The Rest Is Politics
Hosted by Alastair and Rory and Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell · Goalhanger
4.7from 27,236 ratings
- 652
- Episodes
- 446
- Transcribed
- 27,236
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2022
- First episode
- 74M
- YouTube views
About The Rest Is Politics
Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart break down current affairs in the UK and abroad. The Rest Is Politics analyses the latest international news, provides debate on global issues, and reveals secrets from Westminster, whilst bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably. With insider perspectives and expert analysis, The Rest Is Politics is the go-to podcast for anyone seeking intelligent, engaging discussions on British and global politics. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Join with a FREE TRIAL at therestispolitics.com for exclusive bonus content including Rory and Alastair’s first ever miniseries, early access to episodes and live show tickets, ad free listening, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and our members chatroom. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com. Social Producer: Celine Charles Lead Video Editor: Josh Smith Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Producer: Evan Green Exec Producer: Bella Soames
- Publisher
- Goalhanger
- Category
- government · news
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 23 Feb 2022
- Latest episode
- 4 Nov 2026
Latest episodes
446 of 652 episodes have a transcript.
4 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
586. Trump’s Midterms Disaster: What Happens Next?
3 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
585. Rory Goes to a Trump Rally and Will the Youth Protests Spread to Britain?
31 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
David Blunkett on Blindness, Adversity and Why Politicians Give Up Too Easily
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586. Trump’s Midterms Disaster: What Happens Next?
Published 4 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] They've spent more in political advertising than they did even in the 2024 presidential election cycle. And that's not just the Republicans. We'll get on to Musk and his hands. Actually, the Democrats are outspending the Republicans in a lot of these states. Well, in a way, they feel they have to. […]
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- Sir David Blunkett
- Issy Stanley
- Kim Leadbeater
- Lindsay Nicholson
- Alan Milburn
Reach and audience
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- YouTube views
- 74,401,781
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.3 / 5
- 786 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.7 / 5
- 26,450 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 90 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
- Quality
- 84
- Social presence
- 97
- YouTube
- 93
- Engagement
- 100
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Alastair and Rory and Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell host the show. Published by Goalhanger.
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