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170. President of Moldova, Maia Sandu: Holding the Line Between Democracy and Putin

How did Maia Sandu fight Russian disinformation in Moldova? What is it like to have a war in the country next door? Will the European Union accept Moldova with Russian troops in the country?  Rory a... Continue

LIVE NOW: US Election 2024

Head to Youtube now for live coverage of the election, from 8pm-midnight UK time and then again from 5am. Search for ‘The Rest Is Politics’ on YouTube or go toyoutube.com/watch?v=sAmC9FDX... Continue

5 November 2024

Alastair Campbell’s diary: I think Trump will lose, but I know he won’t concede

Fuelled by lies and Elon Musk mania, Trump would turn a straightforward democratic event into a legal marathon... Continue

4 November 2024

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Alastair Campbell’s diary: President Trump. It doesn’t bear thinking about

Historians will analyse this election, and the phenomenon of Trump, for the rest of time... Continue

4 November 2024

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106. Michael Lewis: Donald Trump, Sam Bankman-Fried, and the future of the USA

What do Silicon Valley, Wall Street, and Washington DC all have in common? Why has Donald Trump made the impact he has in the US? What was Sam Bankman-Fried really like to work alongside? Ror... Continue

4 November 2024

333. Kemi Badenoch, Tory Party Leader

What should we expect from the new leader of the Conservative Party? Does Badenoch spell trouble for Labour? How will she reflect on her role as the first black woman to lead a major UK polit... Continue

3 November 2024

105. War and Peace in Northern Ireland and the Middle East (George Mitchell)

What is it like to negotiate with terrorists? Will peace ever be possible in the Middle East? How did the Good Friday Agreement come to pass? On today’s episode of Leading, Rory and Alastai... Continue

1 November 2024

332. Rachel Reeves’ Budget: How does it affect you?

Will Labour's first budget be a success or failure for the new government? How does it compare to previous budgets? Did Rachel Reeves alter her proposals from pre-election?Rory and Alastair c... Continue

31 October 2024

331. Question Time: Murdoch or Musk — who has more power?

Why does the UK ignore Irish politics? Should Labour implement Leveson 2, and what should your 7 year-old ask a Tory MP, according to Alastair?Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these ... Continue

30 October 2024

Alastair Campbell is a writer, communicator and strategist best known for his role as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s spokesman, press secretary and director of communications and strategy. Still active in politics and campaigns in Britain and overseas, he now splits his time between writing, speaking, broadcasting, charities and consultancy.