Why are so many young men supporting the AFD in Germany? Would Trump be welcome on TRIP? And who, out of the pair, has the best Dame Maggie Smith story? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all of these questions 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 ⚡ ...
Oct 02, 2024•40 min•Ep. 323
What does the killing of Hezbollah’s leader mean for the Middle East? Who will be Labour’s next cabinet secretary? How did the far right win in Austria? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in today's episode of The Rest Is Politics. 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 message...
Oct 01, 2024•50 min•Ep. 322
Was the recent election in Brandenburg really a “huge success” for the far-right AfD? Why are MPs allowed to be on their phones in the House of Commons? And what are Rory and Alastair’s go-to karaoke songs? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. 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 ...
Sep 25, 2024•33 min•Ep. 321
Does Starmer’s government lack a strategic vision? Are we on the brink of a wider war in the Middle East? Why has society turned a blind eye to those living with Long Covid? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in today's episode of The Rest Is Politics. TRIP TOUR: To buy tickets for our October Tour, just head to www.therestispolitics.com The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across the UK. Use referral code POL...
Sep 24, 2024•58 min•Ep. 320
*To hear the full episode, search The Rest is Politics US wherever you get your podcasts.* How far do voters trust Donald Trump? Should the US have mass deportations? Are Republicans really better for the economy? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more on The Rest Is Politics US. Become a Founding Member Support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening, gain early access to our mini series, and get a bonus members-only Q&A episode every week, starting i...
Sep 19, 2024•7 min•Ep. 319
Why has Turkey decided to join BRICS? Is New York Mayor, Eric Adams, in trouble? And what happens when the mics are turned off? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. 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 a...
Sep 18, 2024•37 min•Ep. 318
How are Labour planning to reform the NHS? Are the West being too slow to help Ukraine? Should social media be banned for children? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in today's episode of The Rest Is Politics. TRIP TOUR: To buy tickets for our October Tour, just head to www.therestispolitics.com 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 ti...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 317
What does Kamala Harris need to do next? How would Republicans react to a Trump loss? Would Harris ever debate Trump on Fox News? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more on The Rest Is Politics US. 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 tickets to the TRIP O2 Arena show in October. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ Get our e...
Sep 12, 2024•40 min•Ep. 316
Is conflict brewing on the Horn of Africa? Should we fine people for missing hospital appointments? And, why do escalators pose an existential threat to Alastair? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions 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 tickets to the TRIP O2 Arena show in October. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ Get our exclusive ...
Sep 11, 2024•31 min•Ep. 315
Will Tuesday’s US presidential debate be remembered as a turning point in the campaign? Why was Donald Trump so off-message? Did Kamala Harris miss the chance to destroy the MAGA movement once and for all? Join Rory and Alastair for a bonus episode of The Rest Is Politics where they answer all these questions 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 tickets to ...
Sep 11, 2024•27 min•Ep. 314
Can Labour make the unpopular popular? Will any change come from the Grenfell inquiry? How worrying is China’s influence in Africa? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in today's episode of The Rest Is Politics. 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 tickets to the TRIP O2 Arena show in October. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ Get ou...
Sep 10, 2024•51 min•Ep. 313
How has Donald Trump tied him self in knots over abortion? Why is there a growing gender divide in politics? Has Kamala Harris reached the end of her honeymoon period? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more on The Rest Is Politics US. 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 tickets to the TRIP O2 Arena show in October. Learn mo...
Sep 05, 2024•57 min•Ep. 312
Is Brazil right to suspend X? Why have the press been calling our Deputy PM ‘Angela Raver’? And what is the history of No. 10’s Larry the Cat? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions 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 tickets to the TRIP O2 Arena show in October. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ ...
Sep 03, 2024•42 min•Ep. 311
Who will be the next French Prime Minister? How serious is the threat of Germany’s far right? Should school inspections scrap single-word reviews? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in today's episode of The Rest Is Politics. 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 tickets to the TRIP O2 Arena show in October. Learn more at getfuse.com/po...
Sep 03, 2024•57 min•Ep. 310
Who has returned as Donald Trump's secret weapon? What's happening in Georgia? Is Kamala Harris making a mistake over the upcoming presidential debate? Join Anthony & Katty as they answer all these questions and more on today's episode of The Rest Is Politics US. Instagram: @RestPoliticsUS Twitter: @RestPoliticsUS Email: TRIPUS@goalhanger.com Editor: Nicole Maslen Video Editor: Teo Ayodeji-Ansell Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producer: Fiona Douglas Producer: Nicole Maslen Senior Producer: Do...
Aug 30, 2024•51 min•Ep. 309
Why have so many kids been excluded from school since the pandemic? How should the world respond to the ‘gender apartheid’ in Afghanistan? And how can we stay friends with political enemies? 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 tickets to the TRIP O2 Arena show in October. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to s...
Aug 29, 2024•27 min•Ep. 308
Does Starmer have a plan to fix the UK? Why did Modi visit Ukraine? What is really happening in Sudan and when will it receive more coverage in the international media? Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more in today's episode of The Rest Is Politics. 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 tickets to the TRIP O2 Arena show in October. Learn more at getfu...
Aug 28, 2024•52 min•Ep. 307
Was Kamala Harris' closing speech at the Democratic National Convention powerful enough to shake the Republicans? Who were the most successful speakers at the DNC? What are some key differences between American politics and the UK? Join Rory and Alastair as they react to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and Kamala Harris' first speech as the Democratic nominee. 🌏 Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!...
Aug 23, 2024•49 min•Ep. 306
Has Michelle Obama given up on her own plea that "when they go low we go high"? How will male voters respond to the idea of the first US First Gentleman? Will RFK Jr drop out of the race to endorse Donald Trump? This week, Alastair Campbell joins Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more on The Rest Is Politics US. TRIP TOUR: To buy tickets for our October Tour, just head to www.therestispolitics.com Instagram: @RestPoliticsUS Twitter: @RestPoliticsUS Email: TR...
Aug 21, 2024•58 min•Ep. 305
Why is there civil unrest in Slovakia and Bulgaria? Are they legitimate tools at Trump’s disposal to subvert an election result? Do we have the technology to fact check debates in real time? Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more on this week's Question Time. 🌏 Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ 🇪🇺 New subscribers to The New European receive a signed copy of Tony Blair's new book. Claim your...
Aug 21, 2024•51 min•Ep. 304
How have the Democratic Party united behind Kamala Harris so quickly? What are some of the core principles of Project 2025? Was Joe Biden's farewell speech as success? Join Rory and Alastair live from the DNC in Chicago to answer all these questions and more. 🌏 Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ 🇪🇺 New subscribers to The New European receive a signed copy of Tony Blair's new book. Claim yours at theneweuro...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 303
Is Trump setting the stage to reject another loss in November? Why did Kamala Harris sideline Josh Shapiro as her VP pick? What does it mean to be a Republican today? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more on The Rest Is Politics US. 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 th...
Aug 15, 2024•56 min•Ep. 302
Is the press softer on Labour? How left-wing would a Harris/Walz government be? Was MI5 aware of crimes committed by a British agent? And how should France cash in on the Olympic hype? 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...
Aug 14, 2024•35 min•Ep. 301
Why is Elon Musk lashing out against Scotland’s First Minister? What are the tactics behind Ukraine’s advance on Russia? How worried should we be by China’s relationship with Serbia? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all this and more on today's episode of The Rest Is Politics. 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...
Aug 13, 2024•59 min•Ep. 300
Has Kamala Harris chosen the right person as her running mate? Why has Donald Trump stayed quiet in response? How much do celebrity endorsements impact elections? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more on The Rest Is Politics US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 08, 2024•57 min•Ep. 299
What impact have US sanctions had on Venezuela? Is Tom Tugendhat a Tory Keir Starmer? How should Hezbollah respond to attacks without risking domestic support? Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more on 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,...
Aug 07, 2024•45 min•Ep. 298
What is fuelling the far-right riots spreading across England? Who is Kamala Harris’ new running mate? Why has Bangladesh’s prime minister fled the country? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all this and more on today's episode of The Rest Is Politics. 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 Disc...
Aug 06, 2024•57 min•Ep. 297
What will the impact be of Trump's nightmare week? Will he make it to polling day? Why do evangelicals stick by him no matter what? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more on The Rest Is Politics US. 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, a...
Aug 01, 2024•49 min•Ep. 296
Will the attack on the Golan Heights push Israel and Hezbollah into war? How does Harris’ approach to the Middle East differ from Trump's? How do Rory and Alastair square their beliefs with what people want to hear? And, was Starmer right to suspend seven MPs over the two child benefit cap? 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 ...
Jul 31, 2024•36 min•Ep. 295
Is Labour planning austerity 2.0? Who is in the running to be the next Conservative leader? Should politics play a role at the Olympics? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all this and more on today's episode of The Rest Is Politics. 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 re...
Jul 30, 2024•57 min•Ep. 294
