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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

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Latest Episodes

How did Maia Sandu fight Russian disinformation in Moldova? What is it like to have a war in the country next door? Will the European Union accept Moldova with Russian troops in the country?

Rory and Alastair travel to Moldova to speak with Presiden... more

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Who gave us an encyclopedia in our pockets? Why is the statement that Donald Trump is the "worst president in US history" allowed on his Wikipedia page? How do Brazilians and Americans differ on the history of the airplane?

Rory Stewart and Alasta... more

Can the planet sustain infinite economic growth, or is GDP a flawed metric? Is the UK genuinely decarbonising, or is it simply outsourcing its pollution? How can politicians defeat the populist narrative that Net Zero is too expensive?

In this Clima... more

From Parliament to Prison, how can people find calm in chaotic environments? How does one cope with grief during the festive period? What are some successful ways to combat depression?

Rory and Alastair are joined by clinical psychologist and ordain... more

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Recent Guests

Maia Sandu
President of Moldova
Episode: 170. President of Moldova, Maia Sandu: Holding the Line Between Democracy and Putin
Jimmy Wales
Founder of Wikipedia and internet entrepreneur
Wikipedia Foundation
Episode: 169. Jimmy Wales: Wikipedia vs. Musk, AI, and the Battle for Truth
Professor Dieter Helm
One of Britain's leading energy economists
Episode: 168. A Climate Special: Populism, Security, and Leadership
Mark Carney
Former Governor of the Bank of England, current Prime Minister of Canada
Government of Canada
Episode: 168. A Climate Special: Populism, Security, and Leadership
Caroline Lucas
Former leader of the Green Party
Episode: 168. A Climate Special: Populism, Security, and Leadership
Professor Mark Williams
Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Oxford, known for his work in mindfulness.
University of Oxford
Episode: 167. Faith, Depression, and Finding Calm in the Chaos (Professor Mark Williams)
John Swinney
First Minister of Scotland and veteran politician
Scottish National Party
Episode: 166. John Swinney: Identity, Independence, and The Future of Scotland
Anna Wintour
Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue and Artistic Director of Condé Nast
Vogue, Condé Nast
Episode: 165. Anna Wintour: Culture, Influence, and the Power of Decisive Leadership
Zack Polanski
The recently elected leader of the Green Party
Green Party
Episode: 164. Zack Polanski: Do The Greens Have What It Takes?

Hosts

Rory Stewart
Co-host featuring in extensive discussions about leadership and critical global issues.
Alastair Campbell
Co-host known for probing discussions on political narratives and leadership.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 8.9k ratings
  • Candid conversations and analysis

    I have been a regular listener for long and I enjoy your coverage and interviews but loved the session with Polanski. I was skeptical about greens and Zack and your interview made me change my mind. Very few politicians are authentic and bring their true self in public, showing their vulnerability, very few demonstrate how they have grown and have changed their mind openly and explain why. Zack clearly did that. I liked how Rory was trying the educate and make him aware on economy and if Zack is... more

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    Faraz JM
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Challenging opinions

    Have very much liked the recent episodes with Gove, Polanski & Pompeo. I found myself loathing the first two and wanted to like the third. Polanski spoke well, is engaging and has an idea on his target state for the UK but has no clear plan on how to get from A to B. Which left me wondering, is he an actor playing the role of a politician?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cosmic tony 17
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Bleeding

    Subscribers dry

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    George Agdgdgdwango
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • It’s not easy

    It’s a real skill to challenge an interviewee with wit and grace. Unfortunately, both these interviewers lack this skill, as becomes clear whenever they interview someone they disagree with (which is rare, but it does sometimes happen). I know this won’t be taken up - too much ego - but there are actually courses you can go on for this sort of thing.

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    ManonRails
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Polanski

    Live the show but,sorry, Polanski unlistenable to after 15 mins.

    Way too fast, get media training not excuses.

    Apple Podcasts
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    doublledd
    Australiaa month ago

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Overall positive feedback on the quality of guests and engaging dialogue.
Diverse and enlightening discussions with influential guests that provide unique insights into political and leadership realms.
Recent critiques suggest dissatisfaction with the shift to subscription-only content and occasional technical mistakes.
Some listeners appreciate the depth of interviews, while others question the objectivity and presentation of views.

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170. President of Moldova, Maia Sandu: Holding the Line Between Democracy and Putin
Q: What surprised you most about becoming a politician?
You have to be very strong and pursue your goal despite the challenges and attacks on your character.
170. President of Moldova, Maia Sandu: Holding the Line Between Democracy and Putin
Q: Can you give us a sense of Vladimir Putin's personality? What do you think, maybe, listeners in the United States or the United Kingdom or Australia don't completely understand about what Vladimir Putin's world view is?
It's about controlling Moldova to target Europe, making it a testing ground for broader ambitions.
169. Jimmy Wales: Wikipedia vs. Musk, AI, and the Battle for Truth
Q: What do you think about the current landscape of trust in various institutions?
Trust is collapsing due to the demise of local journalism and the rise of clickbait, partisanship, and uncivil discourse in media.
169. Jimmy Wales: Wikipedia vs. Musk, AI, and the Battle for Truth
Q: Would you say that Wikipedia is more accurate and grounded than most journalism?
We synthesize sources, but we depend on first line reporting, making it hard to compare directly to journalism.
169. Jimmy Wales: Wikipedia vs. Musk, AI, and the Battle for Truth
Q: Do you think you could have monetized Wikipedia at the outset, and would it have been successful?
I don't know; monetizing would have altered motivations and potentially detracted from Wikipedia's purity and purpose.

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