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Goalhanger

Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell, hosts of Britain's biggest podcast (The Rest Is Politics), have joined forces once again for their new... more

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Episodes

Chris Patten: Conservatism, China, and the future of democracy

As the last Governor of Hong Kong, what are Chris Patten's reflections on the city’s trajectory since the handover in... more

02 Dec 2024 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
Is it time to legalise assisted dying? (Kim Leadbeater)

Should assisted dying be legalised? How did the murder of her sister, Jo Cox, impact British politics? Why is the... more

25 Nov 2024 · 53 minutes
Mhairi Black: Independence, inequality, and the future of the SNP

What was it like entering Parliament as the youngest MP? How has the SNP’s approach to campaigning for Scottish independence... more

18 Nov 2024 · 53 minutes
General David Petraeus: Iraq, Afghanistan, and the US military's role in the world

Was the surge in Iraq a success for the United States? How critical are alliances to maintaining global stability? How... more

11 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
Michael Lewis: Donald Trump, Sam Bankman-Fried, and the future of the USA

What do Silicon Valley, Wall Street, and Washington DC all have in common? Why has Donald Trump made the impact... more

04 Nov 2024 · 56 minutes
War and Peace in Northern Ireland and the Middle East (George Mitchell)

What is it like to negotiate with terrorists? Will peace ever be possible in the Middle East? How did the... more

01 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Timothy Snyder: How will the US election result impact Ukraine?

What can European history teach us about the potential outcome of conflicts around the world? What effect will the results... more

28 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Archbishop of Canterbury: Faith, mental health, and the future of the Church

What does the Archbishop of Canterbury suggest for bridging divides in conflict zones? What are the Church doing about declining... more

20 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
Alan Johnson: From Blair to Starmer - What can Labour learn? (Part 2)

How does militant socialism compare to Corbynism? How did Labour’s ‘remain’ campaign go so wrong? And what should Labour be... more

13 Oct 2024 · 42 minutes
Alan Johnson: The Prime Minister We Never Had? (Part 1)

How much have the “bleak” post-war years shaped modern Britain? How did growing up parentless and in poverty inspire Alan... more

06 Oct 2024 · 45 minutes
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