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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
September 24 Why Nuclear War Is More Likely Than You Think (with Carlo Rovelli)
Why have we stopped talking about the risk of nuclear war when the risk is greater than ever? What is a ‘nuclear winter’ and why are nuclear exchanges such extreme risks for the future of humanity? And should the UK be investing in nuclear weapons – or could this make the country more vulnerable?

Rory is joined this week by physicist and philosopher, Carlo Rovelli for the next episode in his series on Existential Risk. Catch up on episode one with Yuval Noah Harari ⁠here.⁠

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Producer: India Dunkley
Researcher: Evie Townend
Video Editor: Josh Smith
Social Producer: Celine Charles
Executive Producer: Isabella Soames

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19 min
September 23 574. Germany’s Political Disaster and Can the Lib Dems Fight Back?
As the far-right Alternative for Germany wins another regional election, wiping out the ruling Christian Democratic Union in former Chancellor Angela Merkel's own backyard, will Friedrich Merz face the same fate as Keir Starmer and lose his job? New polling shows that just 15% of people in rural communities think Labour cares about them, so how does the party deliver "growth in every postcode" to the countryside? With 70 seats in Parliament and the Tories in electoral trouble, why haven't the Liberal Democrats gained more traction in the week of their party conference?
Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.
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49 min
September 22 573. Burnham and Carney vs. Trump, and the Diana Dispute
As Burnham meets Trump face-to-face for the first time at the UN General Assembly, will he adopt Mark Carney’s or Keir Starmer’s approach to dealing with the US President? With Carney receiving a standing ovation in the European Parliament and championing “deep cooperation” between Europe and Canada, is Britain in danger of being outflanked in its relationship with the continent? Where do Rory and Alastair stand on the allegations made by Princess Diana's brother, Earl Spencer, about the King?
Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.
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52 min
September 17 The Greatest Threat Humans Just Can’t Stomach with Yuval Noah Harari
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What can the Aztec Empire's catastrophic failure to understand Cortés and the Spanish conquistadors teach us about the threat AI poses today? Why does Yuval Noah Harari believe our gut refuses to accept an "alien intelligence" our brains already understand to be a threat? And can Britain avoid becoming an "AI vassal state" - or has that moment already passed?

Rory is joined by Professor Yuval Noah Harari for Part 1 of their conversation on existential threats. Part 2 is available now for TRIP Plus members.

Producer: India Dunkley
Researcher: Evie Townend
Video Editor: Josh Smith
Social Producer: Celine Charles
Executive Producer: Isabella Soames

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44 min
September 16 572. Trump’s Next Middle East Crisis and Reform’s £72m Megadonation
Is the Houthis' seizure of one of the world's most critical waterways the clearest proof yet that Trump's Iran war has become a catastrophe? With the very people building AI now calling for a pause, is real regulation finally coming, or will tech billionaires keep writing the rules themselves? And with Reform banking £72 million from two crypto billionaires, why is Britain one of the only democracies with no cap on political donations?
Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more
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58 min
September 15 571. Rory and Alastair Challenge Ed Miliband on Israel-Palestine
Why has Ed Miliband gone further than any previous foreign secretary in announcing the occupation of the Palestinian territories as illegal and placing sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank? Can these limited sanctions really achieve their stated aim of “salvaging” the two-state solution? Will Britain now follow Mark Carney in building a new alliance of middle powers independent of the US and China?
Alastair and Rory are joined by Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, to answer all these questions and more in this week's edition of Question Time.
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59 min
September 10 "Our Generation Was Lied To": Two Gen Z MPs on Fixing Politics
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How do you get older colleagues to take you seriously when you become an MP at 25? Has the social contract between the state and young people been irreparably broken? And how should Andy Burnham tackle the biggest challenges facing young people today — the mental health crisis, student loan debt, a lack of jobs and opportunities, and the impossibility of getting on the housing ladder?

Keir Mather and Rosie Wrighting, two Gen Z MPS, discuss all these topics and more with Vicky Spratt as part of The Gen Z Story

Producer: India Dunkley
Video Editor: Josh Smith
Social Producer: Celine Charles
Executive Producer: Emily Kent Smith

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1 hr 6 min
September 09 570. Why Trump Acts Like a Russian Asset and Miliband’s West Bank Sanctions
After Trump’s latest betrayal of Ukraine, why does he act like a Russian asset? Has John Healy already missed his moment to be a radical Chancellor, and does Ed Miliband’s move to impose economic sanctions on Israeli settlements prove he would have been the bolder choice? Is the President of Serbia a fascist?
Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in this week's edition of Question Time.
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Social Producer: Emma Jackson
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53 min

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

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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.