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The Rest Is Politics The Rest Is Politics
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Two men who’ve been at the heart of the political world - former Downing Street Director of Communications and Strategy Alastair Campbell and cabinet minister Rory Stewart - join forces from across the political divide. The Rest Is Politics lifts the lid on the secrets of Westminster, offering an insider’s view on politics at home and abroad, while bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably.
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How to buy the White House
Is there too much money in US politics? Why do people donate to presidential campaigns? Who are the two women vying to be Mexico’s next president?
Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci for this week's episode of The Rest Is Politics: US as they answer all these questions and more.
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Question Time: The worst political cliches, US voter suppression, and is the left-leaning media too 'worthy'?
Will Robert F. Kennedy Jr. inadvertently help Donald Trump defeat Joe Biden? What do politicians really mean when they say "I've been very clear"? How much voter suppression goes on behind closed doors in politics?
Join Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell as they answer all these questions and more on this week's episode of The Rest Is Politics: Question Time.
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Producers: Dom Johnson + Nicole Maslen
Assistant Producer: Fiona Douglas
Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport
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Scotland in crisis, how to get an opposition MP to defect, and can Britain defend itself?
Who will replace Humza Yousaf as First Minister of Scotland? Will more Conservatives defect to Labour? What's the real story behind the UK's defence spending?
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From White House To Courthouse: Trump On Trial
Will Donald Trump's hush money trial derail his presidential bid? What's happening on college campuses in the US?
Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci for the first episode of The Rest Is Politics: US as they answer all these questions and more.
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Question Time: Should Britain nationalise its railways?
How is Modi silencing journalists in India? What is the case for imposing a voting age limit? What does the Maldives changing relationship with China spell for the region?
Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more in this week's Question Time.
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Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes.
Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics.
TRIP ELECTION TOUR:
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Email:
restispolitics@gmail.com
Producers: Dom Johnson + Nicole Maslen
Assistant Producer: Fiona Douglas
Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport
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The Rwanda ruling, Trudeau in trouble, and The Rest Is Politics: US edition
What is the government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda? What will happen next after the US Congress approves aid for Ukraine? Is Justin Trudeau’s future as Canadian Prime Minister in danger?
Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more on today's episode of The Rest Is Politics.
Pre-order Alastair's new children's books: https://lnkfi.re/sJJcp0
TRIP ELECTION TOUR:
To buy tickets for our October Election Tour, just head to www.therestispolitics.com
TRIP Plus:
Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes.
Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics.
Instagram:
@restispolitics
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Email:
restispolitics@gmail.com
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Customer Reviews
Message to Rory Stewart
I truly enjoy your podcast with Mr Campbell and the banter between the two of you. I always learn something worthwhile about UK politics and the world in general. I have been a fan of yours for many years and admire your escapades throughout the world and your informed, common sense thinking on complicated matters. Not to mention your opposition to the Donald Trump of the UK, Boris Johnson. I also listen to the Sam Harris podcast and I actually subscribed to his podcast because of your recent interview with him. Having said that I was quite surprised to hear your version of the conversation with Sam Harris during a recent conversation with the leader of the SNP. I listened to that entire interview twice so far and I may listen to it again. I appreciated your position regarding nationalism being a huge problem but I think you should re-listen to that interview yourself. It is somewhat concerning that you felt the way you apparently did about that interview. I thought Mr Harris was quite evenhanded and respectful of you and your position. Your tone during your own podcast wasn’t very respectful of Mr Harris and in my opinion was very inaccurate. It troubles me that someone of your character and accomplishments would find it necessary to verbalize such inaccuracies. I understand that you are going to speak with Harris again on his podcast and I look forward to hearing what you have to say for yourself. Even someone as accomplished as you can suffer from an inability to listen or even comprehend things sometimes. Confirmation bias is a dangerous thing.
Kevin MacLeod,
Coldstream, BC, Canada
Excellent podcast
I am a regular listener from Canada. My quibble is that Rory can’t seem to make through an episode without mentioning at least twice that he’s teaching at Yale. It’s beginning to grate. We get it Rory, you’re exceptional. A bit more chill on his part would get my review up to 5 stars!
Wonderful Podcast
I faithfully listen to all The Rest is Politics podcasts and look forward to them. I learn a great deal about countries and events that are not covered by main stream media.
The interaction between Alastair and Rory is thoughtful and very informative . I particularly appreciate the detailed background history Rory often provides.