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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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Leading The Rest Is Politics

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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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    Nick Clegg: Facebook, Biden, and Brexit (Part 2)

    Nick Clegg: Facebook, Biden, and Brexit (Part 2)

    *This episode is available 1 week early to members of TRIP Plus. It will be available on the public feed on Monday 29th July*

    What is the legacy of the coalition government? How do American politicians compare to British? Do the leaders of Silicon Valley have more power than the leaders in Washington and Westminster?

    Nick Clegg joins Rory and Alastair for the second instalment of this two part interview.

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    Podcast Editor: James Hodgson
    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

    Nick Clegg: Coalition, Cameron, and Chaos (Part 1)

    Nick Clegg: Coalition, Cameron, and Chaos (Part 1)

    What closed-doors conversations led to the 2010 coalition? What were the coalition years like? How did it all go wrong for the Liberal Democrats in 2015?

    Rory and Alastair are joined by Nick Clegg to discuss all this and more.

    If you'd like to hear the second episode RIGHT NOW, it's already available to members of The Rest Is Politics Plus - sign up at therestispolitics.com. If you're not a member, it will be released next Monday (29th July) on the public feed.

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    Video Editor: Teo Ayodeji-Ansell
    Social Producer: Jess Kidson
    Assistant Producer: India Dunkley
    Producer: Nicole Maslen + Fiona Douglas
    Senior Producer: Dom Johnson
    Head of Content: Tom Whiter
    Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport
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    • 1 hr
    Lisa Nandy: Making Britain a cultural superpower

    Lisa Nandy: Making Britain a cultural superpower

    What responsibilities will Lisa Nandy take on as the new Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport? Why was this the most toxic election campaign she has fought? How has the importance of Britain's soft power evolved post-Brexit?

    Rory and Alastair are joined by Lisa Nandy to discuss all this and more.

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    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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    • 1 hr 10 min
    Denmark's former PM on the power of centrist politics, fighting misogyny and joining the Kinnock empire (Helle Thorning-Schmidt)

    Denmark's former PM on the power of centrist politics, fighting misogyny and joining the Kinnock empire (Helle Thorning-Schmidt)

    How can we unite the extreme right and extreme left? What impact can small countries have on global politics? How was the former Danish Prime Minister influenced by New Labour?

    Rory and Alastair are joined by Denmark's former Prime Minister, Helle Thorning-Schmidt, to discuss all this and more.

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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.

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    Podcast Editor: Chris Sawyer
    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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    • 1 hr
    The Man Who Ran Downing Street

    The Man Who Ran Downing Street

    What are prime ministers really like behind closed doors? How do you become Britain’s most powerful civil servant? Are special advisors a force for good or ill?

    On today’s episode of Leading, Rory and Alastair are joined by Gus O’Donnell, the former Cabinet Secretary and Head of Civil Service, to answer all these questions and more.

    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.

    TRIP TOUR:
    To buy tickets for our October Tour, just head to www.therestispolitics.com
    Instagram:
    @restispolitics
    Twitter:
    @RestIsPolitics
    Email:
    restispolitics@gmail.com

    Audio 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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    • 55 min
    The Man Who Ran Downing Street

    The Man Who Ran Downing Street

    What are prime ministers really like behind closed doors? How do you become Britain’s most powerful civil servant? Are special advisors a force for good or ill?

    On today’s episode of Leading, Rory and Alastair are joined by Gus O’Donnell, the former Cabinet Secretary and Head of Civil Service, to answer all these questions and more.


    TRIP TOUR:
    To buy tickets for our October Tour, just head to www.therestispolitics.com


    Instagram:

    @restispolitics

    Twitter:

    @RestIsPolitics

    Email:

    restispolitics@gmail.com

    Audio 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

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
2.4K Ratings

2.4K Ratings

Germanjames ,

Love long form

What a pleasure to hear from people and have time to get full explanations and clarification. This truly allows for participants and listeners to get closer to truth. So often on the parent podcast Mr Campbell forgets that he is himself and we have to filter out his revisionism and inability to let an opportunity to put out a campaign line (true or not). Here it is so pleasing to hear people put him right. I found myself agreeing with Nick Clegg a lot once again. What a 2010 throwback.

flashduncan ,

Great interviewees. Great interviewers.

Worth every second you spend listening to them.

Ijnbhygcf ,

Ex-Tories

Please please stop the people that brought this country to its knees trying to re write history. Stop giving them the platform. You’re better than this.

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