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The Rest Is Politics’ Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview politicians, leaders, intellectuals, and more. From inside and outside of politics, guests join Rory and Alastair to discuss life, leadership, and the philosophy that’s led them to success in their chosen field. Their conversations cover key political events, global affairs, and the big ideas shaping the world today, offering listeners in-depth perspectives from those at the heart of change. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time episodes to live show tickets, ad-free listening for both TRIP and Leading, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and our members’ chatroom on Discord. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.

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185. Can Labour Win Back Scotland? (Anas Sarwar)Anas Sarwar (Labour leader in Scotland) argues Labour can win Scotland’s May 7 election after 19 years of SNP rule, focusing on “hope and unity” versus “fear and blame,” and on practical reforms to…19 Apr 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 32 chapters
184. President of Ukraine: Volodymyr ZelenskyyA Zoom interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy covering his family background, rise from comedy to politics, early expectations about Russia, and his views on negotiations, security…9 Apr 2026 · 52 min · 19 chapters
183. From Bradford to Westminster: Faith, Identity, and Power (Naz Shah)Naz Shah, Labour MP for Bradford West, discusses faith, identity, and power through her family history: domestic and sexual abuse, forced marriage, and her mother’s conviction for murder after…5 Apr 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 33 chapters
182. Culture Wars, Identity, and What Needs To Change In Congress (Sarah McBride)Sarah McBride (Delaware Democrat) discusses culture wars and identity politics, arguing transgender issues are being weaponized in bad faith; she also covers how Democrats can win elections…29 Mar 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 28 chapters
181. Ai Weiwei: China, Censorship, and Dissidence Through ArtIn this episode of The Rest Is Politics, hosts Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell interview renowned artist and activist Ai Weiwei.23 Mar 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 29 chapters
180. The Only European Leader Defying Trump? (Pedro Sánchez)In this episode, Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister of Spain.16 Mar 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 40 chapters
179. President Stubb: Trump’s Unlikely Best FriendIn this episode of *The Rest Is Politics*, hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart are joined by Alexander Stubb, the former Prime Minister of Finland.9 Mar 2026 · 42 min · 14 chapters
178. Gavin Newsom: The Next President Of The United States?In this episode of *The Rest Is Politics*, hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart are joined by Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California.2 Mar 2026 · 54 min · 21 chapters
177. Olaf Scholz: Putin, Power, and Far-Right PopulismIn this episode of *The Rest Is Politics*, hosts Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell interview Olaf Scholz, the former Chancellor of Germany.23 Feb 2026 · 59 min · 35 chapters
176. How Close Are We To War With Iran? (Robert Malley)In this episode of *The Rest Is Politics*, hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview Robert Malley, a former U.S.16 Feb 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 30 chapters
175. Ex-Director of GCHQ: China, Russia, and the Threats Facing the UK (Jeremy Fleming)Former head of GCHQ (Government Communications Headquarters)9 Feb 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 29 chapters
174. Taking On Europe's Last Dictator: The Fight Against Lukashenko and PutinIn this episode of *The Rest Is Politics*, hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the exiled leader of the Belarusian opposition.6 Feb 2026 · 29 min · 14 chapters
173. The man Putin can’t silence: Bill Browder and sanctioning RussiaBill Browder, a prominent financier and political activist.2 Feb 2026 · 51 min · 26 chapters
172. Neil Kinnock: Trump, Thatcher, and Why Labour Lost In 1992 (Part 2)In this episode of *The Rest Is Politics*, hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart continue their conversation with former Labour leader Neil Kinnock.26 Jan 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 25 chapters
171. Neil Kinnock: A Labour Rebel’s Path To Power (Part 1) In this episode of *The Rest Is Politics*, hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview Neil Kinnock, the former leader of the Labour Party.19 Jan 2026 · 1 h 12 min · 27 chapters
170. President of Moldova, Maia Sandu: Holding the Line Between Democracy and PutinIn this episode, hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview Maia Sandu, President of Moldova, discussing the political landscape of Moldova, the challenges of Russian influence, and the…12 Jan 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 31 chapters
169. Jimmy Wales: Wikipedia vs. Musk, AI, and the Battle for TruthJimmy Wales discusses Wikipedia’s crowdsourced model of “neutral” truth, why it’s less toxic than social media, how Wikipedia pages are debated and updated, and what this means for AI and “truth” in…5 Jan 2026 · 1 h 13 min · 34 chapters
168. A Climate Special: Populism, Security, and LeadershipIn this special episode of *The Rest Is Politics*, hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart present a curated discussion on climate change, featuring insights from prominent figures including…29 Dec 2025 · 1 h · 23 chapters
167. Faith, Depression, and Finding Calm in the Chaos (Professor Mark Williams)In this episode, Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview Professor Mark Williams, a clinical psychologist and ordained minister, focusing on the intersection of faith, mindfulness, and mental…22 Dec 2025 · 1 h 5 min
166. John Swinney: Identity, Independence, and The Future of ScotlandIn this episode, hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart engage with John Swinney, the Scottish First Minister, discussing key topics surrounding the future of Scotland, particularly focusing on…15 Dec 2025 · 1 h 15 min
165. Anna Wintour: Culture, Influence, and the Power of Decisive LeadershipIn this episode of "The Rest Is Politics," hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart engage in an enlightening conversation with Anna Wintour, the iconic former Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue.8 Dec 2025 · 1 h 14 min
164. Zack Polanski: Do The Greens Have What It Takes? 164. Zack Polanski: Do The Greens Have What It Takes?1 Dec 2025 · 1 h 20 min
163. Prison Reform, Masculinity, and Restorative Justice (James Graham and Jacob Dunne) In this episode of *The Rest Is Politics*, hosts Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell engage in a compelling discussion with playwright James Graham and campaigner Jacob Dunne.24 Nov 2025 · 1 h 10 min
162. Gareth Southgate: Patriotism, Leadership, and How To Inspire Young MenIn this episode, hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview former England football manager Sir Gareth Southgate.17 Nov 2025 · 1 h 2 min