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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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88. Bush and Iraq, being J.D. Vance’s boss, and why Trump loses (David Frum)In this episode of *The Rest Is Politics*, hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview David Frum, a former speechwriter for George W. Bush and a prominent political commentator.4 Aug 2024 · 1 h 10 min
87. Nick Clegg: Biden, Brexit, and kicking Trump off Facebook (Part 2)In the second part of the interview with former Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, hosts Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell delve into Clegg's experiences in British politics, his transition to…28 Jul 2024 · 1 h 1 min
86. Nick Clegg: Coalition, Cameron, and Chaos (Part 1) In this episode, hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview Nick Clegg, the former Leader of the Liberal Democrats and Deputy Prime Minister of the UK, exploring his experiences in politics,…21 Jul 2024 · 1 h
85. Lisa Nandy: Making Britain a cultural superpowerIn this episode of "The Rest Is Politics," hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview Lisa Nandy, the new Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport.14 Jul 2024 · 1 h 10 min
84. Denmark's former PM on the power of centrist politics, fighting misogyny, and joining the Kinnock empire (Helle Thorning-Schmidt)In this episode, hosts Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell interview Helle Thorning-Schmidt, former Prime Minister of Denmark.7 Jul 2024 · 1 h 1 min
83. The Man Who Ran Downing StreetIn this episode of "The Rest Is Politics," hosts Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell are joined by Gus O'Donnell, the former Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service.30 Jun 2024 · 55 min
82. Wes Streeting: Labour, privatisation, and the NHSIn this episode of *The Rest Is Politics*, hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview Wes Streeting, the Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.27 Jun 2024 · 59 min
81. Alex Chalk, Lord Chancellor: How to fix Britain’s prisonsIn this episode of *The Rest Is Politics*, hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview Alex Chalk, the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice.23 Jun 2024 · 59 min
80. Bridget Phillipson: Can we save Britain's schools?In this episode of *The Rest Is Politics*, hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart engage in a discussion with Bridget Phillipson, the Shadow Secretary of State for Education.16 Jun 2024 · 57 min
79. Nadhim Zahawi: Iraq, Conservatism, and why he backed Boris JohnsonIn this episode of *The Rest Is Politics*, hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart engage with Nadhim Zahawi, a prominent figure in UK politics and former Chancellor of the Exchequer.13 Jun 2024 · 49 min
78. David Blunkett: Education, policing immigration, and the future of the Labour Party (Part 2)In this episode of "The Rest Is Politics," hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart continue their in-depth conversation with former Home Secretary David Blunkett.9 Jun 2024 · 53 min
77. David Blunkett: Tony Blair, growing up blind, and where Margaret Thatcher went wrong (Part 1)77. David Blunkett: Tony Blair, growing up blind, and where Margaret Thatcher went wrong (Part 1)2 Jun 2024 · 47 min
Legacy... Margaret ThatcherIn this episode, Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart discuss the legacy of Margaret Thatcher, inspired by the new season of the podcast "Legacy." They delve into the complexities of Thatcher's impact…31 May 2024 · 6 min
76. Rachel Reeves: Britain’s next Chancellor?In this episode of "The Rest Is Politics," hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview Rachel Reeves, the Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer.26 May 2024 · 1 h 12 min
75. The Greek Prime Minister vs Rishi Sunak: The Elgin Marbles, immigration, and the EUIn this episode of "The Rest Is Politics," hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Prime Minister of Greece.25 May 2024 · 1 h 5 min
74. Kwasi Kwarteng: Liz Truss, becoming Chancellor, and Britain on the brink (Part 2)Former Chancellor of the Exchequer19 May 2024 · 55 min
73. Kwasi Kwarteng: Boris Johnson, the British Empire, and Rwanda (Part 1)In this episode of *The Rest Is Politics*, hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview Kwasi Kwarteng, the former Chancellor of the Exchequer.12 May 2024 · 44 min
72. Nancy Pelosi: From JFK's inauguration to fighting Donald TrumpIn this episode of *The Rest Is Politics*, hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker Emerita and one of the most influential figures in American politics.5 May 2024 · 58 min
71. Israel's former PM on why Netanyahu is finished, the settler movement, and corruption - Ehud OlmertIn this episode of "The Rest Is Politics: Leading," hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.28 Apr 2024 · 1 h 4 min
70. Sadiq Khan: Faith, power, and the truth about Boris JohnsonIn this episode of *The Rest Is Politics*, hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, discussing various topics including the limitations of the mayoral…21 Apr 2024 · 1 h 11 min
69. The brutal truth about net zero and how to vanquish climate populists, with Dieter HelmIn this episode of "The Rest Is Politics," hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart engage with Professor Dieter Helm, a leading energy economist, to discuss the complexities surrounding net-zero…14 Apr 2024 · 1 h 14 min
68. Israel-Gaza: How the conflict divided Britain and the US, with Ed KesslerIn this episode of "The Rest Is Politics: Leading," hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart engage with Ed Kessler, a prominent scholar in interfaith relations.7 Apr 2024 · 56 min
67. A Tale of Two Spies: The former heads of MI5 and MI6 on the Iraq War, double agents, and the IRAAlastair Campbell and Rory Stewart31 Mar 2024 · 1 h 11 min
66. Antony Gormley: Art, religion, and the battle for cultureIn this engaging episode of *The Rest Is Politics*, hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview Antony Gormley, a renowned British sculptor known for works like the Angel of the North.25 Mar 2024 · 1 h 6 min