Yesterday

206. How Putin's War Changed Finland Forever (Sanna Marin)

Following Putin's war in Ukraine, how politically challenging was it committing Finland to join NATO? What was it like becoming the world's youngest sitting prime minister at 34? Why did a scandal over dancing at a private party become a national and international story? Rory and ... Show More

58m 45s

Sep 6

205. Anthony Scaramucci: Why America Keeps Making the Same Mistakes

Why does Anthony Scaramucci think Osama bin Laden is “winning”, and what has the War on Terror really cost America? From letting China into the WTO to bailing out the banks in 2008, how did America's own leaders pave the way for Donald Trump's electoral victories? As Trump's seco ... Show More

1 h

Aug 30

204. Will a Wealth Tax Actually Fix Britain? (Dan Neidle)

Why does tax expert Dan Neidle take Gabriel Zucman seriously as a thinker on inequality, but dismiss Gary Stevenson's warnings as populism? What did he uncover in Peter Mandelson's emails, and how did he expose Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs? Can a wealth tax really raise the money ... Show More

1h 6m

Dec 2023

201. Question Time: Could the Tories remove Rishi Sunak?

Could Nigel Farage be the next Conservative Party leader? What is happening in Myanmar? How do Rory and Alastair deal with public criticism? Listen to Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more in this week's Question Time. 🌏 Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ ht ... Show More

31m 54s

Jun 2025

411. Question Time: Gaza’s Aid Blocked, Trump’s Power Tested & Dominic Cummings’ Big Mistake

What was the most significant event of geopolitics in the last 30 years? Are Dominic Cummings' comments about the "broken" Westminster model valid? And, should politicians be clued up on popular culture? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all of these questions and more. The R ... Show More

40m 14s

Mar 2024

230. Question Time: £91,000… Should MPs be paid more?

Why do so few people know who the Lib Dem leader is? Should the arts feature more prominently in school curriculums? What are freeports and should we be concerned about them? Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more in this week's TRIP Question Time. TRIP Plus: Bec ... Show More

43m 14s

May 2024

256. Question Time: Will the podcast dynamic change after the election?

Is it time for a new curriculum? Do the UK's creative industries receive enough funding in relation to the soft power they exude? Who is 'El Loco' in the election in Panama? Listen to Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more in today's Question Time. Subscribe to ... Show More

37m 38s

Nov 2023

196. Why are the far-right on the rise?

Should Britain give the Elgin Marbles back to Greece? Will people be financially better off following Hunt's Autumn statement? Why have populists like Javier Milei and Geert Wilders performed so well in recent elections? Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss these topics and mo ... Show More

55m 31s

Nov 2023

194. Autumn statements, Putin's progress, and why advertisers are pulling out of X

How does inheritance tax work? How have voters reacted to the ceasefire vote? Are Putin's prospects improving in the Russia-Ukraine war? Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss all this and more in today's episode of The Rest is Politics. 🌏 Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ ... Show More

51m 50s

Nov 2023

187. The Left and Israel

Has Keir Starmer caused lasting damage to his leadership over his stance on Israel-Gaza? What will Biden be saying behind the scenes to other world leaders? Can the UK become a world leader in AI? 🌏 Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s r ... Show More

1 h

Jun 2024

264. Rishi Sunak’s defining moment

Could Farage engineer a reverse takeover of the Tory Party? Why has Emmanuel Macron called a snap election? Are Labour losing votes to the Greens? Join Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell for the latest episode of The Rest Is Politics, where they answer all these questions and mo ... Show More

54m 31s

Dec 2023

200. The Israeli settler movement, Ukraine blockaded, and Putin's perpetual power

Is the West moving to a more critical place concerning the Israel-Gaza war? Can Sunak's Rwanda policy be lawfully implemented? What is the relationship between Saudi Arabia and Russia? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all this and more on today's episode of The Rest Is Poli ... Show More

57m 59s

Apr 2025

396. Question Time: It's over for Kemi Badenoch

Why is politics still so elitist? What story is Kemi Badenoch trying to sell? And, how can Dutton escape Trump comparisons? Join Alastair and Rory as they answer all of these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access ... Show More

38m 19s

66. Antony Gormley: Art, religion, and t...