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The Rest Is Politics

The Rest Is Politics

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Show overview

The Rest Is Politics has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 578 episodes, alongside 3 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 430 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 4 days ago, with 78 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Goalhanger.

Episodes
578
Running
2022–2026 · 4y
Median length
47 min
Cadence
Several per week

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

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547. The Truth About Russian Oil, Net Zero, and North Sea Drilling

Jun 24, 202659 min

546. Keir Starmer Resigns: What Happens Next?

Jun 22, 20261h 6m

545. Burnham Beats Reform: Britain’s Next Prime Minister?

Jun 19, 202643 min

544. How Trump Is Weaponising AI and Martial Arts at the White House

Jun 17, 202649 min

543. The Disaster Britain Still Can't Escape and Trump’s Iran ‘Deal’

Jun 16, 202653 min

542. Starmer Loses His Defence Secretary: What Next?

Jun 11, 202639 min

541. Trump’s World Cup Mess and Kushner’s Albania Deal

Jun 10, 202646 min

540. The Untold Iran Crisis, Henry Nowak, and Farage’s Politics of Rage

Jun 9, 20261h 5m

539. Embezzlement, the Mandelson Texts, and Hasan Piker's UK Ban

Jun 3, 202658 min

538. The Pope’s AI Warning and Alastair Reacts to Blair’s Attack

Jun 2, 20261h 4m

Who Funds Reform? The Missing Millions

May 28, 202632 min

537. Indicting Trump, Israeli Prisons, and Rory vs. Ed Miliband

May 27, 202649 min

536. Is Trump’s Corruption Machine Reaching New Extremes?

May 26, 202659 min

Struggling or Snowflakes? The Gen Z Mental Health Story

May 21, 202621 min

535. The Ebola Outbreak and the British Far-Right’s Next Move

May 20, 202643 min

534. Is Wes Streeting Trying to Sabotage Andy Burnham?

May 19, 202649 min

533. Andy Burnham's Big Gamble: Can He Beat Reform?

May 14, 202630 min

532. The Trump-Xi Showdown and Putin’s Conscription Con

May 13, 202657 min

531. Starmer on the Brink: What Next?

May 12, 20261h 5m

Enraged or Engaged? Angela Rayner on The Gen Z Story

May 11, 20261h 8m
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