Show overview
The Rest Is Politics has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 561 episodes, alongside 3 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 420 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 36 min and 55 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed earlier today, with 61 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Goalhanger.
From the publisher
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 members chatroom. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.
Latest Episodes
View all 561 episodes532. The Trump-Xi Showdown and Putin’s Conscription Con
531. Starmer on the Brink: What Next?
Enraged or Engaged? Angela Rayner on The Gen Z Story
Divided or Dependent? The Real Gen Z Story
530. Is Starmer the Next Joe Biden? Rory and Alastair React to Local Elections
529. Antisemitism, Polarisation, and How the King Outplayed Trump
528. Trump vs. Germany and Farage’s £5m ‘Gift’
Lucky or Left Behind? The Gen Z Money Story
527. Are American Tech Billionaires Threatening British Democracy?
526. Trump's Orwellian Maths and the King's Special Relationship Mission
525. JD Vance vs. the Pope and the Far-Right Funding Machine (Question Time)
524. Starmer’s Mandelson Mess and the Iranian Nuclear Threat
523. The Starmer-Mandelson Scandal: Lying or Incompetence?
Beating Populism: How To Fight Back
522. Has Hungary Shown Britain How to Beat Farage? (Question Time)
521. Trump’s Naval Blockade: Is America Becoming a Rogue State?
520. Orbán Ousted: Is The Tide Turning Against Far-Right Populism?
519. Trump's NATO Threat & a Critical Election in Hungary (Question Time)
518. Is Trump a Fascist and is His War on Iran Unwinnable?
The Real Reasons Populism Is Taking Over
What is populism, and why is it so attractive to voters? Which human instincts do populists tap into to get votes? And what does a populist-led country look like? Alastair is joined by Liam Byrne, MP who served in both Blair and Brown's government, and who has been conducting deep research into the rise of populism. To hear the full episode, sign up at therestispolitics.com Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @restispolitics Email: [email protected] __________ Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Producer: India Dunkley Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices