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Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell, hosts of Britain's biggest podcast (The Rest Is Politics), have joined forces once again for their new interview podcast, ‘Leading’.

Every Monday, Rory and Alastair interrogate, converse with, and interview some of the world's biggest names - from both inside and outside of politics - about life, leadership, or leading the way in their chosen field.

Whether they're sports stars, thought-leaders, presidents or internationally-recognised religious figures, Alastair and Rory lift the lid on the motivation, philosophy and secrets behind their career.

Tune in to 'Leading' now to hear essential conversation from some of the world's most enthralling individuals. 

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Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell, hosts of Britain's biggest podcast (The Rest Is Politics), have joined forces once again for their new interview podcast, ‘Leading’.

Every Monday, Rory and Alastair interrogate, converse with, and interview some of the world's biggest names - from both inside and outside of politics - about life, leadership, or leading the way in their chosen field.

Whether they're sports stars, thought-leaders, presidents or internationally-recognised religious figures, Alastair and Rory lift the lid on the motivation, philosophy and secrets behind their career.

Tune in to 'Leading' now to hear essential conversation from some of the world's most enthralling individuals. 

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    David Blunkett: Education, policing immigration, and the future of the Labour Party (Part 2)

    David Blunkett: Education, policing immigration, and the future of the Labour Party (Part 2)

    *This episode is available 7 days early for members of TRIP Plus. It will be released publicly on Monday 10th June.*

    What challenges did David Blunkett face as Home Secretary following 9/11? Does he have any regrets relating to his crime and punishment policies? What does the future look like for Keir Starmer's Labour Party?

    Rory and Alastair discuss all these issues and more in the final instalment of our interview series with David Blunkett.

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    Podcast Editor: Nathan Copelin
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    Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport

    David Blunkett: Tony Blair, growing up blind, and where Margaret Thatcher went wrong (Part 1)

    David Blunkett: Tony Blair, growing up blind, and where Margaret Thatcher went wrong (Part 1)

    How did the loss of industry in the 1980s affect David Blunkett's politics? What was his experience growing up blind in Sheffield? How did Neil Kinnock and Tony Blair compare?

    Rory and Alastair are joined by David Blunkett to discuss all this and more in the first part of this double-header special.

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    Podcast Editor: Nathan Copelin
    Video Editor: Teo Ayodeji-Ansell
    Social Producer: Jess Kidson
    Assistant Producer: Fiona Douglas
    Producer: Nicole Maslen
    Senior Producer: Dom Johnson
    Head of Content: Tom Whiter
    Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport
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    • 47 min
    Legacy... Margaret Thatcher

    Legacy... Margaret Thatcher

    Afua Hirsch and Peter Frankopan tell the wild stories of some of the most extraordinary men and women ever to have lived – and ask whether they have the reputation they deserve.

    Should Nina Simone’s role in the civil rights movement be more celebrated than it is?

    When you find out what Picasso got up to in his studio, can you still admire his art?

    And in their most recent series, they take a look at Margaret Thatcher. Was the Iron Lady an inspirational figure, or the architect of a broken Britain?

    Legacy is a scripted, structured podcast (detailing key scenes/moments of the subject’s life story e.g. Napoleon), balanced with free-flowing conversational pieces between the two hosts.

    Search Legacy now, wherever you get your podcasts, or binge the entire season ad-free on Amazon Music.
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    • 5 min
    Rachel Reeves: Britain’s next Chancellor?

    Rachel Reeves: Britain’s next Chancellor?

    How would an incoming Labour government fund the NHS? How does Reeves and Starmer's relationship compare to Blair and Brown? What is the experience of being a woman in the world of banking and politics?

    Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves joins Rory and Alastair as they discuss all this and more.

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    Podcast Editor: James Hodgson
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    • 1 hr 11 min
    The Greek Prime Minister vs Rishi Sunak: The Elgin Marbles, immigration, and the EU

    The Greek Prime Minister vs Rishi Sunak: The Elgin Marbles, immigration, and the EU

    Why did Rishi Sunak snub the Prime Minister of Greece? How have Greece solved their immigration issue? How will populist ideology fare in the upcoming European elections?

    The Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, joins Alastair and Rory to discuss all these topics and more in today's Leading.

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    Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics.
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    Producers: Dom Johnson + Nicole Maslen
    Assistant Producer: Fiona Douglas
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    • 1 hr 5 min
    Kwasi Kwarteng: Liz Truss, becoming Chancellor, and Britain on the brink (Part 2)

    Kwasi Kwarteng: Liz Truss, becoming Chancellor, and Britain on the brink (Part 2)

    Why did the Tory Party choose to make Liz Truss and Boris Johnson prime minister? How does it feel to be the second shortest-serving chancellor in post-war history? What was the true thinking behind the disastrous Truss-Kwarteng mini-budget?

    On today's episode of Leading, Rory and Alastair are joined for the second and final episode of their conversation with former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng.

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    Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics.

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    Podcast Editor: Nathan Copelin
    Video Editor: Teo Ayodeji-Ansell
    Social Producer: Jess Kidson
    Assistant Producer: Fiona Douglas
    Producer: Nicole Maslen
    Senior Producer: Dom Johnson
    Head of Content: Tom Whiter
    Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport
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    • 54 min

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