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584. Why Is Trump Losing Voters and Will Texas Turn Blue?
Why are these US midterms so important, and what has Rory been seeing on the ground in Ohio? Could the Democrats really flip Texas, and is Trump alienating the Hispanic voters that were crucial to his 2024 victory? If the Republicans lose control of Congress, will Trump accept th ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 28
583. Is Burnham’s Budget Too Safe and How Brazil Defied Trump
With the UK’s new Chancellor, John Healey, announcing his first budget and Kemi Badenoch asking him, “is that it?”, how will the public judge his plans? With Lula making an historic return to Brazil’s presidency, was it the strength of his campaign or Bolsonaro Jr’s electoral gaf ... Show More
1 h
Oct 22
Kim Leadbeater, MP: My Sister's Murder and Why I Never Wanted To Go Into Politics
This week, we bring you one of Alastair’s favourite interviews. He’s joined by Kim Leadbeater MP, whose sister Jo Cox was murdered in 2016, and his lifelong friend Lindsay Nicholson, who lost her husband John and nine-year-old daughter Ellie to the same rare cancer. They discuss ... Show More
25m 17s
Apr 2024
68. Israel-Gaza: How the conflict divided Britain and the US, with Ed Kessler
What makes international conflicts turn domestic? Does Qatar play the key role in bringing peace to the Middle East? Is there a generational split in the West over Israel-Gaza?
On today's episode of Leading, Rory and Alastair are joined by Ed Kessler, a leading thinker in interf ... Show More
56m 29s
May 2025
132. Former Head of MI6: Russia, China, and Trump (Sir Alex Younger)
What is the real job of a spy? What is the role of the UK’s intelligence community in Trump’s new world order? How does the relationship between politicians and intelligence services work? TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our ... Show More
1h 7m
Feb 2024
58. Humza Yousaf, First Minister of Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon, independence, and his family's escape from Gaza
What is the future of the independence debate in Scotland? How was it to work with Nicola Sturgeon? Have world leaders done enough to curb civilian deaths in Gaza?
On today's episode of Leading, Rory and Alastair are joined by Scotland's First Minister and leader of the SNP, Hum ... Show More
1h 4m
Sep 2023
34. Ed Davey: Leading the Lib Dems, fighting the Tories, and a coalition with Starmer’s Labour?
What was it like for the Liberal Democrats in coalition? Would Ed Davey be prepared to work alongside Keir Starmer in another coalition government? Is tactical voting a good idea? Join Rory and Alastair as they speak with leader of the Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey, to discuss all ... Show More
1h 12m
Apr 2024
71. Israel's former PM on why Netanyahu is finished, the settler movement, and corruption - Ehud Olmert
How much do you know about the last serious attempt at a two state solution in the Israel-Gaza conflict?
On today's episode of Leading, Rory and Alastair are joined by former Israeli PM, Ehud Olmert, to discuss his time in office, the likelihood of a two state solution, and his ... Show More
1h 3m
Mar 2024
66. Antony Gormley: Art, religion, and the battle for culture
Can Britain remain a cultural superpower post-Brexit? How does religion and philosophy inform creativity? How can we prevent arts from being cut from curriculums?
Rory and Alastair are joined by Britain's leading sculptor, Antony Gormley, to answer all these questions and more. ... Show More
1h 5m