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
Episodes
June 6, 2024 • 43 mins
Why are Wall Street and Silicon Valley weighing in behind Donald Trump? Is it true that Joe Biden and Bill Ackman almost got into a fist fight? What's going on at the Mexican border?
Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more on The Rest Is Politics US.
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June 5, 2024 • 45 mins
Where next for India after Modi loses his majority? How should Starmer have dealt with Sunak’s Labour tax claim? Is Rory going to vote Lib Dem on July 4th?
Hear the answer to all these questions and more on today’s episode of The Rest Is Politics.
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June 4, 2024 • 32 mins
Who emerged victorious from the first leadership debate between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer? Was ITV's format too restrictive? Where does the election go from here?
Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in the wake of the first TV leadership debate.
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June 3, 2024 • 73 mins
What do Nigel Farage's plans to run as an MP in Clacton mean for Rishi Sunak? Should Ed Davey tone down his campaign stunts? What comes next for South Africa after disastrous election results for the ANC?
Join Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell as they answer all these questions and more on today's episode of The Rest Is Politics.
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May 31, 2024 • 32 mins
What is the political damage after Trump’s guilty verdict? How will Trump’s base react to his conviction? What does all of this mean for the future of democracy in the US?
Rory and Alastair and joined by Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci in today’s episode as they answer all these questions and more.
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May 30, 2024 • 57 mins
What does Donald Trump's guilty verdict mean for the 2024 election? Do the nine Justices of the Supreme Court have too much power? What do Democrats really mean when they say Trump will ‘end democracy as we know it’?
Join Anthony and Katty for episode 6 of TRIP US, as they answer all these questions and more.
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May 30, 2024 • 46 mins
Why can't Keir Starmer make a decision about Diane Abbott? How do parties prepare for an election with no warning? Why is Nigel Farage getting so much media coverage?
Join Rory and Alastair on this episode of The Rest Is Politics as they answer all these questions and more.
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May 28, 2024 • 39 mins
Is it time for a new curriculum? Do the UK's creative industries receive enough funding in relation to the soft power they exude? Who is 'El Loco' in the election in Panama?
Listen to Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more in today's Question Time.
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May 28, 2024 • 61 mins
Is the gap between public opinion of Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak narrowing already? Have the Conservatives stolen Rory's idea for a compulsory national service? What tactics are being used to suppress democracy in India?
Rory and Alastair discuss all this and more in today's episode of The Rest Is Politics.
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May 24, 2024 • 43 mins
What is the international significance of Mexico's presidential election? Is Biden risking the support of young voters over his stance on Israel? And how did Rory find his silent retreat?!
Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more on this week's Question Time.
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May 23, 2024 • 48 mins
Which states will decide the US election? Why does Wall Street love Donald Trump? Could we see the end of the UK's special relationship with America?
Join Anthony and Katty for episode 5 of TRIP US, as they answer all these questions and more.
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May 22, 2024 • 43 mins
Why has the PM called a general election for 4th July? Is Keir Starmer ready? Will the polls narrow or are we heading towards a landslide?
Join Rory and Alastair for an emergency episode of The Rest Is Politics as they answer all these questions and more.
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May 21, 2024 • 50 mins
Could the bill for the infected blood scandal fall on Labour? What makes politics so bad for mental health? Could Benjamin Netanyahu be arrested for war crimes?
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May 17, 2024 • 47 mins
What was it like to visit Michael Cohen behind bars? Why is it almost impossible for Trump to go to jail? How many good working hours does Joe Biden have a day?
Join Anthony and Katty for episode 4 of TRIP US, as they answer all these questions and more.
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Are we sleepwalking into a crisis that could totally overwhelm our prisons? Why is the South West often forgotten in politics? Why do political honeymoons often come to such abrupt endings?
Alastair is again joined by friend of the show David Gauke to answer all these questions and more on today’s episode of The Rest Is Politics: Question Time.
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May 14, 2024 • 59 mins
What is Rishi Sunak’s plan to win back voters? Why has Putin removed his ally as Russia’s defence minister? Has Labour’s embrace of a defecting Tory MP backfired? This week, Alastair is joined by former Lord Chancellor and Conservative MP, David Gauke, to answer all these questions and more.
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May 9, 2024 • 47 mins
Could a member of the Kennedy clan team up with Donald Trump? What does a vice president actually do? How has a brain worm come into the media circus of the 2024 race for the White House?
Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more on The Rest Is Politics: US.
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May 8, 2024 • 47 mins
Are UK voters becoming increasingly comfortable with authoritarianism? Why is Thatcher the only past PM currently viewed as 'strong' by the public? What's the secret to achieving visibility as a politician?
Join Rory and Alastair for their second polling special, brought to you in collaboration with JL Partners.
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May 7, 2024 • 53 mins
Is the Conservative brand damaging their politicians? Who is the SNP's new leader? What’s going on in South Africa?
Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more on today's episode of The Rest Is Politics.
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May 2, 2024 • 44 mins
Is there too much money in US politics? Why do people donate to presidential campaigns? Who are the two women vying to be Mexico’s next president?
Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci for this week's episode of The Rest Is Politics: US as they answer all these questions and more.
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