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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.

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The Rest Is Politics

Why do Trump and JD Vance keep arguing with the Pope about theology? Who is funding the British and European far-right? As nationalism grows in Scotland and Wales, did devolution make this inevitable?

Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.

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525. JD Vance vs. the Pope and the Far-Right Funding Machine (Question Time)

Did Starmer show a fatal lack of judgement and curiosity about Peter Mandelson’s suitability for public office? How and why did Trump destroy years of successful Iranian nuclear ‘containment’ policy? Four years into the Sudan war, what does the failure of peace efforts reveal about the unravelling of the world order?

Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.

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524. Starmer’s Mandelson Mess and the Iranian Nuclear Threat

Can Starmer survive if it emerges he was previously told about Mandelson's failed vetting? Is he developing a pattern of blaming others when things go wrong? Will this lead Labour MPs to start questioning their leader ahead of crucial local elections?

Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.

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523. The Starmer-Mandelson Scandal: Lying or Incompetence?

Are we living in a 1930s moment in history? How can leaders fight back against populism? And is Franklin D Roosevelt the answer?

Join Alastair Campbell and Liam Byrne for part 2 of their discussion on why populism is winning and how to beat it.

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Beating Populism: How To Fight Back

Is Trump's brand now toxic for the global far-right populist movement? Why are crypto billionaires pouring millions into Reform UK? Are we witnessing the death of two-party politics across not just England but Scotland and Wales, too?

Join Alastair and Rory as they answer all of these questions and more.

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522. Has Hungary Shown Britain How to Beat Farage? (Question Time)

As Trump unleashes yet more global economic turmoil with his aggressive Strait of Hormuz blockade, is he creating a state of ‘permanent emergency’ and reshaping the world order in ways nobody can predict? Why did JD Vance give up on negotiations with Iran after just 21 hours, and why is the 'ceasefire' already collapsing? What surprised Alastair most about his interview with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy?

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521. Trump’s Naval Blockade: Is America Becoming a Rogue State?

Does Hungary ousting its far-right prime minister prove rightwing populists and autocrats can be beaten around the world, from Trump and Farage to Netanyahu and Milei? Does JD Vance have the midas touch, after his desperate last-ditch efforts last week to get Orbán re-elected? What does Orbán’s departure mean for Putin, Ukraine, and European unity?

Join Alastair as he reacts to the end of Viktor Orbán's sixteen-year reign over Hungary.

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520. Orbán Ousted: Is The Tide Turning Against Far-Right Populism?

Following Trump's threats to remove the US from NATO, is the alliance effectively finished? After nearly two decades in power, could Viktor Orbán finally be unseated in Hungary's upcoming election? Has Keir Starmer learned the lessons from the Democrats' 2024 loss ahead of May's local elections?

Join Dominic Sandbrook and Alastair Campbell as they answer all these questions and more.

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519. Trump's NATO Threat & a Critical Election in Hungary (Question Time)

Has Trump crossed the line from right-wing populist to fascist? Is he fighting a war with Iran he cannot win? Is Iraq being dragged in against its will?

Join Dominic Sandbrook and Alastair Campbell as they answer all these questions and more.

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518. Is Trump a Fascist and is His War on Iran Unwinnable?

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.

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525. JD Vance vs. the Pope and the Far-Right Funding Machine (Question Time)

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