
The Rest Is Politics’ Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview politicians, leaders, intellectuals, and more. From inside and outside of politics, guests join Rory and Alastair to discuss life, leadership, and the philosophy that’s led them to success in their chosen field. Their conversations cover key political events, global affairs, and the big ideas shaping the world today, offering liste... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 197 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentPoliticsNews | |||

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Why is one of AI's most powerful insiders scared of what he's building? Who's really in charge of the technology reshaping our world? Is it too late for governments to regulate it?
Rory and Matt Clifford are joined by Jack Clark, Co-Founder of Anthr... more
Why does Trump understand the media better than the media understands him? Are tech billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos more dangerous to journalism than Rupert Murdoch ever was? What did Tina Brown see change in Trump from the '80s to now, a... more
Will Rahm Emanuel run to be the next President of the United States? What were the underlying policy disagreements regarding West Bank settlements that led to Benjamin Netanyahu publicly attacking Rahm Emanuel? And, what approach would he take to han... more
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Please offer an interview to a rep from For Women Scotland. You have now given given significant airtime to their Supreme Court victory and the trans community’s response to it. Surely For Women Scotland deserve the right of reply.
Excellent respectful inquiring interview with President Vucic that drew out his view including of the ‘interventionist’ West. A textbook “10” on informing the audience of the interviewee’s views/perspective whilst respectfully disagreeing with some comments.
Little insight, coupled with long and rambling questions to try to prove how smart the questioner is. Illustrative of how the British political establishment has lost its way
What an amazing interview with Zelenskyy-well done
What an inspiration.
Great episode thank you.
Pity there are not more leaders cut from the same cloth. The world would be in a much better shape.
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A long-form interview series that features leaders, policymakers, thinkers, and public figures from around the world, focusing on life, leadership, and the ideas shaping global politics and policy. Conversations often weave together personal journeys with big-picture topics such as democracy, geopolitics, economics, technology, and social change, all examined through a thoughtful, non-sensational lens. Notable strengths include deep-dive discussions with high-profile guests, an emphasis on nuanced perspectives over soundbites, and a willingness to challenge guests while exploring practical implications for governance and society.
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Recent guests on The Rest Is Politics: Leading include:
1. Tina Brown
2. Rahm Emanuel
3. Will MacAskill
4. Yanis Varoufakis
5. Aleksandar Vučić
6. Anas Sarwar
7. Volodymyr Zelenskyy
8. Naz Shah
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