Yesterday

426. Corbyn's Comeback, Musk's New Party and The Broken SEND System

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? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics Pl ... Show More

49 m

Jul 3

424. The Real JD Vance: From Never Trumper to Vice President (Part 3)

How do you go from calling Donald Trump “Hitler” to becoming his most loyal ally? Why did JD Vance abandon the thoughtful, Christian conservative image that made him famous? And what does his transformation reveal about how power really works in Trump’s America? Join Rory and Ala ... Show More

12m 14s

Jul 1

422. Things Can Only Get Better? Starmer's Stormy First Year

What have the Labour government achieved since the general election one year ago? What are the hardest challenges Keir Starmer must face? How has Donald Trump monetised the Presidency of the United States? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Re ... Show More

58m 23s

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 they ... Show More

32m 58s

Jun 15

139. Speaker Kevin McCarthy: In Defence of Donald J. Trump

What is the logic behind Trump’s “chaotic” political strategy? Are Europe and America heading for a divorce? What did it feel like to get ousted as the Speaker of the House on a global stage? Rory and Alastair are joined by former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy to discuss al ... Show More

1h 11m

Jun 8

138. The Anxious Generation: How Silicon Valley Has Rewired Our Brains (Jonathan Haidt)

What are the biggest lies we're being told about social media? How does unregulated social media help Trump and authoritarian regimes? How do you beat an addiction to your phone? Jonathan Haidt joins Rory and Alastair to discuss all this and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Becom ... Show More

1h 8m

Jan 2025

54. How to Buy a President: Trump’s $500 Million Oligarchy

Will the Democrats land punches on Trump’s cabinet picks? Who will take the mantle for Republicans in 2028? How has Trump used the LA fires as a chance to attack the Democrats? Join Katty and Anthony as they answer all of these questions and more. Become a Founding MemberSupport ... Show More

55m 9s

Mar 2025

127. Donald Trump vs American Freedom: Who Wins? (Moises Naim)

Is this the end of democracy in the USA? Following the election of Trump, could democracy in America die? How did Moises Naim come up with his three p’s; Populism, Polarisation, and Post-truth? Alastair and Rory are joined by Moises Naim, journalist and former Venezuelan minister ... Show More

48m 4s

Nov 2024

39. The Lamborghini Episode (Live from Long Island)

Katty Kay finally gets behind the wheel of Mooch's Lamborghini. Listen as they talk about becoming an American citizen and growing up around family with a special appearance from Mrs Scaramucci. Become a Founding MemberSupport the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening, gain early acce ... Show More

20m 48s

Feb 2025

119. Tommy Vietor: How Democrats can fight Trump

How did Barack Obama become President? What was Hillary Clinton's huge mistake in 2016? How corrupt really is American politics today? Pod Save America host and former Barack Obama speechwriter, Tommy Veitor, joins Rory and Alastair to answer all these questions and more. TRIP Pl ... Show More

1h 4m

Nov 2024

40. The Surge for Kamala Harris

Why are women in Iowa coming out in support of Harris? Has Harris made a mistake using celebrity endorsements? Why is Trump so late to his rallies? Join Katty and Anthony as they answer all this and more on this episode of The Rest Is Politics US. Join us on Election NightGet rea ... Show More

34m 49s

Aug 2024

88. Bush and Iraq, being J.D. Vance’s boss, and why Trump loses (David Frum)

What was George W Bush like behind closed doors? Why did Trump really choose ‘never-Trump guy’ JD Vance as his running mate? How can Kamala Harris win the election? Rory and Alastair are joined by George W Bush's former speech writer and political commentator David Frum to discus ... Show More

1h 11m

Jan 2025

Americanswers... on 5 Live! What does Donald Trump think of Keir Starmer?

It’s been a week since President Trump took the oath of office for the second time, and his administration have wasted no time in issuing executive orders and setting the tone for the next four years. Sarah, Justin and Marianna join Matt Chorley on BBC Radio 5 Live once again to ... Show More

33m 1s

409. Question Time: Trump's Golden Dome...