
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 list... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 214 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsGovernmentNews | |||

Should Palestine Action stay banned? Why can't Britain just send small boats straight back to France? Can faith and public duty coexist in modern British politics?
Rory and Alastair are joined by the Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, to answer all th... more
Can Artificial Intelligence stay subordinate? Is Anthropic’s 100-Page constitution creating dangerous AI autonomy? Should AI models be granted legal personhood, rights, or financial compensation?
CEO of Microsoft AI, and co-founder and former head o... more
What did Gordon Brown learn from leading the UK through the global financial crisis? Why do so many citizens today not belong to any civic or religious group, and how does that impact our politics? How can middle powers come together to rival the str... more
Following Putin's war in Ukraine, how politically challenging was it committing Finland to join NATO? What was it like becoming the world's youngest sitting prime minister at 34? Why did a scandal over dancing at a private party become a national and... more
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Brilliant episode. Absolutely fascinating discussion. Dan was very engaging and so clear in his explanations. Loved it.
Loved the interview with the UEFA President. Thank you.
It was by like a sweeping breeze through a musty smelly room listening to Kristun 👏👏👏. I would love to hear more from the alternatives / balanced human thinkers who actually use words like “emotion” when discussing their consistents. Excellent episode 💥
This podcast is great. The Count Binface episode? Exquisite. He's hilarious, yes. but more importantly, his stand against Farage as a protest for democratic integrity. Comedy with purpose. Maybe politics in Britain isn’t completely broken after all.
I particularly appreciate the respect and warmth between Rory and Alastair.
I loved the Count Binface episode. It could be their best yet.
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Two veteran interviewers explore leadership, policy, and global affairs through long-form conversations with politicians, academics, journalists, and thought leaders. Episodes spotlight real-world decision making, governance, ethics, and strategy across politics, economics, technology, and international relations. Guests range from former heads of government to AI researchers and reform advocates, with a distinctive emphasis on civically engaged, thoughtful dialogue that probes underlying motives, policy trade-offs, and long-term implications. A notable strength is the in-depth, unhurried interview style that blends personal anecdotes with structured analysis, often bridging cross-border perspectives and contrasting viewpoints. A recurring ... more
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