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October 22 Kim Leadbeater, MP: My Sister's Murder and Why I Never Wanted To Go Into Politics
This week, we bring you one of Alastair’s favourite interviews.

He’s joined by Kim Leadbeater MP, whose sister Jo Cox was murdered in 2016, and his lifelong friend Lindsay Nicholson, who lost her husband John and nine-year-old daughter Ellie to the same rare cancer.

They discuss grief, breakdowns, anger and faith, why they disagree on assisted dying, and how to find hope when the worst has already happened.

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26 min
October 21 582. Netanyahu’s Fight for Survival and the Gaza Film That Shocked Rory and Alastair
What is at stake for Israelis and Palestinians in the upcoming parliamentary elections and, if Netanyahu loses, will anything actually change given the major parties reject a two state solution? Why does the IDF’s ‘bureaucracy of mass murder’ and its ‘NAZA’ collateral damage policy in Gaza feature so little in Israel’s domestic political debates? From Trump’s new press secretary’s disastrous five-day tenure, to the fallout from the Reform UK documentary, are we all now living in parallel political universes where scandals have less impact than they used to?
Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in this week's edition of Question Time.
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1 hr 3 min
October 20 581. Trump and Putin vs. Zelensky: Is Europe Sleepwalking into Disaster?
After another devastating week for Ukraine, is Trump now firmly on Putin’s side, and how much leverage does Elon Musk have over Zelensky’s war effort through his ownership of Starlink? With more civil unrest in France, what does this mean for a protest movement increasingly overshadowed by rioting, and could it play into Marine Le Pen’s hands ahead of next year's presidential election? What do we know about the attack on Australian MP Helen Haines, after she was hit by a car twice in what the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described as a “deliberate” act?
Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.
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58 min
October 15 Addiction, Breakdown and Finding Persevilience: Rory Interviews Alastair
How has Alastair managed to come back from some of the darkest places in his life, overcoming a breakdown while in the public eye? Is his obsession with work unhealthy, or necessary to achieving great things and what does it cost his family and those around him? And, beyond the personal, could the word he invented, “Persevilience”, be the antidote to populism, polarisation and post-truth?

Listen to Rory Stewart interviewing Alastair Campbell for part one of Persevilience where they discuss all of this and more.

Producer: India Dunkley
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1 hr 8 min
October 14 580. How to Solve Britain’s Youth Unemployment Crisis
In Britain, we spend £25 on benefits for every £1 we spend helping young people find work. So why have successive governments failed to fix this – and what does Alan Milburn’s review, due this autumn, say needs to change? How have countries with the lowest youth unemployment rates tackled the issue, and what is the one intervention Andy Burnham’s government should put its money behind? How can we convince employers to take a chance on young people?
Rory and Alastair are joined by Alan Milburn as they answer all these questions and more in this week's edition of Question Time.
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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.
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1 hr 1 min
October 13 579. Trump’s Public Execution Order and Burnham’s Brexit Intervention
How does Marco Rubio’s Parthenon speech fit the Trump administration’s ideas on European “civilisational erasure” – and how does it depart from traditional Republican rhetoric? With Pete Hegseth’s announcement of America’s first public execution since 1936 sparking outrage, are Trump’s likely successors, Vance and Rubio, staying loyal to their boss or quietly breaking from him? As Iran-backed Houthi attacks hit Saudi Arabia, can anyone predict Trump’s next move in the Middle East?
Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.
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Enjoy Rory and Alastair’s interview with Andy Burnham by searching ‘Leading’ on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube.
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.
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1 hr
October 07 578. Alastair and Michael Gove Disagree Agreeably on Brexit and Israel
Will there be another EU referendum, despite Andy Burnham promising not to re-run old Brexit arguments? Will Michael Gove ever criticise Israel's actions in Palestine, and if not, why not? What do the charges against Manchester City tell us about Manchester’s growth since 2008 – and why do questions around a football club present the first serious challenge to Burnham’s premiership?

Join Alastair and former Conservative cabinet minister and arch Brexiteer Michael Gove as they answer all these questions and more in this week's edition of Question Time.
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57 min
October 06 577. Is Badenoch Finally Stopping Farage and Why Are French Schools on Fire?
With Reform bogged down in scandal, and Kemi Badenoch setting out her political vision at Conservative Party conference, have the Tories finally wrestled momentum on the right of British politics away from Farage? As French schools burn, how are Le Pen and the French far right exploiting the unrest? And why has Spain's left-wing leader Sánchez called a snap election over the country's rental crisis – and can he defy the odds and win a majority?
Join Alastair and former Conservative Cabinet Minister and arch Brexiteer Michael Gove as they answer all these questions and more.
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Enjoy Rory and Alastair’s interview with Shabana Mahmood by searching ‘Leading’ on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube.
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.
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1 hr 1 min
September 30 576. How Xi is Outplaying Trump and Tensions in Northern Ireland
As Trump becomes the first American president to personally welcome a visiting head of state off a plane since JFK greeted Harold Macmillan in 1962, did his summit with President Xi signal improving US-China relations, or does Xi have his counterpart in an economic chokehold? With the standoff between protesters and members of the pro-British Protestant Orange Order in Northern Ireland showing no sign of resolution, is the region's fragile peace in danger of unravelling? And as violence erupts in Ethiopia, is Africa's second most populous country on the brink of civil war – and does it risk dragging other regional actors into a wider conflict spanning the Horn of Africa and the Gulf?

Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in this week's edition of Question Time.
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1 hr 6 min
September 29 575. Alastair Reacts to Burnham’s Speech and Rory’s Viral Stare
Will scrapping the triple lock be electorally perilous for Burnham, or can his vision of a national care service convince the public and his party that it’s time for pension reform? Did being Mayor of Greater Manchester make him a better orator? And what is Rory’s explanation for his viral Newsnight stare?

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

About The Rest Is Politics

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Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart break down current affairs in the UK and abroad.

Best of The Rest Is Politics

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Number 1: 575. Alastair Reacts to Burnham’s Speech and Rory’s Viral Stare
Sep 2956 min
Number 2: 578. Alastair and Michael Gove Disagree Agreeably on Brexit and Israel
Oct 757 min
Number 3: 576. How Xi is Outplaying Trump and Tensions in Northern Ireland
Sep 301 hr 6 min
Number 4: 577. Is Badenoch Finally Stopping Farage and Why Are French Schools on Fire?
Oct 61 hr 1 min
Number 5: Why Nuclear War Is More Likely Than You Think (with Carlo Rovelli)
Sep 2419 min

FAQ about The Rest Is Politics

What's this show about?
The Rest Is Politics analyzes current affairs in the UK and abroad. Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart provide debate on global issues, reveal secrets from Westminster, and discuss British and global politics.
What's it like to listen to?
Expect intelligent and engaging discussions from this highly-rated show. The hosts offer insider perspectives and expert analysis.
What are recent episodes about?
Recent episodes discuss the Iran crisis and its impact on the world, including Trump's actions and the potential for a global crisis. The show also covers the future of warfare, AI, and ongoing events in Ukraine.
Who's behind the mic?
Alastair Campbell is a writer, strategist, and broadcaster known for his work in British politics. Rory Stewart is a British academic, writer, and former politician with experience in diplomacy and international affairs. Together, they bring insider knowledge to the discussion.
How long is each episode?
Episodes typically run between 40 minutes and an hour and 10 minutes.
When do new episodes drop?
New episodes regularly drop.
What are the main topics?
News, politics, government, international relations, current events, AI, warfare, Ukraine, Iran
Who should listen to this?
This show is for those seeking intelligent discussions on British and global politics, with an interest in current events and expert analysis.