The Rest Is Politics: Leading

The Rest Is Politics: Leading

The Rest Is Politics’ Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview politicians, leaders, intellectuals, and more. From inside and outside of politics, guests join Rory and Alastair to discuss life, leadership, and the philosophy that’s led them to success in their chosen field. Their conversations cover key political events, global affairs, and the big ideas shaping the world today, offering listeners in-depth perspectives from those at the heart of change. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time episodes to live show tickets, ad-free listening for both TRIP and Leading, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and our members’ chatroom on Discord. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.

Episodes

148. The President of Guyana: The Fastest Growing Economy in the World (Irfaan Ali)

August 14, 2025 • 62 mins
How does Guyana balance its unprecedented economic growth, largely due to oil discoveries, with environmental sustainability? How does Guyana perceive and address the historical scar left by slavery? What has happened to West Indies cricket, and how does the future look? Alastair is joined by President of Guyana, Ifraan Ali, to answer all these questions and more. Join The Rest Is Politics Plus: Start your FREE TRIAL at ther...
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147. I Thought It Was a Prank - Then I Was Chancellor: Jeremy Hunt (Part 2)

August 10, 2025 • 52 mins
What was it like to be handed the reins to the economy following the Liz Truss mini-budget collapse? How did Jeremy Hunt feel fighting an election that he knew the Conservatives would lose? How would Thatcher have dealt with Trump?  Alastair and Rory are joined by former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to answer all this and more.  TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive n...
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146. The Rise and Fall of The Conservative Party: Jeremy Hunt (Part 1)

August 3, 2025 • 50 mins
How did Jeremy Hunt lose the Conservative leadership race to Boris Johnson? What does the longest serving Health Minister think will fix the NHS? What does Jeremy Hunt really think of Kemi Badenoch’s leadership?  Alastair and Rory are joined by former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to answer all this and more.  Visit HP.com/politics to find out more. TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, ...
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145. Gary Stevenson: Masculinity, Money, and the Myth of Meritocracy (Part 2)

July 27, 2025 • 47 mins
How did Gary become a multimillionaire by the age of 25? How big a difference can a wealth tax make on regular people's lives? Have centrist politics failed on the economy? Rory and Alastair are joined by author of The Trading Game, Gary Stevenson, to answer all these questions and more. Visit HP.com/politics to find out more. TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our excl...
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144. Gary Stevenson: From Teenage Drug Dealer to Millionaire Trader (Part 1)

July 20, 2025 • 36 mins
How did Gary Stevenson go from being expelled for drug dealing, to one of the most successful traders in London? How does class and privilege play into the world of finance in the UK? What could men do differently to deal with their mental health at work? Rory and Alastair are joined by author of The Trading Game, Gary Stevenson, to discuss all this and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Join with a FREE TRIAL at therestispolit...
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143. Iraq, Trump, and America’s Slide to Authoritarianism (Congressman Seth Moulton)

July 13, 2025 • 64 mins
How did Congressman Moulton keep fighting the Iraq war when he thought it was a mistake? Is there anyone who can stop Trump, or is he an absolute monarch? Have substandard politicians used military service as a get-out-of-jail-free card? Rory and Alastair are joined by Congressman Seth Moulton to discuss all this and more. Visit HP.com/politics to find out more. TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to s...
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142. The Truth About Net Zero's Credibility (Emma Pinchbeck)

July 6, 2025 • 65 mins
Why are the British paying more for energy than anywhere else in Europe? How does society navigate the anxiety of having children during the climate crisis? What does the UK government need to do in order to speed up our transition to green energy? Rory and Alastair are joined by the Chief Executive of the Climate Change Committee and former CEO of Energy UK, Emma Pinchbeck, to answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is...
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141. The President of Cyprus: Iran, Israel, and the Cyprus Issue (Nikos Christodoulides)

June 29, 2025 • 62 mins
What role does Cyprus play in the Middle East conflicts? How can Europe and the United Kingdom strengthen their relations during this tumultuous time? How can governments fight corruption? Rory and Alastair are joined by Nikos Christodoulides, the President of Cyprus, to discuss all this and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time episodes to live show ticke...
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140. The Next President of France? Gabriel Attal on Macron, Le Pen, and Israel-Iran

June 22, 2025 • 68 mins
Why has Macron become so unpopular? Where is the discussion of international law when it comes to the conflict between Israel and Iran? Why can’t the French and the English coordinate to stop the small boats crisis?  Alastair and Rory are joined by former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to discuss all this and more.  Sign up to Revolut Business today via: https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/leading, and add money to your account...
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139. Speaker Kevin McCarthy: In Defence of Donald J. Trump

June 15, 2025 • 70 mins
What is the logic behind Trump’s “chaotic” political strategy? Are Europe and America heading for a divorce? What did it feel like to get ousted as the Speaker of the House on a global stage?  Rory and Alastair are joined by former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy to discuss all this and more.  Sign up to Revolut Business today via: https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/leading, and add money to your account to get a £200 welcome b...
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138. The Anxious Generation: How Silicon Valley Has Rewired Our Brains (Jonathan Haidt)

June 8, 2025 • 68 mins
What are the biggest lies we're being told about social media? How does unregulated social media help Trump and authoritarian regimes? How do you beat an addiction to your phone? Jonathan Haidt joins Rory and Alastair to discuss all this and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time episodes to live show tickets, ad-free listening for both TRIP and Leading, o...
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137. Jacinda Ardern: Why I Stepped Down as Prime Minister of New Zealand

June 1, 2025 • 69 mins
How should New Zealand navigate their complex web of alliances as the relationship between China and the US deteriorates? Jacinda Ardern was considered a beacon of hope when she came to office in 2017, how did she navigate this pressure? To what extent is politics about personal gratification and the pursuit of power?  Alastair and Rory are joined by the former Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, to answer all this an...
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136. Ed Miliband: Farage, Starmer and The Fight for Net Zero (Part 2)

May 29, 2025 • 52 mins
How did Ed Miliband recover from Labour’s 2015 defeat and decide to remain in politics? Can the Energy Secretary win the argument for Net Zero against the likes of Tony Blair and Nigel Farage? Is it possible to be in politics and be a good parent? Sign up to Revolut Business today via: https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/leading, and add money to your account to get a £200 welcome bonus. This offer’s only available until 7th July 2025 ...
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135. Ed Miliband: Blair, Brown, and Battling his Brother (Part 1)

May 25, 2025 • 54 mins
How did Ed Miliband’s childhood being raised by survivors of the Holocaust shape his politics? How did his role mediating between Blair and Brown earn Ed the moniker ‘Emissary from planet F***’? What was it like to take on his own brother in the Labour leadership race? Sign up to Revolut Business today via: https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/leading, and add money to your account to get a £200 welcome bonus. This offer’s only availabl...
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134. Palestine's Most Popular Politician: Marwan Barghouti's Son on Occupation, Resistance, and Hope

May 18, 2025 • 57 mins
Who, instead of Hamas, could represent a peaceful Palestinian leadership? Why does Marwan Barghouti remain the most popular leader in Palestine despite being in jail for over 20 years, a period during which more than 50% of the population was not yet born? How do the Occupied territories remain hopeful during the ongoing war in the region? Rory and Alastair are joined by Marwan Barghouti's son, Arab Barghouti, to discuss all thi...
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133. Trump vs. Europe: Flattery, Pushback, and Powerplays (Congressman Jim Himes)

May 11, 2025 • 63 mins
Will Europe ever trust the US again? What is the future of the Democratic party? What does the signal chat leak tell us about the psychology of the Trump administration?  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, a...
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132. Former Head of MI6: Russia, China, and Trump (Sir Alex Younger)

May 4, 2025 • 67 mins
What is the real job of a spy? What is the role of the UK’s intelligence community in Trump’s new world order? How does the relationship between politicians and intelligence services work? 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 Dis...
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131. The Global Health Crisis: USAID cuts, Trump, and the limits of AI (Atul Gawande)

April 27, 2025 • 64 mins
How many people are going to die as a result of American support for USAID programs being removed? What are the limits of thinking of AI as the silver bullet for healthcare? How do we bring the doubling of the human lifespan to everyone alive without bankrupting our societies?  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...
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130. The Prime Minister of Australia: Trump, China, and Social Media (Anthony Albanese)

April 20, 2025 • 70 mins
What is the impact of Trump and China on the Australian election on 3rd May? How has the Australian government taken on social media companies to protect young users? How did Prime Minister Anthony Albanese track down and reunite with his long lost father? Alastair and Rory are joined by Anthony Albanese, the Australian Prime Minister, to answer all this and more. Exclusive INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Inc...
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129. Trump’s America: Fear, Polarisation, and The Future (Ezra Klein)

April 13, 2025 • 71 mins
How does a society defined by liberty and revolution become so easy to censor? Is polarisation something that has been done to us as an active political strategy or did we do this to ourselves? How did the Silicon Valley CEOs’ friction with their workers drive them towards camp MAGA?  Alastair and Rory are joined by Ezra Klein, coauthor of Abundance: How We Build A Better Future, to discuss all this and more.  TRIP Plus: Become ...
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