The Rest Is Politics
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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
Episodes (4)
The Rest Is Politics
538. The Pope’s AI Warning and Alastair Reacts to Blair’s Attack
The Pope’s 235-page encyclical on AI, titled *Magnifica Humanitas*, is not just a religious document but a radical moral and political intervention in the global AI race. Unlike the tech bros’ optimism or political leaders’ paralysis, Pope Leo XVI argues that
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540. The Untold Iran Crisis, Henry Nowak, and Farage’s Politics of Rage
The UK and Europe are on the brink of a catastrophic energy crisis due to the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, driven by the Iran conflict and U.S. policy under Donald Trump. Despite progress in renewables across Scandinavia and Spain, Britain remains
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542. Starmer Loses His Defence Secretary: What Next?
The resignation of Defence Secretary John Healy has sent shockwaves through the UK political landscape, exposing deep fractures within Keir Starmer's government just as a potential leadership challenge looms. Healy’s dramatic exit, framed as a principled stand
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543. The Disaster Britain Still Can't Escape and Trump’s Iran ‘Deal’
Ten years after the Brexit referendum, the UK remains economically diminished, with GDP 6-8% smaller than projected, investment down, and productivity stagnant—despite the Brexiteers' promises of a 'Singapore on Thames' boom. Rory Stewart and Alistair Campbell
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