#  @leadingtrip The Rest Is Politics: Leading The Rest Is Politics: Leading posts on YouTube about politics, prime minister, watch, what is the most. 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(FRO)](/topic/$fro) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "The Threat You Can't See Ex-Director of GCHQ Jeremy Fleming Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/O5Jh-KKva5A Do Russia or China represent a bigger risk to UK national security Why are we underestimating the threat posed by cybercriminals Who holds the real power - ministers or spies Rory and Alastair are joined by Jeremy Fleming formerly of GCHQ and MI5 to answer all this and more. ------------------------------------------ Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Josh Smith Producer: Alice Horrell Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Head of Politics: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor +" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6pYRnz-ywvA) 2026-02-09T18:00Z 153K followers, 203.5K engagements "How Do We Solve The Climate Crisis Can the planet sustain infinite economic growth or is GDP a flawed metric Is the UK genuinely decarbonising or is it simply outsourcing its pollution How can politicians defeat the populist narrative that Net Zero is too expensive In this Climate Special we hear the best bits from Rory and Alastair's interviews with Professor Dieter Helm Mark Carney Caroline Lucas Ed Miliband and Emma Pinchbeck. -------------------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report on the future of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FIyqBnuTnOs) 2025-12-29T18:00Z 153K followers, 30.9K engagements "The Man Putin Can't Silence Sir Bill Browder Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/HL34uvwR6Hk How did the biggest capitalist in Eastern Europe become the primary target of the Russian state Why was Bill Browders friend Sergei Magnitsky killed in Russian prison Why did Putin really start the war in Ukraine Rory and Alastair are joined by Bill Browder to answer all this and more. Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Josh Smith Producer: Alice Horrell Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Head of Politics: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZkE6_nJb-UA) 2026-02-02T18:00Z 153K followers, 202.9K engagements "Holding the Line Between Democracy and Putin President of Moldova Maia Sandu Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/N0LwRoEIM5k How did Maia Sandu fight Russian disinformation in Moldova What is it like to have a war in the country next door Will the European Union accept Moldova with Russian troops in the country Rory and Alastair travel to Moldova to speak with President Maia Sandu to discuss all this and more. Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Josh Smith Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Producer: Alice Horrell Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Head of Politics: Tom Whiter" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bYQlvaHHvIg) 2026-01-11T17:48Z 153K followers, 106.9K engagements "The Story of The Most Politically Powerful Woman In America Nancy Pelosi How did Nancy Pelosi rise up to be the most politically powerful woman in America What was it like to attend JFK's inauguration What's the key secret behind fundraising in US politics Rory and Alastair join Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi to answer all these questions and more. 00:00 Intro 01:31 Your childhood 03:21 Father's strength and weaknesses 07:21 Attending JFK's inauguration what was Kennedy like and how has American politics changed since then 10:21 Sense of Trump's character 13:10 If Trump was such a threat why" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FkngMZJDhlc) 2024-06-16T17:00Z 153K followers, 106.3K engagements "New President of Syria: Ahmed al-Sharaa How did Ahmed al-Sharaa go from an imprisoned al-Qaeda fighter to the leader of Syria What is the psychological impact of living a secret life for over twenty years What is the future of Syria Ahmed al-Sharaa joins Rory and Alastair to discuss all this and more. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🚨 ARABIC VERSION 🚨 To watch this video in the guest's native language (Arabic) click the link here 👉 youtu.be/edBAP-ihMR4" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KaB3ke4SHKE) 2025-02-10T15:44Z 153K followers, 1M engagements "Zack Polanski: I Am A Populist Farage IS NOT. Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/k1hZwRnGN-w How did Zack Polanski go from being born in a place called 'Hope' to becoming a champion for making "Hope Normal Again" Are the Greens as strong on their economic policy as the environmental policy And how do you really define populism Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell are joined by Leader of the Green Party Zack Polanski to answer all these questions and more. --------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_DC2MHOiUf0) 2025-11-30T18:00Z 153K followers, 275.8K engagements "We're not sure how Rory is still alive after this comment" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7yLrGxyHlUg) 2026-02-09T18:00Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "Neil Kinnock A Labour Rebel's Path To Power. Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/AIGZkz5qA8c Whilst an early career MP why did Neil Kinnock rebel against the Labour Party so regularly As Labour leader how did Kinnock take on militant and the ultra-left within the Labour Party What regrets does Kinnock have about the way he responded to the Miners strikes Rory and Alastair are joined by former Labour leader Neil Kinnock to answer all this and more. Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Josh Smith & Adam Thornton Producer: Alice Horrell Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Head of Politics:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hNQnNOmvI6Y) 2026-01-26T18:00Z 153K followers, 128K engagements "John Swinney: Identity Independence and The Future of Scotland What is the future of the Scottish independence movement How does the SNP rebuild trust and support for independence after a series of bruising scandals Why did the Scottish First Minister feel disrespected by a series of Conservative Prime Ministers Alastair and Rory are joined by Scottish First Minister John Swinney to answer all this and more. For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report on the future of legal skills. Visit https://www.wordsmith.ai/politics 00:00 Intro 00:38 Wordsmith AI" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0hai2HmLbdU) 2025-12-15T15:18Z 153K followers, 48.4K engagements "Why Scotland Isn't Independent.Yet: Nicola Sturgeon What is the difference between class distinctions in Scotland and the rest of the UK How did Nicola Sturgeon's childhood in Scotland inform her politics What was Margaret Thatcher's influence on Nicola's career Rory and Alastair are joined by former Leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon to answer all these questions and more. Visit https://www.HP.com/politics to find out more. 00:00 Independence referendum and campaign struggles 01:02 HP & Windows [--] 02:13 Childhood and upbringing 04:50 Class and social mobility in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3BvZ7Lz1SN4) 2025-08-24T13:00Z 153K followers, 139.2K engagements "The Inventor of the Web Issues a Warning on AI Sir Tim Berners-Lee Tim Berners-Lee could be one of the richest men on the planet why did he forfeit such large profits to make the World Wide Web a free and open space How do we reclaim the internet from social media companies taking away our sovereignty Have tech giants like Mark Zuckerberg Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk thanked Tim for his invention Rory and Alastair are joined by Sir Tim Berners-Lee to discuss all this and more. To save your company time and money open a Revolut Business account today via https://www.revolut.com/rb/leading and add" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3dWBeOoLZ38) 2025-09-15T11:10Z 153K followers, 77K engagements "The Man Standing Between Trump and a Nobel Peace Prize Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Stre Watch AD FREE: https://youtu.be/GzskEnw27Q4 Why is the nation with the worlds richest sovereign wealth fund not universally happy What can the UK learn from Norways relationship with the EU Is Jonas Gahr Stre really standing between Trump and a Nobel Peace Prize Alastair and Rory are joined by The Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Stre to discuss all this and more. Visit https://www.HP.com/politics to find out more" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F3MEtCAeG8w) 2025-09-01T13:06Z 153K followers, 203.9K engagements "Biden Brexit and kicking Trump off Facebook Nick Clegg Nick Clegg was the leader of the Liberal Democrats for eight years from [----] and Deputy Prime Minister from [----] to [----] and now works for Meta. He was apart of the UK's first coalition government since the Churchill caretaker ministry in [----]. What closed-doors conversations led to the [----] coalition What were the coalition years like How did it all go wrong for the Liberal Democrats in [----] What was it like to leave Westminster for Silicon Valley Rory and Alastair are joined by Nick Clegg to discuss all this and more. 00:00 Intro 02:26" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fr1k-4SmnRk) 2024-07-29T17:00Z 153K followers, 136.1K engagements "Putin Trump and [---] Years of Resisting Russia Poland's Deputy Prime Minister Radek Sikorski What was it like for Radek Sikorski to be a refugee in the UK from communist Poland in the 80s How will the war in Ukraine come to an end Why is populism on the rise in Europe and how do we fight it Rory and Alastair are joined by Radek Sikorski Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs to answer all this and more. -------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report on the future of legal skills." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fy3-L3pCadM) 2025-11-10T16:02Z 153K followers, 139.3K engagements "Why Leaving the ECHR Won't Be Enough Baroness Hale How did it feel to take on then Prime Minister Boris Johnson when Baroness Hale ruled his suspension of Parliament "unlawful" Why does the Trump administration present such a threat to the international rule of law The Spider Woman has been at the centre of the legal battle for womens rights how have these changed in the past [--] years Rory and Alastair are joined by Baroness Hale the first female President of The Supreme Court to answer all this and more. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NiM0IJYEmDY) 2025-10-20T11:15Z 153K followers, 85.3K engagements "Anna Wintour: Culture Influence and the Power of Decisive Leadership Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/_RvYbrXJnFs Why should everybody get fired at least once As the former Editor-in-chief of American Vogue how does Anna Wintour use fashion as a cultural and economic force Why is Annas leadership style defined by the speed of her decision making Rory and Alastair are joined by Fashion icon Anna Wintour to answer all this and more. ------------------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report on the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q1iZqZPYVYU) 2025-12-08T17:30Z 153K followers, 83K engagements "The Man Behind Wikipedia Jimmy Wales Who gave us an encyclopedia in our pockets Why is the statement that Donald Trump is the "worst president in US history" allowed on his Wikipedia page How do Brazilians and Americans differ on the history of the airplane Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell are joined by the creator of Wikipedia Jimmy Wales to discuss all this and more. Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Adam Thornton Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Producer: Alice Horrell Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Head of Politics: Tom Whiter" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q7mpht0YzzQ) 2026-01-05T21:49Z 153K followers, 37.6K engagements "Former Head of MI6: How The Ukraine War Will End & What If China Invades Taiwan (Sir Alex Younger) What is the real job of a spy What is the role of the UKs intelligence community in Trumps new world order How does the relationship between politicians and intelligence services work 00:00 Putin's mindset and Russia's posture toward the West 00:28 Introduction to Alex Younger and career overview 02:22 How the world has changed since the Cold War 04:06 MI6 secrecy and a story about telling his mother 06:34 Motivation and idealism in joining MI6 08:10 How MI6 officers work today: fieldwork vs." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ra5WbypGnmE) 2025-05-05T09:13Z 153K followers, 745.3K engagements "The Man to Blame For Brexit Michael Gove How did Michael Gove go from campaigning for Labour leader Michael Foot in [----] to becoming a Conservative MP What is the impact that Rupert Murdoch has had on public life What do Michael and Rory disagree about when it comes to Israel Alastair and Rory are joined by former Cabinet Minister Michael Gove to answer all this and more. -------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report on the future of legal skills. Visit https://www.wordsmith.ai/politics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gwrm1wkuO4Y) 2025-11-02T15:26Z 153K followers, 247.8K engagements "Gary's Economics: I Made Millions Betting You Would Stay Poor. Here's How We Fix That How did Gary Stevenson go from being expelled for drug dealing to one of the most successful traders in London How does class and privilege play into the world of finance in the UK What could men do differently to deal with their mental health at work Rory and Alastair are joined by author of The Trading Game Gary Stevenson to discuss all this and more. Visit https://www.hp.com/gb-en/shop/offer.aspxp=b-the-rest-is-politics&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=goalhanger&utm_campaign=therestispolitics to find out" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iD2sPL7k98c) 2025-07-24T06:00Z 153K followers, 943.2K engagements "Faith Depression and Finding Calm in Chaos: Professor Mark Williams From Parliament to Prison how can people find calm in chaotic environments How does one cope with grief during the festive period What are some successful ways to combat depression Rory and Alastair are joined by clinical psychologist and ordained Minister Mark Williams to answer all these questions and more. For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report on the future of legal skills. Visit https://www.wordsmith.ai/politics 00:00 Intro 00:52 Wordsmith AI 02:16 Introducing Professor Mark" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wqC3Ve1v2HY) 2025-12-22T16:36Z 153K followers, 26.8K engagements "Caught our Leading interview with Neil Kinnock yet" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2Kq8RdSuYMQ) 2026-01-27T14:13Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "Meet the man tasked with fixing the NHS Wes Streeting Could privatising areas of the NHS save it How easy is it to reconcile one's faith and sexuality What is Labour's plan for health and social care Rory and Alastair are joined by the Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting to discuss all this and more. 00:00 Intro 01:43 Streetings childhood 07:57 Mothers side of the family & armed robbery 10:22 His grandads association with the Krays & the Richardson Gang 18:40 Prison reform negated in the current political agenda 23:00 Should prisons be prioritised over schools" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=46VrfMA4eFc) 2024-07-03T09:59Z 152K followers, 35.1K engagements ""I Had No Illusions That No One Was Coming To Our Help" Former Foreign Minister of Ukraine What is the current position of Ukraine in the Ukraine-Russia war How delicate is diplomacy with Europe and with the US for the Ukrainian government What are the differences between working with world leaders such as Donald Trump Boris Johnson and Joe Biden Rory and Alastair are joined by the former Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba (2022-2024) to discuss all this and more. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8ABfa5rlyYg) 2025-10-13T13:47Z 153K followers, 56.3K engagements "A New Career in Frontline Politics Sir Gareth Southgate Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/5UmEaBeXn8Y What invaluable life-lessons did Gareth Southgate take from missing a high profile penalty in the Euro [--] semi-finals Does the former England manager see a future for himself in politics How should we teach resilience and leadership to the next generation of men Alastair and Rory are joined by former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate to answer all this and more. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access to the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EV7ubGT3lUk) 2025-11-17T18:00Z 153K followers, 50.5K engagements "Can you pass this Eton entry exam Kwasi Kwarteng and Rory Stewart reflect on their time at Eton" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ko6MHWMJMHs) 2024-12-12T07:00Z 152K followers, 33.4K engagements "Can You Pass The Eton Entry Exam Faster Than The Former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng and Rory Stewart reflect on Eton school days and one of the questions they had to answer to get into Eton. Can you answer it" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Np9Pr3dwExQ) 2024-12-04T16:34Z 152K followers, 33.3K engagements ""The Worst War I've Ever Witnessed" James Elder UNICEF Spokesperson Why is the humanitarian situation in Gaza the worst that James Elder UNICEF Spokesperson has ever seen What does the process of rebuilding Gaza look like How do the people working on the ground not lose hope UNICEF spokesperson James Elder joins Alastair and Rory to answer all these questions and more. To donate to UNICEF UK's Gaza appeal visit . [--] could help provide life-saving therapeutic food for a child for [--] weeks. Visit https://www.HP.com/politics to find out more. To save your company time and money open a Revolut" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NsAo2j6aih0) 2025-09-08T11:47Z 153K followers, 73.5K engagements "It's nearly here Catch our Leading interview with Zack Polanski from Sunday at 6pm" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P-ZmA3OnB0Y) 2025-11-28T19:21Z 153K followers, 65.4K engagements "Rory Gets Heated On Gay Marriage & Brexit With David Davis Does David Davis still think Brexit has been a success Was he wrong on gay marriage and the death penalty Is meritocracy in Britain now a thing of the past Alastair and Rory are joined by former Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union Davis Davis to discuss all this and more. 00:00 Intro 02:00 Childhood background 16:00 Why did you become Tory 19:00 Applying to logic from Julian Assange to your politics 22:38 Conservatives views of the death penalty 24:13 Were you wrong about your stance on gay marriage 27:37 Will you admit" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VfihSV-8SGI) 2024-08-13T17:00Z 153K followers, 250K engagements "Nothing quite reaches across the political divide like taking the mickey out of Alastair Campbell" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=X8GUewMeWwU) 2026-01-30T14:25Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "Inside the Tory Soap Opera: Truss Boris & Whats Next Jeremy Hunt How did Jeremy Hunt lose the Conservative leadership race to Boris Johnson What does the longest serving Health Minister think will fix the NHS What does Jeremy Hunt really think of Kemi Badenochs leadership Alastair and Rory are joined by former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to answer all this and more. 00:00 What made Jeremy Hunt 20:26 Labour and the welfare reform challenge 30:02 UK tax choices and economic growth reform 47:07 Truss becomes PM Hunt appointed Chancellor 57:04 The Thatcher legacy and Conservative identity 1:03:05" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hEGru4WPGnM) 2025-08-10T11:00Z 151K followers, 203.9K engagements "Our Leading interview with Bill Browder out now" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mTv1Z66tcKw) 2026-02-02T18:01Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "Mike Pompeo CLASHES with Rory Stewart. Why does the former Secretary of State think the US is going too soft on Russia and China What was it like working closely with President Trump Why did Putin invade Europe under Obama and Biden but not Trump Alastair and Rory are joined by Mike Pompeo former US Secretary of State and CIA-Director to discuss all this and more. Visit https://www.HP.com/politics to find out more. "To save your company time and money open a Revolut Business account today via https://www.revolut.com/rb/leading and add money to your account by 31st of December [----] to get a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nG0pq3NlH0Y) 2025-09-29T16:02Z 153K followers, 83.9K engagements "The Woman Fighting Belarus' Dictatorship Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/F0VoWLvAKuk How did Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya go from being a housewife to leading a Belarussian government in exile How did Aleksandr Lukashenko become the last dictator in Europe Why was Segei Sviatlanas husband imprisoned for opposing the Putin-backed regime Alastair and Rory are joined by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya who along with Bill Browder is part of a two part series featuring those standing up to Putin. ------------------------------------------------- Social Producer: Celine Charles" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zN0ewB3ojaY) 2026-02-06T12:17Z 153K followers, 18.5K engagements "How Likely Is World War [--] The Global Risk Expert 00:00 Introducing existential risk 04:04 How did we get here 09:59 Are we building up to war 13:15 Do we live in a global oligarchy 17:30 Why did Trump win the election 27:59 America First 29:40 Will Trump enact tariffs 32:01 Will Trump enact mass deportations 33:18 What are the risks in Ukraine and the Middle East 37:28 Will Israel go after Iran 41:57 Does technology make you militarily untouchable 45:15 Will the fight for resources make war more likely 47:47 Trumps appointments 51:58 The risks for [----] 53:05 A bit of hope What does Musks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UebsZIt_XgI) 2024-12-23T11:51Z 148K followers, 234.1K engagements "Rory and Alastair speak with James Elder UNICEFs spokesperson on this week's episode out now" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VJg15hfaUBI) 2025-09-08T17:00Z 153K followers, 15K engagements "Don't do debate prep with Alastair Campbell #politics #davidcameron #alastaircampbell #tonyblair" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WB1cuzHttgs) 2025-08-07T16:00Z 149K followers, 41.3K engagements "How To Be Prime Minister With Imposter Syndrome & Why I Resigned: Jacinda Ardern How should New Zealand navigate their complex web of alliances as the relationship between China and the US deteriorates Jacinda Ardern was considered a beacon of hope when she came to office in [----] how did she navigate this pressure To what extent is politics about personal gratification and the pursuit of power Sign up to Revolut Business today via: https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/leading and add money to your account to get a [---] welcome bonus. This offers only available until 7th July [----] and other T&Cs apply." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XX_POKmypjE) 2025-06-02T11:44Z 149K followers, 187.9K engagements "What it's like being Chancellor of the Exchequer #politics #chancellor #economics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XsMvVJ0YRwk) 2025-08-11T14:45Z 149K followers, 15.2K engagements "A [----] presidential salary" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YwsR2cEQQmc) 2026-01-19T20:00Z 153K followers, 11.5K engagements "Why the President of Moldova Maia Sandu is in favour of unification with Romania" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZpTPycTC6AM) 2026-01-15T13:01Z 153K followers, 14.4K engagements "If Zack Polanski were PM would he speak to Trump 🤔" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_0DjCQ3Zigs) 2025-12-17T11:17Z 153K followers, 16.1K engagements "The Man Who Told Biden Not To Run: Trump Is Enacting Regime Change (Ezra Klein) On today's episode Rory and Alastair are joined by Ezra Klein. 00:00 JD Vances transformation & personality instability 01:04 Intro to Ezra Klein and his background 03:25 Journalism & the political climate 04:03 Trump authoritarianism & institutional leverage 13:05 Weakness of civil society & institutional surrender 19:00 Structural regime change under MAGA 20:00 Origins of polarization & Why Were Polarized 24:49 Democratic Party strategy: What went wrong in [----] 28:05 Cultural politics: immigration gender" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_MxlEQmA4NU) 2025-04-13T19:39Z 149K followers, 484.5K engagements "Leading A Country Next To The World's Most Dangerous Region: President of Cyprus What role does Cyprus play in the Middle East conflicts How can Europe and the United Kingdom strengthen their relations during this tumultuous time How can governments fight corruption Rory and Alastair are joined by Nikos Christodoulides the President of Cyprus to discuss all this and more. Revolut CTA: Sign up to Revolut Business today via: https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/leading and add money to your account to get a [---] welcome bonus. This offers only available until 7th July [----] and other T&Cs apply" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ab3VVLBR3TA) 2025-06-30T12:46Z 148K followers, 142K engagements "What USAID cuts mean for global health #healthcare #health #healthy #usaid #uspolitics #donaldtrump" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cOhE1sLESm0) 2025-04-28T09:12Z 149K followers, [----] engagements "Should The West Have Handled Ukraine Differently Former UK Defence Secretary Why do some soldiers make bad politicians What's the West doing wrong in terms of its policy towards the Ukraine War How can Keir Starmer turn around the public perception of his Labour government On today's episode of Leading Rory and Alastair are joined by Ben Wallace Secretary of State for Defence from [----] to [----]. Tune in to hear the former Tory minister answers all these questions and more. TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast receive our exclusive newsletter enjoy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hXmmrPiaiG4) 2025-01-06T07:58Z 149K followers, 174.6K engagements "Nadhim Zahawi Defends Why He Trusts Boris Johnson Why Does Nadhim Zahawi have an issue with Alastair Campbell Why does he stand by his support of Boris Johnson and Brexit What does the former Chancellor make of the current Conservative election campaign What was his experience escaping Saddam Hussein's Iraq Nadhim Zahawi joins Rory and Alastair to answer all these questions and more on today's episode of Leading. TRIP ELECTION TOUR: To buy tickets for our October Election Tour just head to https://www.therestispolitics.com/ 00:00 Introduction 02:44 Childhood in Iraq 07:11 Escape from Iraq" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jdOajVSUQjk) 2024-06-25T17:00Z 149K followers, 42.1K engagements "Jeremy Hunt thought it was a prank call instead it was Liz Truss asking him to become Chancellor. Alastair and Rory interview Sir Jeremy Hunt on Leading discussing a tumultuous time for the Tory government and the questions around its future" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ksbqPwjcY3E) 2025-08-04T09:26Z 149K followers, 17.4K engagements "Ed Miliband: Why Blair & Farage Are Wrong About Net Zero (Part 2) How did Ed Miliband recover from Labours [----] defeat and decide to remain in politics Can the Energy Secretary win the argument for Net Zero against the likes of Tony Blair and Nigel Farage Is it possible to be in politics and be a good parent 00:00 Intro & recap of Part [--] 00:18 Coping with the [----] election defeat 01:52 Rebuilding purpose and role as MP 03:05 Jeremy Corbyns rise 04:37 Public reactions & family resilience 06:51 Eds personality vs political image 08:08 Press treatment & the Daily Mail 10:25 Voters expectations" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rvMgNgoaKd8) 2025-05-30T16:21Z 148K followers, 88.6K engagements "What made Wikipedia so revolutionary" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tnvNehF9JAU) 2026-01-10T08:01Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "Gary's Economics: what we teach young men is wrong #politics #trading" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wS5jpkjhMr8) 2025-09-15T18:15Z 153K followers, 19.7K engagements "Speaker Kevin McCarthy CLASHES With Rory and Alastair Over Trump's Impact on the US & the World What is the logic behind Trumps chaotic political strategy Are Europe and America heading for a divorce What did it feel like to get ousted as the Speaker of the House on a global stage Sign up to Revolut Business today via: https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/leading and add money to your account to get a [---] welcome bonus. This offers only available until 7th July [----] and other T&Cs apply. 00:00 Political inspirations 09:11 Inspired by Reagan 15:50 The role of money in campaigns 22:28 HP 23:52 Trump's" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xEfZJ4hyR44) 2025-06-16T13:45Z 149K followers, 139.6K engagements "We've got to give it to Gove he does a great Boris Johnson impression" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4sUc7lpIqu4) 2025-11-04T18:00Z 153K followers, 14.7K engagements "Former head of MI6 on if America abandons Ukraine #politics #ukraine #ukrainewar #mi6" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=53cqzGeV4tw) 2025-05-19T19:42Z 143K followers, 15.4K engagements ""Don't get into a mud-fight with a pig" 🐽 Leader of the Dutch Labour Party Frans Timmermans discusses how to respond to populism. #donaldtrump #politics #europe" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7dshV0b24g4) 2025-02-25T11:04Z 73.4K followers, [----] engagements ""Farage wants to destroy our institutions he's delighted that the BBC are under fire right now"" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9wKGAg2GZ44) 2025-12-04T09:38Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "Just Rory Stewart taking on Michael Gove over Israel-Gaza" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LxLE73Fz6PU) 2025-11-07T18:00Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "Israel Gaza and the UN: Francesca Albanese Francesca P. Albanese is the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories. 0:00 Trumps Gaza Riviera comments 0:53 Introduction to Francesca Albanese 04:25 Francescas childhood in southern Italy early exposure to injustice and influence of her lawyer father 08:02 Her memory of mafia assassinations 11:00 Analysis of Italys political situation 14:16 How social media creates echo chambers in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict 16:00 Her unexpected rise as a social media voice; explanation of her UN Special Rapporteur role 18:05" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=M2FmJz9oJVw) 2025-03-23T18:00Z 145K followers, 137.2K engagements "What is Israel committing in Gaza #politics #middleeast #israel #israelpalestineconflict #israelhamaswar #gaza" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VjdFB9J6tsI) 2025-03-31T17:59Z 145K followers, [----] engagements "Excited to have you join us Michael Gove A new episode of Leading coming soon" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Wc1plEICpCA) 2025-10-22T17:00Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "Margaret Thatcher inspired Nicola Sturgeon to get into politics. But it was hardly out of admiration for the Iron Lady" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ctbWEDqIgIg) 2025-09-04T09:51Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "Zack Polanski on speaking out about the gen0cde in Gaza" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mQRHvGWmGlI) 2025-12-06T08:01Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "Rachel Reeves in the Hot Seat: Did She Deliver With all eyes on Reeves after her recent budget her interview with Rory and Alastair on Leading recorded before she became Chancellor of the Exchequer feels more relevant than ever. How well does she hold up now that she's in the drivers seat" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5W5X6-zCmPo) 2024-11-01T10:16Z 147K followers, [----] engagements "Rachel Reeves standing her ground against Rory and Alastair" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TJ2rrFneGKg) 2024-05-31T18:03Z 147K followers, 368.1K engagements "Surely Torsten Bell can't be posher than Rory Stewart Gary Stevenson talks to Alastair about the people behind Labour's economic policies" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fJ2KfK2V7b0) 2025-07-30T08:49Z 148K followers, 90.8K engagements "How does former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal hope to tackle populism in politics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hTMaQ0yMmEQ) 2025-06-30T18:00Z 147K followers, [----] engagements "Before you tune into Newsnight or Love Island catch the latest episode of Leading w/ Seth Moulton. He spills to Alastair & Rory on how the Democrats somehow lost to Trump. again" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hc04fdyVy2c) 2025-07-16T16:01Z 148K followers, [----] engagements "Harvard Surgeon: We Are In A Global Health Crisis (Atul Gawande) How many people are going to die as a result of American support for USAID programs being removed What are the limits of thinking of AI as the silver bullet for healthcare How do we bring the doubling of the human lifespan to everyone alive without bankrupting our societies 0:00 Elon Musk public services healthcare issues 0:58 Formal introduction of Atul Gawande 2:22 Becoming a doctor and understanding medical complexity 5:09 Human error and honesty in surgery 7:24 Study of surgical failure and WHO checklist initiative 10:13" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=huVdKhZLfm8) 2025-04-28T08:22Z 148K followers, 68K engagements "Why politicians suffer from mental health problems #politics #parliament" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=np-Hs8F6Ltc) 2025-12-24T11:15Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "Why many people find Christmas hard" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=w9_eov7DTsM) 2025-12-24T12:02Z 153K followers, 10.5K engagements "Rory Stewart Grills The Former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal Why has Macron become so unpopular Where is the discussion of international law when it comes to the conflict between Israel and Iran Why cant the French and the English coordinate to stop the small boats crisis Alastair and Rory are joined by former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to discuss all this and more. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sign up to Revolut Business today via: https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/leading and add money to your account to get a [---] welcome bonus." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=x3Jdu8LLeZw) 2025-06-23T10:43Z 148K followers, 79.9K engagements "Will fashion icon Anna Wintour ever retire" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xguM0UZRqtE) 2025-12-10T19:01Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "Why Tony Blair And Gordon Brown Fell Out Douglas Alexander What was the rivalry between Tony Blair and Gordon Brown really about How easy is it to find work as an ex-politician What can the Labour Party do going forward to strengthen the UK's relationship with the EU Rory and Alastair are joined by Labour Minister Douglas Alexander to answer all these questions and more. Podcast episode: [--] 00:00 Intro 01:00 What draws you to Labour politics 08:10 Upbringing 15:00 Secrets of New Labour 32:20 Brexit is a very big deal 46:06 Debrief TRIP ELECTION TOUR: To buy tickets for our October Election" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6VJFCzpgR-0) 2024-09-23T16:00Z 150K followers, 86.7K engagements "Maro Itoje: The Next Prime Minister How do we tackle global poverty and fight for change What qualities are needed in a leadership role Is the Labour government delivering on the issue of inequality in the UK Rory and Alastair are joined by captain of the England Rugby team Maro Itoje to discuss all this and more. Visit https://www.HP.com/politics to find out more. "To save your company time and money open a Revolut Business account today via https://www.revolut.com/rb/leading and add money to your account by 31st of December [----] to get a [---] welcome bonus or equivalent in your local" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OscAjIitetM) 2025-09-22T14:55Z 153K followers, 40.6K engagements "Could The UK Build Its Own Silicon Valley UK AI Minister [--] consecutive UK Prime Ministers have declared that the UK will become an AI Superpower why is Keir Starmer any different Why does no one have big ideas anymore And how did Peter Kyles experience of grief shape the politician he is today Rory and Alastair are joined by Peter Kyle the Secretary of State for Science Innovation and Technology to discuss all this and more. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. Video Editor: Alice Horrell Assistant Producer:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0QmGa5tjLdw) 2025-03-17T15:04Z 88.3K followers, 57.4K engagements "Frank Luntz: The Worlds Most Prolific Pollster Can a pollster be apolitical What issues are the American people most interested in Kamala Harris and Donald Trump tackling How can politicians communicate their message most effectively Rory and Alastair are joined by pollster and advisor Frank Luntz to answer all these questions and more. Podcast episode: [--] 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" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1AMjBZtQE50) 2024-09-16T17:06Z 91.8K followers, 70.1K engagements "Tony Blair Labour's Future & Policing Immigration David Blunkett How did the loss of industry in the 1980s affect David Blunkett's politics What was his experience growing up blind in Sheffield How did Neil Kinnock and Tony Blair compare Rory and Alastair are joined by David Blunkett to discuss all this and more. David Blunkett is a Labour Party politician and Member of the House of Lords. Previously served as MP for Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough. 00:00 Intro 01:38 Experience growing up blind 04:22 Parents view on the world 16:00 Adapting to everyday life being blind 19:00 Getting" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3HA792X2jRM) 2024-06-10T17:00Z [----] followers, 27.8K engagements "🗣 "Can you hand on heart say that Rishi Sunak is the answer" Keep an eye out for the full interview with Nadim Zahawi on the Leading YouTube" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6q4Wjs1Qw98) 2024-06-25T16:30Z 10.7K followers, [----] engagements "Kwasi Kwarteng's Side of The Disastrous Mini-budget Why did the Tory Party choose to make Liz Truss and Boris Johnson prime minister How does it feel to be the second shortest-serving chancellor in post-war history What was the true thinking behind the disastrous Truss-Kwarteng mini-budget Rory and Alastair speak to Kwasi Kwarteng former Chancellor of the Exchequer about the future of the Tory Party New Labour's conservatism Rishi Sunak Rwanda Brexit Liz Truss diversity in politics the British Empire and much much more. 00:00 Intro 04:50 Would you pass the Eton entry exam today 06:36 Parental" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=98z_Jvhbwvc) 2024-05-26T17:00Z 35.4K followers, 157.3K engagements "Elections in Holland: the Leader of the Dutch Labour Party makes his case #holland #politics #eupolitics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AzCnslqtpGE) 2025-06-03T18:00Z 119K followers, [----] engagements "Will Labour's Private School Tax Fix Education In Britain Bridget Phillipson Is there a class system in the UK What is the State's role in redistributing wealth in society How did Jeremy Corbyn's leadership impact Red Wall voters Now elected Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson joins Rory and Alastair to answer all these questions and more. This episode was recorded before the general election. 00:00 Intro 01:04 Your backstory 03:39 Getting into politics 11:30 How tribal are you 14:15 Do you think class is a big thing in Britain 20:14 Should we not tax the rich more 23:05" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GXzBQ93Fels) 2024-06-22T17:00Z 52.7K followers, 32.2K engagements "The Master of Tory Secrets: What MPs Really Get Up To. (Simon Hart) Why do the wrong people become MPs How can we transform Westminster into a modern day workplace How did Simon Harts time at The Countryside Alliance inform his politics Rory and Alastair are joined by the ex-Tory Chief Whip Simon Hart to discuss all this and more. 0:00 Intro 1:28 Political background: from Countryside Alliance to Welsh Secretary and Chief Whip. 2:06 Fox hunting and House of Lords reform 6:08 The decline of rural farming and political neglect of upland farms and smallholders. 9:26 Brexit discussion 12:27 Harts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JZXDwtgnWwk) 2025-04-07T11:04Z 119K followers, 55K engagements "Bush and Iraq being J.D. Vances boss and why Trump loses David Frum David Frum is a political commentator and former speechwriter for President George W. Bush. He worked closely with the White House during pivotal moments in modern American history such as the Iraq War. What was it like writing speeches for policies you didn't agree with Do you think Trump is successful and will win the presidency again Why did you change your stance on the Iraq War Rory and Alastair is joined by David Frum to answer these questions and much more. Podcast episode number: [--] 00:00 Intro 01:58 Childhood 08:11" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KCU9tXeZGYk) 2024-08-05T05:00Z 34.9K followers, 70.3K engagements "Why is healthcare so expensive #politics #healthcare" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KrRTRnTam-Y) 2025-05-14T13:15Z 113K followers, [----] engagements "Is there a rupture between America and Europe #politics #trump #vance #europe" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LHNDYXm23hY) 2025-08-12T13:30Z 136K followers, 149.2K engagements ""Palestine is a powder keg" #politics #gaza #israel #israelhamaswar #israelpalestineconflict" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MugLfFLDfr8) 2025-03-31T20:15Z 91.8K followers, [----] engagements ""I never came through politics thinking my gender would define where I might end up" Jacinda Ardern reflects on becoming New Zealand's third female Prime Minister" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NzMLfw3V9DE) 2025-06-03T16:00Z 119K followers, 10.9K engagements "The Greek Prime Minister Gives A Brutally Honest Assessment of Europe Why did Rishi Sunak snub the Prime Minister of Greece How have Greece solved their immigration issue How will populist ideology fare in the upcoming European elections The Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis joins Alastair and Rory to discuss all these topics and more in today's Leading. 00:00 Intro 01:07 Explain how your family was involved in the creation of Greece 03:51 Why was your father exiled What was he like as a father 06:31 Did your strong family history in politics not encourage you to take another" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=O9J2hflius4) 2024-06-19T12:00Z 140K followers, 136.1K engagements "UN Aid Chief: Is The UN Fit For Purpose (Tom Fletcher) As the US retreats from the international stage who is going to fill the gap What will the peace processes of the future look like Who has more power the tech giants or political leaders Rory and Alastair are joined by the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator at the UN Tom Fletcher to answer all these questions and more. 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" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OHIgnKcrILI) 2025-01-20T10:35Z 50.7K followers, 18.6K engagements "Will AI Save Or Destroy Humanity Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman How much do you really know about the dangers of AI Is it the best hope we have of surviving as a species or will it lead to the destruction of humanity On today's episode of Leading Alastair and Rory are joined by Mustafa Suleyman as he recounts his rise from North London council estate to the vanguard of the tech revolution. Recorded August [----] 00:00 Intro 01:19 What is technology 05:50 Defining Artificial Intelligence 12:03 Why are you pessimistic about AI 16:17 Politics and AI 25:15 From Caledonian Road in London to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PsLiUtvVntM) 2024-08-12T05:00Z 34.9K followers, 23.6K engagements "Organised crime is becoming the government #organisedcrime #mafia #putin #russia #kremlin #trump" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q60qTFPK-6s) 2025-03-31T20:30Z 93.6K followers, [----] engagements "Why Rachel Reeves Wanted to Be Chancellor: Inspired by Gordon Brown Rachel Reeves journey to Chancellor started with a big inspiration - Gordon Brown. In this Leading interview recorded before Labour won the election she reveals how much she admired Brown" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QIq3EnSq7cU) 2024-11-02T09:00Z 36.1K followers, [---] engagements "Rory and Alastair interview Former Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SEIn-a7EViA) 2025-10-13T17:59Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "What Changed So Trump Could Succeed In US Politics: Former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell Former Democratic Senator from Maine and Majority Leader of the Senate joins Rory and Alastair to discuss: Why American politics can return to normalWhat is it like to negotiate with terrorists Will peace ever be possible in the Middle East How did the Good Friday Agreement come to pass 00:00 introducing George Mitchell 01:00 Maine in the Great Depression 07:10 Not wanting to be a politician 08:40 Maines political culture 11:16 How to win re-election against the odds 13:00 The days of Reagan" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TpD4CL9pjSo) 2024-11-01T11:37Z 36K followers, 64.4K engagements "Why on earth do moral people vote for amoral politicians 🤔" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UluGFRIGQJc) 2025-06-16T16:01Z 121K followers, [----] engagements "Can Britain make a difference to climate change on its own #politics #climate #climatechange" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WGoEkwEwlWo) 2025-06-03T17:30Z 119K followers, 10.2K engagements "How Social Media is Lying to Us & Helping to Elect Our Politicians Jonathan Haidt What are the biggest lies we're being told about social media How does unregulated social media help Trump and authoritarian regimes How do you beat an addiction to your phone Jonathan Haidt joins Rory and Alastair to discuss all this and more. 00:00 Introduction 3:00 - Are Conservatives better at engaging in agreeable disagreement 11:20 The rise of autocracy in the US 16:00 Politicians and moral judgement 23:00 Are politicians happy 29:20 The Anxious Generation 40:00 Evidence of harmful social media 51:00 The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WXxeEla3tmg) 2025-06-09T12:00Z 121K followers, 80.8K engagements "What British politicians don't understand about the trans debate #politics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WjW5O_Xv1-M) 2025-09-16T11:00Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "Why Putin might be even more addicted to social media than you are 👨💻 #politics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XHlyqlEIV10) 2025-06-10T07:00Z 120K followers, [----] engagements "How Will Canada Fight Back Against Trump's Tariffs Chrystia Freeland How can Canada stand up to Trump What's the story behind Canada's close connection to Ukraine Who will be the next Prime Minister of Canada Rory and Alastair are joined by Chrystia Freeland one of the candidates vying to succeed Justin Trudeau as Leader of the Liberal Party and the next Prime Minister of Canada to answer all these questions and more. 0:00 intro 4:26 Canada's connection to Ukraine 8:39 What kind of person is Putin 14:35 Is the US still the leader of the free world 21:00 How united is the West 27:00 Pierre" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XlRKVd0wJ_Q) 2025-03-03T13:00Z 75.4K followers, 38.8K engagements "The research paper that unleashed the AI revolution #ai #technology #tech" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XqpIbnG_pkI) 2025-01-15T12:01Z 49.7K followers, [----] engagements "Rachel Reeves: Britains Chancellor Rachel Reeves is our new Chancellor of the Exchequer. How would an incoming Labour government fund the NHS How does Reeves and Starmer's relationship compare to Blair and Brown What is the experience of being a woman in the world of banking and politics Recorded pre-election. Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves joins Rory and Alastair as they discuss all this and more. 00:00 Pre-interview message 01:03 Intro 02:23 Lets go back to the Labour win landslide in [----] 06:49 Upbringing and parents 10:45 Labour of the 1970s being apart of your DNA 14:18" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZN1tsm2csmE) 2024-06-02T17:00Z 119K followers, 140.3K engagements "Mark Carney on Poilievre #canada #canadapolitics #canadianelection #election2025" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_XqiH2XZRPg) 2025-03-26T09:33Z 88.8K followers, [----] engagements "The Link Between Religion And Politics And BTS Of Elizabeth II's Funeral: Archbishop Of Canterbury Rory and Alastair are joined by Justin Welby the Archbishop of Canterbury to discuss: What does the Archbishop of Canterbury suggest for bridging divides in conflict zones What are the Church doing about declining spirituality How was it leading the country through the death of the Queen and the coronation of the King 00:00 Intro 00:20 The Archbishops dad 03:50 The Archbishop's mum 06:43 Alcoholism in his house 09:10 How he found his faith 10:00 How he found being a teenager 11:48 What did he" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_uCANRD0S2Q) 2024-10-21T09:30Z 89.8K followers, 75.3K engagements "The Son Of Palestine's Most Popular Leader: What Is Legitimate Opposition To Occupation Arab Barghouti joins Alastair and Rory to discuss who instead of Hamas could represent a peaceful Palestinian leadership Why does Marwan Barghouti remain the most popular leader in Palestine despite being in jail for over [--] years a period during which more than 50% of the population was not yet born How do the Occupied territories remain hopeful during the ongoing war in the region Sign up to Revolut Business today via: https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/leading and add money to your account to get a 200" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bYNSBrA_V4M) 2025-05-19T09:57Z 119K followers, 75.5K engagements "Alastair Campbell - Master Marketer or Super Spoiler Rory & Alastair's Leading interview with Jacinda Ardern is out now. (not a spoiler.)" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=chnxTvLJ_Zc) 2025-06-02T16:01Z 119K followers, 11.1K engagements "Pod Save America Host: The Worst Thing Trump Has Done So Far How did Barack Obama become President What was Hillary Clinton's huge mistake in [----] How corrupt really is American politics today Pod Save America host and former Barack Obama speechwriter Tommy Veitor joins Rory and Alastair to answer all these questions and more. 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" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=e8IU7dht0Jg) 2025-02-03T11:00Z 132K followers, 121.2K engagements "From Opposition to Office: What Its Like Becoming a Minister Lisa Nandy What responsibilities will Lisa Nandy take on as the new Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport Why was this the most toxic election campaign she has fought How has the importance of Britain's soft power evolved post-Brexit Rory and Alastair are joined by Lisa Nandy to discuss all this and more. 00:00 Intro 00:57 First decisions in Power 02:13 Hows does it feel to be apart of a new Government 04:20 Did you ever believe Labour would not win the election 05:16 First few days as a government minister and being" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lQBhk0q0Bx0) 2024-07-16T17:00Z 17.2K followers, 49.1K engagements "The Man Who Gets Under Trump's Skin: Michael Wolff How did Michael Wolff manage to penetrate and expose Trumps inner circle multiple times Will the Murdoch empire survive the death of its Patriarch Whos really in charge in the White House Rory and Alastair are joined by journalist and author Michael Wolff to discuss all this and more. 00:00 How Michael Wolff got access to the Trump White House 04:54 Trumps new agenda 08:27 Natalie Harp 10:31 Ruling by headlines 15:29 Could Trump rise again 17:48 Rupert Murdoch and Trump 21:15 The future of Murdochs empire 23:03 What Trump wants 26:25" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lXvI_IIhaHg) 2025-03-10T09:55Z 84.4K followers, 521.5K engagements "Donald Trump Vs American Freedom: Who Wins (Global Power Expert) Alastair and Rory are joined by Moises Naim journalist and former Venezuelan minister. Is this the end of democracy in the USA Following the election of Trump could democracy in America die How did Moises Naim come up with his three ps; Populism Polarisation and Post-truth 00:00 Introducing Moiss Nam 00:45 The Three Ps: Populism Polarization Post-Truth 01:34 From Libya to Venezuela: A Global Journey 03:38 The Criminals Are Winning 04:54 The End of Power: Easier to Get Harder to Keep 06:05 The Five Illicit Wars Governments Lost" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lr4JhJ_vBi0) 2025-03-31T12:22Z 118K followers, 92.4K engagements "He Made Millions From the Crash.Then Turned on the System Gary's Economics Watch it now ad-free here: https://youtu.be/a8QYyUYdMGs How did @garyseconomics go from being expelled for drug dealing to one of the most successful traders in London How does class and privilege play into the world of finance in the UK What could men do differently to deal with their mental health at work Rory and Alastair are joined by author of The Trading Game Gary Stevenson to discuss all this and more" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mWmKZS8dl_4) 2025-07-21T16:54Z 127K followers, [---] engagements "From Chess To Chancellor - Rachel Reeves' Credentials Before Rachel Reeves became Chancellor of the Exchequer she joined Rory and Alastair on Leading to discuss her vision and approach. With her recent budget in the spotlight we look back to see if her credentials hold up in the top role" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nON9pku68kU) 2024-11-01T17:00Z 35.9K followers, [----] engagements ""My dream is for the UK to rejoin the European Union so we can compete with the US and China"" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=obh6XdOLPFU) 2025-06-29T10:01Z 123K followers, [----] engagements ""He who saves his Country cannot break the law" Rory and Jonathan Haidt explore Trumps defiance the limits of autocracy and a nation shaped by resistance. 🎙 This weeks episode of Leading is out now" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pCGVev5MIkA) 2025-06-09T12:30Z 120K followers, 10.3K engagements "Who was the helpful Conservative MP Who do you think was the Conservative MP who took the time to listen and read about climate Who wanted to better climate policy Full interview out now with economist Dieter Helm" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pe_dBM5lYAs) 2024-11-15T08:00Z 37.9K followers, [----] engagements "How Trump Is Shredding The US's Reputation Around The World (Congressman Jim Himes) Will Europe ever trust the US again What is the future of the Democratic party What does the signal chat leak tell us about the psychology of the Trump administration 00:00 Trump and U.S.Europe alliances 00:38 Introduction of Jim Himes and his political background 01:43 Winning a Republican seat in [----] 03:31 Born in Peru: constitutional limits on presidency 05:24 Comparing Trumps populism to Latin American politics 07:29 Threat of authoritarianism in the U.S. 10:24 Dismantling of federal institutions 12:08" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pgjcCNjVElQ) 2025-05-12T10:57Z 114K followers, 155.9K engagements "Former Mossad Chief: Who Makes A Good Spy 00:00 Introducing Uzi Arad 05:40 Mossad and its style 13:45 Working for Netanyahu 16:27 The relationship between politics and intelligence 18:54 What is Netanyahu like to work with 27:58 Why is Netanyahu a survivor 39:15 Iran 41:35 The trauma Gaza has suffered 43:30 The nature of the war 1:00:23 Netanyahus chances of survival" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qJ8mz7LdkKw) 2025-01-27T14:34Z 135K followers, 71.5K engagements "No one loves Boris Johnson more than the Ukrainians love Boris Johnson" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qUBDG0vZfNk) 2025-10-16T08:53Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "How should we understand Trump's political ideology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sCwF90OfggU) 2025-03-12T07:15Z 82.4K followers, [----] engagements "Dieter Helm explains why we emit more carbon than we think What would go into a carbon diary Why is it important to track carbon to reach climate goals Full Leading episode out now" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=t240c4XX_hI) 2024-11-13T15:22Z 120K followers, [----] engagements "Why Being An MP Isn't Enjoyable & Has The Time Come For Choice At The End Of Life - Kim Leadbeater When life is difficult Samaritans are here day or night [---] days a year. You can call them for free on [---] [---] email them at jo@samaritans.org or visit www.samaritans.org to find your nearest branch. Should assisted dying be legalised How did the murder of her sister Jo Cox impact British politics Why is the job of an MP so difficult Rory and Alastair are joined by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater to discuss all this and more. 00:00 Introducing Kim 01:26 The Private Members Bill process 04:22 Getting" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tZ6Wc-GO1OM) 2024-11-25T11:51Z 39.1K followers, 26.3K engagements "How a Karaoke session in Japan changed Gary Stevenson's perspective on life" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tiF4icDXJds) 2025-07-31T16:01Z 131K followers, [----] engagements "Palestine's Most Popular Politician: Marwan Barghouti's Son on Occupation Resistance and Hope Who instead of Hamas could represent a peaceful Palestinian leadership Why does Marwan Barghouti remain the most popular leader in Palestine despite being in jail for over [--] years a period during which more than 50% of the population was not yet born How do the Occupied territories remain hopeful during the ongoing war in the region Rory and Alastair are joined by Marwan Barghouti's son Arab Barghouti to discuss all this and more" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uSogEZnVxnA) 2025-05-19T08:08Z 114K followers, [----] engagements "Magaland figures described in one word. #politics #donaldtrump #trump #uspolitics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ugNBHp5Zpls) 2025-03-11T08:00Z 81K followers, [----] engagements "The Election Predictor: Why Harris vs Trump Is Too Close To Call Nate Silver Who is going to win the [----] US Presidential election Could the polls be wrong yet again What is the relationship between playing professional poker and betting on politics Why has Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump Alastair and Rory are joined by legendary forecaster Nate Silver to answer all these questions and more. 00:15 Introducing Nate Silver 00:45 Nates story 02:45 The role of risk in politics 08:06 How polls work and how they could be improved 10:15 The link between politics and Silicon Valley 17:30 Nate" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vvg8RKoIhKE) 2024-09-25T16:00Z 34.5K followers, 58.9K engagements "How Labour Can Hold Onto Its Heartlands: Eluned Morgan Welsh First Minister How did Morgans upbringing as the daughter of a priest set her off on a path to become Welsh First Minister What does a former member of the European Parliament think happened with Brexit How has the devolved parliament tackled the NHS Rory and Alastair are joined by the first minister of Wales Eluned Morgan to discuss all this and more. 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" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=x0-PgWiCv1o) 2024-12-30T19:09Z 46.9K followers, 25K engagements "The Man Who Wants To Ban Political Donations In Elections Peter Malinauskas Are donations the biggest evil in politics Should children be banned from social media entirely How much does Australia look to the UK in [----] On todays episode of Leading Rory and Alastair are joined by Peter Malinauskas Premier of South Australia to answer all this and more. Podcast episode: [--] 00:00 Intro 01:20 Family background and childhood 07:20 Trade Unions in Australia 09:13 Why did you go into politics 13:40 Political structure in Australia 16:10 What is the difference between Labour in the UK and Australia" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xO4QiE0BGss) 2024-08-21T17:00Z 34.5K followers, 16.3K engagements "Why we need the US in order to "do something" about the climate crisis Dieter Helm - Britain's leading Energy Economist explains on Leading how we can make positive steps to reaching climate goals" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ycn_-jO0ioM) 2024-11-13T17:01Z 37.8K followers, [---] engagements "The Real Reason Trump Has Appeal: The Man Behind "The Big Short" Rory and Alastair are joined by the writer of Moneyball and The Big Short Michael Lewis to discuss: What do Silicon Valley Wall Street and Washington DC all have in common Why has Donald Trump made the impact he has in the US What was Sam Bankman-Fried really like to work alongside 00:00 Introducing Michael Lewis 00:50 New Orleans 06:35 How he got his start in journalism 11:58 Life is about luck 14:49 Donald Trump 22:40 Are people insane 25:55 Elon Musk 27:44 The appeal of Trump 30:00 Sam Bankman Fried 38:44 The thread through" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zj-w4f-8eds) 2024-11-04T15:42Z 103K followers, 185.9K engagements "We're not sure how Rory is still alive after this comment" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7yLrGxyHlUg) 2026-02-09T18:00Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "The Threat You Can't See Ex-Director of GCHQ Jeremy Fleming Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/O5Jh-KKva5A Do Russia or China represent a bigger risk to UK national security Why are we underestimating the threat posed by cybercriminals Who holds the real power - ministers or spies Rory and Alastair are joined by Jeremy Fleming formerly of GCHQ and MI5 to answer all this and more. ------------------------------------------ Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Josh Smith Producer: Alice Horrell Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Head of Politics: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor +" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6pYRnz-ywvA) 2026-02-09T18:00Z 153K followers, 203.5K engagements "The Woman Fighting Belarus' Dictatorship Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/F0VoWLvAKuk How did Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya go from being a housewife to leading a Belarussian government in exile How did Aleksandr Lukashenko become the last dictator in Europe Why was Segei Sviatlanas husband imprisoned for opposing the Putin-backed regime Alastair and Rory are joined by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya who along with Bill Browder is part of a two part series featuring those standing up to Putin. ------------------------------------------------- Social Producer: Celine Charles" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zN0ewB3ojaY) 2026-02-06T12:17Z 153K followers, 18.5K engagements "Our Leading interview with Bill Browder out now" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mTv1Z66tcKw) 2026-02-02T18:01Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "The Man Putin Can't Silence Sir Bill Browder Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/HL34uvwR6Hk How did the biggest capitalist in Eastern Europe become the primary target of the Russian state Why was Bill Browders friend Sergei Magnitsky killed in Russian prison Why did Putin really start the war in Ukraine Rory and Alastair are joined by Bill Browder to answer all this and more. Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Josh Smith Producer: Alice Horrell Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Head of Politics: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZkE6_nJb-UA) 2026-02-02T18:00Z 153K followers, 202.9K engagements "Nothing quite reaches across the political divide like taking the mickey out of Alastair Campbell" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=X8GUewMeWwU) 2026-01-30T14:25Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "Caught our Leading interview with Neil Kinnock yet" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2Kq8RdSuYMQ) 2026-01-27T14:13Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "Neil Kinnock A Labour Rebel's Path To Power. Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/AIGZkz5qA8c Whilst an early career MP why did Neil Kinnock rebel against the Labour Party so regularly As Labour leader how did Kinnock take on militant and the ultra-left within the Labour Party What regrets does Kinnock have about the way he responded to the Miners strikes Rory and Alastair are joined by former Labour leader Neil Kinnock to answer all this and more. Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Josh Smith & Adam Thornton Producer: Alice Horrell Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Head of Politics:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hNQnNOmvI6Y) 2026-01-26T18:00Z 153K followers, 128K engagements "A [----] presidential salary" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YwsR2cEQQmc) 2026-01-19T20:00Z 153K followers, 11.5K engagements "Why the President of Moldova Maia Sandu is in favour of unification with Romania" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZpTPycTC6AM) 2026-01-15T13:01Z 153K followers, 14.4K engagements "The threat of Russia looms large over Moldova" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C4_5t4nz2sY) 2026-01-12T13:00Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "Holding the Line Between Democracy and Putin President of Moldova Maia Sandu Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/N0LwRoEIM5k How did Maia Sandu fight Russian disinformation in Moldova What is it like to have a war in the country next door Will the European Union accept Moldova with Russian troops in the country Rory and Alastair travel to Moldova to speak with President Maia Sandu to discuss all this and more. Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Josh Smith Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Producer: Alice Horrell Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Head of Politics: Tom Whiter" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bYQlvaHHvIg) 2026-01-11T17:48Z 153K followers, 106.9K engagements "What made Wikipedia so revolutionary" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tnvNehF9JAU) 2026-01-10T08:01Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "The Man Behind Wikipedia Jimmy Wales Who gave us an encyclopedia in our pockets Why is the statement that Donald Trump is the "worst president in US history" allowed on his Wikipedia page How do Brazilians and Americans differ on the history of the airplane Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell are joined by the creator of Wikipedia Jimmy Wales to discuss all this and more. Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Adam Thornton Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Producer: Alice Horrell Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Head of Politics: Tom Whiter" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q7mpht0YzzQ) 2026-01-05T21:49Z 153K followers, 37.6K engagements "How Do We Solve The Climate Crisis Can the planet sustain infinite economic growth or is GDP a flawed metric Is the UK genuinely decarbonising or is it simply outsourcing its pollution How can politicians defeat the populist narrative that Net Zero is too expensive In this Climate Special we hear the best bits from Rory and Alastair's interviews with Professor Dieter Helm Mark Carney Caroline Lucas Ed Miliband and Emma Pinchbeck. -------------------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report on the future of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FIyqBnuTnOs) 2025-12-29T18:00Z 153K followers, 30.9K engagements "Why many people find Christmas hard" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=w9_eov7DTsM) 2025-12-24T12:02Z 153K followers, 10.5K engagements "Why politicians suffer from mental health problems #politics #parliament" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=np-Hs8F6Ltc) 2025-12-24T11:15Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "Faith Depression and Finding Calm in Chaos: Professor Mark Williams From Parliament to Prison how can people find calm in chaotic environments How does one cope with grief during the festive period What are some successful ways to combat depression Rory and Alastair are joined by clinical psychologist and ordained Minister Mark Williams to answer all these questions and more. For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report on the future of legal skills. Visit https://www.wordsmith.ai/politics 00:00 Intro 00:52 Wordsmith AI 02:16 Introducing Professor Mark" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wqC3Ve1v2HY) 2025-12-22T16:36Z 153K followers, 26.8K engagements "If Zack Polanski were PM would he speak to Trump 🤔" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_0DjCQ3Zigs) 2025-12-17T11:17Z 153K followers, 16.1K engagements "John Swinney: Identity Independence and The Future of Scotland What is the future of the Scottish independence movement How does the SNP rebuild trust and support for independence after a series of bruising scandals Why did the Scottish First Minister feel disrespected by a series of Conservative Prime Ministers Alastair and Rory are joined by Scottish First Minister John Swinney to answer all this and more. For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report on the future of legal skills. Visit https://www.wordsmith.ai/politics 00:00 Intro 00:38 Wordsmith AI" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0hai2HmLbdU) 2025-12-15T15:18Z 153K followers, 48.4K engagements "Will fashion icon Anna Wintour ever retire" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xguM0UZRqtE) 2025-12-10T19:01Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "Why profile pieces in Vogue are never a takedown job" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=deojMp3LXBk) 2025-12-09T14:49Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "Anna Wintour: Culture Influence and the Power of Decisive Leadership Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/_RvYbrXJnFs Why should everybody get fired at least once As the former Editor-in-chief of American Vogue how does Anna Wintour use fashion as a cultural and economic force Why is Annas leadership style defined by the speed of her decision making Rory and Alastair are joined by Fashion icon Anna Wintour to answer all this and more. ------------------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report on the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q1iZqZPYVYU) 2025-12-08T17:30Z 153K followers, 83K engagements "Zack Polanski on speaking out about the gen0cde in Gaza" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mQRHvGWmGlI) 2025-12-06T08:01Z 153K followers, [----] engagements ""Farage wants to destroy our institutions he's delighted that the BBC are under fire right now"" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9wKGAg2GZ44) 2025-12-04T09:38Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "Zack Polanski: I Am A Populist Farage IS NOT. Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/k1hZwRnGN-w How did Zack Polanski go from being born in a place called 'Hope' to becoming a champion for making "Hope Normal Again" Are the Greens as strong on their economic policy as the environmental policy And how do you really define populism Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell are joined by Leader of the Green Party Zack Polanski to answer all these questions and more. --------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_DC2MHOiUf0) 2025-11-30T18:00Z 153K followers, 275.8K engagements "It's nearly here Catch our Leading interview with Zack Polanski from Sunday at 6pm" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P-ZmA3OnB0Y) 2025-11-28T19:21Z 153K followers, 65.4K engagements "Prison Reform Masculinity and Restorative Justice James Graham & Jacob Dunne Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/vndCcyou5ZA Jacob Dunne killed someone as a teenager how did he seek forgiveness from his victims parents What is restorative justice How did Jacobs experience of the criminal justice system compel him to become a campaigner for this alternative idea of justice How does James Graham believe drama encourages us to have the difficult conversations necessary to build a better world Rory and Alastair are joined by playwright James Graham and campaigner Jacob Dunne who co-created the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-PyAHZmqCsc) 2025-11-24T18:00Z 153K followers, 21.2K engagements "A New Career in Frontline Politics Sir Gareth Southgate Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/5UmEaBeXn8Y What invaluable life-lessons did Gareth Southgate take from missing a high profile penalty in the Euro [--] semi-finals Does the former England manager see a future for himself in politics How should we teach resilience and leadership to the next generation of men Alastair and Rory are joined by former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate to answer all this and more. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access to the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EV7ubGT3lUk) 2025-11-17T18:00Z 153K followers, 50.5K engagements "Putin Trump and [---] Years of Resisting Russia Poland's Deputy Prime Minister Radek Sikorski What was it like for Radek Sikorski to be a refugee in the UK from communist Poland in the 80s How will the war in Ukraine come to an end Why is populism on the rise in Europe and how do we fight it Rory and Alastair are joined by Radek Sikorski Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs to answer all this and more. -------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report on the future of legal skills." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fy3-L3pCadM) 2025-11-10T16:02Z 153K followers, 139.3K engagements "Just Rory Stewart taking on Michael Gove over Israel-Gaza" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LxLE73Fz6PU) 2025-11-07T18:00Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "We've got to give it to Gove he does a great Boris Johnson impression" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4sUc7lpIqu4) 2025-11-04T18:00Z 153K followers, 14.7K engagements "The Man to Blame For Brexit Michael Gove How did Michael Gove go from campaigning for Labour leader Michael Foot in [----] to becoming a Conservative MP What is the impact that Rupert Murdoch has had on public life What do Michael and Rory disagree about when it comes to Israel Alastair and Rory are joined by former Cabinet Minister Michael Gove to answer all this and more. -------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report on the future of legal skills. Visit https://www.wordsmith.ai/politics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gwrm1wkuO4Y) 2025-11-02T15:26Z 153K followers, 247.8K engagements "Excited to have you join us Michael Gove A new episode of Leading coming soon" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Wc1plEICpCA) 2025-10-22T17:00Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "Why Leaving the ECHR Won't Be Enough Baroness Hale How did it feel to take on then Prime Minister Boris Johnson when Baroness Hale ruled his suspension of Parliament "unlawful" Why does the Trump administration present such a threat to the international rule of law The Spider Woman has been at the centre of the legal battle for womens rights how have these changed in the past [--] years Rory and Alastair are joined by Baroness Hale the first female President of The Supreme Court to answer all this and more. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NiM0IJYEmDY) 2025-10-20T11:15Z 153K followers, 85.3K engagements "No one loves Boris Johnson more than the Ukrainians love Boris Johnson" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qUBDG0vZfNk) 2025-10-16T08:53Z 153K followers, [----] engagements ""I Had No Illusions That No One Was Coming To Our Help" Former Foreign Minister of Ukraine What is the current position of Ukraine in the Ukraine-Russia war How delicate is diplomacy with Europe and with the US for the Ukrainian government What are the differences between working with world leaders such as Donald Trump Boris Johnson and Joe Biden Rory and Alastair are joined by the former Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba (2022-2024) to discuss all this and more. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8ABfa5rlyYg) 2025-10-13T13:47Z 153K followers, 56.3K engagements "Rory and Alastair interview Former Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SEIn-a7EViA) 2025-10-13T17:59Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "Is Britain Ready For War With Russia UK Defence Secretary John Healey What tactic did Donald Trump steal from Gordon Brown What can we learn from when Labour beat UKIP in the [----] Rotherham by-election when it comes to taking on Farage As a New Labour alumnus why does John Healey think there was more patience for change in [----] compared to [----] Rory and Alastair are joined by John Healey The Secretary of State for Defence to discuss all this and more. For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report on the future of legal skills. Visit" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5ZOs35GjheI) 2025-10-06T15:53Z 153K followers, 85.3K engagements "Mike Pompeo CLASHES with Rory Stewart. Why does the former Secretary of State think the US is going too soft on Russia and China What was it like working closely with President Trump Why did Putin invade Europe under Obama and Biden but not Trump Alastair and Rory are joined by Mike Pompeo former US Secretary of State and CIA-Director to discuss all this and more. Visit https://www.HP.com/politics to find out more. "To save your company time and money open a Revolut Business account today via https://www.revolut.com/rb/leading and add money to your account by 31st of December [----] to get a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nG0pq3NlH0Y) 2025-09-29T16:02Z 153K followers, 83.9K engagements "Maro Itoje: The Next Prime Minister How do we tackle global poverty and fight for change What qualities are needed in a leadership role Is the Labour government delivering on the issue of inequality in the UK Rory and Alastair are joined by captain of the England Rugby team Maro Itoje to discuss all this and more. Visit https://www.HP.com/politics to find out more. "To save your company time and money open a Revolut Business account today via https://www.revolut.com/rb/leading and add money to your account by 31st of December [----] to get a [---] welcome bonus or equivalent in your local" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OscAjIitetM) 2025-09-22T14:55Z 153K followers, 40.6K engagements "What British politicians don't understand about the trans debate #politics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WjW5O_Xv1-M) 2025-09-16T11:00Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "Gary's Economics: what we teach young men is wrong #politics #trading" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wS5jpkjhMr8) 2025-09-15T18:15Z 153K followers, 19.7K engagements "The Inventor of the Web Issues a Warning on AI Sir Tim Berners-Lee Tim Berners-Lee could be one of the richest men on the planet why did he forfeit such large profits to make the World Wide Web a free and open space How do we reclaim the internet from social media companies taking away our sovereignty Have tech giants like Mark Zuckerberg Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk thanked Tim for his invention Rory and Alastair are joined by Sir Tim Berners-Lee to discuss all this and more. To save your company time and money open a Revolut Business account today via https://www.revolut.com/rb/leading and add" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3dWBeOoLZ38) 2025-09-15T11:10Z 153K followers, 77K engagements "Rory and Alastair speak with James Elder UNICEFs spokesperson on this week's episode out now" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VJg15hfaUBI) 2025-09-08T17:00Z 153K followers, 15K engagements ""The Worst War I've Ever Witnessed" James Elder UNICEF Spokesperson Why is the humanitarian situation in Gaza the worst that James Elder UNICEF Spokesperson has ever seen What does the process of rebuilding Gaza look like How do the people working on the ground not lose hope UNICEF spokesperson James Elder joins Alastair and Rory to answer all these questions and more. To donate to UNICEF UK's Gaza appeal visit . [--] could help provide life-saving therapeutic food for a child for [--] weeks. Visit https://www.HP.com/politics to find out more. To save your company time and money open a Revolut" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NsAo2j6aih0) 2025-09-08T11:47Z 153K followers, 73.5K engagements "Margaret Thatcher inspired Nicola Sturgeon to get into politics. But it was hardly out of admiration for the Iron Lady" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ctbWEDqIgIg) 2025-09-04T09:51Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "The Man Standing Between Trump and a Nobel Peace Prize Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Stre Watch AD FREE: https://youtu.be/GzskEnw27Q4 Why is the nation with the worlds richest sovereign wealth fund not universally happy What can the UK learn from Norways relationship with the EU Is Jonas Gahr Stre really standing between Trump and a Nobel Peace Prize Alastair and Rory are joined by The Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Stre to discuss all this and more. Visit https://www.HP.com/politics to find out more" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F3MEtCAeG8w) 2025-09-01T13:06Z 153K followers, 203.9K engagements "Why Scotland Isn't Independent.Yet: Nicola Sturgeon What is the difference between class distinctions in Scotland and the rest of the UK How did Nicola Sturgeon's childhood in Scotland inform her politics What was Margaret Thatcher's influence on Nicola's career Rory and Alastair are joined by former Leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon to answer all these questions and more. Visit https://www.HP.com/politics to find out more. 00:00 Independence referendum and campaign struggles 01:02 HP & Windows [--] 02:13 Childhood and upbringing 04:50 Class and social mobility in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3BvZ7Lz1SN4) 2025-08-24T13:00Z 153K followers, 139.2K engagements "The Leader of the Fastest Growing Economy in the World Meets Alastair Campbell Today Irfaan Ali joins Alastair Campbell to discuss: How does Guyana balance its unprecedented economic growth largely due to oil discoveries with environmental sustainability How does Guyana perceive and address the historical scar left by slavery What has happened to West Indies cricket and how does the future look Alastair is joined by President of Guyana Ifraan Ali to answer all these questions and more. Social Producer: Harry Balden Video Editor: Josh Smith Assistant Producer: Alice Horrell Producer: Nicole" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=T5IW9W3px7g) 2025-08-15T14:27Z 153K followers, 47.8K engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"The Threat You Can't See Ex-Director of GCHQ Jeremy Fleming Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/O5Jh-KKva5A Do Russia or China represent a bigger risk to UK national security Why are we underestimating the threat posed by cybercriminals Who holds the real power - ministers or spies Rory and Alastair are joined by Jeremy Fleming formerly of GCHQ and MI5 to answer all this and more. ------------------------------------------ Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Josh Smith Producer: Alice Horrell Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Head of Politics: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor +"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T18:00Z 153K followers, 203.5K engagements
"How Do We Solve The Climate Crisis Can the planet sustain infinite economic growth or is GDP a flawed metric Is the UK genuinely decarbonising or is it simply outsourcing its pollution How can politicians defeat the populist narrative that Net Zero is too expensive In this Climate Special we hear the best bits from Rory and Alastair's interviews with Professor Dieter Helm Mark Carney Caroline Lucas Ed Miliband and Emma Pinchbeck. -------------------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report on the future of"
YouTube Link 2025-12-29T18:00Z 153K followers, 30.9K engagements
"The Man Putin Can't Silence Sir Bill Browder Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/HL34uvwR6Hk How did the biggest capitalist in Eastern Europe become the primary target of the Russian state Why was Bill Browders friend Sergei Magnitsky killed in Russian prison Why did Putin really start the war in Ukraine Rory and Alastair are joined by Bill Browder to answer all this and more. Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Josh Smith Producer: Alice Horrell Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Head of Politics: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport"
YouTube Link 2026-02-02T18:00Z 153K followers, 202.9K engagements
"Holding the Line Between Democracy and Putin President of Moldova Maia Sandu Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/N0LwRoEIM5k How did Maia Sandu fight Russian disinformation in Moldova What is it like to have a war in the country next door Will the European Union accept Moldova with Russian troops in the country Rory and Alastair travel to Moldova to speak with President Maia Sandu to discuss all this and more. Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Josh Smith Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Producer: Alice Horrell Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Head of Politics: Tom Whiter"
YouTube Link 2026-01-11T17:48Z 153K followers, 106.9K engagements
"The Story of The Most Politically Powerful Woman In America Nancy Pelosi How did Nancy Pelosi rise up to be the most politically powerful woman in America What was it like to attend JFK's inauguration What's the key secret behind fundraising in US politics Rory and Alastair join Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi to answer all these questions and more. 00:00 Intro 01:31 Your childhood 03:21 Father's strength and weaknesses 07:21 Attending JFK's inauguration what was Kennedy like and how has American politics changed since then 10:21 Sense of Trump's character 13:10 If Trump was such a threat why"
YouTube Link 2024-06-16T17:00Z 153K followers, 106.3K engagements
"New President of Syria: Ahmed al-Sharaa How did Ahmed al-Sharaa go from an imprisoned al-Qaeda fighter to the leader of Syria What is the psychological impact of living a secret life for over twenty years What is the future of Syria Ahmed al-Sharaa joins Rory and Alastair to discuss all this and more. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🚨 ARABIC VERSION 🚨 To watch this video in the guest's native language (Arabic) click the link here 👉 youtu.be/edBAP-ihMR4"
YouTube Link 2025-02-10T15:44Z 153K followers, 1M engagements
"Zack Polanski: I Am A Populist Farage IS NOT. Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/k1hZwRnGN-w How did Zack Polanski go from being born in a place called 'Hope' to becoming a champion for making "Hope Normal Again" Are the Greens as strong on their economic policy as the environmental policy And how do you really define populism Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell are joined by Leader of the Green Party Zack Polanski to answer all these questions and more. --------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report"
YouTube Link 2025-11-30T18:00Z 153K followers, 275.8K engagements
"We're not sure how Rory is still alive after this comment"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T18:00Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"Neil Kinnock A Labour Rebel's Path To Power. Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/AIGZkz5qA8c Whilst an early career MP why did Neil Kinnock rebel against the Labour Party so regularly As Labour leader how did Kinnock take on militant and the ultra-left within the Labour Party What regrets does Kinnock have about the way he responded to the Miners strikes Rory and Alastair are joined by former Labour leader Neil Kinnock to answer all this and more. Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Josh Smith & Adam Thornton Producer: Alice Horrell Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Head of Politics:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-26T18:00Z 153K followers, 128K engagements
"John Swinney: Identity Independence and The Future of Scotland What is the future of the Scottish independence movement How does the SNP rebuild trust and support for independence after a series of bruising scandals Why did the Scottish First Minister feel disrespected by a series of Conservative Prime Ministers Alastair and Rory are joined by Scottish First Minister John Swinney to answer all this and more. For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report on the future of legal skills. Visit https://www.wordsmith.ai/politics 00:00 Intro 00:38 Wordsmith AI"
YouTube Link 2025-12-15T15:18Z 153K followers, 48.4K engagements
"Why Scotland Isn't Independent.Yet: Nicola Sturgeon What is the difference between class distinctions in Scotland and the rest of the UK How did Nicola Sturgeon's childhood in Scotland inform her politics What was Margaret Thatcher's influence on Nicola's career Rory and Alastair are joined by former Leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon to answer all these questions and more. Visit https://www.HP.com/politics to find out more. 00:00 Independence referendum and campaign struggles 01:02 HP & Windows [--] 02:13 Childhood and upbringing 04:50 Class and social mobility in"
YouTube Link 2025-08-24T13:00Z 153K followers, 139.2K engagements
"The Inventor of the Web Issues a Warning on AI Sir Tim Berners-Lee Tim Berners-Lee could be one of the richest men on the planet why did he forfeit such large profits to make the World Wide Web a free and open space How do we reclaim the internet from social media companies taking away our sovereignty Have tech giants like Mark Zuckerberg Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk thanked Tim for his invention Rory and Alastair are joined by Sir Tim Berners-Lee to discuss all this and more. To save your company time and money open a Revolut Business account today via https://www.revolut.com/rb/leading and add"
YouTube Link 2025-09-15T11:10Z 153K followers, 77K engagements
"The Man Standing Between Trump and a Nobel Peace Prize Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Stre Watch AD FREE: https://youtu.be/GzskEnw27Q4 Why is the nation with the worlds richest sovereign wealth fund not universally happy What can the UK learn from Norways relationship with the EU Is Jonas Gahr Stre really standing between Trump and a Nobel Peace Prize Alastair and Rory are joined by The Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Stre to discuss all this and more. Visit https://www.HP.com/politics to find out more"
YouTube Link 2025-09-01T13:06Z 153K followers, 203.9K engagements
"Biden Brexit and kicking Trump off Facebook Nick Clegg Nick Clegg was the leader of the Liberal Democrats for eight years from [----] and Deputy Prime Minister from [----] to [----] and now works for Meta. He was apart of the UK's first coalition government since the Churchill caretaker ministry in [----]. What closed-doors conversations led to the [----] coalition What were the coalition years like How did it all go wrong for the Liberal Democrats in [----] What was it like to leave Westminster for Silicon Valley Rory and Alastair are joined by Nick Clegg to discuss all this and more. 00:00 Intro 02:26"
YouTube Link 2024-07-29T17:00Z 153K followers, 136.1K engagements
"Putin Trump and [---] Years of Resisting Russia Poland's Deputy Prime Minister Radek Sikorski What was it like for Radek Sikorski to be a refugee in the UK from communist Poland in the 80s How will the war in Ukraine come to an end Why is populism on the rise in Europe and how do we fight it Rory and Alastair are joined by Radek Sikorski Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs to answer all this and more. -------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report on the future of legal skills."
YouTube Link 2025-11-10T16:02Z 153K followers, 139.3K engagements
"Why Leaving the ECHR Won't Be Enough Baroness Hale How did it feel to take on then Prime Minister Boris Johnson when Baroness Hale ruled his suspension of Parliament "unlawful" Why does the Trump administration present such a threat to the international rule of law The Spider Woman has been at the centre of the legal battle for womens rights how have these changed in the past [--] years Rory and Alastair are joined by Baroness Hale the first female President of The Supreme Court to answer all this and more. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For"
YouTube Link 2025-10-20T11:15Z 153K followers, 85.3K engagements
"Anna Wintour: Culture Influence and the Power of Decisive Leadership Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/_RvYbrXJnFs Why should everybody get fired at least once As the former Editor-in-chief of American Vogue how does Anna Wintour use fashion as a cultural and economic force Why is Annas leadership style defined by the speed of her decision making Rory and Alastair are joined by Fashion icon Anna Wintour to answer all this and more. ------------------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report on the"
YouTube Link 2025-12-08T17:30Z 153K followers, 83K engagements
"The Man Behind Wikipedia Jimmy Wales Who gave us an encyclopedia in our pockets Why is the statement that Donald Trump is the "worst president in US history" allowed on his Wikipedia page How do Brazilians and Americans differ on the history of the airplane Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell are joined by the creator of Wikipedia Jimmy Wales to discuss all this and more. Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Adam Thornton Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Producer: Alice Horrell Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Head of Politics: Tom Whiter"
YouTube Link 2026-01-05T21:49Z 153K followers, 37.6K engagements
"Former Head of MI6: How The Ukraine War Will End & What If China Invades Taiwan (Sir Alex Younger) What is the real job of a spy What is the role of the UKs intelligence community in Trumps new world order How does the relationship between politicians and intelligence services work 00:00 Putin's mindset and Russia's posture toward the West 00:28 Introduction to Alex Younger and career overview 02:22 How the world has changed since the Cold War 04:06 MI6 secrecy and a story about telling his mother 06:34 Motivation and idealism in joining MI6 08:10 How MI6 officers work today: fieldwork vs."
YouTube Link 2025-05-05T09:13Z 153K followers, 745.3K engagements
"The Man to Blame For Brexit Michael Gove How did Michael Gove go from campaigning for Labour leader Michael Foot in [----] to becoming a Conservative MP What is the impact that Rupert Murdoch has had on public life What do Michael and Rory disagree about when it comes to Israel Alastair and Rory are joined by former Cabinet Minister Michael Gove to answer all this and more. -------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report on the future of legal skills. Visit https://www.wordsmith.ai/politics"
YouTube Link 2025-11-02T15:26Z 153K followers, 247.8K engagements
"Gary's Economics: I Made Millions Betting You Would Stay Poor. Here's How We Fix That How did Gary Stevenson go from being expelled for drug dealing to one of the most successful traders in London How does class and privilege play into the world of finance in the UK What could men do differently to deal with their mental health at work Rory and Alastair are joined by author of The Trading Game Gary Stevenson to discuss all this and more. Visit https://www.hp.com/gb-en/shop/offer.aspxp=b-the-rest-is-politics&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=goalhanger&utm_campaign=therestispolitics to find out"
YouTube Link 2025-07-24T06:00Z 153K followers, 943.2K engagements
"Faith Depression and Finding Calm in Chaos: Professor Mark Williams From Parliament to Prison how can people find calm in chaotic environments How does one cope with grief during the festive period What are some successful ways to combat depression Rory and Alastair are joined by clinical psychologist and ordained Minister Mark Williams to answer all these questions and more. For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report on the future of legal skills. Visit https://www.wordsmith.ai/politics 00:00 Intro 00:52 Wordsmith AI 02:16 Introducing Professor Mark"
YouTube Link 2025-12-22T16:36Z 153K followers, 26.8K engagements
"Caught our Leading interview with Neil Kinnock yet"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T14:13Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"Meet the man tasked with fixing the NHS Wes Streeting Could privatising areas of the NHS save it How easy is it to reconcile one's faith and sexuality What is Labour's plan for health and social care Rory and Alastair are joined by the Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting to discuss all this and more. 00:00 Intro 01:43 Streetings childhood 07:57 Mothers side of the family & armed robbery 10:22 His grandads association with the Krays & the Richardson Gang 18:40 Prison reform negated in the current political agenda 23:00 Should prisons be prioritised over schools"
YouTube Link 2024-07-03T09:59Z 152K followers, 35.1K engagements
""I Had No Illusions That No One Was Coming To Our Help" Former Foreign Minister of Ukraine What is the current position of Ukraine in the Ukraine-Russia war How delicate is diplomacy with Europe and with the US for the Ukrainian government What are the differences between working with world leaders such as Donald Trump Boris Johnson and Joe Biden Rory and Alastair are joined by the former Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba (2022-2024) to discuss all this and more. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T13:47Z 153K followers, 56.3K engagements
"A New Career in Frontline Politics Sir Gareth Southgate Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/5UmEaBeXn8Y What invaluable life-lessons did Gareth Southgate take from missing a high profile penalty in the Euro [--] semi-finals Does the former England manager see a future for himself in politics How should we teach resilience and leadership to the next generation of men Alastair and Rory are joined by former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate to answer all this and more. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access to the"
YouTube Link 2025-11-17T18:00Z 153K followers, 50.5K engagements
"Can you pass this Eton entry exam Kwasi Kwarteng and Rory Stewart reflect on their time at Eton"
YouTube Link 2024-12-12T07:00Z 152K followers, 33.4K engagements
"Can You Pass The Eton Entry Exam Faster Than The Former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng and Rory Stewart reflect on Eton school days and one of the questions they had to answer to get into Eton. Can you answer it"
YouTube Link 2024-12-04T16:34Z 152K followers, 33.3K engagements
""The Worst War I've Ever Witnessed" James Elder UNICEF Spokesperson Why is the humanitarian situation in Gaza the worst that James Elder UNICEF Spokesperson has ever seen What does the process of rebuilding Gaza look like How do the people working on the ground not lose hope UNICEF spokesperson James Elder joins Alastair and Rory to answer all these questions and more. To donate to UNICEF UK's Gaza appeal visit . [--] could help provide life-saving therapeutic food for a child for [--] weeks. Visit https://www.HP.com/politics to find out more. To save your company time and money open a Revolut"
YouTube Link 2025-09-08T11:47Z 153K followers, 73.5K engagements
"It's nearly here Catch our Leading interview with Zack Polanski from Sunday at 6pm"
YouTube Link 2025-11-28T19:21Z 153K followers, 65.4K engagements
"Rory Gets Heated On Gay Marriage & Brexit With David Davis Does David Davis still think Brexit has been a success Was he wrong on gay marriage and the death penalty Is meritocracy in Britain now a thing of the past Alastair and Rory are joined by former Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union Davis Davis to discuss all this and more. 00:00 Intro 02:00 Childhood background 16:00 Why did you become Tory 19:00 Applying to logic from Julian Assange to your politics 22:38 Conservatives views of the death penalty 24:13 Were you wrong about your stance on gay marriage 27:37 Will you admit"
YouTube Link 2024-08-13T17:00Z 153K followers, 250K engagements
"Nothing quite reaches across the political divide like taking the mickey out of Alastair Campbell"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T14:25Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"Inside the Tory Soap Opera: Truss Boris & Whats Next Jeremy Hunt How did Jeremy Hunt lose the Conservative leadership race to Boris Johnson What does the longest serving Health Minister think will fix the NHS What does Jeremy Hunt really think of Kemi Badenochs leadership Alastair and Rory are joined by former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to answer all this and more. 00:00 What made Jeremy Hunt 20:26 Labour and the welfare reform challenge 30:02 UK tax choices and economic growth reform 47:07 Truss becomes PM Hunt appointed Chancellor 57:04 The Thatcher legacy and Conservative identity 1:03:05"
YouTube Link 2025-08-10T11:00Z 151K followers, 203.9K engagements
"Our Leading interview with Bill Browder out now"
YouTube Link 2026-02-02T18:01Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"Mike Pompeo CLASHES with Rory Stewart. Why does the former Secretary of State think the US is going too soft on Russia and China What was it like working closely with President Trump Why did Putin invade Europe under Obama and Biden but not Trump Alastair and Rory are joined by Mike Pompeo former US Secretary of State and CIA-Director to discuss all this and more. Visit https://www.HP.com/politics to find out more. "To save your company time and money open a Revolut Business account today via https://www.revolut.com/rb/leading and add money to your account by 31st of December [----] to get a"
YouTube Link 2025-09-29T16:02Z 153K followers, 83.9K engagements
"The Woman Fighting Belarus' Dictatorship Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/F0VoWLvAKuk How did Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya go from being a housewife to leading a Belarussian government in exile How did Aleksandr Lukashenko become the last dictator in Europe Why was Segei Sviatlanas husband imprisoned for opposing the Putin-backed regime Alastair and Rory are joined by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya who along with Bill Browder is part of a two part series featuring those standing up to Putin. ------------------------------------------------- Social Producer: Celine Charles"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T12:17Z 153K followers, 18.5K engagements
"How Likely Is World War [--] The Global Risk Expert 00:00 Introducing existential risk 04:04 How did we get here 09:59 Are we building up to war 13:15 Do we live in a global oligarchy 17:30 Why did Trump win the election 27:59 America First 29:40 Will Trump enact tariffs 32:01 Will Trump enact mass deportations 33:18 What are the risks in Ukraine and the Middle East 37:28 Will Israel go after Iran 41:57 Does technology make you militarily untouchable 45:15 Will the fight for resources make war more likely 47:47 Trumps appointments 51:58 The risks for [----] 53:05 A bit of hope What does Musks"
YouTube Link 2024-12-23T11:51Z 148K followers, 234.1K engagements
"Rory and Alastair speak with James Elder UNICEFs spokesperson on this week's episode out now"
YouTube Link 2025-09-08T17:00Z 153K followers, 15K engagements
"Don't do debate prep with Alastair Campbell #politics #davidcameron #alastaircampbell #tonyblair"
YouTube Link 2025-08-07T16:00Z 149K followers, 41.3K engagements
"How To Be Prime Minister With Imposter Syndrome & Why I Resigned: Jacinda Ardern How should New Zealand navigate their complex web of alliances as the relationship between China and the US deteriorates Jacinda Ardern was considered a beacon of hope when she came to office in [----] how did she navigate this pressure To what extent is politics about personal gratification and the pursuit of power Sign up to Revolut Business today via: https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/leading and add money to your account to get a [---] welcome bonus. This offers only available until 7th July [----] and other T&Cs apply."
YouTube Link 2025-06-02T11:44Z 149K followers, 187.9K engagements
"What it's like being Chancellor of the Exchequer #politics #chancellor #economics"
YouTube Link 2025-08-11T14:45Z 149K followers, 15.2K engagements
"A [----] presidential salary"
YouTube Link 2026-01-19T20:00Z 153K followers, 11.5K engagements
"Why the President of Moldova Maia Sandu is in favour of unification with Romania"
YouTube Link 2026-01-15T13:01Z 153K followers, 14.4K engagements
"If Zack Polanski were PM would he speak to Trump 🤔"
YouTube Link 2025-12-17T11:17Z 153K followers, 16.1K engagements
"The Man Who Told Biden Not To Run: Trump Is Enacting Regime Change (Ezra Klein) On today's episode Rory and Alastair are joined by Ezra Klein. 00:00 JD Vances transformation & personality instability 01:04 Intro to Ezra Klein and his background 03:25 Journalism & the political climate 04:03 Trump authoritarianism & institutional leverage 13:05 Weakness of civil society & institutional surrender 19:00 Structural regime change under MAGA 20:00 Origins of polarization & Why Were Polarized 24:49 Democratic Party strategy: What went wrong in [----] 28:05 Cultural politics: immigration gender"
YouTube Link 2025-04-13T19:39Z 149K followers, 484.5K engagements
"Leading A Country Next To The World's Most Dangerous Region: President of Cyprus What role does Cyprus play in the Middle East conflicts How can Europe and the United Kingdom strengthen their relations during this tumultuous time How can governments fight corruption Rory and Alastair are joined by Nikos Christodoulides the President of Cyprus to discuss all this and more. Revolut CTA: Sign up to Revolut Business today via: https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/leading and add money to your account to get a [---] welcome bonus. This offers only available until 7th July [----] and other T&Cs apply"
YouTube Link 2025-06-30T12:46Z 148K followers, 142K engagements
"What USAID cuts mean for global health #healthcare #health #healthy #usaid #uspolitics #donaldtrump"
YouTube Link 2025-04-28T09:12Z 149K followers, [----] engagements
"Should The West Have Handled Ukraine Differently Former UK Defence Secretary Why do some soldiers make bad politicians What's the West doing wrong in terms of its policy towards the Ukraine War How can Keir Starmer turn around the public perception of his Labour government On today's episode of Leading Rory and Alastair are joined by Ben Wallace Secretary of State for Defence from [----] to [----]. Tune in to hear the former Tory minister answers all these questions and more. TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast receive our exclusive newsletter enjoy"
YouTube Link 2025-01-06T07:58Z 149K followers, 174.6K engagements
"Nadhim Zahawi Defends Why He Trusts Boris Johnson Why Does Nadhim Zahawi have an issue with Alastair Campbell Why does he stand by his support of Boris Johnson and Brexit What does the former Chancellor make of the current Conservative election campaign What was his experience escaping Saddam Hussein's Iraq Nadhim Zahawi joins Rory and Alastair to answer all these questions and more on today's episode of Leading. TRIP ELECTION TOUR: To buy tickets for our October Election Tour just head to https://www.therestispolitics.com/ 00:00 Introduction 02:44 Childhood in Iraq 07:11 Escape from Iraq"
YouTube Link 2024-06-25T17:00Z 149K followers, 42.1K engagements
"Jeremy Hunt thought it was a prank call instead it was Liz Truss asking him to become Chancellor. Alastair and Rory interview Sir Jeremy Hunt on Leading discussing a tumultuous time for the Tory government and the questions around its future"
YouTube Link 2025-08-04T09:26Z 149K followers, 17.4K engagements
"Ed Miliband: Why Blair & Farage Are Wrong About Net Zero (Part 2) How did Ed Miliband recover from Labours [----] defeat and decide to remain in politics Can the Energy Secretary win the argument for Net Zero against the likes of Tony Blair and Nigel Farage Is it possible to be in politics and be a good parent 00:00 Intro & recap of Part [--] 00:18 Coping with the [----] election defeat 01:52 Rebuilding purpose and role as MP 03:05 Jeremy Corbyns rise 04:37 Public reactions & family resilience 06:51 Eds personality vs political image 08:08 Press treatment & the Daily Mail 10:25 Voters expectations"
YouTube Link 2025-05-30T16:21Z 148K followers, 88.6K engagements
"What made Wikipedia so revolutionary"
YouTube Link 2026-01-10T08:01Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"Gary's Economics: what we teach young men is wrong #politics #trading"
YouTube Link 2025-09-15T18:15Z 153K followers, 19.7K engagements
"Speaker Kevin McCarthy CLASHES With Rory and Alastair Over Trump's Impact on the US & the World What is the logic behind Trumps chaotic political strategy Are Europe and America heading for a divorce What did it feel like to get ousted as the Speaker of the House on a global stage Sign up to Revolut Business today via: https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/leading and add money to your account to get a [---] welcome bonus. This offers only available until 7th July [----] and other T&Cs apply. 00:00 Political inspirations 09:11 Inspired by Reagan 15:50 The role of money in campaigns 22:28 HP 23:52 Trump's"
YouTube Link 2025-06-16T13:45Z 149K followers, 139.6K engagements
"We've got to give it to Gove he does a great Boris Johnson impression"
YouTube Link 2025-11-04T18:00Z 153K followers, 14.7K engagements
"Former head of MI6 on if America abandons Ukraine #politics #ukraine #ukrainewar #mi6"
YouTube Link 2025-05-19T19:42Z 143K followers, 15.4K engagements
""Don't get into a mud-fight with a pig" 🐽 Leader of the Dutch Labour Party Frans Timmermans discusses how to respond to populism. #donaldtrump #politics #europe"
YouTube Link 2025-02-25T11:04Z 73.4K followers, [----] engagements
""Farage wants to destroy our institutions he's delighted that the BBC are under fire right now""
YouTube Link 2025-12-04T09:38Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"Just Rory Stewart taking on Michael Gove over Israel-Gaza"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T18:00Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"Israel Gaza and the UN: Francesca Albanese Francesca P. Albanese is the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories. 0:00 Trumps Gaza Riviera comments 0:53 Introduction to Francesca Albanese 04:25 Francescas childhood in southern Italy early exposure to injustice and influence of her lawyer father 08:02 Her memory of mafia assassinations 11:00 Analysis of Italys political situation 14:16 How social media creates echo chambers in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict 16:00 Her unexpected rise as a social media voice; explanation of her UN Special Rapporteur role 18:05"
YouTube Link 2025-03-23T18:00Z 145K followers, 137.2K engagements
"What is Israel committing in Gaza #politics #middleeast #israel #israelpalestineconflict #israelhamaswar #gaza"
YouTube Link 2025-03-31T17:59Z 145K followers, [----] engagements
"Excited to have you join us Michael Gove A new episode of Leading coming soon"
YouTube Link 2025-10-22T17:00Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"Margaret Thatcher inspired Nicola Sturgeon to get into politics. But it was hardly out of admiration for the Iron Lady"
YouTube Link 2025-09-04T09:51Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"Zack Polanski on speaking out about the gen0cde in Gaza"
YouTube Link 2025-12-06T08:01Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"Rachel Reeves in the Hot Seat: Did She Deliver With all eyes on Reeves after her recent budget her interview with Rory and Alastair on Leading recorded before she became Chancellor of the Exchequer feels more relevant than ever. How well does she hold up now that she's in the drivers seat"
YouTube Link 2024-11-01T10:16Z 147K followers, [----] engagements
"Rachel Reeves standing her ground against Rory and Alastair"
YouTube Link 2024-05-31T18:03Z 147K followers, 368.1K engagements
"Surely Torsten Bell can't be posher than Rory Stewart Gary Stevenson talks to Alastair about the people behind Labour's economic policies"
YouTube Link 2025-07-30T08:49Z 148K followers, 90.8K engagements
"How does former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal hope to tackle populism in politics"
YouTube Link 2025-06-30T18:00Z 147K followers, [----] engagements
"Before you tune into Newsnight or Love Island catch the latest episode of Leading w/ Seth Moulton. He spills to Alastair & Rory on how the Democrats somehow lost to Trump. again"
YouTube Link 2025-07-16T16:01Z 148K followers, [----] engagements
"Harvard Surgeon: We Are In A Global Health Crisis (Atul Gawande) How many people are going to die as a result of American support for USAID programs being removed What are the limits of thinking of AI as the silver bullet for healthcare How do we bring the doubling of the human lifespan to everyone alive without bankrupting our societies 0:00 Elon Musk public services healthcare issues 0:58 Formal introduction of Atul Gawande 2:22 Becoming a doctor and understanding medical complexity 5:09 Human error and honesty in surgery 7:24 Study of surgical failure and WHO checklist initiative 10:13"
YouTube Link 2025-04-28T08:22Z 148K followers, 68K engagements
"Why politicians suffer from mental health problems #politics #parliament"
YouTube Link 2025-12-24T11:15Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"Why many people find Christmas hard"
YouTube Link 2025-12-24T12:02Z 153K followers, 10.5K engagements
"Rory Stewart Grills The Former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal Why has Macron become so unpopular Where is the discussion of international law when it comes to the conflict between Israel and Iran Why cant the French and the English coordinate to stop the small boats crisis Alastair and Rory are joined by former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to discuss all this and more. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sign up to Revolut Business today via: https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/leading and add money to your account to get a [---] welcome bonus."
YouTube Link 2025-06-23T10:43Z 148K followers, 79.9K engagements
"Will fashion icon Anna Wintour ever retire"
YouTube Link 2025-12-10T19:01Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"Why Tony Blair And Gordon Brown Fell Out Douglas Alexander What was the rivalry between Tony Blair and Gordon Brown really about How easy is it to find work as an ex-politician What can the Labour Party do going forward to strengthen the UK's relationship with the EU Rory and Alastair are joined by Labour Minister Douglas Alexander to answer all these questions and more. Podcast episode: [--] 00:00 Intro 01:00 What draws you to Labour politics 08:10 Upbringing 15:00 Secrets of New Labour 32:20 Brexit is a very big deal 46:06 Debrief TRIP ELECTION TOUR: To buy tickets for our October Election"
YouTube Link 2024-09-23T16:00Z 150K followers, 86.7K engagements
"Maro Itoje: The Next Prime Minister How do we tackle global poverty and fight for change What qualities are needed in a leadership role Is the Labour government delivering on the issue of inequality in the UK Rory and Alastair are joined by captain of the England Rugby team Maro Itoje to discuss all this and more. Visit https://www.HP.com/politics to find out more. "To save your company time and money open a Revolut Business account today via https://www.revolut.com/rb/leading and add money to your account by 31st of December [----] to get a [---] welcome bonus or equivalent in your local"
YouTube Link 2025-09-22T14:55Z 153K followers, 40.6K engagements
"Could The UK Build Its Own Silicon Valley UK AI Minister [--] consecutive UK Prime Ministers have declared that the UK will become an AI Superpower why is Keir Starmer any different Why does no one have big ideas anymore And how did Peter Kyles experience of grief shape the politician he is today Rory and Alastair are joined by Peter Kyle the Secretary of State for Science Innovation and Technology to discuss all this and more. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. Video Editor: Alice Horrell Assistant Producer:"
YouTube Link 2025-03-17T15:04Z 88.3K followers, 57.4K engagements
"Frank Luntz: The Worlds Most Prolific Pollster Can a pollster be apolitical What issues are the American people most interested in Kamala Harris and Donald Trump tackling How can politicians communicate their message most effectively Rory and Alastair are joined by pollster and advisor Frank Luntz to answer all these questions and more. Podcast episode: [--] 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"
YouTube Link 2024-09-16T17:06Z 91.8K followers, 70.1K engagements
"Tony Blair Labour's Future & Policing Immigration David Blunkett How did the loss of industry in the 1980s affect David Blunkett's politics What was his experience growing up blind in Sheffield How did Neil Kinnock and Tony Blair compare Rory and Alastair are joined by David Blunkett to discuss all this and more. David Blunkett is a Labour Party politician and Member of the House of Lords. Previously served as MP for Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough. 00:00 Intro 01:38 Experience growing up blind 04:22 Parents view on the world 16:00 Adapting to everyday life being blind 19:00 Getting"
YouTube Link 2024-06-10T17:00Z [----] followers, 27.8K engagements
"🗣 "Can you hand on heart say that Rishi Sunak is the answer" Keep an eye out for the full interview with Nadim Zahawi on the Leading YouTube"
YouTube Link 2024-06-25T16:30Z 10.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Kwasi Kwarteng's Side of The Disastrous Mini-budget Why did the Tory Party choose to make Liz Truss and Boris Johnson prime minister How does it feel to be the second shortest-serving chancellor in post-war history What was the true thinking behind the disastrous Truss-Kwarteng mini-budget Rory and Alastair speak to Kwasi Kwarteng former Chancellor of the Exchequer about the future of the Tory Party New Labour's conservatism Rishi Sunak Rwanda Brexit Liz Truss diversity in politics the British Empire and much much more. 00:00 Intro 04:50 Would you pass the Eton entry exam today 06:36 Parental"
YouTube Link 2024-05-26T17:00Z 35.4K followers, 157.3K engagements
"Elections in Holland: the Leader of the Dutch Labour Party makes his case #holland #politics #eupolitics"
YouTube Link 2025-06-03T18:00Z 119K followers, [----] engagements
"Will Labour's Private School Tax Fix Education In Britain Bridget Phillipson Is there a class system in the UK What is the State's role in redistributing wealth in society How did Jeremy Corbyn's leadership impact Red Wall voters Now elected Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson joins Rory and Alastair to answer all these questions and more. This episode was recorded before the general election. 00:00 Intro 01:04 Your backstory 03:39 Getting into politics 11:30 How tribal are you 14:15 Do you think class is a big thing in Britain 20:14 Should we not tax the rich more 23:05"
YouTube Link 2024-06-22T17:00Z 52.7K followers, 32.2K engagements
"The Master of Tory Secrets: What MPs Really Get Up To. (Simon Hart) Why do the wrong people become MPs How can we transform Westminster into a modern day workplace How did Simon Harts time at The Countryside Alliance inform his politics Rory and Alastair are joined by the ex-Tory Chief Whip Simon Hart to discuss all this and more. 0:00 Intro 1:28 Political background: from Countryside Alliance to Welsh Secretary and Chief Whip. 2:06 Fox hunting and House of Lords reform 6:08 The decline of rural farming and political neglect of upland farms and smallholders. 9:26 Brexit discussion 12:27 Harts"
YouTube Link 2025-04-07T11:04Z 119K followers, 55K engagements
"Bush and Iraq being J.D. Vances boss and why Trump loses David Frum David Frum is a political commentator and former speechwriter for President George W. Bush. He worked closely with the White House during pivotal moments in modern American history such as the Iraq War. What was it like writing speeches for policies you didn't agree with Do you think Trump is successful and will win the presidency again Why did you change your stance on the Iraq War Rory and Alastair is joined by David Frum to answer these questions and much more. Podcast episode number: [--] 00:00 Intro 01:58 Childhood 08:11"
YouTube Link 2024-08-05T05:00Z 34.9K followers, 70.3K engagements
"Why is healthcare so expensive #politics #healthcare"
YouTube Link 2025-05-14T13:15Z 113K followers, [----] engagements
"Is there a rupture between America and Europe #politics #trump #vance #europe"
YouTube Link 2025-08-12T13:30Z 136K followers, 149.2K engagements
""Palestine is a powder keg" #politics #gaza #israel #israelhamaswar #israelpalestineconflict"
YouTube Link 2025-03-31T20:15Z 91.8K followers, [----] engagements
""I never came through politics thinking my gender would define where I might end up" Jacinda Ardern reflects on becoming New Zealand's third female Prime Minister"
YouTube Link 2025-06-03T16:00Z 119K followers, 10.9K engagements
"The Greek Prime Minister Gives A Brutally Honest Assessment of Europe Why did Rishi Sunak snub the Prime Minister of Greece How have Greece solved their immigration issue How will populist ideology fare in the upcoming European elections The Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis joins Alastair and Rory to discuss all these topics and more in today's Leading. 00:00 Intro 01:07 Explain how your family was involved in the creation of Greece 03:51 Why was your father exiled What was he like as a father 06:31 Did your strong family history in politics not encourage you to take another"
YouTube Link 2024-06-19T12:00Z 140K followers, 136.1K engagements
"UN Aid Chief: Is The UN Fit For Purpose (Tom Fletcher) As the US retreats from the international stage who is going to fill the gap What will the peace processes of the future look like Who has more power the tech giants or political leaders Rory and Alastair are joined by the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator at the UN Tom Fletcher to answer all these questions and more. 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"
YouTube Link 2025-01-20T10:35Z 50.7K followers, 18.6K engagements
"Will AI Save Or Destroy Humanity Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman How much do you really know about the dangers of AI Is it the best hope we have of surviving as a species or will it lead to the destruction of humanity On today's episode of Leading Alastair and Rory are joined by Mustafa Suleyman as he recounts his rise from North London council estate to the vanguard of the tech revolution. Recorded August [----] 00:00 Intro 01:19 What is technology 05:50 Defining Artificial Intelligence 12:03 Why are you pessimistic about AI 16:17 Politics and AI 25:15 From Caledonian Road in London to"
YouTube Link 2024-08-12T05:00Z 34.9K followers, 23.6K engagements
"Organised crime is becoming the government #organisedcrime #mafia #putin #russia #kremlin #trump"
YouTube Link 2025-03-31T20:30Z 93.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Why Rachel Reeves Wanted to Be Chancellor: Inspired by Gordon Brown Rachel Reeves journey to Chancellor started with a big inspiration - Gordon Brown. In this Leading interview recorded before Labour won the election she reveals how much she admired Brown"
YouTube Link 2024-11-02T09:00Z 36.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Rory and Alastair interview Former Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T17:59Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"What Changed So Trump Could Succeed In US Politics: Former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell Former Democratic Senator from Maine and Majority Leader of the Senate joins Rory and Alastair to discuss: Why American politics can return to normalWhat is it like to negotiate with terrorists Will peace ever be possible in the Middle East How did the Good Friday Agreement come to pass 00:00 introducing George Mitchell 01:00 Maine in the Great Depression 07:10 Not wanting to be a politician 08:40 Maines political culture 11:16 How to win re-election against the odds 13:00 The days of Reagan"
YouTube Link 2024-11-01T11:37Z 36K followers, 64.4K engagements
"Why on earth do moral people vote for amoral politicians 🤔"
YouTube Link 2025-06-16T16:01Z 121K followers, [----] engagements
"Can Britain make a difference to climate change on its own #politics #climate #climatechange"
YouTube Link 2025-06-03T17:30Z 119K followers, 10.2K engagements
"How Social Media is Lying to Us & Helping to Elect Our Politicians Jonathan Haidt What are the biggest lies we're being told about social media How does unregulated social media help Trump and authoritarian regimes How do you beat an addiction to your phone Jonathan Haidt joins Rory and Alastair to discuss all this and more. 00:00 Introduction 3:00 - Are Conservatives better at engaging in agreeable disagreement 11:20 The rise of autocracy in the US 16:00 Politicians and moral judgement 23:00 Are politicians happy 29:20 The Anxious Generation 40:00 Evidence of harmful social media 51:00 The"
YouTube Link 2025-06-09T12:00Z 121K followers, 80.8K engagements
"What British politicians don't understand about the trans debate #politics"
YouTube Link 2025-09-16T11:00Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"Why Putin might be even more addicted to social media than you are 👨💻 #politics"
YouTube Link 2025-06-10T07:00Z 120K followers, [----] engagements
"How Will Canada Fight Back Against Trump's Tariffs Chrystia Freeland How can Canada stand up to Trump What's the story behind Canada's close connection to Ukraine Who will be the next Prime Minister of Canada Rory and Alastair are joined by Chrystia Freeland one of the candidates vying to succeed Justin Trudeau as Leader of the Liberal Party and the next Prime Minister of Canada to answer all these questions and more. 0:00 intro 4:26 Canada's connection to Ukraine 8:39 What kind of person is Putin 14:35 Is the US still the leader of the free world 21:00 How united is the West 27:00 Pierre"
YouTube Link 2025-03-03T13:00Z 75.4K followers, 38.8K engagements
"The research paper that unleashed the AI revolution #ai #technology #tech"
YouTube Link 2025-01-15T12:01Z 49.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Rachel Reeves: Britains Chancellor Rachel Reeves is our new Chancellor of the Exchequer. How would an incoming Labour government fund the NHS How does Reeves and Starmer's relationship compare to Blair and Brown What is the experience of being a woman in the world of banking and politics Recorded pre-election. Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves joins Rory and Alastair as they discuss all this and more. 00:00 Pre-interview message 01:03 Intro 02:23 Lets go back to the Labour win landslide in [----] 06:49 Upbringing and parents 10:45 Labour of the 1970s being apart of your DNA 14:18"
YouTube Link 2024-06-02T17:00Z 119K followers, 140.3K engagements
"Mark Carney on Poilievre #canada #canadapolitics #canadianelection #election2025"
YouTube Link 2025-03-26T09:33Z 88.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The Link Between Religion And Politics And BTS Of Elizabeth II's Funeral: Archbishop Of Canterbury Rory and Alastair are joined by Justin Welby the Archbishop of Canterbury to discuss: What does the Archbishop of Canterbury suggest for bridging divides in conflict zones What are the Church doing about declining spirituality How was it leading the country through the death of the Queen and the coronation of the King 00:00 Intro 00:20 The Archbishops dad 03:50 The Archbishop's mum 06:43 Alcoholism in his house 09:10 How he found his faith 10:00 How he found being a teenager 11:48 What did he"
YouTube Link 2024-10-21T09:30Z 89.8K followers, 75.3K engagements
"The Son Of Palestine's Most Popular Leader: What Is Legitimate Opposition To Occupation Arab Barghouti joins Alastair and Rory to discuss who instead of Hamas could represent a peaceful Palestinian leadership Why does Marwan Barghouti remain the most popular leader in Palestine despite being in jail for over [--] years a period during which more than 50% of the population was not yet born How do the Occupied territories remain hopeful during the ongoing war in the region Sign up to Revolut Business today via: https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/leading and add money to your account to get a 200"
YouTube Link 2025-05-19T09:57Z 119K followers, 75.5K engagements
"Alastair Campbell - Master Marketer or Super Spoiler Rory & Alastair's Leading interview with Jacinda Ardern is out now. (not a spoiler.)"
YouTube Link 2025-06-02T16:01Z 119K followers, 11.1K engagements
"Pod Save America Host: The Worst Thing Trump Has Done So Far How did Barack Obama become President What was Hillary Clinton's huge mistake in [----] How corrupt really is American politics today Pod Save America host and former Barack Obama speechwriter Tommy Veitor joins Rory and Alastair to answer all these questions and more. 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"
YouTube Link 2025-02-03T11:00Z 132K followers, 121.2K engagements
"From Opposition to Office: What Its Like Becoming a Minister Lisa Nandy What responsibilities will Lisa Nandy take on as the new Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport Why was this the most toxic election campaign she has fought How has the importance of Britain's soft power evolved post-Brexit Rory and Alastair are joined by Lisa Nandy to discuss all this and more. 00:00 Intro 00:57 First decisions in Power 02:13 Hows does it feel to be apart of a new Government 04:20 Did you ever believe Labour would not win the election 05:16 First few days as a government minister and being"
YouTube Link 2024-07-16T17:00Z 17.2K followers, 49.1K engagements
"The Man Who Gets Under Trump's Skin: Michael Wolff How did Michael Wolff manage to penetrate and expose Trumps inner circle multiple times Will the Murdoch empire survive the death of its Patriarch Whos really in charge in the White House Rory and Alastair are joined by journalist and author Michael Wolff to discuss all this and more. 00:00 How Michael Wolff got access to the Trump White House 04:54 Trumps new agenda 08:27 Natalie Harp 10:31 Ruling by headlines 15:29 Could Trump rise again 17:48 Rupert Murdoch and Trump 21:15 The future of Murdochs empire 23:03 What Trump wants 26:25"
YouTube Link 2025-03-10T09:55Z 84.4K followers, 521.5K engagements
"Donald Trump Vs American Freedom: Who Wins (Global Power Expert) Alastair and Rory are joined by Moises Naim journalist and former Venezuelan minister. Is this the end of democracy in the USA Following the election of Trump could democracy in America die How did Moises Naim come up with his three ps; Populism Polarisation and Post-truth 00:00 Introducing Moiss Nam 00:45 The Three Ps: Populism Polarization Post-Truth 01:34 From Libya to Venezuela: A Global Journey 03:38 The Criminals Are Winning 04:54 The End of Power: Easier to Get Harder to Keep 06:05 The Five Illicit Wars Governments Lost"
YouTube Link 2025-03-31T12:22Z 118K followers, 92.4K engagements
"He Made Millions From the Crash.Then Turned on the System Gary's Economics Watch it now ad-free here: https://youtu.be/a8QYyUYdMGs How did @garyseconomics go from being expelled for drug dealing to one of the most successful traders in London How does class and privilege play into the world of finance in the UK What could men do differently to deal with their mental health at work Rory and Alastair are joined by author of The Trading Game Gary Stevenson to discuss all this and more"
YouTube Link 2025-07-21T16:54Z 127K followers, [---] engagements
"From Chess To Chancellor - Rachel Reeves' Credentials Before Rachel Reeves became Chancellor of the Exchequer she joined Rory and Alastair on Leading to discuss her vision and approach. With her recent budget in the spotlight we look back to see if her credentials hold up in the top role"
YouTube Link 2024-11-01T17:00Z 35.9K followers, [----] engagements
""My dream is for the UK to rejoin the European Union so we can compete with the US and China""
YouTube Link 2025-06-29T10:01Z 123K followers, [----] engagements
""He who saves his Country cannot break the law" Rory and Jonathan Haidt explore Trumps defiance the limits of autocracy and a nation shaped by resistance. 🎙 This weeks episode of Leading is out now"
YouTube Link 2025-06-09T12:30Z 120K followers, 10.3K engagements
"Who was the helpful Conservative MP Who do you think was the Conservative MP who took the time to listen and read about climate Who wanted to better climate policy Full interview out now with economist Dieter Helm"
YouTube Link 2024-11-15T08:00Z 37.9K followers, [----] engagements
"How Trump Is Shredding The US's Reputation Around The World (Congressman Jim Himes) Will Europe ever trust the US again What is the future of the Democratic party What does the signal chat leak tell us about the psychology of the Trump administration 00:00 Trump and U.S.Europe alliances 00:38 Introduction of Jim Himes and his political background 01:43 Winning a Republican seat in [----] 03:31 Born in Peru: constitutional limits on presidency 05:24 Comparing Trumps populism to Latin American politics 07:29 Threat of authoritarianism in the U.S. 10:24 Dismantling of federal institutions 12:08"
YouTube Link 2025-05-12T10:57Z 114K followers, 155.9K engagements
"Former Mossad Chief: Who Makes A Good Spy 00:00 Introducing Uzi Arad 05:40 Mossad and its style 13:45 Working for Netanyahu 16:27 The relationship between politics and intelligence 18:54 What is Netanyahu like to work with 27:58 Why is Netanyahu a survivor 39:15 Iran 41:35 The trauma Gaza has suffered 43:30 The nature of the war 1:00:23 Netanyahus chances of survival"
YouTube Link 2025-01-27T14:34Z 135K followers, 71.5K engagements
"No one loves Boris Johnson more than the Ukrainians love Boris Johnson"
YouTube Link 2025-10-16T08:53Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"How should we understand Trump's political ideology"
YouTube Link 2025-03-12T07:15Z 82.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Dieter Helm explains why we emit more carbon than we think What would go into a carbon diary Why is it important to track carbon to reach climate goals Full Leading episode out now"
YouTube Link 2024-11-13T15:22Z 120K followers, [----] engagements
"Why Being An MP Isn't Enjoyable & Has The Time Come For Choice At The End Of Life - Kim Leadbeater When life is difficult Samaritans are here day or night [---] days a year. You can call them for free on [---] [---] email them at jo@samaritans.org or visit www.samaritans.org to find your nearest branch. Should assisted dying be legalised How did the murder of her sister Jo Cox impact British politics Why is the job of an MP so difficult Rory and Alastair are joined by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater to discuss all this and more. 00:00 Introducing Kim 01:26 The Private Members Bill process 04:22 Getting"
YouTube Link 2024-11-25T11:51Z 39.1K followers, 26.3K engagements
"How a Karaoke session in Japan changed Gary Stevenson's perspective on life"
YouTube Link 2025-07-31T16:01Z 131K followers, [----] engagements
"Palestine's Most Popular Politician: Marwan Barghouti's Son on Occupation Resistance and Hope Who instead of Hamas could represent a peaceful Palestinian leadership Why does Marwan Barghouti remain the most popular leader in Palestine despite being in jail for over [--] years a period during which more than 50% of the population was not yet born How do the Occupied territories remain hopeful during the ongoing war in the region Rory and Alastair are joined by Marwan Barghouti's son Arab Barghouti to discuss all this and more"
YouTube Link 2025-05-19T08:08Z 114K followers, [----] engagements
"Magaland figures described in one word. #politics #donaldtrump #trump #uspolitics"
YouTube Link 2025-03-11T08:00Z 81K followers, [----] engagements
"The Election Predictor: Why Harris vs Trump Is Too Close To Call Nate Silver Who is going to win the [----] US Presidential election Could the polls be wrong yet again What is the relationship between playing professional poker and betting on politics Why has Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump Alastair and Rory are joined by legendary forecaster Nate Silver to answer all these questions and more. 00:15 Introducing Nate Silver 00:45 Nates story 02:45 The role of risk in politics 08:06 How polls work and how they could be improved 10:15 The link between politics and Silicon Valley 17:30 Nate"
YouTube Link 2024-09-25T16:00Z 34.5K followers, 58.9K engagements
"How Labour Can Hold Onto Its Heartlands: Eluned Morgan Welsh First Minister How did Morgans upbringing as the daughter of a priest set her off on a path to become Welsh First Minister What does a former member of the European Parliament think happened with Brexit How has the devolved parliament tackled the NHS Rory and Alastair are joined by the first minister of Wales Eluned Morgan to discuss all this and more. 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"
YouTube Link 2024-12-30T19:09Z 46.9K followers, 25K engagements
"The Man Who Wants To Ban Political Donations In Elections Peter Malinauskas Are donations the biggest evil in politics Should children be banned from social media entirely How much does Australia look to the UK in [----] On todays episode of Leading Rory and Alastair are joined by Peter Malinauskas Premier of South Australia to answer all this and more. Podcast episode: [--] 00:00 Intro 01:20 Family background and childhood 07:20 Trade Unions in Australia 09:13 Why did you go into politics 13:40 Political structure in Australia 16:10 What is the difference between Labour in the UK and Australia"
YouTube Link 2024-08-21T17:00Z 34.5K followers, 16.3K engagements
"Why we need the US in order to "do something" about the climate crisis Dieter Helm - Britain's leading Energy Economist explains on Leading how we can make positive steps to reaching climate goals"
YouTube Link 2024-11-13T17:01Z 37.8K followers, [---] engagements
"The Real Reason Trump Has Appeal: The Man Behind "The Big Short" Rory and Alastair are joined by the writer of Moneyball and The Big Short Michael Lewis to discuss: What do Silicon Valley Wall Street and Washington DC all have in common Why has Donald Trump made the impact he has in the US What was Sam Bankman-Fried really like to work alongside 00:00 Introducing Michael Lewis 00:50 New Orleans 06:35 How he got his start in journalism 11:58 Life is about luck 14:49 Donald Trump 22:40 Are people insane 25:55 Elon Musk 27:44 The appeal of Trump 30:00 Sam Bankman Fried 38:44 The thread through"
YouTube Link 2024-11-04T15:42Z 103K followers, 185.9K engagements
"We're not sure how Rory is still alive after this comment"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T18:00Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"The Threat You Can't See Ex-Director of GCHQ Jeremy Fleming Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/O5Jh-KKva5A Do Russia or China represent a bigger risk to UK national security Why are we underestimating the threat posed by cybercriminals Who holds the real power - ministers or spies Rory and Alastair are joined by Jeremy Fleming formerly of GCHQ and MI5 to answer all this and more. ------------------------------------------ Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Josh Smith Producer: Alice Horrell Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Head of Politics: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor +"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T18:00Z 153K followers, 203.5K engagements
"The Woman Fighting Belarus' Dictatorship Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/F0VoWLvAKuk How did Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya go from being a housewife to leading a Belarussian government in exile How did Aleksandr Lukashenko become the last dictator in Europe Why was Segei Sviatlanas husband imprisoned for opposing the Putin-backed regime Alastair and Rory are joined by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya who along with Bill Browder is part of a two part series featuring those standing up to Putin. ------------------------------------------------- Social Producer: Celine Charles"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T12:17Z 153K followers, 18.5K engagements
"Our Leading interview with Bill Browder out now"
YouTube Link 2026-02-02T18:01Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"The Man Putin Can't Silence Sir Bill Browder Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/HL34uvwR6Hk How did the biggest capitalist in Eastern Europe become the primary target of the Russian state Why was Bill Browders friend Sergei Magnitsky killed in Russian prison Why did Putin really start the war in Ukraine Rory and Alastair are joined by Bill Browder to answer all this and more. Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Josh Smith Producer: Alice Horrell Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Head of Politics: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport"
YouTube Link 2026-02-02T18:00Z 153K followers, 202.9K engagements
"Nothing quite reaches across the political divide like taking the mickey out of Alastair Campbell"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T14:25Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"Caught our Leading interview with Neil Kinnock yet"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T14:13Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"Neil Kinnock A Labour Rebel's Path To Power. Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/AIGZkz5qA8c Whilst an early career MP why did Neil Kinnock rebel against the Labour Party so regularly As Labour leader how did Kinnock take on militant and the ultra-left within the Labour Party What regrets does Kinnock have about the way he responded to the Miners strikes Rory and Alastair are joined by former Labour leader Neil Kinnock to answer all this and more. Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Josh Smith & Adam Thornton Producer: Alice Horrell Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Head of Politics:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-26T18:00Z 153K followers, 128K engagements
"A [----] presidential salary"
YouTube Link 2026-01-19T20:00Z 153K followers, 11.5K engagements
"Why the President of Moldova Maia Sandu is in favour of unification with Romania"
YouTube Link 2026-01-15T13:01Z 153K followers, 14.4K engagements
"The threat of Russia looms large over Moldova"
YouTube Link 2026-01-12T13:00Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"Holding the Line Between Democracy and Putin President of Moldova Maia Sandu Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/N0LwRoEIM5k How did Maia Sandu fight Russian disinformation in Moldova What is it like to have a war in the country next door Will the European Union accept Moldova with Russian troops in the country Rory and Alastair travel to Moldova to speak with President Maia Sandu to discuss all this and more. Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Josh Smith Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Producer: Alice Horrell Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Head of Politics: Tom Whiter"
YouTube Link 2026-01-11T17:48Z 153K followers, 106.9K engagements
"What made Wikipedia so revolutionary"
YouTube Link 2026-01-10T08:01Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"The Man Behind Wikipedia Jimmy Wales Who gave us an encyclopedia in our pockets Why is the statement that Donald Trump is the "worst president in US history" allowed on his Wikipedia page How do Brazilians and Americans differ on the history of the airplane Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell are joined by the creator of Wikipedia Jimmy Wales to discuss all this and more. Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Adam Thornton Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Producer: Alice Horrell Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Head of Politics: Tom Whiter"
YouTube Link 2026-01-05T21:49Z 153K followers, 37.6K engagements
"How Do We Solve The Climate Crisis Can the planet sustain infinite economic growth or is GDP a flawed metric Is the UK genuinely decarbonising or is it simply outsourcing its pollution How can politicians defeat the populist narrative that Net Zero is too expensive In this Climate Special we hear the best bits from Rory and Alastair's interviews with Professor Dieter Helm Mark Carney Caroline Lucas Ed Miliband and Emma Pinchbeck. -------------------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report on the future of"
YouTube Link 2025-12-29T18:00Z 153K followers, 30.9K engagements
"Why many people find Christmas hard"
YouTube Link 2025-12-24T12:02Z 153K followers, 10.5K engagements
"Why politicians suffer from mental health problems #politics #parliament"
YouTube Link 2025-12-24T11:15Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"Faith Depression and Finding Calm in Chaos: Professor Mark Williams From Parliament to Prison how can people find calm in chaotic environments How does one cope with grief during the festive period What are some successful ways to combat depression Rory and Alastair are joined by clinical psychologist and ordained Minister Mark Williams to answer all these questions and more. For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report on the future of legal skills. Visit https://www.wordsmith.ai/politics 00:00 Intro 00:52 Wordsmith AI 02:16 Introducing Professor Mark"
YouTube Link 2025-12-22T16:36Z 153K followers, 26.8K engagements
"If Zack Polanski were PM would he speak to Trump 🤔"
YouTube Link 2025-12-17T11:17Z 153K followers, 16.1K engagements
"John Swinney: Identity Independence and The Future of Scotland What is the future of the Scottish independence movement How does the SNP rebuild trust and support for independence after a series of bruising scandals Why did the Scottish First Minister feel disrespected by a series of Conservative Prime Ministers Alastair and Rory are joined by Scottish First Minister John Swinney to answer all this and more. For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report on the future of legal skills. Visit https://www.wordsmith.ai/politics 00:00 Intro 00:38 Wordsmith AI"
YouTube Link 2025-12-15T15:18Z 153K followers, 48.4K engagements
"Will fashion icon Anna Wintour ever retire"
YouTube Link 2025-12-10T19:01Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"Why profile pieces in Vogue are never a takedown job"
YouTube Link 2025-12-09T14:49Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"Anna Wintour: Culture Influence and the Power of Decisive Leadership Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/_RvYbrXJnFs Why should everybody get fired at least once As the former Editor-in-chief of American Vogue how does Anna Wintour use fashion as a cultural and economic force Why is Annas leadership style defined by the speed of her decision making Rory and Alastair are joined by Fashion icon Anna Wintour to answer all this and more. ------------------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report on the"
YouTube Link 2025-12-08T17:30Z 153K followers, 83K engagements
"Zack Polanski on speaking out about the gen0cde in Gaza"
YouTube Link 2025-12-06T08:01Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
""Farage wants to destroy our institutions he's delighted that the BBC are under fire right now""
YouTube Link 2025-12-04T09:38Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"Zack Polanski: I Am A Populist Farage IS NOT. Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/k1hZwRnGN-w How did Zack Polanski go from being born in a place called 'Hope' to becoming a champion for making "Hope Normal Again" Are the Greens as strong on their economic policy as the environmental policy And how do you really define populism Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell are joined by Leader of the Green Party Zack Polanski to answer all these questions and more. --------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report"
YouTube Link 2025-11-30T18:00Z 153K followers, 275.8K engagements
"It's nearly here Catch our Leading interview with Zack Polanski from Sunday at 6pm"
YouTube Link 2025-11-28T19:21Z 153K followers, 65.4K engagements
"Prison Reform Masculinity and Restorative Justice James Graham & Jacob Dunne Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/vndCcyou5ZA Jacob Dunne killed someone as a teenager how did he seek forgiveness from his victims parents What is restorative justice How did Jacobs experience of the criminal justice system compel him to become a campaigner for this alternative idea of justice How does James Graham believe drama encourages us to have the difficult conversations necessary to build a better world Rory and Alastair are joined by playwright James Graham and campaigner Jacob Dunne who co-created the"
YouTube Link 2025-11-24T18:00Z 153K followers, 21.2K engagements
"A New Career in Frontline Politics Sir Gareth Southgate Watch AD FREE here: https://youtu.be/5UmEaBeXn8Y What invaluable life-lessons did Gareth Southgate take from missing a high profile penalty in the Euro [--] semi-finals Does the former England manager see a future for himself in politics How should we teach resilience and leadership to the next generation of men Alastair and Rory are joined by former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate to answer all this and more. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access to the"
YouTube Link 2025-11-17T18:00Z 153K followers, 50.5K engagements
"Putin Trump and [---] Years of Resisting Russia Poland's Deputy Prime Minister Radek Sikorski What was it like for Radek Sikorski to be a refugee in the UK from communist Poland in the 80s How will the war in Ukraine come to an end Why is populism on the rise in Europe and how do we fight it Rory and Alastair are joined by Radek Sikorski Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs to answer all this and more. -------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report on the future of legal skills."
YouTube Link 2025-11-10T16:02Z 153K followers, 139.3K engagements
"Just Rory Stewart taking on Michael Gove over Israel-Gaza"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T18:00Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"We've got to give it to Gove he does a great Boris Johnson impression"
YouTube Link 2025-11-04T18:00Z 153K followers, 14.7K engagements
"The Man to Blame For Brexit Michael Gove How did Michael Gove go from campaigning for Labour leader Michael Foot in [----] to becoming a Conservative MP What is the impact that Rupert Murdoch has had on public life What do Michael and Rory disagree about when it comes to Israel Alastair and Rory are joined by former Cabinet Minister Michael Gove to answer all this and more. -------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report on the future of legal skills. Visit https://www.wordsmith.ai/politics"
YouTube Link 2025-11-02T15:26Z 153K followers, 247.8K engagements
"Excited to have you join us Michael Gove A new episode of Leading coming soon"
YouTube Link 2025-10-22T17:00Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"Why Leaving the ECHR Won't Be Enough Baroness Hale How did it feel to take on then Prime Minister Boris Johnson when Baroness Hale ruled his suspension of Parliament "unlawful" Why does the Trump administration present such a threat to the international rule of law The Spider Woman has been at the centre of the legal battle for womens rights how have these changed in the past [--] years Rory and Alastair are joined by Baroness Hale the first female President of The Supreme Court to answer all this and more. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For"
YouTube Link 2025-10-20T11:15Z 153K followers, 85.3K engagements
"No one loves Boris Johnson more than the Ukrainians love Boris Johnson"
YouTube Link 2025-10-16T08:53Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
""I Had No Illusions That No One Was Coming To Our Help" Former Foreign Minister of Ukraine What is the current position of Ukraine in the Ukraine-Russia war How delicate is diplomacy with Europe and with the US for the Ukrainian government What are the differences between working with world leaders such as Donald Trump Boris Johnson and Joe Biden Rory and Alastair are joined by the former Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba (2022-2024) to discuss all this and more. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Leading listeners theres free access"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T13:47Z 153K followers, 56.3K engagements
"Rory and Alastair interview Former Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T17:59Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"Is Britain Ready For War With Russia UK Defence Secretary John Healey What tactic did Donald Trump steal from Gordon Brown What can we learn from when Labour beat UKIP in the [----] Rotherham by-election when it comes to taking on Farage As a New Labour alumnus why does John Healey think there was more patience for change in [----] compared to [----] Rory and Alastair are joined by John Healey The Secretary of State for Defence to discuss all this and more. For Leading listeners theres free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report on the future of legal skills. Visit"
YouTube Link 2025-10-06T15:53Z 153K followers, 85.3K engagements
"Mike Pompeo CLASHES with Rory Stewart. Why does the former Secretary of State think the US is going too soft on Russia and China What was it like working closely with President Trump Why did Putin invade Europe under Obama and Biden but not Trump Alastair and Rory are joined by Mike Pompeo former US Secretary of State and CIA-Director to discuss all this and more. Visit https://www.HP.com/politics to find out more. "To save your company time and money open a Revolut Business account today via https://www.revolut.com/rb/leading and add money to your account by 31st of December [----] to get a"
YouTube Link 2025-09-29T16:02Z 153K followers, 83.9K engagements
"Maro Itoje: The Next Prime Minister How do we tackle global poverty and fight for change What qualities are needed in a leadership role Is the Labour government delivering on the issue of inequality in the UK Rory and Alastair are joined by captain of the England Rugby team Maro Itoje to discuss all this and more. Visit https://www.HP.com/politics to find out more. "To save your company time and money open a Revolut Business account today via https://www.revolut.com/rb/leading and add money to your account by 31st of December [----] to get a [---] welcome bonus or equivalent in your local"
YouTube Link 2025-09-22T14:55Z 153K followers, 40.6K engagements
"What British politicians don't understand about the trans debate #politics"
YouTube Link 2025-09-16T11:00Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"Gary's Economics: what we teach young men is wrong #politics #trading"
YouTube Link 2025-09-15T18:15Z 153K followers, 19.7K engagements
"The Inventor of the Web Issues a Warning on AI Sir Tim Berners-Lee Tim Berners-Lee could be one of the richest men on the planet why did he forfeit such large profits to make the World Wide Web a free and open space How do we reclaim the internet from social media companies taking away our sovereignty Have tech giants like Mark Zuckerberg Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk thanked Tim for his invention Rory and Alastair are joined by Sir Tim Berners-Lee to discuss all this and more. To save your company time and money open a Revolut Business account today via https://www.revolut.com/rb/leading and add"
YouTube Link 2025-09-15T11:10Z 153K followers, 77K engagements
"Rory and Alastair speak with James Elder UNICEFs spokesperson on this week's episode out now"
YouTube Link 2025-09-08T17:00Z 153K followers, 15K engagements
""The Worst War I've Ever Witnessed" James Elder UNICEF Spokesperson Why is the humanitarian situation in Gaza the worst that James Elder UNICEF Spokesperson has ever seen What does the process of rebuilding Gaza look like How do the people working on the ground not lose hope UNICEF spokesperson James Elder joins Alastair and Rory to answer all these questions and more. To donate to UNICEF UK's Gaza appeal visit . [--] could help provide life-saving therapeutic food for a child for [--] weeks. Visit https://www.HP.com/politics to find out more. To save your company time and money open a Revolut"
YouTube Link 2025-09-08T11:47Z 153K followers, 73.5K engagements
"Margaret Thatcher inspired Nicola Sturgeon to get into politics. But it was hardly out of admiration for the Iron Lady"
YouTube Link 2025-09-04T09:51Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"The Man Standing Between Trump and a Nobel Peace Prize Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Stre Watch AD FREE: https://youtu.be/GzskEnw27Q4 Why is the nation with the worlds richest sovereign wealth fund not universally happy What can the UK learn from Norways relationship with the EU Is Jonas Gahr Stre really standing between Trump and a Nobel Peace Prize Alastair and Rory are joined by The Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Stre to discuss all this and more. Visit https://www.HP.com/politics to find out more"
YouTube Link 2025-09-01T13:06Z 153K followers, 203.9K engagements
"Why Scotland Isn't Independent.Yet: Nicola Sturgeon What is the difference between class distinctions in Scotland and the rest of the UK How did Nicola Sturgeon's childhood in Scotland inform her politics What was Margaret Thatcher's influence on Nicola's career Rory and Alastair are joined by former Leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon to answer all these questions and more. Visit https://www.HP.com/politics to find out more. 00:00 Independence referendum and campaign struggles 01:02 HP & Windows [--] 02:13 Childhood and upbringing 04:50 Class and social mobility in"
YouTube Link 2025-08-24T13:00Z 153K followers, 139.2K engagements
"The Leader of the Fastest Growing Economy in the World Meets Alastair Campbell Today Irfaan Ali joins Alastair Campbell to discuss: How does Guyana balance its unprecedented economic growth largely due to oil discoveries with environmental sustainability How does Guyana perceive and address the historical scar left by slavery What has happened to West Indies cricket and how does the future look Alastair is joined by President of Guyana Ifraan Ali to answer all these questions and more. Social Producer: Harry Balden Video Editor: Josh Smith Assistant Producer: Alice Horrell Producer: Nicole"
YouTube Link 2025-08-15T14:27Z 153K followers, 47.8K engagements
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