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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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Question Time: Corbyn's expulsion from Labour, Belgium's sex education crisis, and how would Blair fare as PM today?
Was Keir Starmer right to expel Jeremy Corbyn from the Labour party? Why is sex education causing protests in Belgium? How would Tony Blair's Labour cope in 2023?
Join Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell as they answer all these questions and more on today's episode of TRIP Question Time.
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Liz Truss returns, Putin's Western puppets, and Rory at the United Nations
What have we learnt on the first anniversary of Britain's catastrophic experiment with Trussonomics?
Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss Libya, the United Nations General Assembly, Putin's plan to get Europe hooked on Russian oil, and more on today's episode of The Rest is Politics.
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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.
Instagram:
@restispolitics
Twitter:
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Email:
restispolitics@gmail.com
Producers: Dom Johnson + Nicole Maslen
Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport
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Politics On the Edge (Extract)
Rory’s book is officially in print! As a Friday bonus, here’s an extract from the audiobook version for you to enjoy.
The complete audiobook is available at all good outlets or if you’d prefer a physical copy, you can buy one from any good bookshop.
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Question Time: The return of Liz Truss, Slovakia's answer to Viktor Orbán, and Starmer's popularity waning?
Has Slovakia got the new Orbán? How can Liz Truss save the west? Is Starmer’s popularity weaning?
Join Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell as they answer all these questions and more on today's episode of TRIP Question Time.
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Prison escape, a test for Australian democracy, and spooks in Westminster?
What was it like for Rory as a prisons minister when prisoners escaped? Are there Chinese spies working in Westminster? What's happening with The Voice referendum in Australia?
Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more on today’s episode of The Rest Is Politics.
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
Twitter:
@RestIsPolitics
Email:
restispolitics@gmail.com
Producers: Dom Johnson + Nicole Maslen
Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport
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Question Time: Imagining Labour’s first 100 days in power, Australia’s Indigenous Voice referendum, and compulsory politics in schools
Do MPs talk enough about their mental health? What will be the outcome of Australia’s Indigenous Voice Referendum? Should politics be a compulsory part of primary education?
Join Alastair and Rory as they answer all these questions and more on this week’s Question Time.
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Customer Reviews
It’s the best
I am all the way in New Zealand and I find it sooo interest and I love your guys podcast, Keep up the good work!
An intelligent listen
This is one of the best podcast I have listened to. I love the intellectual banter and the different perspectives. I live in New Zealand and still find the conversation riveting.
At last! Conversations between grown-ups.
Political perspectives from two experienced men bringing objectivity, morality, brains and heart to all things politics. Thank you.