The Rest Is Politics

By: Goalhanger
  • Summary

  • Two men who’ve been at the heart of the political world - former Downing Street Director of Communications and Strategy Alastair Campbell and cabinet minister Rory Stewart - join forces from across the political divide. The Rest Is Politics lifts the lid on the secrets of Westminster, offering an insider’s view on politics at home and abroad, while bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably. Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Instagram: @restispolitics Email: restispolitics@gmail.com
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  • 354. Nigel Farage, dad-dancing populists, and the worst politician of the year
    Dec 25 2024
    Who was the worst politician of the year? What was the biggest political moment of 2024? What was the most under-discussed moment of the year? Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss all this, and more. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across the UK. Use referral code POLITICS after sign up for a chance to win a signed copy of Rory and Alastair's books with personalised messages. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: restispolitics@gmail.com Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producer: Nicole Maslen and Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • 353. Question Time: Celeb politicians, Chinese spies, and Ireland vs. Israel
    Dec 19 2024
    Why is Israel shutting its embassy in Ireland? Who is the alleged Chinese spy linked to Prince Andrew? Will the UK ever have a Donald Trump-style leader? Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more in this week's Question Time. TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across the UK. Use referral code POLITICS after sign up for a chance to win a signed copy of Rory and Alastair's books with personalised messages. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ 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: restispolitics@gmail.com Assistant Producer: India Dunkley + Alice Horrell Video Editor: Josh Smith Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producers: Nicole Maslen + Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • 352. How to solve the small boats crisis
    Dec 18 2024
    Will Labour be able to deliver on their promises on immigration? What is the thinking behind some of Trump's cabinet picks? Could German politics swing to the right? Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss all this, and more. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across the UK. Use referral code POLITICS after sign up for a chance to win a signed copy of Rory and Alastair's books with personalised messages. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: restispolitics@gmail.com Assistant Producer: Alice Horrell Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producer: Nicole Maslen and Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Outstanding

Decency, honesty, integrity, if these are your values, then this is the podcast for you

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It's balanced and bloody brilliant

brilliant banter, debate, balanced views and most importantly accessible. you don't need to be a political bofin to enjoy this. it's clear without fancy phrases and acronyms plus you'll feel smarter at dinner parties or at the pub reciting and debating with friends what's discussed!!

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Great show

I enjoy this show. Both are very clever men and although about serious subjects , the show has a lot of humour

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Just discovered

Am totally hooked on this podcast and am spending every free minute binge-listening the episodes I have missed. Agree with so much of the talks, incl. likes and dislikes — not to say loathing — of individual politicians, huge appreciation of linguistic abilities of both Rory and Alastair, their views on prisons in the UK, and just about everything else, except perhaps private health insurance (now when cancer operations are delayed?) and private education … lots to be said about that.
In conclusion: thanks so much for this incredibly brilliant and intelligent contribution, just wished we could have a Campbell—Stewart coalition government.

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Informative take on state of affairs

I found this podcast an informative take on UK current socio-political and economic events and foreign affairs. The banter between Stewart and Campbell is occasionally good humoured ribbing, oftimes an insightful discussion, and most importantly, a great way to get one's arms around all the moving parts that make up our interconnected world.

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Très pertinent pour le monde moderne

The Rest is Politics est un podcast incroyable par 2 personnes qui ont de grandes connaissances en politique. Ils visent à toujours 'disagree agreeable' et mettre en évidence les problèmes de vulgarisation tout en écoutant des idées opposées sur la façon de réparer notre système politique. Un très bon podcts que je recommanderais à tous ceux, même s'ils ne suivent pas la politique de près

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Brilliant

Insightful and witty. Rory and Alastair make a compelling duo - the differences in their backgrounds, experiences and politics let them have real debates on hefty matters. They live the fundamental democratic principle that we can disagree strongly but respectfully, and that we can debate passionately with those we disagree with while remaining friends.

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Informed and Insightful

These two are perfect together and draw on years of political experience and more. Riveting, engaging and often humorous. Suits my politics and world view. Looking forward to more.

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podcast gets better and better

conversations from 2 different poles, always interesting, usually conversational. if I could listen to more podcasts as interesting and informative as The Rest is Politics, would tear up and leave the cesspit that is Twitter. So pleased that Rory now takes a more equal level of content with Alistair Campbell. this might sound trivial, but Rory, has speeded up his conversation and skips through his conversation, rather than having a slow and gravelly voice. A perfect combination of commentator, excellent subject, not necessarily all about politics. As an old hippy might say " keep on truckin." it is a term of endearment!

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Erudite and marmite

What a contrast, Rory always reasonable, Alistair passionate and unforgiving. I look forward to each new podcast.

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