and the Shanghai Co-Operation Organisation.
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Wed, 14 Sep 2022 - 38min - 51 - Question Time: Parents, Austerity, and talking with hands
What’s more annoying, a stupid person pretending to be clever or a clever person pretending to be stupid? On an unrelated note Rory and Alastair give more reaction to Liz Truss taking over from Boris Johnson, and give an insight into their family backgrounds.
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Thu, 08 Sep 2022 - 18min - 50 - Liz Truss, lido politics, and Chile
How will Liz Truss operate in Number 10? Why is The Rest Is Politics banned on FCDO official phones? And what's going on in Chile?
Plus foreign aid, James Cleverly, Alastair's lido lifestyle, a message from Eton's headmaster, and Oxbridge.
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Wed, 07 Sep 2022 - 24min - 49 - PRIME MINISTER LIZ TRUSS
In an emergency podcast, Rory and Alastair react to the news that Liz Truss has won the race to become the UK's next prime minister.
Plus Kwasi Kwarteng, Joe Lycett, a PM's first 24 hours, Instagram politicians, a potential whip problem, what it means for Keir Starmer, and the next general election.
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Mon, 05 Sep 2022 - 43min - 48 - Question Time: BBC impartiality, books vs. newspapers, and Stewart spoofery
What shared regret do Rory and Alastair have about their time at university? Plus local journalism, bikes, John le Carré, musical instruments, rhetoric, and Rory's defence of Eton.
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Thu, 01 Sep 2022 - 25min - 47 - Freezing bills, mental health in politics, and Rory's new job
Are windfall taxes and freezing energy bills the best ways to deal with the cost of living crisis?
Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss the skyrocketing energy prices, the negative effect that politics can have on your mental health, the floods in Pakistan, Biden's quietly impressive summer, leaders ducking out of tough interviews, and Rory's exciting new job.
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Wed, 31 Aug 2022 - 51min - 46 - Question Time: Margaret Thatcher, Rupert Murdoch, and Mick Lynch
At what points in their political careers did Rory and Alastair feel under the most pressure? Plus the wonders of sleep, Murdoch's subtle influence, and protest marches.
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Thu, 25 Aug 2022 - 27min - 45 - Working for Truss, Blackpool with Clinton, and Sewage
Why is raw sewage being pumped into UK rivers? How easy is it to stand up to Liz Truss when she's your boss? And which former US president walked for 2 miles with Alastair in search of a McDonald's?
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Wed, 24 Aug 2022 - 47min - 44 - Introducing Empire
Today's feed drop features historian and friend of the show William Dalrymple discussing our new sister podcast, Empire, which he hosts alongside broadcaster Anita Anand.
How do empires rise? Why do they fall? And how have they shaped the world around us today?
This new show explores the stories, personalities and events of empire over the course of history.
The first series looks at the British in India, covering The East India Company, the Raj, Gandhi, Independence and Partition.
In the opening episode, William and Anita discuss the rise of The East India Company, exploring how a small corporation with only a handful of employees came to rule India. The episode begins with the birth of the Company in Tudor England and culminates with Robert Clive and the Battle of Plassey.
Listen to the second episode of Empire below:
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Fri, 19 Aug 2022 - 1h 00min - 43 - Question Time: Classified documents, Eddie Jones, and A-levels
Just how easy is it to waltz out of office with classified government documents? In the latest episode of TRIP QT, Alastair and Rory take your questions on Trump's FBI raid, Gordon Brown and Gillian Duffy, scuffles, Eddie Jones, A-levels, and more.
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Thu, 18 Aug 2022 - 36min - 42 - Salman Rushdie, the energy price cap, and Afghanistan
Join Alastair and Rory as they discuss the one year anniversary of Afghanistan falling to the Taliban, the French withdrawal from Mali, the Wagner Group, how Gordon Brown lets his hair down, the Kenyan election, the cost of living, Keir Starmer's holiday, the energy price cap, Salman Rushdie, freedom of speech, and more.
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