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467. The Mamdani Method Explained: Could It Shock Britain?
12 november 2025 · 51 min
How did a thirty four-year old democratic socialist win over New York, and can he actually follow through on his promise to transform the city? What do Zohran Mamdani, Zack Polanski, and Nigel Farage all get right? Why did Donald Trump meet the President of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, and could his bulldozer approach to geopolitics actually be helping Syria? Lees meer
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466. Crisis Engulfs the BBC: Is this a Coordinated Attack?
10 november 2025 · 50 min
Why have the BBC’s Director General and Head of News both suddenly resigned? Is this an internal 'coup' at the BBC or a 'concerted' attack by its usual enemies? How is American-style polarisation spreading to UK media, and what does it mean for the quality of our journalism? Lees meer
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Murdoch's Succession Battle and the Fight for Fox News
7 november 2025 · 7 min
What are the key differences between Murdoch's children, particularly Lachlan and James? How do the internal family conflicts of the Murdochs mirror the TV show Succession? What will Rupert Murdoch's legacy be? Lees meer
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465. Andrew’s Disgrace, Newsnight, and a Centrist Win in the Netherlands (Question Time)
6 november 2025 · 39 min
How much transparency should we demand from the monarchy? Do the latest Dutch results show that populism is fracturing, or simply mutating? And, did Xi embarrass Trump? Lees meer
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464. Labour’s Tax Timebomb, Climate Backsliding, and Sudan’s Forgotten War
5 november 2025 · 55 min
Is this the Budget that breaks Labour, or can Reeves walk the tightrope? Why does the general public increasingly think we’re overreacting to climate breakdown? Why aren’t Elon Musk’s provocations of a civil war in Britain being challenged more by mainstream politicians? Lees meer
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The Monster He Made: Murdoch, Trump, and the Price of Power (Part 4)
3 november 2025 · 22 min
What was the nature of the relationship between Fox News and Donald Trump? What, or who, caused Rupert Murdoch's marriage to Wendi Deng to end? What were the consequences of Fox News promoting election fraud conspiracies after the 2020 election? Lees meer
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463. Question Time: How Truth Became Optional In Trump’s America
30 oktober 2025 · 42 min
How serious are Trump’s hints about serving a third term? Is the US sleepwalking into a civil war? And does the Labour Party really understand rural Britain? Lees meer
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462. Starmer Hits Rock Bottom: Will He Break His Manifesto to Survive?
29 oktober 2025 · 51 min
What does Labour’s unprecedented collapse in Wales really mean? If Putin takes Ukraine, which European neighbour is next? What can Starmer learn from Ireland’s new president, Catherine Connolly? Lees meer
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The Phone-Hacking Scandal: How Murdoch's UK Empire Fell (Part 3)
25 oktober 2025 · 9 min
What was the phone-hacking scandal and how did it escalate into a major crisis? How was Alastair himself implicated? What did Rupert Murdoch's marriage to Wendi Deng mean for his family's fortune? Lees meer
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461. Question Time: The Tel Aviv Fan Ban & Japan’s New Thatcher
23 oktober 2025 · 32 min
This episode has been edited to remove a discussion on the China spy case. The Rest Is Politics wishes to make clear that Mr Christopher Cash and Mr Christopher Berry were found not guilty of gathering and providing information prejudicial to the safety and interests of the state under the Official Secrets Act 1911 and have always maintained their innocence, categorically denying knowingly spying for China. Lees meer
Was banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans the right call? What does Prince Andrew’s latest downfall reveal about the royals? What will Sanae Takaichi's premiership mean for Japan?
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460. Inside Trump’s Gaza-Ukraine Playbook: Who Profits from Peace?
22 oktober 2025 · 55 min
Is Trump selling peace to the highest bidder? Is the Farage surge in Wales a warning shot for Westminster? Why is the UK going backwards again on mental health? Lees meer
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A Deal With the Devil? Murdoch and New Labour (Part 2)
17 oktober 2025 · 15 min
What was the nature of Rupert Murdoch's relationship with Margaret Thatcher? What led to News Corp's near-collapse in the late 1980s, and how did the company recover? Why and how did Tony Blair's "New Labour" court Rupert Murdoch's support in the 1990s? Lees meer
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459. Question Time: Reform's Potential Upside, Why Bad News Sells & Reasons To Stay Hopeful
16 oktober 2025 · 45 min
Who’s offering hope in politics today? Where are the real environmental success stories? And what one law would Rory and Alastair make a reality? Lees meer
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458. Can Trump's Peace Deal Actually Work?
14 oktober 2025 · 56 min
Has Trump really brought a “new dawn” to the Middle East? How can one of the most broken places on earth begin to be rebuilt? And is Argentina mourning the death of a libertarian dream? Lees meer
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The Rise of Rupert Murdoch: Making of a Mogul (Part 1)
10 oktober 2025 · 9 min
Why is Rupert Murdoch considered such an influential figure? What was his childhood and family like growing up in Australia? How did he establish his groundbreaking media presence in the UK? Lees meer
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457. Is Trump Planning Regime Change?
9 oktober 2025 · 48 min
Why is Trump attacking Venezuelan ships? Are the Greens turning protest into real political power? And, will France create a sixth Republic? Lees meer
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456. Antisemitism, How the Tories Lost Britain, and Gaza
8 oktober 2025 · 55 min
Why is antisemitism on the rise in the UK? Can Trump’s Gaza plan ever provide a just and lasting peace? Why does Rory think the Conservative Party is on a doomed path? Lees meer
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455. Question Time: Is Europe Already At War With Russia?
2 oktober 2025 · 41 min
Is Europe already at war with Russia — without admitting it? Are the Netherlands still a serious player in Europe? And, should national parks be reshaped for the modern age? Lees meer
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454. Starmer's Farage Fightback and Trump's Unworkable Gaza Plan
30 september 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
Is it too late for Starmer to turn things around? Is Labour talking too much about immigration, and not enough about the cost of living? How can Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza lead to a Palestinian state if Netanyahu will ‘forcibly resist’ it at every turn? Lees meer
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453. Trump’s Far Right Allies in Germany: Is History Repeating Itself?
26 september 2025 · 39 min
Just how close is the far right to taking power in Europe and the UK? Why is Germany the perfect starting point for far-right agitators? Is Europe’s lacklustre response to an unfolding genocide in Gaza undermining Europe’s post-war liberal order? Lees meer
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452. Question Time: America’s New Martyr and Westminster’s Hidden Spies
25 september 2025 · 50 min
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451. Is Trump Destroying the UN?
24 september 2025 · 54 min
Is it time to move the United Nations headquarters out of New York? Will recognising Palestine as a state make any difference to the plight of Gaza? Why does Reform UK get so much more coverage than the Lib Dems? Lees meer
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450. Question Time: How Gen Z Took Down the Government
18 september 2025 · 50 min
**Content Notice: this episode contains discussion of murder-suicide, rape and sexual violence** Lees meer
How did a corruption scandal in Nepal trigger a youth-led political earthquake? Does the UN genocide finding over Gaza change anything on the ground? And, how can we protect women and girls from rape at university?
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449. Starmer Loses Control: Will Andy Burnham Challenge the PM?
17 september 2025 · 1 uur 3 min
As Trump arrives in the UK after the Mandelson-Epstein debacle, are Starmer’s days numbered as PM? If he can’t turn things around, who could replace him? Is Elon Musk trying to incite a civil war in the UK, and who are Tommy Robinson's billionaire backers? Lees meer
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448. Question Time: Mandelson’s Epstein Disgrace, Kirk’s Assassination, and Trump’s Illegal Boat Strike
12 september 2025 · 1 uur 11 min
Why did Peter Mandelson become so mesmerised by the rich and famous? What does Charlie Kirk’s assassination mean for the future of American politics? Is Trump trying to start a fake war with Venezuela? Lees meer
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447. Is Starmer Sleepwalking Britain into Farage’s Hands?
10 september 2025 · 52 min
Has Starmer’s reshuffle shifted Labour to the right, and frozen out the left? Will Farage ultimately lose control of Reform UK? Why has the French government collapsed again? Lees meer
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446. Israel Bombs Qatar: Where Does Impunity End?
9 september 2025 · 39 min
Is Netanyahu’s illegal bombing of Doha yet another death knell for international law? Why is the West’s response so lacklustre? Is Trump secretly furious with Netanyahu? Lees meer
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445. Starmer's Deputy PM Quits: The Return of Chaos in British Politics?
5 september 2025 · 43 min
Just how damaging is Angela Rayner’s dramatic exit for the UK government? Has Starmer gone too early with his cabinet reshuffle? What does this mean for Labour and the threat from Nigel Farage? Lees meer
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444. Question Time: Can Labour Reinvent Itself?
4 september 2025 · 47 min
Why is Gaza the deadliest place for journalists? Is Farage copying Trump by silencing the press?And, Is Britain’s Online Safety Act censorship or protection? Lees meer
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443. China’s Plot to Topple Trump: How to Bring Down a Superpower
3 september 2025 · 51 min
How is China forging a new world order beyond Trump’s isolationist America? Is Trump’s sudden turn against India uniting Xi, Putin, and Modi – for good? As Washington falters and Beijing rises, where does that leave South East Asia? Lees meer
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442. Question Time: Trump's Plot To Cancel The Midterms
28 augustus 2025 · 40 min
Is Trump edging the U.S. toward military rule? Can Gaza survive famine amid total collapse? Will Ukraine resist Putin if Western backing falters? Lees meer
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441. The Reality of Farage’s Mass Deportation Fantasy
27 augustus 2025 · 45 min
Is Farage imitating Trump with his desire to deport 600,000 migrants from the UK? How is the media whipping up a toxic debate on immigration? Why is Labour still trying to ape Reform, rather than fighting back? Lees meer
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440. Question Time: How To Start A Centrist Party
21 augustus 2025 · 37 min
Why do the Lib Dems still fly under the radar? Is Trump quietly setting the stage for an authoritarian takeover? And, why does Alastair swear so much? Lees meer
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439. The Pro-Putin President: Are Zelensky and Europe sleepwalking into disaster?
20 augustus 2025 · 51 min
Is appeasing Trump and Putin a recipe for disaster in Europe , or simply a pragmatic approach? Why was JD Vance so silent in Zelensky's second White House visit? With mass protests on the streets of Tel Aviv, is Netanyahu losing the Israeli public — and his own army? Lees meer
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438. Inside the Trump-Putin Summit: What Really Happened in Alaska?
16 augustus 2025 · 51 min
What does 'no deal' mean for Ukraine and Europe? What was agreed behind closed doors? How will Zelensky respond? Lees meer
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437. Question Time: Farage vs Corbyn: The UK's Next Prime Minister?
14 augustus 2025 · 52 min
Is Starmer too afraid to take on Farage? What does Germany’s turn away from Israel signal? And, how much should kids know about geopolitics? Lees meer
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436. Is Trump Gifting Ukraine to Putin?
13 augustus 2025 · 51 min
Have Zelensky and Europe lost all leverage over Trump and Putin? What’s behind Vance’s ‘odd relationship’ with UK foreign secretary David Lammy? Why does Rory think Starmer’s terrorist proscription of direct action group Palestine Action is ‘really foolish’? Lees meer
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The Gun Lobby Responsible for Trump: Journey Through Time
11 augustus 2025 · 16 min
Alastair is joined by historian and co-host of Goalhanger’s Journey Through Time, Sarah Churchwell, to discuss their new series on the History of The National Rifle Association. Lees meer
How did The National Rifle Association go from a sportsman’s organisation set up to improve marksmanship following the civil war to a for-profit group fighting gun regulation? Why did a convicted killer become one of the most influential figures in modern gun politics? How did the NRA gain so much control over the American President and the Supreme Court?
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435. Question Time: The Migrant Return Plan, Colombia’s Drug Cartels, and Will Rory Join Corbyn’s New Party?
7 augustus 2025 · 42 min
Can Starmer’s deal with Macron really fix the Channel crisis? Is Colombia’s fragile peace falling apart amid a booming drug trade? And, could AI replace mental health support lines? Lees meer
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434. Why the West is Finally Recognising Palestine
6 augustus 2025 · 58 min
Why are the UK, France and Canada finally recognising a Palestinian state? Why is Trump punishing Brazil, India, and Switzerland with tariffs? Should Starmer’s Labour be less cautious and more populist in the way it communicates with the country? Lees meer
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433. Question Time: Epstein’s Inner Circle, Ukraine’s Zelensky Backlash, and Destroying the Addiction Economy
31 juli 2025 · 39 min
Can Zelensky survive a war abroad while fighting enemies at home? What does Epstein’s circle reveal about power, secrets and how justice really works? And, is addiction a personal failure or a rigged system designed to keep us hooked? Lees meer
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432. Trump, Starmer, and Gaza: Is The Tide Turning Against Israel?
30 juli 2025 · 1 uur 3 min
Will the West turn the tide on Gaza or is it too little, too late? What are the pictures Netanyahu doesn't want Trump to see? Are Israel's aid drops purely performative? Lees meer
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431. Question Time: Netanyahu’s Survival, Deadly Clashes in Syria, and Japan’s "Deep State"
24 juli 2025 · 53 min
Is Netanyahu escalating conflict to distract from scandal? How is toxic masculinity taking hold among young men? Is Japan’s youth driving a new wave of nationalism? Lees meer
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430. Murdoch, Epstein, and AI Billionaires: Is Trump Losing Control?
23 juli 2025 · 56 min
What did Alastair make of Jeffrey Epstein when he met him? Just how dangerous is AI in an unregulated world of tech bro billionaires? Why do Rory and Alastair disagree on votes for 16 year-olds? Lees meer
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The Real JD Vance: How Trump Ditched Ideology (Part 5)
18 juli 2025 · 43 min
Does Trump already see himself as America’s king? Have he and Vance swapped ideology for a medieval approach to politics? Will reality finally catch up with the MAGA coalition? Lees meer
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429. Question Time: Gaza, Genocide, and Global Hypocrisy
17 juli 2025 · 54 min
Has the West lost its moral voice on Gaza? Can Britain and France rebuild trust on migration after Brexit? And, where are today’s Bob Geldofs — and why won’t they speak up? Lees meer
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428. Rory vs. Alastair: Are we spending too much on defence?
15 juli 2025 · 1 uur 8 min
Is Starmer falling into Trump's defence spending trap? What's the bigger threat to the European democracies: Putin or populism? Why has a Labour-affiliated union suspended Angela Rayner, a trade unionist Deputy PM? Lees meer
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427. The Real JD Vance: Heir to the MAGA Throne (Part 4)
11 juli 2025 · 13 min
Is JD Vance Trump's most dangerous heir? Would a JD Vance presidency be even more dangerous than Trump 2.0? How historically unusual is it for a Vice President to be so prominent in an administration? Lees meer
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426. Corbyn's Comeback, Musk's New Party and The Broken SEND System
10 juli 2025 · 47 min
Is Corbyn’s new party a bold move — or a boost for the Tories? Can Labour fix SEND — or are vulnerable kids being left behind? Is Bosnia ready for the EU — or is Europe looking away again? Lees meer
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425. Israel, Gaza, and the Definition of Genocide
8 juli 2025 · 53 min
Is the Israeli government creating a prison camp for Palestinians in Rafah? Why did the BBC drop its documentary investigating Israel’s destruction of Gaza’s healthcare system? How is Trump still getting played by Netanyahu and Putin? Lees meer
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