The Rest Is Politics: Leading

‘Stop talking about feelings Rory! It’s about power and outcomes!’ He had you on the back foot for a bit, so what can we learn? His gang trash institutions (like the UN - ‘It’s all yours, knock yourself out!’) and stop at nothing to win. We believe in values and institutions, and must fight just as hard but with better language and stories. Stop saying ‘the rules based international order’. Start saying: dignity, freedom, community, caring, all together, united, truth, reason, heart, inclusive, diverse, empowerment. Demonstrate the greatness of institutions. Keep it up guys!

milesprotter · AU

Love these guys but interviewing is not their strong point. Having Mike Pompeo on is disappointing. I don’t believe we should give these ideologs a platform. A truly vile man.

Nathan C UK · GB

Fascinating listen with Mike Pompeo, real insight into the skills and knowledge fall of the states. It’s just about worth listening to, but only just.

Niky_Noodles · GB

Enjoyed the Tim Berners Lee interview. LMAO at Alister mixing up ‘rocking his boat’ perhaps ‘floating his boat’ ???

Boxerairhead60 · AU

I had to listen in 15 minute blocks to let it sink in and not just burst into tears. James spoke with a sense of truth that can be hard to find on this subject. Listen alongside a recent “Global Roaming” ep on 29th Aug on Gaza with an aid worker (another impressive Australian).

PodcastBore · AU

A powerful, authentic voice. I was deeply moved listening to him. I wish he could be heard and his desire to help the children could be acted upon.

Chocsan. · GB

This is one of my favourites. So insightful and I always learn a lot.

AnnaBlueStar · NZ

Excellent podcast but the goalhanger self promotion and advertising is uninteresting to me and aggressively repetitive, playing the same clips 30 times does not inspire me to want to listen to it ever again, do you think this works?

Stifflerai · GB

Jeremy hunt repeat of episode 1 and not 2. Gutted as was really interesting

Debjj123 · GB

Agreed - part 2 of Jeremy Hunt has not been uploaded correctly, it is part 1 again!

pavsquare · GB

Part 2 is still playing part 1 !!

cremade · GB

Is it just me or is part 1 and part 2 of the Jeremy Hunt podcast the same? Can you please upload part 2

Sal Yorsto · GB

The audio file is the sane as in part 1. Please change, everybody wants to hear the actual part 2

Pleasestopaskingid · BE

Does Alistair have difficulty stopping Rory prefacing every question with his habitual « when I was….something or other… »? The Katty Kay interlude was refreshing.

An Adult listener · DE

Love your laconic style, both of you. I am writing because I want you to interview Economist Richard Murphy and his excellent work on explaining and educating a movement for MMT. This explanation for how our economy really works and his ideas for politics of care are enlightening and compelling in the face of Rachel Reeves continued austerity.

Jackyjack19 · GB

Will not miss an episode !!! Your podcast encourages exchanges of views , debates , dialogues in our family … and nourishes hope in my mind and heart ….. I am not ,after all , surrounded by ignorance , greed and anger ! There are still people who are thinking on this planet and working to contribute to a better future . Thank you in so many ways 🙏🌹

Cristina Buddhist · GB

I can’t be the only person who clearly remembers this guy in his Trump 1, Comms Dir incarnation, spouting his master’s vindictive, alt-reality messages like he really believed it! Now he’s referred to like a favourite pet, by people who I’d previously thought of as mature, critical thinkers. Did I miss his road to Damascus or has he done a “sales job” on them too?

Olly-Bee · GB

I don’t think I’ve missed one episode, and particularly loved the interview with Alex Younger. Gary Stevenson is fascinating altho I agree with Rory that he’s a bit too cocky, however impressive. Scott Galloway makes similar points very eloquently and he and Jon Stewart could be great interviewees.

annefnt · GB

Not balanced and so woke views on politics

Alvinmoe · AU

When leading was launched it had some amazing interviews. Long form and enlightening. Figures such as John Major bringing light and discussing major issues. Bill Clinton was also great. Over the last year things have gone downhill. We’ve had a plethora of minor US politicians and the unknown international great and the good. Not very inspiring. UK politicians have been forgotten or unavailable. On its day this is a superb podcast. Though quality and key issues politely discussed and debated. In the last six months it’s more a click as read and skip, rather than listen and delight in every episode.

Shep Ahoy · GB

Listening to Kevin McCarthy was painful at times, but I agree that he clearly doesn’t “like” Trump and many of his policies. If he says that openly, he will be targeted. Hence the clear opposition but still supports him. Chilling.

kkelly888 · CA

Une interview très intéressante de monsieur Attal En anglais, bravo. Un petit bémol pour Rory Stewart qui s’est déchaîné dans ses paroles et interruptions.

RetourAuxSources · FR

I love the Leading interviews and would like to renew my subscription next year but £70 is too much, and I don’t want to hear four episodes about the miserable JDVance. Is there any way you could consider extending the offer of £35 a year for those who just want to continue with The Rest is politics and Leading?

customer127 · GB

Did not finish this episode. I did not like the way he was asserting his history. His politics is a republican and parroting like a true republican. I cannot stand him, the way he talks, his sound of being sure. His a coach speaker probably that’s why the confidence is coming from. I have the power to tune out so I’m exercising my right I am a big fan of this poadcast.i just don’t like this one.

Nldv890 · PH

Thanks for revealing what a shallow mindless douche Kevin McCarthy is.

mad overlord · US