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Goalhanger

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: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time episodes and live show tickets, ad-free listening for both TRIP and Leading, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and our members’ chatroom on Discord. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics.

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The Rest Is Politics

Will JD Vance be America's next president, or its first king? What explains his journey from vehement never-Trumper to Trump’s Vice President and heir apparent? How far will he go in the pursuit of unfettered power?

Enjoy this extract from Rory and Alastair's new mini-series on the Vice President of the United States, exclusively for members of TRIP+. 

Join today or enjoy a free trial at therestispolitics.com⁠.

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Writers: Callum Hill and Evan Green

Social Producer: Celine Charles

Video Editor: Josh Smith

Assistant Producers: Evan Green, India Dunkley

Producers: Nicole Maslen, Fiona Douglas

Senior Producer: Dom Johnson

Head of Content: Tom Whiter

Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport
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417. The Real JD Vance: America’s Next President? (Part 1)

What do we know about the billionaire tech bros backing Vance who hate democracy? Is Vance the political face of a revolution for the super rich? Is he a voice for the Rust Belt, or an avatar for Silicon Valley?

Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in Part 2 of their first ever miniseries, The Real JD Vance, exclusively for members of The Rest Is Politics Plus.

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The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time episodes to live show tickets, ad-free listening for both TRIP and Leading, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and our members’ chatroom on Discord. Join today or enjoy a free trial at ⁠therestispolitics.com⁠⁠.

The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Fuse are giving away FREE TRIP+ membership for all of 2025 to new sign ups 🎉 TRIP+ gets you ad-free listening, discounts, and early access to episodes and pre-sale tickets for live shows! To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit GetFuse.com/Politics ⚡

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Email: therestispolitics@goalhanger.com

Writers: Callum Hill, Evan Green

Social Producer: Celine Charles

Video Editor: Josh Smith

Assistant Producers: Evan Green, India Dunkley

Producers: Nicole Maslen, Fiona Douglas

Senior Producer: Dom Johnson

Head of Content: Tom Whiter

Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport
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421. The Real JD Vance: The Power Behind The Man (Part 2)

Who are the Syrian rebels that have captured the capital? Why has the Assad regime collapsed so quickly? What's next for Syria, and the Middle East? 

Join Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell as they answer all these questions and more in this emergency episode of The Rest is Politics. 

This episode was originally streamed live on YouTube. Watch here.

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Assistant Producer: India Dunkley
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
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349. The Fall of Assad: What's next for Syria?

Is there hope for Syria? What’s next for France? And, why does Nigel Farage have a spring in his step?

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 a signed copy of Rory and Alastair's books with personalised messages. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡

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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.

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Email: restispolitics@gmail.com

Assistant Producer: India Dunkley
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
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350. Assad in Moscow, Trump meets Zelensky, and Farage’s secret strategy

Why did the president of South Korea announce martial law this week? What does the result of the Romanian elections spell for Europe? How can Georgia resolve the protests happening there?

Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more in this week's Question Time.

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 ⚡

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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
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Email: restispolitics@gmail.com

Assistant Producer: India Dunkley
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
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351. Question Time: Geopolitics in Crisis

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 ⚡

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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
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@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
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352. How to solve the small boats crisis

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 ⚡

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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
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353. Question Time: Celeb politicians, Chinese spies, and Ireland vs. Israel

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 England, Scotland & Wales. Use referral code POLITICS after signing up for your chance to win a TRIP merch bundle. Learn more at GetFuse.com/Politics ⚡

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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
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@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
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354. Nigel Farage, dad-dancing populists, and the worst politician of the year

Why has the environment fallen off the political agenda? What events caught geopolitical experts off guard in 2024? And, what advice would Alastair give to anyone looking to start their own campaign?

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 England, Scotland & Wales. Use referral code POLITICS after signing up for your chance to win a TRIP merch bundle. Learn more at GetFuse.com/Politics ⚡

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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:
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@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
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355. How to start a campaign, Gisele Pelicot, and the biggest surprise of 2024

Will Georgia’s President accept the inauguration of her successor on the 29th of December? If she does, will Georgia be handed over to Russia? Is there a way back to Europe for the country? 

In this live interview, Rory and Alastair speak with Salome Zourabichvili to ask all of this and more. 

The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across England, Scotland & Wales. Use referral code POLITICS after signing up for your chance to win a TRIP merch bundle. Learn more at GetFuse.com/Politics ⚡

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Instagram: @restispolitics
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Email: restispolitics@gmail.com

Assistant Producer: India Dunkley
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
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356. Georgia, Russia, and the fight for democracy - An interview with the President of Georgia

Are the media ignoring what’s happening in Gaza? Should the UK be boycotting the cricket in Afghanistan? And, how worried should we be about democratic backsliding in Georgia and Venezuela? 

Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in today'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 England, Scotland & Wales. Use referral code POLITICS after signing up for your chance to win a TRIP merch bundle. Learn more at GetFuse.com/Politics 

Instagram: @restispolitics
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Email: restispolitics@gmail.com

Assistant Producer: India Dunkley + Evan Green
Video Editor: Vasco Andrade
Social Producer: Jess Kidson
Producers: Nicole Maslen + Fiona Douglas
Senior Producer: Dom Johnson
Head of Content: Tom Whiter
Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport
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360. Question Time: Assad’s People - Syria, Torture, and Justice

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