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128. Local Elections: Who's the real winner?
5 mei 2023 · 28 min
Was this a win for Starmer? Or should he be disappointed? What does this tell us about next year's general election? Lees meer
Alastair and Rory have hit the emergency pod button - listen now to hear The Rest is Politics' analysis of the local elections.
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127. Question Time: Communists in Austria, the collapse of First Republic, and the political power of Ben and Jerry's
4 mei 2023 · 34 min
What role do corporations play in political activism? Could the local elections results push forward a general election? Are communists having a resurgence in Europe? Rory and Alastair answer these questions, as well as discussing their favourite museums, chauvinism in sport, Vice President Kamala Harris, and ageism in politics. Lees meer
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126. King Charles III's coronation, the geopolitics of net-zero, and the power of oracy
3 mei 2023 · 50 min
This Saturday May 6th, the UK will celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. But what is the political impact of such an event? And what is the relevance of the monarchy today? Rory and Alastair will discuss this historic event, plus Richard Sharp's exit from the BBC, the impending energy crisis in Europe, and the importance of teaching speaking skills. Lees meer
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125. Question Time: Murdoch mayhem, the politics of nepotism, and Alastair Campbell MP?
27 april 2023 · 35 min
Will Alastair ever stand as an MP? What's going on with Rupert Murdoch at Fox News? How prevalent is nepotism in UK politics? Lees meer
Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more on this episode of TRIP Question Time.
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124. Politicians vs. civil servants, evacuating Sudan, and Diane Abbott
26 april 2023 · 56 min
What does Dominic Raab's resignation tell us about the battle between civil servants and ministers? How did Rory lead an evacuation during his time in Iraq? What next for Diane Abbott? Lees meer
Tune in to hear Alastair and Rory discuss all this and more in this week's main episode of TRIP.
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123. DOMINIC RAAB RESIGNS
21 april 2023 · 28 min
Why has Dominic Raab resigned as Deputy Prime Minister and what does it mean for the future of the Conservative government? Lees meer
Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss all this and more on this evening's emergency podcast.
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122. Question Time: Leaking Liz Truss, the funniest person in politics, and ‘Killing Thatcher’
20 april 2023 · 30 min
Is leaking a way to get ahead in politics? What did Paddy Ashdown do to Rory? Should Joe Biden run for President again? Listen as Alastair and Rory answer these questions and more… Lees meer
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121. Chaos in Sudan, Biden vs. Sunak, and the fall of Braverman?
19 april 2023 · 53 min
Is the Special Relationship between the UK and the US falling apart? How can the world come to Sudan's aid? And is Suella Braverman finally on her last legs? Lees meer
Tune in to hear Alastair and Rory discuss all this and more on today's episode of The Rest is Politics.
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120. Question Time: Macron and Xi Jinping, the rise of the right, and Tony Blair vs. UFOs
13 april 2023 · 44 min
Why is France trying to boost its ties with China? How do you define populism? Does Rory have any plans to present more history and travel documentaries? Rory and Alastair answer all these questions, as well as discussing Tony Blair's thoughts on UFOs, the benefits of silent meditation retreats, and more... Lees meer
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119. Starmer's most controversial move yet, the truth behind Vladimir Putin, and the Good Friday Agreement
12 april 2023 · 59 min
Has Keir Starmer lost Labour the moral high ground after his attack on Rishi Sunak? What is Vladimir Putin really like behind closed doors? Will peace and power-sharing return to Northern Ireland, 25 years after the Good Friday Agreement? Lees meer
Tune in to hear Alastair and Rory answer all this and more on today's episode of The Rest Is Politics.
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118. Question Time: Democracy under threat, rampant sewage, and campaign songs
6 april 2023 · 32 min
Is the decline of local news destroying the fabric of our democracy? Should there be a cabinet position dealing with AI? Should private schools deal with Ofsted inspections too? Join Alastair and Rory as they discuss these questions and more. Lees meer
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117. Trump's indictment, Dover delays, and Sanna Marin loses
5 april 2023 · 54 min
How will Donald Trump's arraignment unfold? What is happening at the border between the United Kingdom and France? What was the significance of King Charles' visit to Germany? Rory and Alastair discuss these topics, plus we say goodbye to the world's youngest Prime Minister, Sanna Marin of Finland, Russia assumes UN Security Council presidency, and Sunak launches new grooming gang taskforce. Lees meer
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116. Question Time: Corbyn and Cummings, Cool Britannia, and Ofsted
30 maart 2023 · 31 min
What's the story about Cummings and Corbyn on the podcast? Should GB News be considered a news channel? How did Britpop and Cool Britannia affect the 1997 election result? Tune in to today's Question Time pod to hear all these answered and more. Lees meer
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115. France on fire, fake Korean cash, and a new Scottish nationalism
29 maart 2023 · 53 min
Would Labour ever endorse Scottish independence? Why is France on fire? And how did Matt Hancock and Kwasi Kwarteng end up talking to a fake Korean consultancy firm? Lees meer
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114. Question Time: Banks in crisis, Imran Khan, and Blair on The Simpsons
23 maart 2023 · 36 min
Could Labour inherit a junior doctor problem? What can be done about the rising costs of childcare? And what do Rory and Alastair really see in each other? Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more in this week’s Question Time. Lees meer
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113. Iraq: the fallout, Scotland at a crossroads, and ‘sneaky beakies’
22 maart 2023 · 58 min
In a week where we've had bank bailouts and a meeting where Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping hinted at a dangerous anti-western alliance, is there much to feel positive about? Join Rory and Alastair as they cover these topics, as well as Benjamin Netanyahu’s attempted overhaul of the judicial system in Israel and Rory’s recent visit to Turkey. Lees meer
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112. Iraq: The Legacy
16 maart 2023 · 55 min
It's 20 years since the invasion of Iraq - but what is its legacy? Lees meer
Tony Blair said to Parliament in March 2003 that what happened in Iraq would ‘determine the pattern of international politics for the next generation’.
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111. The Iraq War
15 maart 2023 · 57 min
20 years on from the invasion of Iraq, Rory speaks to Alastair about the build up, aftermath, and legacy of the event. Lees meer
The second episode in this series, 'Iraq: The Legacy', will be released tomorrow.
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110. Gary Lineker, BBC in crisis, and small boats
11 maart 2023 · 46 min
After an extraordinary and bizarre week where a tweet from Gary Lineker led to a crisis at the national broadcaster, Rory and Alastair try to make sense of the BBC’s handling of the situation, question its governance structure, and explain why the government’s refugee policy is flawed. Editor's note: Gary Lineker is the co-owner of Goalhanger Podcasts.
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109. Question Time: Powerful speeches, population control and Isabel Oakeshott
9 maart 2023 · 31 min
What is the best speech Rory and Alastair have ever heard? Why is the cabinet so big? Would you rather trust Isabel Oakeshott or Xi Jinping with your phone? Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more in this week's Question Time. Lees meer
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108. Hancock’s humiliation and the end for Johnson
8 maart 2023 · 56 min
More than 100,000 WhatsApp messages have been leaked to the Daily Telegraph revealing private conversations between senior politicians and government officials during the height of the pandemic. But what do they tell us about the people leading our country, and how will Hancock recover from this? Rory and Alastair discuss this scandal, plus reflect on the news of Kier Starmer's new Chief of Staff appointment, the legacy of Live Aid in raising awareness of world poverty, and the new documentary about Shamima Begum and her battle for citizenship. Lees meer
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107. Question Time: Bernie Sanders vs. Michael Foot, Universal Basic Income, and Boris Johnson's NATO ambitions...
2 maart 2023 · 34 min
Is there any point in writing to your MP? What are the benefits of UBI? Why do we say 'Mrs' Thatcher, but not 'Mr' Suank? Lees meer
Listen to hear all these questions answered, plus Rory and Alastair's cultural recommendations for the week, their thoughts on the chances of Boris Johnson becoming the next NATO Secretary General, and what to do if you're losing a loved one to conspiracy theories...
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106. Sunak’s Windsor win, Labour’s path to victory, and Beijing’s view of Moscow
1 maart 2023 · 53 min
Has Rishi Sunak pulled off the biggest victory of his premiership? How does China view the Russian invasion of Ukraine? And what does Alastair make of Keir Starmer’s big policy 'missions'? Lees meer
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105. Question Time: Foreign ownership in football, the BBC vs. Modi, and conspiracy theories
23 februari 2023 · 39 min
What should we make of the Qatari bid to buy Manchester United? Why is Modi's government raiding the BBC offices in India? And why did Rory's appearance at the Bilderberg Meeting lead to claims he was part of a global lizard conspiracy? Lees meer
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104. Ukraine: one year on, the fall of Nicola Sturgeon, and Sunak's biggest gamble
22 februari 2023 · 58 min
Who will be Nicola Sturgeon's successor as First Minister of Scotland? What does the future hold for Russia's relationship with the West? Is Boris Johnson staging a comeback? Alastair and Rory look at these topics, plus the role of biodiversity in ecological policy, the Northern Ireland protocol, China's role in bringing peace to Ukraine, and how relevant a politician's religious views are to their campaign. Lees meer
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103. Question Time: Expensing helicopters, the North-South divide, and Rory's return to politics?
16 februari 2023 · 34 min
Will Rory ever return to politics? How do MPs serve effectively from remote areas? Should Russia be allowed to compete in the Paris Olympics? Alastair and Rory cover these topics, plus the role of Cabinet Secretaries, Biden's State of the Union Address, and what it means to be a 'recovering politician'. Lees meer
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102. The Secret Brexit Summit, Erdoğan under fire, and the death penalty
15 februari 2023 · 55 min
Why are ardent remainers and high profile eurosceptics meeting in secret to discuss our relationship with Europe? How has the earthquake in Turkey affected President Erdoğan politically? And why do MPs and members of the public have contrasting views on the death penalty? Lees meer
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101. Question Time: Palestine in 2023, Chat GPT, and what do diplomats actually do?
9 februari 2023 · 27 min
What is the actual role of a diplomat? Would Brexit have had a different result if Labour was under Ed Miliband's leadership? How will artificial intelligence change our society? Rory and Alastair answer these questions and more in this week's Question Time episode. Lees meer
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100. The Revenge of Liz Truss, Earthquakes in Syria and Turkey, and China's 'Red Zeppelin'
8 februari 2023 · 49 min
Are Johnson and Truss on manoeuvres against Sunak? Has the Chinese spy balloon pushed US relations with Beijing to a dangerous place? And what's Rory been arguing about with Sandi Toksvig? Lees meer
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99. Question Time: Missing refugees, the best type of MPs, and are universities left wing?
2 februari 2023 · 29 min
Are academics generally left-leaning? Should the theatrical nature of PMQs be reformed? What makes an MP 'talented'? Listen to hear these questions answered, plus positive stories about politicians, cultural recommendations, what makes an MP 'talented', and the relevance of vocational education. Lees meer
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98. 100 days of Sunak, the art of resigning, and Israel-Palestine
1 februari 2023 · 48 min
After 100 days as PM, is Rishi Sunak’s power already waning? What happens behind the scenes of a high-profile resignation? Has the US pivoted away from its central involvement in the Israel-Palestine conflict? Lees meer
Alastair and Rory cover all the latest political news from both the UK and abroad in today's episode of The Rest Is Politics.
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This week on Leading, Rory and Alastair were joined by the former Labour Health Secretary Alan Milburn to answer a big question...How can we save the NHS?
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97. Question Time: Leaving office, a Labour Scotland, and what's the point of Davos?
26 januari 2023 · 36 min
What do Rory, Mark Zuckerberg and Saif Gaddafi all have in common? Will we see a Labour revival in Scotland? Why haven't the CPS followed up over lockdown parties in Downing Street? Lees meer
Rory and Alastair answer these questions and discuss the role social media played in Jacinda Ardern's resignation, the current situation in Haiti, and cultural recommendations for the week.
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96. Johnson's £800k loan, Zahawi's tax trouble, and Russia in Africa
25 januari 2023 · 45 min
Who gave Boris Johnson an £800k loan when he was PM? Is Nadhim Zahawi's political career over? Why is Russia on a charm offensive in Africa? Lees meer
Alastair and Rory cover all the latest political news from both the UK and abroad in today's episode of The Rest Is Politics.
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95. Question Time: Combatting Andrew Tate, crisis at the Met, and Johnson standing again
19 januari 2023 · 35 min
Could Boris Johnson lose the Tory whip? Why are we paying so much for gas if wholesale prices are back to normal? Why did Joe Biden remove classified documents from the White House? Rory and Alastair answer these questions, along with systemic problems within the Metropolitan Police, misogyny in schools, the future of Labour, and Suella Braverman's latest controversy. Lees meer
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94. Police power, gender recognition, and women in Afghanistan
18 januari 2023 · 42 min
Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss anti-strike legislation, the right to protest, the battle between the Scottish and UK government over gender recognition reform, the plight of women in Afghanistan, and more. Lees meer
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Leading: Michael Heseltine
16 januari 2023 · 10 min
Rory and Alastair are launching a new podcast - 'Leading'! Lees meer
Every Monday, Alastair and Rory are going to speak to people who are leading in their field. Whether they be presidents, policy makers, sports stars or religious leaders - Leading is going to be hosting the biggest names from many different walks of life.
Today's guest is former Deputy Prime Minister, Michael Heseltine. One of the biggest names in the last half-century of British politics, Lord Heseltine discusses everything from his crucial role in the rise and fall of Margaret Thatcher, to his current position in the House of Lords.
Tune in to hear a preview from the pod...
Things get a little heated with a few polite disagreements later on, so if you want to hear the full interview, just search ‘LEADING’ wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe to hear new episodes every Monday - or simply click on one of the links below:
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93. Question Time: Rishi Sunak's doctor, Rory's Brad Pitt deal, and Iranian regime change?
12 januari 2023 · 29 min
**RORY AND ALASTAIR'S NEW PODCAST... The Rest Is Politics: Leading**
Rory and Alastair are launching a new podcast - 'Leading'! Lees meerStarting on Monday 16th January, a weekly episode will be released where they speak to captivating individuals - from both inside and outside of politics - about life, leadership, and leading the way in their chosen field.
As you'll hear in the excerpt at the end of this Question Time pod, Michael Heseltine is the first guest, with his episode coming out this Monday, 16th January.
To find this episode and subscribe to our new podcast feed, on Monday morning just search 'Leading' and 'Michael Heseltine' wherever you get your podcasts, or head over to our Twitter and Instagram pages to find the link to listen.
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Is it practical to ban private schools? Should it be compulsory for students to be taught Maths until the age of 18? Is it true that Brad Pitt bought Rory's life rights?Listen to this week's Question Time to hear these questions answered, plus questions on Sunak, Starmer, Iran and NHS working conditions.
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92. Prince Harry, Brazil's failed coup, and Myanmar’s criminal junta
11 januari 2023 · 33 min
Join Rory and Alastair as they record in person from Soho, discussing the fallout from Prince Harry's new book, the failed coup against Lula in Brazil, how the NHS could look to the Netherlands for reform, ghost writers, the Czech Republic, Myanmar, and much, much more. Lees meer
Show notes:
Amanda Marcotte - The Conversation - 'Call it the Conspiracy Theory Congress: Things are about to get dangerously weird on Capitol Hill'TRIP Plus:
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91. Zelensky's message, Netanyahu's return, and Putin's 'mystery woman'
5 januari 2023 · 36 min
Join Rory and Alastair this week as they discuss what Alastair has described as ‘one of the best pieces of communication he has ever seen’, the definition of populism, and their controversial predictions for the year ahead. Lees meer
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90. NHS in crisis, the Blair-Brown years, and Mandela on Gaddafi
4 januari 2023 · 50 min
In our first podcast of 2023, Rory and Alastair discuss the NHS in crisis and how government investment needs to be coupled with structural reform. There's also a look back at Alastair's diaries during the transfer of power from Tony Blair to Gordon Brown, and an analysis of newly-released documents from the National Archives. Lees meer
Show notes:
Ian Kennedy, 'The NHS Dream is Dying', The New European, 08.12.22
John Burn-Murdoch, Data Scientist
Johann Hari, Chasing the ScreamBecome a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening, join the TRIP Plus Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up.
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89. Where will we be in 2023?
29 december 2022 · 19 min
Join Alastair and Rory for a bonus episode as they discuss their political predictions for 2023! Lees meer
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88. TRIP Awards 2022 (with a special guest...)
28 december 2022 · 43 min
Rory and Alastair are here to discuss the highs and lows of a wild year in politics... Who was their most outstanding politician? What was the most surprising moment of the year? Who was the biggest villain of 2022? Listen to hear Rory and Alastair answer these questions and many more, with the help of a surprise guest who provides some guidance in this special political awards show. Lees meer
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87. Question Time: Drugs in Parliament, the meaning of evil, and Jeremy Clarkson
22 december 2022 · 27 min
Join Rory and Alastair in this week's episode of Question Time, as they discuss the prevalence of drugs in Parliament, Norway's sovereign wealth fund, Macron's relationship with the Pope, Alastair's swimming tips, and much more. Lees meer
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86. Politics in football, Trump under pressure, and Kosovo
21 december 2022 · 52 min
Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss the end of the World Cup and the soft power that comes with it, rising tensions between Kosovo and Serbia, Rory's experiences as Prisons Minister, and the challenge the government faces regarding prison reform. Lees meer
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85. Question Time: Harry and Meghan, the National Anthem, and Latin America
15 december 2022 · 31 min
In today’s Question Time podcast, Rory and Alastair review the new Harry and Meghan documentary, discuss how we can improve our National Anthem, and analyse the political chaos in Latin America. Lees meer
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84. Britain on strike, hostage swaps, and assisted suicide
14 december 2022 · 51 min
Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss the strikes taking place across Britain, the debate on assisted suicide, and how prisoner swaps come about. Lees meer
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83. Question Time: Votes for prisoners, a united Ireland, and the meaning of 'liberal'
8 december 2022 · 23 min
Join Alastair and Rory this week as they discuss whether prisoners should be able to vote, the chances of a united Ireland, and what liberalism actually means. Lees meer
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82. Keir vs. peers, George W. Bush, and $580k in a sofa...
7 december 2022 · 42 min
Join Alastair and Rory as they discuss Gordon Brown and Keir Starmer's latest proposals, the post-presidential life of George W. Bush, why so many MPs are standing down at the next election, and the mysterious story about South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's sofa... Lees meer
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81. Ex-New Zealand PM Helen Clark on monarchy, extreme poverty, and Jacinda Ardern
2 december 2022 · 1 uur
Alastair and Rory are joined by former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark to discuss democracy, the rise of populism, the Monarchy, the importance of arts and culture, the United Nations development programmes and much, much more. Lees meer
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80. Question Time: How to become an MP, the art of whipping, and NIMBYs
1 december 2022 · 31 min
Join Rory and Alastair for the latest episode of Question Time, where they discuss Labour's Brexit position, NIMBYs, the housing crisis, how to become an MP, whips, the favourites for the World Cup, and more. Lees meer
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