The Rest Is Politics’ Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview politicians, leaders, intellectuals, and more.
From inside and outside of politics, guests join Rory and Alastair to discuss life, leadership, and the philosophy that’s led them to success in their chosen field. Their conversations cover key political events, global affairs, and the big ideas shaping the world today, offering listeners in-depth perspectives from those at the heart of change.
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This podcast is great. The Count Binface episode? Exquisite. He's hilarious, yes. but more importantly, his stand against Farage as a protest for democratic integrity. Comedy with purpose. Maybe politics in Britain isn’t completely broken after all.
*L*u*g*e*r* · US
I particularly appreciate the respect and warmth between Rory and Alastair. I loved the Count Binface episode. It could be their best yet.
Goldenfish86 · GB
Jeez guys is the sky always falling? Britain is definitely doomed if you’re the best we’ve got. Every week a new topic about how we’re all going to die. Talk to an engineer or someone productive and get some perspective
7cb15 · US
Please broadcast it instead of Rory
George Agdgdgdwango · GB
Rory didn’t engage with the actual content of Zucman’s proposals at all and was rude and hectoring throughout - so much for ‘disagree agreeably’. And Stewart’s solution to disgusting levels of wealth inequality? Make headteachers and prison guards better. What a joke. If you want to be a bootlicker to the ultra wealthy then I won’t be here to listen.
RagingSpoon · GB
Well researched, passionate, addictive
robmcdnz · NZ
Once again we have a wealth tax interview and Alistair says that he and Rory are coming into it with an open mind and from the first word we hear from Rory’s mouth you know that’s not the case. Condescending beyond believe, refusal to listen to an expert who has numbers and percentages, the very thing he went after Polanski for not knowing, and a failure to budge at all. What’s the point in doing these interviews? For whatever reason Rory loves billionaires. Pathetic. So glad I gave up my paid subscription.
SloeGinRules · GB
I was astounded and deeply disturbed by Rory Stewart’s arrogant dismissiveness of Daniel Zucman’s ideas. It was clear that he had made up his mind about the content in advance and therefore was almost unable to listen to Zucman. His input was made with barely concealed contempt and gross overstatement and misrepresentation of some of Zucman’s contributions during the discussion. Hugely disappointing but perhaps indicative of a less moderate conservatism than he might like to project.
JCFProf · GB
Malcolm Turnbull’s interview shows the depth of skill and knowledge he brings to leadership, but also the benefits of a life prior to politics. It also shows the challenges and risks not taking on bullies and the far right directly. Like many former PMs, including PM Rudd and PM Gillard, they have much to offer the world outside of politics after they leave. Thanks for the interview.
Chicatreldo · AU
Loved the interview with former PM Malcolm Turnbull. Thank you both.
chateau10 · AU
Had to stop listening after about 50 “you know” and “I mean”; inarticulate. But other shows were great.
DrSherlockWatson · AU
Not really interviews. A campaign for the Labour Party by the limitless nasty Alistair Campbell. Little attempt to understand their subject. If they agree (left-winger) it’s an echo chamber. If they disagree (right winger) it’s a relentless interrogation, persuasion, argument. Stewart and Campbell open to everything apart from an opinion that differs from their own. So aggressive towards anything and anyone that dissents from their pre-conceived leftist, pro-woke, anti-Israel, anti-Trump, anti-Brexit, anti-capitalist agenda.
London Humanist · GB
Unbelievable arrogance and wilful blindness from James Cleverly. Ghastly to listen to.
TIEITM · GB
What a couple of crooks on the make. Plenty of other good podcasts thankfully.
Alexander Technique Made Easy · GB
Great interview with Rahm Emanuel, and as always: your analysis afterwards is the best of it all. Thank you for that.
Anceaux · NL
Insightful and revealing interviews as always. I could have listened to Neil Kinnock all day, and the interview underlined yet again that he was the best PM we never had. Just a slight concern about the new look icon: you two besuited gents look the very essence of suave, but the positioning of Alistair's head obscures the 'e' in 'Leading' so it looks like 'Politics Fading' 🥴. I'm sure I can't be the only one seeing the image this way every time!
Polly Politic · GB
Please offer an interview to a rep from For Women Scotland. You have now given given significant airtime to their Supreme Court victory and the trans community’s response to it. Surely For Women Scotland deserve the right of reply.
Taffy Kathy · GB
Excellent respectful inquiring interview with President Vucic that drew out his view including of the ‘interventionist’ West. A textbook “10” on informing the audience of the interviewee’s views/perspective whilst respectfully disagreeing with some comments.
ACT Frankie · AU
Little insight, coupled with long and rambling questions to try to prove how smart the questioner is. Illustrative of how the British political establishment has lost its way
Way-It-Is · GB
What an amazing interview with Zelenskyy-well done
Francesanderson · GB
What an inspiration. Great episode thank you. Pity there are not more leaders cut from the same cloth. The world would be in a much better shape.
podnut64 · AU
Many thanks!
ZoomStrange · AU
A podcast that has picked up velocity by engaging world leaders whose first language is not necessarily English. It works. It offers a much-needed breadth of perspective beyond the reach of standard broadcasters. The hosts are considered, not gotcha merchants, and the conversation is at the level of real world decisions not theoretical soundbites. A chance to sit in on the kind of conversation many of us would like to have with these leaders. Good on you guys.
Bravo Daily team! · AU
I hope you do more interviews with Naz Shah, and Angela Rayner, because it’s quite a while ago that Rayner was interviewed. It certainly puts things on perspective when we hear their stories; it’d be nice to hear interviews with other people who have come through tough times and been inspired to get into politics. Anyway, I’m going to buy Naz’s book on Audible. She’s done her own recording of it and it’ll be a good one to listen to in the writer’s own voice, I think.
AlistairCandlin · GB
A very insightful interview - Sarah is very impressive.
Baba Lyn · NZ
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