Podcast · 501 episodes
The Rest Is Politics, page 3
by Goalhanger · English
Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart break down current affairs in the UK and abroad. The Rest Is Politics analyses the latest international news, provides debate on global issues, and reveals secrets from Westminster, whilst bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably. With insider perspectives and expert analysis, The Rest Is Politics is the go-to podcast for anyone seeking intelligent, engaging discussions on British and global politics. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Join with a FREE TRIAL at therestispolitics.com for exclusive bonus content including Rory and Alastair’s first ever miniseries, early access to episodes and live show tickets, ad free listening, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and our members chatroom. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com. Social Producer: Celine Charles Lead Video Editor: Josh Smith Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Producer: Evan Green Exec Producer: Bella Soames
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539. Embezzlement, the Mandelson Texts, and Hasan Piker's UK BanThe episode covers the SNP embezzlement scandal involving Peter Murrell (Nicola Sturgeon’s husband), the release of Peter Mandelson’s emails/WhatsApps, the UK ban on left-wing American YouTubers…3 Jun 2026 · 59 min · 27 chapters
538. The Pope’s AI Warning and Alastair Reacts to Blair’s AttackThe episode is about two major political interventions: Pope Leo XVI’s 235-page encyclical “Magnifica Humanitas” on AI, and Tony Blair’s 5,600-word controversial essay attacking Labour.2 Jun 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 25 chapters
Who Funds Reform? The Missing MillionsEpisode 1 of a four-part mini-series investigating who funds Reform UK, starting with the earlier Brexit Party and the “missing millions” behind its finances.28 May 2026 · 32 min · 9 chapters
537. Indicting Trump, Israeli Prisons, and Rory vs. Ed MilibandThe episode covers three main areas: US pressure on Cuba, Israel’s treatment of Gaza flotilla activists and prisoners, and UK politics/reform plus energy and AI policy.27 May 2026 · 49 min · 17 chapters
536. Is Trump’s Corruption Machine Reaching New Extremes?The episode argues Trump’s corruption is unprecedented in scale and mechanism, describing it as “flooding the zone” and tying it to changes in global finance and the US Constitution.26 May 2026 · 1 h · 19 chapters
Struggling or Snowflakes? The Gen Z Mental Health StoryThe episode “Struggling or Snowflakes? The Gen Z Mental Health Story” examines why UK youth mental health problems are rising and whether the “snowflake” label is fair.21 May 2026 · 21 min · 9 chapters
535. The Ebola Outbreak and the British Far-Right’s Next MoveThe episode covers (1) the US-China summit and what it signals about power, (2) the seriousness of a new Ebola outbreak amid cuts to global health funding, (3) Britain’s far-right strategy moving…20 May 2026 · 43 min · 13 chapters
534. Is Wes Streeting Trying to Sabotage Andy Burnham?The episode argues Labour’s internal leadership contest is being driven by an upcoming by-election (Makerfield/Wigan area) and could destabilize Keir Starmer’s premiership.19 May 2026 · 50 min · 20 chapters
533. Andy Burnham's Big Gamble: Can He Beat Reform?This episode of The Rest is Politics focuses on Labour Party leadership turmoil after poor local election results.14 May 2026 · 30 min · 14 chapters
532. The Trump-Xi Showdown and Putin’s Conscription ConTrump’s first China visit in nearly a decade and what it could mean for trade, AI, Iran, and especially Taiwan; plus a Question Time segment on whether Putin is signaling an end to the Ukraine war,…13 May 2026 · 58 min · 18 chapters
531. Starmer on the Brink: What Next?An emergency discussion about a potential leadership crisis for UK Labour leader Keir Starmer, triggered by disastrous local election results and reports that around 80 Labour MPs are urging him to…12 May 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 22 chapters
Enraged or Engaged? Angela Rayner on The Gen Z StoryAngela Rayner discusses why Gen Z feel “the system is rigged,” linking it to housing unaffordability, insecure work, debt, and political communication that’s stuck in soundbites rather than…11 May 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 22 chapters
Divided or Dependent? The Real Gen Z StoryMyth-busting about Gen Z, arguing the main issue isn’t “generational conflict” but “generational separation” driven by geography, digital life, and lost community ties; also discussing loneliness,…9 May 2026 · 18 min · 13 chapters
530. Is Starmer the Next Joe Biden? Rory and Alastair React to Local ElectionsThe hosts react to UK local election results (England, Scotland, Wales) and what they imply for Keir Starmer and Labour, arguing that Reform’s surge is being driven by media/campaign finance…8 May 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 35 chapters
529. Antisemitism, Polarisation, and How the King Outplayed TrumpUK antisemitism and Islamophobia polarization; how to protect minority rights without conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism; social-media-driven reactions after a stabbing; then a…6 May 2026 · 54 min · 19 chapters
528. Trump vs. Germany and Farage’s £5m ‘Gift’Transatlantic tensions after Friedrich Merz criticizes Donald Trump over Iran; Trump’s retaliatory moves including cutting US troops in Germany; implications for European defense, NATO, and the rise…5 May 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 29 chapters
Lucky or Left Behind? The Gen Z Money StoryGen Z (14–29) and whether they’re “lucky” or “left behind” financially, focusing on housing, education, jobs, and the political consequences of intergenerational inequality.30 Apr 2026 · 17 min · 8 chapters
527. Are American Tech Billionaires Threatening British Democracy?Whether US tech billionaire power (especially Palantir) threatens UK/British democracy and sovereignty; related cuts to the Foreign Office’s international humanitarian law oversight; plus mental…29 Apr 2026 · 54 min · 23 chapters
526. Trump's Orwellian Maths and the King's Special Relationship MissionThe episode debates whether the UK-US “special relationship” is breaking under Donald Trump’s second-term behavior, and what King Charles’s US visit can realistically achieve.28 Apr 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 25 chapters
525. JD Vance vs. the Pope and the Far-Right Funding Machine (Question Time)Rory Stewart and Alistair Campbell discuss Trump vs the Pope and how US far-right figures use religion as political cover, then broaden to transatlantic funding of anti-gender and anti-LGBTQ…22 Apr 2026 · 45 min · 19 chapters
524. Starmer’s Mandelson Mess and the Iranian Nuclear ThreatKeir Starmer’s decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington and the resulting “developed vetting” scandal; plus updates and analysis on US-Iran nuclear talks and the Iran Strait…21 Apr 2026 · 50 min · 27 chapters
523. The Starmer-Mandelson Scandal: Lying or Incompetence?The Starmer–Mandelson scandal over whether Peter Mandelson was properly cleared for “developed vetting” (top-secret access) before being appointed UK ambassador to the United States, and whether Keir…17 Apr 2026 · 23 min · 7 chapters
Beating Populism: How To Fight BackLiam Byrne (MP) and Alastair Campbell discuss how to defeat right-wing populism, moving from diagnosing causes (part one) to practical counter-strategies for progressive democratic politics.16 Apr 2026 · 13 min · 3 chapters
522. Has Hungary Shown Britain How to Beat Farage? (Question Time)The episode of The Rest Is Politics: Question Time focuses on Hungary’s recent election result and what it suggests for beating populism, plus implications for UK local elections and political…15 Apr 2026 · 52 min · 29 chapters