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Two men who’ve been at the heart of the political world - former Downing Street Director of Communic

Episodes

Total: 353

Why are the Orkney islands looking to explore options around joining Norway? Are psychedelics the fu

What's happening in France? How did Thames Water become saddled with debt? Are we on course for inev

How did Rory get stuck in the royal panic room? Why do Labour politicians attend Murdoch parties? Wh

Is this the beginning of the end for Vladimir Putin? Did Boris Johnson overrule MI6 during his time

As Wagner Group mercenaries led by Yevgeny Prigozhin apparently rebel against the Russian Army, what

Is class still the biggest dividing line in Britain? Why do we not hear enough about the impact of L

What have we learnt from Brexit, 7 years on? Has Antony Blinken’s trip to Beijing eased tensions bet

In a damning report, Boris Johnson has been condemned for lying to parliament over parties held in D

What would a Trump victory in 2024 mean for the war in Ukraine? Should the UK government take action

Are we on the brink of Tory civil war? What is the legacy of Silvio Berlusconi? Why has China pivote

In an emergency podcast, Rory and Alastair react to the news that Boris Johnson is standing down as

Should Rory and Alastair switch allegiance to the Liberal Democrats? Why is there no happy news? Wha

Should the government be taking itself to court over the covid inquiry? Rory and Alastair disagree (

Did John Major lose in 1997, or did Tony Blair win? Would building on golf courses in London solve t

Artificial Intelligence: is it the future of humanity, or the beginning of the end? Rory and Alastai

Should we start building on the Green Belt? Is there a fun side to politics? Why don't ministers res

How was the G7 formed, and what is the point of it today? What will the consequences be for Suella B

Have you heard? Alastair has written a book! 'But What Can I Do?' is out now.As a Friday bonus, here

Was Hillary Clinton arrogant in her comments about Emmanuel Macron? What's the best way to reform UK

What next for Turkey? How does Starmer aim to reform Labour? Why should we be paying attention to ev