Nov 21

471. Rory Stewart: How the Government Tried to Silence Me on Lockdowns

Why did Boris Johnson and the British government not only fail to listen, but actively try to suppress early warnings about the pandemic? How did groupthink and optimism bias cripple the UK's response? And is Britain's government structurally too slow to handle future threats lik ... Show More

31m 13s

Nov 20

470. China vs Japan, the BBC at Breaking Point, and The Future of Satire (Question Time)

Is Japan provoking China, or responding to a real threat over Taiwan? What does the BBC’s credibility crisis reveal about Britain’s fight over truth? And, why is Chile swinging from the left to the far right? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. ... Show More

49m 7s

Nov 19

469. Is Starmer Out of Moves? Asylum Gamble, Tax Chaos, and Open Infighting

After a week of turmoil, can Labour recover their support or are they already doomed to lose the next election? Are Shabana Mahmood's immigration reforms the answer to the threat of Reform, or is Labour pandering to its political opponents? With arguments breaking out amongst his ... Show More

59m 19s

Jun 2024

7. Can Trump still run for president?

What is the political damage after Trump’s guilty verdict? How will Trump’s base react to his conviction? What does all of this mean for the future of democracy in the US? Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci are joined by Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart in today’s episode as the ... Show More

32m 58s

Sep 2024

26. Is America Ready for Gun Reform?

How has Donald Trump tied him self in knots over abortion? Why is there a growing gender divide in politics? Has Kamala Harris reached the end of her honeymoon period? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more on The Rest Is Politics US. ... Show More

57m 17s

Nov 2024

Election Results (Part 3): What Will Trump (And Harris) Do Now?

Donald Trump has become the 47th, as well as the 45th President. But the question is this: what will actually change when his new term begins? The team assemble to separate the fact from fiction - will he really declassify the JFK files and end the war in Ukraine on his first day ... Show More

39m 29s

Jul 2025

All the President’s Tools

As Trump's pressure campaigns target universities, media outlets, and private companies, Jon is joined by former US Attorney Preet Bharara, host of "Stay Tuned with Preet," and Dan Pfeiffer, co-host of "Pod Save America" and author of "Message Box." Together, they examine the too ... Show More

1h 25m

Oct 1

Ep. 2290 - GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN: VP JD Vance Stops By To Discuss

Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats shut down the government last night and VP Vance stops by to discuss; Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and President Trump speak before the top military brass and re-launch America’s warfighting attitude; and Hillary Clinton attacks white Christian ... Show More

1h 13m

Oct 2

The Republican Playbook: Democrat Edition with Tim Miller and David Faris

As the government shutdown takes effect, Jon is joined by Roosevelt University Professor and contributing writer at The Nation David Faris, and "The Bulwark Podcast" host Tim Miller to examine Democratic strategy. Together, they explore what Democrats are hoping to achieve throug ... Show More

1h 12m

Sep 2024

Profile: Who is JD Vance?

Americast is profiling the four candidates in the race to become the next President and Vice President of the United States. How did JD Vance, whose memoir “Hillbilly Elegy” about growing up in Ohio amidst alcoholism and drug addiction, become Trump’s VP pick for the White House? ... Show More

25m 20s

Oct 16

CELEBRITY TRAITORS: Week Two Reaction

Will Big Dog Theory spell the end of Jonathan Ross? Is Stephen Fry playing dumb? Why has Alan Carr become the ultimate villain? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde review the second batch of episodes from the record breaking Celebrity Traitors. Like this episode? Sign up to our club to ... Show More

35m 34s

Oct 24

Roundup: A Trade War With Canada, Inflation Ticks Up, And The Shutdown Persists

This week in Washington, President Trump halted trade talks with Canada, announced a private donation to help pay the military and authorized new sanctions on Russian oil. We discuss these developments, as well as how Trump uses his carefully cultivated image.This episode: politi ... Show More

23m 59s

296. Could Donald Trump drop out?