The Rest Is Politics

Lucky or Left Behind? The Gen Z Money Story

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is Gen Z the most informed generation in history,  or the most financially trapped? Is a university degree still worth it, or have we sent too many p...

527. Are American Tech Billionaires Threatening British Democracy?

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Given Palantir’s controversial manifesto – described by some as having “techno-fascist” tendencies – why is the UK Government expanding its ...

526. Can the King Save the Special Relationship?

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is the ‘special relationship’ between the US and the UK broken? Can Western Europe actually achieve independence from the US on defence, tech and ...

525. JD Vance vs. the Pope and the Far-Right Funding Machine (Question Time)

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why do Trump and JD Vance keep arguing with the Pope about theology? Who is funding the British and European far-right? As nationalism grows in Scotla...

524. Starmer’s Mandelson Mess and the Iranian Nuclear Threat

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Did Starmer show a fatal lack of judgement and curiosity about Peter Mandelson’s suitability for public office? How and why did Trump destroy years ...

523. The Starmer-Mandelson Scandal: Lying or Incompetence?

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can Starmer survive if it emerges he was previously told about Mandelson's failed vetting? Is he developing a pattern of blaming others when things go...

Beating Populism: How To Fight Back

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are we living in a 1930s moment in history? How can leaders fight back against populism? And is Franklin D Roosevelt the answer? Join Alastair Camp...

522. Has Hungary Shown Britain How to Beat Farage? (Question Time)

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is Trump's brand now toxic for the global far-right populist movement? Why are crypto billionaires pouring millions into Reform UK? Are we witnessing ...

521. Trump’s Naval Blockade: Is America Becoming a Rogue State?

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As Trump unleashes yet more global economic turmoil with his aggressive Strait of Hormuz blockade, is he creating a state of ‘permanent emergency’...

520. Orbán Ousted: Is The Tide Turning Against Far-Right Populism?

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Does Hungary ousting its far-right prime minister prove rightwing populists and autocrats can be beaten around the world, from Trump and Farage to Net...

519. Trump's NATO Threat & a Critical Election in Hungary (Question Time)

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Following Trump's threats to remove the US from NATO, is the alliance effectively finished? After nearly two decades in power, could Viktor Orbán fin...

518. Is Trump a Fascist and is His War on Iran Unwinnable?

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Has Trump crossed the line from right-wing populist to fascist? Is he fighting a war with Iran he cannot win? Is Iraq being dragged in against its wil...

The Real Reasons Populism Is Taking Over

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What is populism, and why is it so attractive to voters? Which human instincts do populists tap into to get votes? And what does a populist-led countr...

517. Is Trump Plotting Regime Change in Cuba? (Question Time)

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Does Trump already have one eye on regime change in Cuba, as the US faces strategic failure in the Iran war? Who is more dangerous to the world right ...

516. Trump’s Iran Delusion and the Limits of American Power

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why has opposition to the Iran war been so muted within Trump’s America, and how is the US uniquely insulated from the worst impacts of the war? Do ...

Nineteen Eighty-Four: Big Brother, Surveillance, and Fear (The Book Club)

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why is 1984 as relevant today as when it was published? Who is Big Brother, and why is he so powerful? What was George Orwell's intention when creatin...

515. Starmer’s Foreign Aid Betrayal, Islamophobia & Australia’s Far Right (Question Time)

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are the UK government’s aid cuts more extreme than those made under austerity and Trump? What can Britain learn from South Australia's landslide aga...

514. Who Is Profiting from Trump's Iran Catastrophe?

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are Russia, Israel, and Iran itself the real winners from Trump and Netanyahu’s war? Is Starmer right to resist more British involvement in the war?...

513. Inside Iran: The Country Trump Cannot Control? (Question Time)

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why are the US and the West as a whole so bad at understanding the cultures of other countries, including Iran, and what do they miss as a result? How...

512. Trump’s Iran Disaster and the GB News Propaganda Machine

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is Russia the biggest winner from Trump’s war with Iran? Is GB News little more than a propaganda machine for Reform UK? How toxic is England's wate...

511. Is Blair Undermining Starmer on Iran? (Question Time)

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why is Tony Blair criticising Starmer’s approach to Trump’s warmongering in the Middle East? Should European leaders be calling out Trump’s lies...

510. How The Iran War Is Spiralling Into a Global Crisis

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Has Trump unleashed a sequence of events nobody in the world can control? How serious are the global consequences? Is this war even more dangerous tha...

The Future of Warfare: Anthropic vs Open AI

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is Europe sleepwalking into American AI dependency? Are we building toward a world where AI genuinely thinks for itself? And as AI becomes the backbon...

509. Labour's Polanski Problem and the Student Loans Scandal (Question Time)

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Does the Gorton and Denton by-election result suggest Labour has been underestimating the threat of the Green Party? Is the UK's tuition fee system le...

508. Is Starmer Sleepwalking into War with Iran?

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is Keir Starmer sleepwalking into a war Britain never agreed to fight? What are Trump's real objectives in attacking Iran? How far will Iran's retalia...

507. The Ayatollah Is Killed - REACTION

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With the confirmation of the death of Iran's Supreme Leader confirmed, where does this leave the regime? Who is being targeted in Iran's retaliation a...

506. Trump Attacks Iran: What Happens Now?

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As Tehran launches retaliatory strikes against Israel and US military bases, how dangerous is this moment for the Middle East and the wider world? Are...

505. Are Trump and Putin Underestimating Ukraine?

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, what's the reality on the ground? Why is Trump still calling the shots on negoti...

504. Is Trump Losing His Tariffs War? (Question Time)

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Will Trump escalate his global acts of aggression in response to the dramatic Supreme Court ruling? How will the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor ...

Why Trump Wants Greenland

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why has Donald Trump considered invading Greenland? How does he think it will benefit him? What is the role of China in the Arctic? And what animals h...

503. Andrew’s Arrest: What Next?

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why has the disgraced Andrew Mountbatten Windsor been arrested? How damaging is this unprecedented moment for the royal family? How effective was King...

502. How Nigel Farage Gets Away With It (Question Time)

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why is Reform UK's leader not being properly challenged by the press, and how does he get away with it? What does this reveal about the international ...

501. Is Starmer Too Soft on Trump? Inside the Munich Security Conference

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why did Trump's Secretary of State Marco Rubio 'love bomb' Europe at the Munich Security Conference, and how did it compare to JD Vance's infamous 'en...

The Battle for the Arctic

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most important political issues of our time - the battle for the Arctic. Why is Russia so dominant there? Why does Trump really want Greenl...

500. Japan, China, and the Fight for Taiwan (Question Time)

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are Japan and China closer to conflict over Taiwan, after the landslide victory for Japan's 'Iron Lady', Sanae Takayichi? Does Trump’s crumbling Ame...

499. Is It Game Over for Starmer?

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As Starmer begins to lose his key aides and allies, is his departure from Number 10 now a matter of when, not if? Is the UK actually becoming ungovern...

498. Alastair Reacts to Starmer-Mandelson Turmoil

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How should the government and politics as a whole respond to the latest revelations about the scale of Epstein's influence, and Mandelson's abuse of p...

497. Is Trump Plotting Regime Change in Iran? (Question Time)

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is Trump deliberately wielding chaos as a negotiating tactic with Iran? When did it become acceptable for world leaders to openly interfere in each ot...

496. Mandelson’s Disgrace: How Epstein Poisoned Our Politics

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What do Peter Mandelson's ties to Jefferey Epstein reveal about the influence of the rich and powerful in British politics? Why did so many prominent ...

495. Terror in Minnesota: The Putinisation of America (Question Time)

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

*This episode contains content that may not be suitable for younger listeners* What do the killings of protesters by ICE in Minnesota reveal about ...

494. Carney’s Trump Fightback and the Starmer-Burnham Fallout

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can the 'middle powers' escape Trump's grip and build a world beyond American and Chinese dominance? What is the 'Board of Peace' and why is Trump its...

What If the AI Revolution Isn’t Real?

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is AI a revolution, or just another slow-moving general technology? Are we mistaking hype for inevitability? And, can a technology this unreliable rea...

493. Trump Insults NATO Troops

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why has Trump chosen to denigrate the sacrifice of allied soldiers? Are Keir Starmer and other NATO leaders finally reaching a breaking point with the...

492. Should Europe Boycott the World Cup? (Question Time)

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Could Trump’s continued Greenland threats spark international boycotts of the World Cup? Does Robert Jenrick’s chaotic defection to Reform strengt...

491. Trump at Davos: Rory and Alastair React

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does Trump's rambling speech to world leaders at Davos mean for Greenland? Are Europe and the UK ready to act together against Trump's threats? A...

490. Trump’s Greenland Ultimatum: What Next?

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is the US now an adversary for Europe? Has Europe's appeasement strategy failed? How should NATO respond if appeasement is no longer an option? Joi...

Will AI End Humanity?

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If there is even a 1% chance that AI could destroy us, should we keep building it? Are we creating machines that will one day outthink humanity? And i...

489. Musk's AI Deepfake Disgrace & JD Vance's Minnesota Lies (Question Time)

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Will the UK ban 'X' over explicit, nonconsensual deepfake images of women and children generated using its AI tool? What does JD Vance's outburst agai...

488. Is Iran on the Edge of Revolution?

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Could the Iran protests finally break the Supreme Leader’s brutal reign, or will the regime's deadly crackdown contain the unrest? If the US interve...

China Vs USA: Who Will Win the AI Race?

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Who really controls AI; governments, corporations, or no one at all? Is AI becoming a new kind of global arms race? And, can we keep humans in charge ...

487. Is Starmer Rethinking His Approach to Europe? (Question Time)

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What do Keir Starmer’s comments on 'closer alignment' with the EU single market actually mean? After the Bondi terror attack, how can a centrist gov...

486. Does Maduro’s Capture Put Greenland at Risk?

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is Venezuela the start of something bigger? If this isn’t regime change, what does Trump actually want? And, has Trump just handed Putin a win?  J...

485. Trump Says America will Run Venezuela

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Trump has announced that Venezuela will now be run by Washington as US forces have captured Nicolás Maduro and taken him to stand trial in New York. ...

484. War in Europe, Trump's Destruction of Institutions, and Britain’s National Treasures (Question Time)

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Will Europe go to war with Russia in 2026? Should National Service be introduced next year? How will AI continue to develop? Should the G20 be moved? ...

483. The Future of British Politics, How The World Order Is Changing, and The Power of History

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does this year look like for the future of British politics? How is the global order going to be reshaped? And will the power of historical narra...

482. A Trumpian Year, the Politics of Hope and Highlights of 2025

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What surprised Rory and Alastair most about 2025? Why does Trump's presidency feel even more chaotic than expected? And who gets their vote for campai...

481. Polanski, Macron & al-Sharaa: The Best & Worst Politicians of 2025

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who deserves the title of UK politician of the year - and who gets worst? What was the most consequential moment of Trump's presidency so far? And can...

Will AI Take Our Jobs? (Ep 2)

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is AI a genuine productivity revolution, or just another tech bubble? Are any jobs safe from the advent of AI? And, can the UK harness the innovation,...

480. Trump, China, and the Scramble for Latin America (Question Time)

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s really driving Trump’s interventions in Venezuela and the rest of Latin America – oil, drugs, or democracy? Is Labour failing on its prom...

479. Russian Influence in Britain: How Exposed Are We?

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why are Britain’s top military and intelligence chiefs sounding the alarm about Putin’s influence and future plans? How deeply has Russia already ...

How Will AI Change The World? (Ep 1)

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How will AI reshape the way we live, earn, and design our lifestyles over the next decade? With investment in AI increasing a billion fold the last 12...

478. Farage’s Crypto Megadonor and the Graduate Jobs Disaster (Question Time)

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why has a crypto billionaire living in Thailand donated £9 million to Nigel Farage's party, Reform UK? With a graduate jobs crisis in full swing and ...

477. How Trump’s Security Strategy Destroys The Old World Order

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Has Trump's 2025 National Security Strategy officially upended 80 years of American foreign policy? Why does it warn of Europe's "civilisational erasu...

476. Polanski’s Problem, Westminster’s Russia Blind Spot, and Justice Without Juries? (Question Time)

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are the Greens selling an economic vision they can’t explain? Should Britain ditch juries in some trials? And, how far has Russian influence seeped ...

475. The Budget Backlash – and Trump’s Plan to Profit from Peace in Ukraine

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is the media too negative about Reeves and Starmer, or are they simply out of ideas? What has the relentless Budget turmoil and fallout done to alread...

Introducing: The Rest Is Science

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Forget what you think you know about reality. The Rest Is Science is a mind-bending new show from Goalhanger that tears down familiar ideas… time, r...

474. Does Reeves' Budget Really Change Anything? What It Means For You

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Was this 'the most leaked Budget' of all time? Has Rachel Reeves managed to balance the demands of the public, the markets, industry, and her party? C...

473. Europe vs. Trump: Competing Visions for a Ukraine Peace Deal (Question Time)

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens to global leadership when the US ghosts the G20 and COP, and can middle powers really keep the world moving? Is Britain ignoring a major ...

472. Is Trump’s Peace 'Plan’ Forced Surrender for Ukraine?

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who is really behind the White House 'peace plan' for Ukraine: Trump or Putin? Why isn't Europe taking the threat from Russia more seriously, and doin...

471. Rory Stewart: How the Government Tried to Silence Me on Lockdowns

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why did Boris Johnson and the British government not only fail to listen, but actively try to suppress early warnings about the pandemic? How did grou...

470. China vs Japan, the BBC at Breaking Point, and The Future of Satire (Question Time)

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is Japan provoking China, or responding to a real threat over Taiwan? What does the BBC’s credibility crisis reveal about Britain’s fight over tru...

469. Is Starmer Out of Moves? Asylum Gamble, Tax Chaos, and Open Infighting

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a week of turmoil, can Labour recover their support or are they already doomed to lose the next election? Are Shabana Mahmood's immigration refo...

468. Starmer in Crisis: Sabotage From Within? (Question Time)

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Has Keir Starmer lost control of his own team? Is Gen Z actually the most informed generation yet, or are they cripplingly cynical? And, why is Afric...

467. The Mamdani Method Explained: Could It Shock Britain?

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How did a thirty four-year old democratic socialist win over New York, and can he actually follow through on his promise to transform the city? What d...

466. Crisis Engulfs the BBC: Is this a Coordinated Attack?

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why have the BBC’s Director General and Head of News both suddenly resigned? Is this an internal 'coup' at the BBC or a 'concerted' attack by its us...

Murdoch's Succession Battle and the Fight for Fox News

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are the key differences between Murdoch's children, particularly Lachlan and James? How do the internal family conflicts of the Murdochs mirror t...

465. Andrew’s Disgrace, Newsnight, and a Centrist Win in the Netherlands (Question Time)

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How much transparency should we demand from the monarchy? Do the latest Dutch results show that populism is fracturing, or simply mutating? And, did X...

464. Labour’s Tax Timebomb, Climate Backsliding, and Sudan’s Forgotten War

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is this the Budget that breaks Labour, or can Reeves walk the tightrope? Why does the general public increasingly think we’re overreacting to climat...

The Monster He Made: Murdoch, Trump, and the Price of Power (Part 4)

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What was the nature of the relationship between Fox News and Donald Trump? What, or who, caused Rupert Murdoch's marriage to Wendi Deng to end? What w...

463. Question Time: How Truth Became Optional In Trump’s America

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How serious are Trump’s hints about serving a third term? Is the US sleepwalking into a civil war? And does the Labour Party really understand rura...

462. Starmer Hits Rock Bottom: Will He Break His Manifesto to Survive?

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does Labour’s unprecedented collapse in Wales really mean? If Putin takes Ukraine, which European neighbour is next? What can Starmer learn fro...

The Phone-Hacking Scandal: How Murdoch's UK Empire Fell (Part 3)

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What was the phone-hacking scandal and how did it escalate into a major crisis? How was Alastair himself implicated? What did Rupert Murdoch's marriag...

461. Question Time: The Tel Aviv Fan Ban & Japan’s New Thatcher

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode has been edited to remove a discussion on the China spy case. The Rest Is Politics wishes to make clear that Mr Christopher Cash and Mr C...

460. Inside Trump’s Gaza-Ukraine Playbook: Who Profits from Peace?

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is Trump selling peace to the highest bidder? Is the Farage surge in Wales a warning shot for Westminster? Why is the UK going backwards again on ment...

A Deal With the Devil? Murdoch and New Labour (Part 2)

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What was the nature of Rupert Murdoch's relationship with Margaret Thatcher? What led to News Corp's near-collapse in the late 1980s, and how did the ...

459. Question Time: Reform's Potential Upside, Why Bad News Sells & Reasons To Stay Hopeful

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who’s offering hope in politics today? Where are the real environmental success stories? And what one law would Rory and Alastair make a reality? ...

458. Can Trump's Peace Deal Actually Work?

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Has Trump really brought a “new dawn” to the Middle East? How can one of the most broken places on earth begin to be rebuilt? And is Argentina mou...

The Rise of Rupert Murdoch: Making of a Mogul (Part 1)

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why is Rupert Murdoch considered such an influential figure? What was his childhood and family like growing up in Australia? How did he establish his ...

457. Is Trump Planning Regime Change?

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why is Trump attacking Venezuelan ships? Are the Greens turning protest into real political power? And, will France create a sixth Republic?  The ...

456. Antisemitism, How the Tories Lost Britain, and Gaza

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why is antisemitism on the rise in the UK? Can Trump’s Gaza plan ever provide a just and lasting peace? Why does Rory think the Conservative Party i...

455. Question Time: Is Europe Already At War With Russia?

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is Europe already at war with Russia — without admitting it? Are the Netherlands still a serious player in Europe? And, should national parks be res...

454. Starmer's Farage Fightback and Trump's Unworkable Gaza Plan

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is it too late for Starmer to turn things around? Is Labour talking too much about immigration, and not enough about the cost of living? How can Trump...

453. Trump’s Far Right Allies in Germany: Is History Repeating Itself?

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Just how close is the far right to taking power in Europe and the UK? Why is Germany the perfect starting point for far-right agitators? Is Europe’s...

452. Question Time: America’s New Martyr and Westminster’s Hidden Spies

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is Charlie Kirk becoming America’s new martyr for the far right? How deep does Chinese spying go in Western politics? And,  is Moldova the next tar...

451. Is Trump Destroying the UN?

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is it time to move the United Nations headquarters out of New York? Will recognising Palestine as a state make any difference to the plight of Gaza? W...

450. Question Time: How Gen Z Took Down the Government

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

**Content Notice: this episode contains discussion of murder-suicide, rape and sexual violence** How did a corruption scandal in Nepal trigger a yo...

449. Starmer Loses Control: Will Andy Burnham Challenge the PM?

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Trump arrives in the UK after the Mandelson-Epstein debacle, are Starmer’s days numbered as PM? If he can’t turn things around, who could repla...

448. Question Time: Mandelson’s Epstein Disgrace, Kirk’s Assassination, and Trump’s Illegal Boat Strike

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why did Peter Mandelson become so mesmerised by the rich and famous? What does Charlie Kirk’s assassination mean for the future of American politics...

447. Is Starmer Sleepwalking Britain into Farage’s Hands?

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Has Starmer’s reshuffle shifted Labour to the right, and frozen out the left? Will Farage ultimately lose control of Reform UK? Why has the French g...

446. Israel Bombs Qatar: Where Does Impunity End?

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is Netanyahu’s illegal bombing of Doha yet another death knell for international law? Why is the West’s response so lacklustre? Is Trump secretly ...