Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell, hosts of Britain's biggest podcast (The Rest Is Politics), have joined forces once again for their new interview podcast, ‘Leading’. Every Monday, Rory and Alastair interrogate, converse with, and interview some of the world's biggest names - from both inside and outside of politics - about life, leadership, or leading the way in their chosen field. Whether they're sports stars, thought-leaders, presidents or internationally-recognised religious figures, A ...
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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. Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Instagram: @restispolitics Email: restispolitics@gmail.com
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Kirsty Young asks fascinating people what advice they would give their younger self. Authors, artists, actors and film-makers are among those revisiting the moments that made them.
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What makes a prolific political figure tick? Alastair John Campbell (born 25 May 1957) is a British journalist, broadcaster, political aide and author, best known for his work as Director of Communications and Strategy for Prime Minister Tony Blair between 1997 and 2003. In this interview from 20th June at Mile End Group, Alastair explores his recent autobiography, recounting the key parts of his, and Tony Blair's, career in politics, from the Iraq war to 9/11, and even the Premier's relatio ...
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The award-nominated podcast with an unvarnished take on parenting, featuring well-known guests. Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry chat with celebrities, authors and public figures about birth stories, parenting fails, teen troubles and everything in between.
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Sydney Ideas is the University of Sydney's premier public lecture series program, bringing the world's leading thinkers and the latest research to the wider Sydney community.
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During lockdown, Saracens, England and Lions rugby player Maro Itoje chats to leaders and groundbreakers from across society, ranging from musicians and athletes, to politicians and artists. He’ll find out what makes them tick, discover the driving forces behind their successes, lessons they have learned from failure and their views on life in 2020. This mix of unique, open and honest insight forms the podcast Pearl Conversations! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Catch up with any event you have missed. The public event podcast series from UCL Political Science brings together the impressive range of policy makers, leading thinkers, practitioners, and academics who speak at our events. Further information about upcoming events can be found via our website: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/political-science/political-science
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MQ Open Mind looks at the science behind mental health and its potential to transform lives. The show digs deep into the cutting-edge research taking on mental illness and speaks to the people it could help. Hear conversations on a range of different conditions, from depression and anxiety to schizophrenia and bipolar. Brought to you by the mental health research charity, MQ: Transforming Mental Health
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Drawing on over 300 years of British Army leadership experience, ’The Centre for Army Leadership Podcast’ looks to establish what is required of our leaders and our leadership, to meet the challenges of both today and tomorrow. For the British Army, leadership underpins everything that we do. It not only ensures we do right by our people, it underpins our operational success. This podcast series seeks to harness diversity of thought and experience from military leaders as well as leaders fro ...
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On ‘The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy’, the renowned broadcaster, author and book lover sits down with household names to discover the books that have influenced their lives. Every week, Ryan will turn the pages of their life through the prism of three books: The childhood book, the book that made them cry, and the book that changed their life. ‘The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy’ is brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join Bex from the children's radio station Fun Kids as she meets top authors who tell her about their books and also read us chapters from them. Plus, Bex and friends recommend their favourite kids books of the month. You can listen to Bex on Fun Kids (weekdays from 4pm) on DAB Digital Radio across the UK, on the free Fun Kids app, and online at funkidslive.com Plus, when you become a Fun Kids Podcasts Plus subscriber, you get this show – and 30 others! – ad-free and support the work Fun Kid ...
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Evidence based information for the public from the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists.
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Who doesn’t love talking about their dogs?! Join Sonja McLaughlan and celebrity dog owners for witty and warm canine conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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New voices and insider analysis from next generation of People's Vote activists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Captains gives listeners the inside story of how the most successful teams come together, grow and ultimately – win. Each episode, Sam Warburton - former British & Irish Lions rugby captain - is joined by a different world-class sporting leader as they compare notes, relive those life changing moments and share stories about what it’s really like to wear the armband at sport’s highest level. Captains is self-improvement through storytelling, offering valuable insight we can all learn from.
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People in the public eye share their life stories with Kylie Pentelow. The Britain Get Talking Podcast is part of ITV’s campaign to encourage everyone to open up and connect with others.
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What’s really going on in Parliament? What’s happening in politics that the mainstream media always misses? Join MPs Sam Gyimah and Dr Phillip Lee plus friends, colleagues and friendly rivals for candid, irreverent political chat about what really matters, over that great leveller – a drink after work.
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Welcome to "The Vaughany and Tuffers Cricket Club", a podcast from Ashes winning captain Michael Vaughan and England legend Phil Tufnell, with the Telegraph's Ben Wright keeping the show on the road. Every episode, the trio celebrate cricket in all its glory and absurdity, from international clashes to village cricket madness. Every episode, the trio will review England's summer tests as well as celebrating cricket in all its glory and absurdity, from international clashes to village cricket ...
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Paul Boross talks to the funniest and most successful leaders in business, sport and entertainment about how humour measurably improves your business and your life. Humourology is a study into why a good sense of humour is much more than a means to raise a smile – it’s a critical psychological defence against the stresses of everyday life, it’s the source of our resilience and it’s the secret weapon of all successful leaders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Comedian and writer Mitch Benn is joined by celebrity guests to discuss ways of staying sane and positive while we're all Confined to Barracks. Listen to their recommendations - a book; a TV show or movie; a podcast and - perhaps most importantly - something we can do or learn to make our own, or indeed other people's, lives better. To support Mitch Benn for as little as $1 a month, and get access to exclusive content, go to www.patreon.com/mitchbenn
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Welcome to the Living Fearlessly with your host, Fats Timbo! Join us every week as we dive into life-changing conversations with special guests, inspired by the main character energy from Fats' best-selling book! Prepare to be empowered and motivated as we explore topics such as overcoming fears, personal growth, and self-improvement Don't miss out on these incredible discussions that will help you live a fearless life, conquer challenges, and tap into your true potential. Be sure to subscri ...
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A podcast about fame. If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening! Follow Almost Famous on: Twitter: @podalmostfamous Instagram: almostfamousthepodcast More info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.com Enquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.com Listen to Barnaby's other podcasts: Crazy Stupid Love https://linktr.ee/crazystupidlovepod It's Your Funeral ...
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Alastair Campbell is a writer, podcaster, and former communications director for UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. Active in British and international politics, he now focuses on writing, public speaking, broadcasting, and consulting. Over the past sixteen years, he has authored nineteen books, including his best-selling Winners and How They Succeed, e…
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S14 Ep7: Alastair Campbell - Parenting, Politics, and the Power of Youth
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In this lively episode of The Netmums Podcast, hosts Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry welcome the versatile Alastair Campbell, renowned for his significant contributions to politics and media, and now an author seeking to motivate the younger generation. Alastair offers his insights on balancing parenting with a demanding career, the importance of b…
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338. Trump beyond America: what’s next?
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Who will Trump appoint to his cabinet? Did wishful thinking cloud the election? And, what do the next four years look like for Taiwan, Ukraine and the Middle East? 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 referra…
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337. Trump Returns: What Now?
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Did Trump win it or did the Democrats blow it? What are the implications of a second Trump presidency for America and the rest of the world? Has rightwing populism delivered a fatal blow to liberal democracy? Catchup on the last of our three special US election livestreams. Alastair is joined by Dominic Sandbrook from The Rest Is History, Marina Hy…
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Decoding the 2024 US Election: What it means for America and the World
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- Meet the speakers - Dr. James D. Boys is a Boston-based analyst focused on US political history. He was most recently a Visiting Research Scholar at the Center for Strategic Studies at Tufts University’s Fletcher School. An expert on US politics and grand strategy, he frequently shares his insights as an on-air commentator on CNN, BBC News, Sky N…
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336. 8am: TRUMP WINS
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Head to The Rest is Politics Youtube channel now for live coverage of the final twists and turns of the US presidential election, between 8pm-midnight GMT on Tue 5th Nov, again from 5am-9am GMT on Wed 6th Nov, and finally at 7-8.30pm GMT on Wed 6th Nov. In the second of these special US election livestreams, Rory and Alastair are joined by Anthony …
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335. 6am: Trump On The Brink
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Head to The Rest is Politics Youtube channel now for live coverage of the final twists and turns of the US presidential election, between 8pm-midnight GMT on Tue 5th Nov, again from 5am-9am GMT on Wed 6th Nov, and finally at 7-8.30pm GMT on Wed 6th Nov. In the second of these special US election livestreams, Rory and Alastair are joined by Anthony …
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334. 11pm: US Election Countdown Begins
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Head to The Rest is Politics Youtube channel now for live coverage of the final twists and turns of the US presidential election, between 8pm-midnight GMT on Tue 5th Nov, again from 5am-9am GMT on Wed 6th Nov, and finally at 7-8.30pm GMT on Wed 6th Nov. In the first of these special US election livestreams, Rory and Alastair are joined by Anthony S…
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Kirsty Young asks the author Irvine Welsh what advice he would give his younger self. Welsh became a literary sensation when his first novel, Trainspotting, was published in 1993. The film adaptation that followed made him a star. But before that he'd gone from being a punk in London to a turn into administrative work for his local council, via a b…
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S14 Ep8: Katie Price on motherhood and life in the spotlight
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Welcome to another episode of The Netmums Podcast with your hosts, Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry. This week, we have an incredible guest who needs no introduction – the one and only Katie Price. Join us as we catch up with Katie about her life over the past three years, her journey with adult ADHD diagnosis, and her experiences as a mother to fiv…
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Battlers and Billionaires
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Economist and parliamentarian Andrew Leigh is in conversation with technology entrepreneur and philanthropist Cliff Obrecht about Andrew’s new book, 'Battlers and Billionaires: The Updated Story of Inequality in Australia'.This event was held on Wednesday 23 October 2024 at the University of Sydney. For more links and resources, including the trans…
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Priorities for the new UK Government: Economic growth (and its limits)
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Recorded 24 October 2024. A new government has been in power in Westminster since July. In our Policy & Practice mini-series, Priorities for the new UK Government, we will explore key issues on which the government is—or ought to be—focusing its attention. In the first event in this miniseries, we discuss the Government's central focus: economic gr…
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106. Michael Lewis: Donald Trump, Sam Bankman-Fried, and the future of the USA
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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? Rory and Alastair are joined by the writer of Moneyball and The Big Short to answer all these questions and more. Join us on Election Night Get ready for in-depth…
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Fake research papers are on the rise. Explore what's fuelling this, why it's concerning, and how we can address this issue with science integrity consultant Elisabeth Bik, computer scientist Judy Kay, linguist Nick Enfield, Pro Vice Chancellor (Research) Benjamin Eggleton and host Jennifer Byrne.This event was held on Tuesday 22 October 2024 at the…
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333. Kemi Badenoch, Tory Party Leader
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What should we expect from the new leader of the Conservative Party? Does Badenoch spell trouble for Labour? How will she reflect on her role as the first black woman to lead a major UK political party? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all this and more in a special bonus episode of The Rest Is Politics. Join us on Election Night Get ready for…
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CEASE (Gemma Kelly) & Protecting Children From Adult Content
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Content Warning: This episode of MQ Open Mind has discussions about suicide, self-harm and sexual violence. In this episode, Professor Rory O’Connor and Craig spoke to the Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Centre to End All Sexual Exploitation, Gemma Kelly. CEASE is a UK-based charity working to expose and dismantle the cultural and commercial d…
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The Human Advantage Ep. 28 -From Bearskins to Battlefields: Leadership Lessons from WO1 Aidan O’Brien, OUOTC & Grenadier Guards.
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In this episode, our Host Ash Bhardwaj, speaks with WO1 Aidan O’Brien, Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) of Oxford Universities Officers Training Corps. Aidan has served a lengthy military career in the Grenadier Guards, with operational tours in Kosovo, Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and played a pivotal role in both state ceremonial duties and fron…
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105. War and Peace in Northern Ireland and the Middle East (George Mitchell)
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What 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? On today’s episode of Leading, Rory and Alastair are joined by American politician, diplomat and lawyer George Mitchell, to discuss all this and more. TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus t…
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332. Rachel Reeves' Budget: How does it affect you?
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Is Labour's first budget a success or failure for the new government? How does it compare to previous budgets? Did Rachel Reeves alter her proposals from pre-election? Rory and Alastair come together to answer all your budget related questions in today's emergency budget episode. Join us on Election Night Get ready for in-depth, real-time analysis …
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LUCY STRANGE, PAM SMY & KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE: The Ghosts of the Manor & In the Shadow of the Wolf Queen
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Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Lucy Strange and Pam Smy all about The Ghosts of the Manor, the first from their Lockett & Wilde’s Dreadfully Haunting Mysteries series where Matilda Lockett discovers she can really see ghosts and when they goes to Beauchamp Manor her and her new friend Edgar, who share…
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331. Question Time: Murdoch or Musk — who has more power?
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Why does the UK ignore Irish politics? Should Labour implement Leveson 2, and what should your 7 year-old ask a Tory MP, according to Alastair? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in this week's Question Time. Join us on Election Night Get ready for in-depth, real-time analysis as we go live throughout election night …
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Join epidemiologist and complex systems scientist Jo-An Occhipinti, labour market expert John Buchanan and economist Richard Denniss to explore mental wealth as a new measure of national wellbeing.This event was held on Thursday 24 October 2024 at the University of Sydney. For more links and resources, including the transcript, visit Sydney Ideas w…
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330. The US Election: One week to go
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With one week to go until the US election, what media outlets can you trust? Is Australia immune to the populist wave that seems to be sweeping Europe? What do the elections in Austria and Georgia convey about the growth of far-right politics in Europe and beyond? Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more in today's The Rest Is Politics…
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Kirsty Young asks the activist and writer Gloria Steinem what advice she would give her younger self. Through the last seven decades, Steinem has been a singular voice and influential thinker for the causes of feminism and equality in the USA. She discusses her breakthrough as a young journalist going undercover as a Playboy Bunny, founding the hug…
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Roz Purcell is an Irish author, broadcaster, entrepreneur, and former model. A keen outdoors enthusiast and the creator of The Hike Life, she is one of Ireland's most influential personalities. Her new book ‘The Hike Life: 50 More to Explore’ has just been released. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Follow the show: Instagra…
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104. Timothy Snyder: How will the US election result impact Ukraine?
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What can European history teach us about the potential outcome of conflicts around the world? What effect will the results of the US election have on Ukraine? Will America always be a democracy? Rory and Alastair are joined by esteemed historian and author Timothy Snyder to discuss all this and much more. You can purchase Timothy's new book On Free…
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The Security Council's Role in International Conflict: Why Small-State Diplomacy Matters
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For our first Policy & Practice seminar of academic year 2024-2025 we were joined by ex-Ambassador Simona Leskovar. The ex-Ambassador talked about her own experience both in trying to get Slovenia elected to the UN Security Council, but also more broadly about her experience in the UK and within the UN. The talk included a discussion as to why smal…
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329. Question Time: Technology, privacy, and the battle for the NHS
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Will disability benefits ever be means tested? Could cross party collaboration fix the national health crisis? And how are Alastair and Rory staying humble post-tour? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in this week's Question Time. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering …
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328. Could Russia interfere in the US election?
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Will the killing of the Hamas leader change the course of the war in Gaza? What is Labour’s plan for the NHS? Could Elon Musk be found guilty of buying votes? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in today's episode of The Rest Is Politics. TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, …
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S14 Ep6: Bryony Gordon - Embracing Imperfection in Parenting
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Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry chat to journalist, marathon runner, podcaster, and author Bryony Gordon. Known for her no nonsense discussions on mental health, Bryony shares her insights on parenting, sobriety, and the importance of embracing life's ups and downs. Bryony opens up about her journey as a mum, reflecting on the challenges of raising…
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Kirsty Young asks comedian and actor Miranda Hart what advice she would give her younger self. A decade ago Hart was starring in her own hit BBC sitcom, Miranda, and selling out stadium tours. But then she suffered a collapse and was forced into a career break. She discusses how years of low level illness built up to a major health crisis, and how …
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Paul Giamatti is an Oscar nominated actor known for his wide-ranging roles in films such as Saving Private Ryan, Cinderella Man, Sideways, and The Holdovers. In television, he is celebrated for his performances in HBO’s miniseries John Adams, which won him an Emmy Award, and for his role in the hit series Billions. ** Contains strong language ** Br…
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