30: Anthony Joshua: Responding to failure, Saudi Arabia, and Tyson Fury
From raving and "wheeler-dealing" to heavyweight champion of the world, Anthony Joshua's story is unmissable. Listen to Rory, Alastair and AJ talk about the culture of boxing, socialism, how ... Continue7 August 2023
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3 August 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
158. Sunak’s net zero culture war, Africa’s ‘coup belt’, and a new strategy for the German far-right
Why are Rishi Sunak and other politicians of the right looking to weaponise net zero? How should the international community respond to the rising number of coups across the Sahel? Can electi... Continue2 August 2023
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Alastair Campbell’s Diary: We have not had a serious media in the UK for years
Instead, we have dumbed-down political and commercial interests masquerading as purveyors of news, lurching from one spasm to another... Continue
2 August 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
29: Yuval Noah Harari: Crisis and tragedy in Israel (Part 1)
‘We are facing spiritual and moral destruction.’ Is Israeli democracy facing the most dangerous moment in its history? Yuval Noah Harari joins Rory and Alastair to discuss his first-hand... Continue31 July 2023
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157. Question Time: Knocking over Liz Truss, Oxbridge dominance, and life under the Taliban
Should MPs be able to vote electronically? Is Oxbridge as dominant as it used to be in British society? Are opinion polls just the junk food of political journalism?Join Rory and Alastair as ... Continue27 July 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
156. Labour on the defensive, Machismo in Spain, and Israel on a knife-edge
What is the existential threat to democracy that's unfolding in Israel? Why is Labour on the policy defensive after defeat in Uxbridge? Is Spain now the most polarised country in Europe? Joi... Continue26 July 2023
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Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Vote tactically to get rid of the Tories
Only Keir Starmer or Rishi Sunak can be PM after the next election. If you want to see the back of the Conservatives you need to vote Labour... Continue
26 July 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
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.