PodcastsGovernmentThe Rest Is Politics

The Rest Is Politics

Goalhanger
The Rest Is Politics
Latest episode

564 episodes

  • The Rest Is Politics

    535. The Ebola Outbreak and the British Far-Right’s Next Move

    20/05/2026 | 43 mins.
    Are Xi and Putin playing Trump? How serious is the new Ebola outbreak, especially after Trump's and Britain's severe cuts to international aid? With Tommy Robinson explicitly telling his supporters to support Reform UK, the Conservative Party, and other right-wing parties ahead of 2029, is this a deliberate strategy to infiltrate mainstream politics and normalise far-right extremism?

    Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in this week's edition of Question Time.

    __________

    The National Survey: To have your say on the country you want to see, just head to thenationalconversation.org.uk.

    Go deeper into the world of The Rest Is Politics by signing up for our free newsletter HERE, featuring exclusive interviews, analysis and weekend reads from Alastair and Rory.

    Join The Rest Is Politics Plus. Start your free trial at therestispolitics.com to unlock exclusive bonus content – including Rory and Alastair’s miniseries – plus ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, exclusive newsletters, discounted book prices, and a private chatroom on Discord.

    The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Stop overpaying for energy. Switch at fuseenergy.com/politics and get a free TRIP+ subscription.

    Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It's risk-free with Nord's 30 day money back guarantee ✅

    __________

    Instagram: @restispolitics

    Twitter: @restispolitics

    Email: [email protected]

    __________

    Social Producer: Celine Charles

    Video Editor: Vasco Andrade

    Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne

    Producer: Evan Green

    Exec Producer: Chris Sawyer

    General Manager: Tom Whiter
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
  • The Rest Is Politics

    534. Is Wes Streeting Trying to Sabotage Andy Burnham?

    19/05/2026 | 49 mins.
    By re-igniting the Brexit debate, is Wes Streeting deliberately trying to sabotage Andy Burnham's chances in a Leave-voting area, or is he forcing Labour to finally confront reality? Does Hungary's new leader Magyar offer a playbook for defeating Reform UK – by exposing Farage's wealth, mysterious funding sources, and corruption? Is Gary Stevenson correct to say the centre-left is relying on outdated tactics, while right-wing movements gain ground through social media fluency and opaque international funding networks?

    Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.

    ________

    Go deeper into the world of The Rest Is Politics by signing up for our free newsletter ⁠HERE⁠, featuring exclusive interviews, analysis and weekend reads from Alastair and Rory.

    Join The Rest Is Politics Plus. Start your free trial at ⁠therestispolitics.com⁠ to unlock exclusive bonus content – including Rory and Alastair’s miniseries – plus ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, exclusive newsletters, discounted book prices, and a private chatroom on Discord.

    The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Stop overpaying for energy. Switch at ⁠fuseenergy.com/politics⁠ and get a free TRIP+ subscription.

    Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ ⁠nordvpn.com/restispolitics⁠ It's risk-free with Nord's 30 day money back guarantee ✅

    __________

    Instagram: @restispolitics

    Twitter: @restispolitics

    Email: [email protected]

    __________

    Social Producer: Celine Charles

    Video Editor: Josh Smith

    Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne

    Producer: Evan Green

    Exec Producer: Chris Sawyer

    General Manager: Tom Whiter
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
  • The Rest Is Politics

    533. Andy Burnham's Big Gamble: Can He Beat Reform?

    14/05/2026 | 30 mins.
    What is Alastair’s plea to Labour politicians, after this week’s turmoil? After Wes Streeting’s resignation from the cabinet, will he still run against the ‘King of the North’, Andy Burnham, and how bruising would a leadership contest be for the government? How risky is this for Burnham, and can he beat Reform in Greater Manchester?

    Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in this emergency episode.

    __________

    Go deeper into the world of The Rest Is Politics by signing up for our free newsletter HERE, featuring exclusive interviews, analysis and weekend reads from Alastair and Rory.

    Join The Rest Is Politics Plus. Start your free trial at therestispolitics.com to unlock exclusive bonus content – including Rory and Alastair’s miniseries – plus ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, exclusive newsletters, discounted book prices, and a private chatroom on Discord.

    The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Stop overpaying for energy. Switch at fuseenergy.com/politics and get a free TRIP+ subscription.

    Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It's risk-free with Nord's 30 day money back guarantee ✅

    __________

    Instagram: @restispolitics

    Twitter: @restispolitics

    Email: [email protected]

    __________

    Social Producer: Celine Charles

    Video Editor: Vasco Andrade

    Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne

    Producer: Evan Green

    Exec Producer: Emily Kent Smith
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
  • The Rest Is Politics

    532. The Trump-Xi Showdown and Putin’s Conscription Con

    13/05/2026 | 57 mins.
    As Trump becomes the first American president to visit China in nearly a decade, will the summit bring any positive developments, or will it further deepen global disorder? Will Trump sacrifice Taiwan's security to gain concessions from Xi on Iran? With Russia losing 30,000 troops per month and Putin resorting to deceiving African workers into combat, are his war efforts finally collapsing?

    Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in this week's edition of Question Time.

    __________

    Go deeper into the world of The Rest Is Politics by signing up for our free newsletter HERE, featuring exclusive interviews, analysis and weekend reads from Alastair and Rory.

    Join The Rest Is Politics Plus. Start your free trial at therestispolitics.com to unlock exclusive bonus content – including Rory and Alastair’s miniseries – plus ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, exclusive newsletters, discounted book prices, and a private chatroom on Discord.

    The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Stop overpaying for energy. Switch at ⁠https://fuseenergy.com/politics⁠ and get a free TRIP+ subscription.

    Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. Get more from your business accounts. Search Lloyds Business Accounts.

    Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ ⁠https://nordvpn.com/restispolitics⁠ It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee ✅

    __________

    Instagram: @restispolitics

    Twitter: @restispolitics

    Email: [email protected]

    __________

    Social Producer: Celine Charles

    Video Editor: Charlie Rodwell, Bruno Di Castri

    Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne

    Producer: Evan Green

    Exec Producer: Chris Sawyer

    General Manager: Tom Whiter
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
  • The Rest Is Politics

    531. Starmer on the Brink: What Next?

    12/05/2026 | 1h 5 mins.
    As Starmer’s cabinet begin turning against him, how long can he cling on to power? By challenging Starmer without a clear plan for what comes next, are Labour MPs unleashing a chaos they cannot control? As Wales and Scotland shift dramatically towards Plaid Cymru, the Scottish National Party, and Reform UK – are we witnessing the end of both Labour and the Conservatives as national parties?

    Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.

    __________

    Go deeper into the world of The Rest Is Politics by signing up for our free newsletter HERE, featuring exclusive interviews, analysis and weekend reads from Alastair and Rory.

    Join The Rest Is Politics Plus. Start your free trial at therestispolitics.com to unlock exclusive bonus content – including Rory and Alastair’s miniseries – plus ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, exclusive newsletters, discounted book prices, and a private chatroom on Discord.

    The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Stop overpaying for energy. Switch at fuseenergy.com/politics and get a free TRIP+ subscription.

    Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. Get more from your business accounts. Search Lloyds Business Accounts.Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It's risk-free with Nord's 30 day money back guarantee ✅

    __________

    Instagram: @restispolitics

    Twitter: @restispolitics

    Email: [email protected]

    __________

    Social Producer: Celine Charles

    Video Editor: Vasco Andrade

    Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne

    Producer: Evan Green

    Exec Producer: Chris Sawyer

    General Manager: Tom Whiter
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
More Government podcasts
About The Rest Is Politics
Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart break down current affairs in the UK and abroad. The Rest Is Politics analyses the latest international news, provides debate on global issues, and reveals secrets from Westminster, whilst bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably. With insider perspectives and expert analysis, The Rest Is Politics is the go-to podcast for anyone seeking intelligent, engaging discussions on British and global politics. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Join with a FREE TRIAL at therestispolitics.com for exclusive bonus content including Rory and Alastair’s first ever miniseries, early access to episodes and live show tickets, ad free listening, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and our members chatroom. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.
Podcast website

Listen to The Rest Is Politics, Pekingology and many other podcasts from around the world with the radio.net app

Get the free radio.net app

  • Stations and podcasts to bookmark
  • Stream via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
  • Supports Carplay & Android Auto
  • Many other app features
The Rest Is Politics: Podcasts in Family