The Solutionists, with Mark Scott
23 April 2024
Interview
7 November 2019
1 January 2026
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483. The Future of British Politics, How The World Order Is Changing, and The Power of History
What does this year look like for the future of British politics? How is the global order going to be reshaped? And will the power of historical narratives become even stronger this year? L... Continue31 December 2025
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Alastair Campbell’s Diary: How we must fight the 3Cs in 2026
Crime, corruption and cruelty show how leaders like Trump and Bukele exploit power, and why they must be stopped... Continue31 December 2025
168. A Climate Special: Populism, Security, and Leadership
Can the planet sustain infinite economic growth, or is GDP a flawed metric? Is the UK genuinely decarbonising, or is it simply outsourcing its pollution? How can politicians defeat the populi... Continue29 December 2025
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482. A Trumpian Year, the Politics of Hope and Highlights of 2025
What surprised Rory and Alastair most about 2025? Why does Trump's presidency feel even more chaotic than expected? And who gets their vote for campaigner of the year? Join Rory and Alastair... Continue25 December 2025
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481. Polanski, Macron & al-Sharaa: The Best & Worst Politicians of 2025
Who deserves the title of UK politician of the year - and who gets worst? What was the most consequential moment of Trump's presidency so far? And can Rory convince Alastair that Christmas is... Continue24 December 2025
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167. Faith, Depression, and Finding Calm in the Chaos (Professor Mark Williams)
From Parliament to Prison, how can people find calm in chaotic environments? How does one cope with grief during the festive period? What are some successful ways to combat depression? Rory... Continue22 December 2025
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19 December 2025
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It never fails to fascinate me how the most incongruous events in life can lead you in directions you never intended to pursue. How I found myself here, spending an hour at 05:30 on a Saturday morning, watching an interview with John Bercow, is too long a story of the twists and turns of a constantly searching mind that wakes too early and wonders too much. Suffice to say that I enjoyed the interview enormously and I’m really pleased to have discovered this site. But that’s not to say that I won’t have moved on to other worlds and other websites and forgotten all about you by the time I’ve finished breakfast.