Channel Title: The Rest Is Politics Channel Description: Two men who’ve been at the heart of the political world - former Downing Street Director of Communications and Strategy Alastair Campbell and cabinet minister Rory Stewart - join forces from across the political divide. The Rest Is Politics lifts the lid on the secrets of Westminster, offering an insider’s view on politics at home and abroad, while bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably. <video> How The Civil War In Syria Erupted Again Description: Who are the Syrian rebels who have attacked Aleppo? Will Keir Starmer's reset be enough to convince the public? Why is the French government on the brink of collapse? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all this and more in today's The Rest Is Politics episode. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across England, Scotland and Wales. Use referral code POLITICS after signing up to win a TRIP merch bundle. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ 00:00 - Fuse Ad 01:00 - Show menu 01:50 - A Brief History of Syria 05:00 - The Threat of Another Syrian Civil War 16:32 - Starmer's New Cabinet Secretary & Vision for Change 31:00 - Updates on Irish Politics 37:18 - The Bottleneck in French Politics 43:12 - Closing Remarks 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 access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to https://www.therestispolitics.com/ to sign up. ✅ Subscribe Here: https://www.youtube.com/@restispolitics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🎙️ Listen To The Podcast: https://lnk.to/TheRestIsPoliticsYT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 📱 Follow Us On Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restispolitics/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restispolitics/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@restispolitics Twitter: https://twitter.com/RestIsPolitics </video> <video> What Trump's Cabinet Picks Reveal About His New Administration Description: Is Biden’s move on missiles too little too late for Ukraine? Who will be in Donald Trump’s White House team? Why are business leaders growing tired of Labour? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across England, Scotland & Wales. Use referral code POLITICS after signing up to win a TRIP merch bundle. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ 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 access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts:. 00:00 Fuse Energy 01:31 1000th day of the Ukraine conflict 16:00 Trump’s appointments 34:46 Do Labour need to be more radical? Assistant Producer: India Dunkley + Evan Green Video Editor: Josh Smith Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Nicole Maslen, Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport 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 access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to https://www.therestispolitics.com/ to sign up. ✅ Subscribe Here: https://www.youtube.com/@restispolitics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🎙️ Listen To The Podcast: https://lnk.to/TheRestIsPoliticsYT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 📱 Follow Us On Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restispolitics/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restispolitics/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@restispolitics Twitter: https://twitter.com/RestIsPolitics </video> <video> Should Labour Retreat On Farming & Can The International Order Be Saved In The Age Of Trump? Description: Will international law survive Trump? And how would Alastair tweak the so-called “tractor-tax” to appease British farmers? Is Keir Starmer spending too much time abroad? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across England, Wales and Scotland. Use referral code POLITICS after sign up for a chance to win a signed copy of Rory and Alastair's books with personalised messages. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ 00:00 FUSE 01:11 The farmers protest 10:50 Is the international order collapsing around us? 13:11 Violence in Amsterdam 16:25 Is Keir Starmer spending too much time abroad? 17:54 UK-China relations 18:45 What is the point of COP? 20:35 EU trade dwarfs every other trading relationship 22:30 Does the West really care about human rights? 26:18 Will Marine Le Pen be barred from standing? 29:49 What have Alastair and Rory been watching recently? 33:59 How did Jeffrey Epstein manage to protect himself? </video> <video> Why We Should Expect A More Extreme Trump This Time Description: What can we expect now Donald Trump is due to return to the political stage? Is he likely to become a more radical version of himself? How has the World reacted to the US election results? Rory and Alastair answer these questions and more in the special episode of The Rest Is Politics. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across England, Scotland & Wales. Use referral code POLITICS after signing up to win a TRIP merch bundle. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ 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 access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to https://www.therestispolitics.com/ to sign up. ✅ Subscribe Here: https://www.youtube.com/@restispolitics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🎙️ Listen To The Podcast: https://lnk.to/TheRestIsPoliticsYT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 📱 Follow Us On Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restispolitics/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restispolitics/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@restispolitics Twitter: https://twitter.com/RestIsPolitics </video> <video> US Election Livestream: The Next President Of The United States Description: Join us for our final U.S. Election Night livestream as we wrap up this historic race. We’re going live from 7pm-8:30pm UK time (2pm-3:30pm ET) to cover the confirmed results, reactions, and any late-breaking developments that could shape the aftermath. Don’t miss this essential wrap-up. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restispolitics Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Go to https://Saily.com/tripus or use the code TRIPUS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase </video> <video> Will Trump Be a Tyrant? Description: Join us for our final U.S. Election Night livestream as we wrap up this historic race. We’re going live from 7pm-8:30pm UK time (2pm-3:30pm ET) to cover the confirmed results, reactions, and any late-breaking developments that could shape the aftermath. Don’t miss this essential wrap-up. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restispolitics Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Go to https://Saily.com/tripus or use the code TRIPUS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase </video> <video> Did Joe Biden Do The Right Thing Pardoning His Son? Description: Was Joe Biden right to pardon his son Hunter? Is Starmer right to dismiss the two million people calling for a general election? What are Georgia’s chances of EU integration? And, if they were heading up British Intelligence, how much information would Rory and Alastair share with America? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in this week's Question Time episode. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across England, Scotland and Wales. Use referral code POLITICS after signing up to win a TRIP merch bundle. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ 00:00 Fuse Ad 01:00 Should Biden Have Pardoned His Son? 06:41 How Much Money Does Ukraine Need to Win? 09:40 The Rest Is Politics on BBC Question Time 13:30 Supporting Women and Children in Afghanistan 14:21 Can Europe Help Georgia Get Back on Track? 18:45 Staying Politically Motivated 19:41 Name Announciation 20:26 Is Mandatory Voting the Solution? 22:00 Somaliland’s Peaceful Transition of Power 24:18 Was Starmer right to dismiss 2 million people calling for a general election? 26:00 How Much Should Be Shared with American Intelligence? 30:15 A TRIP Christmas Song? 🎄 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 access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to https://www.therestispolitics.com/ to sign up. ✅ Subscribe Here: https://www.youtube.com/@restispolitics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🎙️ Listen To The Podcast: https://lnk.to/TheRestIsPoliticsYT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 📱 Follow Us On Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restispolitics/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restispolitics/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@restispolitics Twitter: https://twitter.com/RestIsPolitics </video> <video> The Fall Of Assad: What's Next For Syria? Description: Join Rory and Alastair for an emergency livestream at 3pm. Who are the Syrian rebels that have captured the capital? Where is the Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad? What's next for the people of Syria? The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across the UK. Use referral code POLITICS after sign up for a chance to win a signed copy of Rory and Alastair's books with personalised messages. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ </video> <video> Final Thoughts From Our Panel Description: Join us for our final U.S. Election Night livestream as we wrap up this historic race. We’re going live from 7pm-8:30pm UK time (2pm-3:30pm ET) to cover the confirmed results, reactions, and any late-breaking developments that could shape the aftermath. Don’t miss this essential wrap-up. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restispolitics Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Go to https://Saily.com/tripus or use the code TRIPUS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase </video> <video> The Meaning Of "Woke" & Where MPs Loyalties Should Lie Description: The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across England, Scotland and Wales. Use referral code POLITICS after signing up to win a TRIP merch bundle. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ 00:00 FUSE 01:20 Assisted dying 05:15 How to balance foreign and domestic 11:30 COP 21:09 The House of Lords 24:04 Remembering Ken Reid 25:39 Is isolationism bad 31:18 Has woke gone too far? 34:17 Are reality shows good for politics? Is there anything wrong with being an isolationist government? How far has ‘woke’ been weaponised by the far-right? Will Rory ever go on reality TV? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across the UK. Use referral code POLITICS after sign up for a chance to win a signed copy of Rory and Alastair's books with personalised messages. Learn more at ⚡ 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 access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: 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 access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to https://www.therestispolitics.com/ to sign up. ✅ Subscribe Here: https://www.youtube.com/@restispolitics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🎙️ Listen To The Podcast: https://lnk.to/TheRestIsPoliticsYT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 📱 Follow Us On Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restispolitics/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restispolitics/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@restispolitics Twitter: https://twitter.com/RestIsPolitics Assistant Producer: India Dunkley + Alice Horrell Video Editor: Josh Smith Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Nicole Maslen, Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport </video> <video> Trump’s Worldview: What His Victory Means for Ukraine & the Middle East Description: How will the president-elect Donald Trump deal with the Israel-Gaza conflict? Does the US election result spell doom for Zelensky? What’s going on in Germany? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across England, Scotland & Wales. Use referral code POLITICS after signing up to win a TRIP merch bundle. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ 00:00 Fuse Energy 01:14 Show menu 02:49 Trump's Worldview 19:00 Latest in the Middle East 31:10 COP29 Climate summit 45:36 Latest in France and Germany 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 access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. 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Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ 00:00 Fuse 01:23 Assisted dying legislation 04:36 Armistice Day in Paris 08:46 Reshaping national order away from US 15:15 US election reaction in Saudi Arabia and Iran 19:11 Equatorial Guinea scandal 26:47 Australia populism 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 access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. 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Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ 00:00 Fuse 01:20 The International Criminal Court and Israel 19:40 Ukraine and Trump 29:13 Romanian elections 32:40 The petition calling for a general election 36:20 The British economy 46:38 What’s going on in Norway? How has the world responded to the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for top Israeli officials? What does Trump have planned for the war in Ukraine? Is Chancellor Rachel Reeves really embarking on a ‘growth agenda’? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all this and more in today's episode of The Rest Is Politics. Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ 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 access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts:. Assistant Producer: India Dunkley + Alice Horrell Video Editor: Josh Smith Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Nicole Maslen + Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport </video> <video> How History Will Remember Joe Biden Description: Join us for our final U.S. Election Night livestream as we wrap up this historic race. 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Two men who’ve been at the heart of the political world - former Downing Street Director of Communications and Strategy Alastair Campbell and cabinet minister Rory Stewart - join forces from across the political divide.

The Rest Is Politics lifts the lid on the secrets of Westminster, offering an insider’s view on politics at home and abroad, while bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably.

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