95. DNC Special: An alternative view from a Trump supporter (David Urban)

  • Podcast

  • 27 August 2024

  • Posted by Alastair Campbell

  • 2

What did a Trump supporter make of the Democratic National Convention? Does Donald Trump have any friends? What message did the DNC send to those who don't support Kamala Harris?


Alastair is joined by CNN correspondent and Trump supporter, David Urban, to 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 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

Twitter:

@RestIsPolitics

Email:

restispolitics@gmail.com


Podcast Editor: Nathan Copelin

Video Editor: Teo Ayodeji-Ansell

Social Producer: Jess Kidson

Assistant Producer: Fiona Douglas

Producer: Nicole Maslen

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

2 responses to “95. DNC Special: An alternative view from a Trump supporter (David Urban)”

  1. Well, I got the bit at the start about industrial and middle America feeling abandoned for decades and Trump’s alternative anti or non Government agenda being attractive. But Urban’s deflection for the rest of the interview was gobsmacking. As for ‘Americans have lost faith in Government and institutions…’ Um, yeah, because Trump bangs on about it and have media outlets and so called journalists like Urban as his megaphone. No questions asked, no fact checking, just say whatever. He was like a battering ram of half truths and propaganda. Well done getting the interview, Alastair, I hope you rewarded yourself with a drink afterwards to calm down.

  2. Where can we get some insights into how even Alistair struggles to manage a master spinner from constantly diverting attention away from the questions of import.

    This interview exemplifies the challenge.

    It’s riveting though.

Leave a Reply to Philip Shoebridge Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

176. How Close Are We To War With Iran? (Robert Malley)

How does the former US Special Representative for Iran think US-Iranian relations will improve? Is there a method to Trump’s madness when it comes to foreign policy? Why does Robert believe the “t... Continue

16 February 2026

Post

Posted by Goalhanger

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 Conference, and how did it compare to JD Vance's infamous 'enemy within' speech this time last year? Is Europe ... Continue

16 February 2026

Post

Posted by Goalhanger

The Battle for the Arctic

One of the most important political issues of our time - the battle for the Arctic. Why is Russia so dominant there? Why does Trump really want Greenland? And why is Climate Change right at the heart ... Continue

13 February 2026

Post

Posted by Goalhanger

500. Japan, China, and the Fight for Taiwan (Question Time)

Are Japan and China closer to conflict over Taiwan, after the landslide victory for Japan's 'Iron Lady', Sanae Takayichi? Does Trump’s crumbling American-Hispanic vote explain his extreme reaction t... Continue

12 February 2026

Post

Posted by Goalhanger

499. Is It Game Over for Starmer?

As Starmer begins to lose his key aides and allies, is his departure from Number 10 now a matter of when, not if? Is the UK actually becoming ungovernable? Will the latest revelations about the level ... Continue

9 February 2026

Post

Posted by Goalhanger

175. Ex-Director of GCHQ: China, Russia, and the Threats Facing the UK (Jeremy Fleming)

Do Russia or China represent a bigger risk to UK national security? Why are we underestimating the threat posed by cybercriminals? Who holds the real power - ministers or spies? Rory and Alastair are... Continue

9 February 2026

Post

Posted by Goalhanger

498. Alastair Reacts to Starmer-Mandelson Turmoil

How should the government and politics as a whole respond to the latest revelations about the scale of Epstein's influence, and Mandelson's abuse of power? If Starmer goes, who and what comes next? Do... Continue

8 February 2026

Post

Posted by Goalhanger

174. Taking On Europe’s Last Dictator: The Fight Against Lukashenko and Putin

How did Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya go from being a housewife to leading a Belarussian government in exile? How did Aleksandr Lukashenko become the last dictator in Europe? Why was Segei, Sviatlana’s h... Continue

6 February 2026

Post

Posted by Goalhanger