The Rest Is Politics’ Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview politicians, leaders, intellectuals, and more. From inside and outside of politics, guests join Rory and Alastair to discuss life, leadership, and the philosophy that’s led them to success in their chosen field. Their conversations cover key political events, global affairs, and the big ideas shaping the world today, offering listeners in-depth perspectives from those at the heart of change. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become ...
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Politics and Religion. We’re not supposed to talk about that, right? Wrong! We only say that nowadays because the loudest, most extreme voices have taken over the whole conversation. Well, we‘re taking some of that space back! If you’re dying for some dialogue instead of all the yelling; if you know it’s okay to have differences without having to hate each other; if you believe politics and religion are too important to let ”the screamers” drown out the rest of us and would love some engagin ...
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American politics is undergoing seismic changes that will alter the course of history. At Words Matter, we believe that facts, evidence, truth and objective reality are necessary and vital in public discourse. Our hosts and guests have broad experience in government, politics and journalism -- this gives them a unique ability to explain recent events and place them in historic context. Together, with fellow journalists, elected officials, policy-makers and thought-leaders, they will analyze ...
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The two biggest names in Scottish political journalism, Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie, join forces to bring you a regular “must listen” insider briefing on the political and wider world. Bernard has been Scotland's leading TV political editor for many years while Alex is the unavoidable commentator and columnist for the Times and Sunday Times. Together they bring decades of experience and unsurpassed contacts books to provide you with a valuable insider briefing behind the headlines. Scot ...
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Support The Show On Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/seculartalk Subscribe to Krystal Kyle & Friends On Substack!: https://krystalkyleandfriends.substack.com Follow Kyle on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kylekulinski With over 800,000 subscribers and over 1 Billion total views on YouTube, selling a progressive agenda is clearly something Kulinski knows how to do — even Democracy Now, the long-standing flagship of progressive media, cannot match his reach on the platform. Chapo Trap House c ...
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The first Labour government in 14 years is facing a daunting to-do list and complex challenges at every turn. Public services are under strain. The civil service is under pressure. And ministers must deliver the government’s missions and milestones. But could Keir Starmer’s plan to “rewire the British state” – through using AI and creating a “start-up” culture – turn these challenges into opportunities? So where is government working well and what is it doing badly? What can be done to make ...
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Covering the critical intersections of law and politics in the UK with expert commentary on high-profile legal cases, political controversies, prisons and sentencing, human rights law, current political events and the shifting landscape of justice and democracy. With in-depth discussions and influential guests, Double Jeopardy is the podcast that uncovers the forces shaping Britain’s legal and political present and future. What happens when law and politics collide? How do politics shape the ...
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Yo, Who Hired You?! — the podcast that breaks down the real talk of work culture with the energy of a group chat and the vibes of your favorite playlist. Hosted by folks who’ve been in the trenches of cross-functional chaos, corporate politics, and the hustle of modern work life. Every week, we unpack what really goes down behind the Slack messages, performance reviews, and passive-aggressive feedback. From climbing the corporate ladder (or falling off it), to dealing with toxic stakeholders ...
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152. "A War on Children": A Generation in Gaza at Risk (James Elder)
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1:03:20Why is the humanitarian situation in Gaza the worst that James Elder has ever seen? What does the process of rebuilding Gaza look like? How do the people working on the ground not lose hope? UNICEF spokesperson James Elder joins Alastair and Rory to answer all these questions and more. To donate to UNICEF UK's Gaza appeal visit unicef.uk/gaza-podca…
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Dallas Cowboys - America's Team Or A Perfect Example Of Ego & Greed
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56:22Jerry Jones bought the Cowboys, cleaned house, and in less than five years built a dynasty—then watched it crack under ego, fear, and power struggles. From the Herschel Walker trade to Jimmy Johnson’s exit, Michael Irvin’s fire, and the chaos of the White House years, this is the story of how the NFL’s most famous franchise rewrote the rulebook. #D…
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It's Time for an End to the Bland Leading the Bland in the Democratic Party
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48:27Democratic leadership doesn’t seem to be up to the challenge of this new Trump era. Despite some strong Democratic figures fighting back, the party has been lethargic to say the least. So what do Democrats need to do to reenergize? Tara McGowan and Simon Rosenberg are back with David Rothkopf to diagnose the problem and prescribe solutions to cure …
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🎙️ Reckoning with Legacy — Dobson, MacArthur, and the Future of the Church with Special Guests Lisa Sharon Harper and Joe Smith
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1:22:54Dobson and MacArthur shaped a movement. Now it's time to ask: at what cost? ✨ Episode Summary In this powerful roundtable conversation, host Corey Nathan is joined by author and public theologian Lisa Sharon Harper and pastor Joe Smith to explore the complex legacies of James Dobson and John MacArthur—two towering figures in American Evangelicalism…
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Phase one is complete. Phase two begins. And it’s all about delivery. But just how hard is it for governments to do the delivery bit of governing? The IfG podcast team give their expert view. Civil servants are key to making a success of the government’s policies and priorities - perhaps none more so than the high flying fast stream. But who are th…
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September 4, 2025 | TRUMP'S MAJOR LOSS IN COURT; Elon Can't Stop N*zi-Posting; THE AMERICAN DREAM IS DEAD
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September 3, 2025 | EPSTEIN SURVIVORS SPEAK OUT; TRUMP LAUNCHES ILLEGAL WAR IN VENEZUELA; ALEX JONES CRASHES OUT; TIM DILLON SELLS OUT
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Mr Farage Goes To Washington: The Truth About The ECHR
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29:44Does the ECHR really block the UK’s ability to implement effective immigration/asylum policies? And why is Nigel Farage doing his best to persuade the foreign US government and its increasingly far right tech bro cronies, to bully the UK over the Online Safety Act, so recently passed by Parliament? And how does this behaviour align with his loudly …
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September 2, 2025 | TRUMP APPROVAL COLLAPSES; US School Board Votes To FLY ISRAELI FLAG; Trump Drops MAJOR F YOU On Kamala
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Guardrails of Democracy: Daniel Weiner of the Brennan Center on Authoritarianism, Election Integrity, and Legal Guardrails
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1:19:36What happens when law firms, universities, and elections come under fire—and how we can all help hold the line for democracy. 🧭 Episode Summary In this timely and incisive conversation, Daniel Weiner, a leading legal expert on democracy and rule of law, joins host Corey Nathan to unpack the rising authoritarian tendencies in the U.S., how democrati…
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September 1, 2025 | IS TRUMP HAVING MINI STROKES? TRUMP PLANS 'LUXURY RESORT' IN GAZA; CDC MASS RESIGNATIONS; NEW EPSTEIN EMAILS
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151. Prime Minister of Norway: On Trump, Tech, and Brexit Lessons (Jonas Gahr Støre)
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58:43Why is the nation with the world’s richest sovereign wealth fund not ‘universally happy’? What can the UK learn from Norway’s relationship with the EU? Is Jonas Gahr Støre really standing between Trump and a Nobel Peace Prize? Alastair and Rory are joined by The Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre, to discuss all this and more. Visit HP.com/…
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SCOTTISH ELECTIONS ARE "A FREE HIT FOR FARAGE"
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40:33With around 1 in 5 Scots telling pollsters they're voting for Reform UK at the coming Scottish Parliament Elections, Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie analyse the current and likely effect on Scottish politics and how Nigel Farage's party can't lose out in this election. Bernard Ponsonby “What they're feeding into is a mood that the system is broken…
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Are You Actually Ready for a Promotion? “Move Like the Role You Want — Not the One You’re In
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25:27Are You Actually Ready for a Promotion? “Move Like the Role You Want — Not the One You’re In Promotions aren’t just about working hard — they’re about being seen. If you’re tired of being stuck, overlooked, or lowkey invisible, this is the episode that gives you the blueprint to rise. #PromotionTips #CareerGrowth #WorkCulture #LeadershipMindset #Ge…
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August 28, 2025 | India's Prime Minister HUMILIATES Trump; JB Pritzker THREATENS Trump Regime Thugs; Bill Burr F*CKED UP
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🎧 How NOT to Talk About Politics and Religion (And we got some DOOZIES to discuss!)
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50:54Is there any escaping the "Us vs. Them" mindset? 🗣️ Episode Summary What are the pitfalls of engaging in political and religious discourse—especially on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram? Drawing from recent interactions on his posts about Israel, Trump, democracy, and faith, Corey breaks down how NOT to engage in these conversations, u…
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Farage, Tolerating Torture, and Mass Deportations: Dragging U.K. Justice into Uncharted Waters?
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30:10Can the UK tighten its asylum policies without abandoning its commitments to human rights? Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC provide expert legal commentary on the Bell Hotel Judgment and its far-reaching impact on the government’s asylum policy. They examine the legal reasoning, the clash between local and central government, and the Court of Appea…
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What really happens at the party conferences…
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44:21The party conference countdown has begun, and the Westminster Village is set to decamp to Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Bournemouth and beyond. But what this the point of the party conference jamboree? What is it really like to spend four days locked inside a windowless conference centre and take yp residence at t a hotel bar? How do civil ser…
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August 27, 2025 | BREAKING: MASS SCHOOL SH**TING IN MN; DNC BETRAYS US; Charlie Kirk v Taylor Swift; Trump's WAR On The FED
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August 26, 2025 | What Is Trump Hiding About His Health; ALEX JONES IS F*CKED; Marc Maron SMOKES Bill Maher; TRUMP TO BAN COVID VAX
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August 25, 2025 | WHAT GHISLAINE TOLD THE DOJ; Trump Plans To INVADE Chicago; Newsom Drives MAGA BANANAS; KICK IS F*CKED
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Drawing the Line: When Gerrymandering Becomes Political Warfare
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36:36🎙️ Diving back into the gerrymandering / redistricting wars and the so-called "war on democracy." Is it a real war or political hyperbole? Corey unpacks recent redistricting efforts in Texas and California, confronts ethical and legal questions, and most importantly, discusses how we talk about these issues — especially when we disagree. From insti…
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150. Nicola Sturgeon: What Really Happened In The Scottish Referendum (Part 2)
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1:07:54How did the media and Westminster impact the Scottish Referendum? Why are spin rooms "utterly pointless" in Nicola's view? Is misogyny in politics as bad as it used to be, or getting worse due to social media? Rory and Alastair are joined by Nicola Sturgeon for part 2 of their interview to answer all these questions and more. Visit HP.com/politics …
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Leader vs Manager: Big Difference. Big Impact. “The Real Ones Lead. The Rest Just Manage.”
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37:29Leader vs Manager: Big Difference. Big Impact. “The Real Ones Lead. The Rest Just Manage.” Titles don’t make leaders — impact does. In this episode, we break down the real difference between being the person in charge and being the person people actually follow. Spoiler: one earns loyalty, respect, and inspires action — the other just fills out sch…
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August 21, 2025 | The Trump Depression Is Coming; Israel SEIZES Entire West Bank; Tim Dillon WAKES UP; Fake Bieber DUPES Vegas
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From the Streets to a PhD: Dr. Terence Lester on Faith, Educational Injustice, and Fighting for Equity in a Broken System
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1:12:54Dr. Terence Lester on overcoming poverty, confronting systemic racism in education, and how we can show up for students our schools are failing. Introduction: Dr. Terence Lester is an activist, speaker, professor, and founder of Love Beyond Walls, a nonprofit focused on raising awareness about poverty and homelessness. Dr. Lester shares his remarka…
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Getting It Right When Things Go Wrong: Ministerial Leadership During Crises
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21:10All governments face crises, from floods and diseases to riots and terrorist attacks. So how can ministers lead during these unexpected events? How can they ensure that everyone in the system – from the first responders to the prime minister – is doing what is needed to respond to the crisis? And what are the best ways to keep the public informed? …
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August 20, 2025 | Trump's Dementia Becomes UNDENIABLE; Groypers LOVE Gavin Newsom; TRUMP DEPLOYS MARINES TO VENEZUELA
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ECONOMIC WINTER IS COMING - .... and it's not good news for the economics of Scottish Independence.
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47:58The Chancellor's Budget season is upon us and "winter is coming" says Alex Massie. 1. Government debt costs hitting crisis levels “If debt interest payments are running at more than 100 billion pounds a year, that is by definition 50 or 60 billion pounds a year that can't be spent elsewhere.” (Alex Massie) 2. Labour’s tax promises already collapsin…
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Holiday Postbag: Lucy Connolly, Lucy Letby, the Leveson Review and Two-Tier Justice
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34:28Is Chris Philp’s tweet about the different outcomes in the Lucy Connolly/Ricky Jones cases simply moronic and embarrassing or something more sinister? What do the ITV and Panorama documentaries tell us about the safety of Lucy Letby’s convictions? What could potentially derail some of Sir Brian Leveson’s proposals for radical reform of the right to…
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Remember Voting? Those Were the Good Old Days!
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24:48President Trump met with Vladimir Putin and listened to him warn against mail-in voting. Then, Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders visited the White House as a united front in an attempt to gauge their transatlantic ally and secure peace. Meanwhile, the National Guard continues to loiter around D.C.’s tourist areas, not to stop crime but to dis…
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August 19, 2025 | Trump BETRAYS UKRAINE; Fox News CRASHES OUT Over Gavin Newsom; Hakeem Jeffries FAILS AGAIN!
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Quiet Quitting : "Clocked in, But Check Out"
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15:07Your boss calls it “quiet quitting.” You call it doing your job — not theirs. In this episode, we break down the viral trend that’s got corporate leaders panicking and workers setting boundaries. Is it a lazy move… or the smartest way to protect your peace? 🔥 What we hit: What really is Quiet Quitting? How hustle culture created this backlash Why G…
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Most of Us Are in the Middle — So Why Are the Extremes Controlling the Conversation?
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40:36Not Right. Not Left. Not Crazy. Just Real Talk About Politics and People. 43% of Us Aren’t Partisan Left or Right. This Episode Is for You. Reflecting on what it means to be politically independent in a time of increasing polarization. Drawing on personal stories and hot-button issues like Israel/Palestine, redistricting, and public safety, host Co…
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August 18, 2025 | TRUMP TRIES TO BAN MAIL IN VOTING; Laura Loomer's DISGUSTING New Low; Trump's ICE Gestapo SHOOTS AT Innocent Family
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149. Nicola Sturgeon: On Margaret Thatcher, Alex Salmond, and the Push for Independence (Part 1)
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46:34What is the difference between class distinctions in Scotland and the rest of the UK? How did Nicola Sturgeon's childhood in Scotland inform her politics? What was Margaret Thatcher's influence on Nicola's career? Rory and Alastair are joined by former Leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, to answer all these questions …
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PT2 - NICOLA STRUGEON BOOK - THE DETAILS AND REACTIONS
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46:22In part two, the book has now been published and Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie not only dig through the detail, some of which has been overlooked in coverage, but also reflect on the reaction to the book. Focussing on UK, Scottish and Global politics, if you like other great political podcasts like The Rest is Politics, The News Agents, Newscast…
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148. The President of Guyana: The Fastest Growing Economy in the World (Irfaan Ali)
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1:02:41How does Guyana balance its unprecedented economic growth, largely due to oil discoveries, with environmental sustainability? How does Guyana perceive and address the historical scar left by slavery? What has happened to West Indies cricket, and how does the future look? Alastair is joined by President of Guyana, Ifraan Ali, to answer all these que…
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