The Rest Is Politics

What does al-Sharaa's rise to power mean for Syria? Given his surprise takeover, how will today’s CIA analysts be changing the way they think about the country and what happens next? Will Syria be the next Libya? Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss Syria’s rapidly shifting political landscape with former CIA analyst and The Rest Is Classified co-host David McCloskey, who spent almost a decade covering Syria from Langley and Damascus, both before and during the Syrian civil war. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Fuse are giving away FREE TRIP+ membership for all of 2025 to new sign ups 🎉 TRIP+ gets you ad-free listening, discounts, and early access to episodes and pre-sale tickets for live shows! To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit GetFuse.com/Politics [http://getfuse.com/Politics] ⚡ TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to receive early access to Question Time episodes to live show tickets, enjoy ad-free listening for both TRIP and Leading, receive our exclusive newsletter, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and join our members’ chatroom on Discord. Just head to therestispolitics.com [https://therestispolitics.supportingcast.fm/] to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/the-rest-is-politics/id6443145599?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=goalhanger_podcasts]. Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics [nordvpn.com/restispolitics] It's risk-free with Nord's 30 day money back guarantee ✅ Instagram: @restispolitics [https://www.instagram.com/restispolitics/] Twitter: @RestIsPolitics [https://twitter.com/RestIsPolitics] Email: restispolitics@gmail.com [restispolitics@gmail.com] Assistant Producer: Evan Green Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producers: Nicole Maslen, Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

How does Trump’s controversial plan impact Middle Eastern relations? Can President Macron combat AI deep fakes in France? How does Canada plan to fight a trade war with the US? Join Alastair and Rory as they answer all of these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Fuse are giving away FREE TRIP+ membership for all of 2025 to new sign ups 🎉 TRIP+ gets you ad-free listening, discounts, and early access to episodes and pre-sale tickets for live shows! To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit GetFuse.com/Politics [http://getfuse.com/Politics] ⚡ TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to receive early access to Question Time episodes to live show tickets, enjoy ad-free listening for both TRIP and Leading, receive our exclusive newsletter, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and join our members’ chatroom on Discord. Just head to therestispolitics.com [https://therestispolitics.supportingcast.fm/] to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/the-rest-is-politics/id6443145599?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=goalhanger_podcasts]. Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics [nordvpn.com/restispolitics] It's risk-free with Nord's 30 day money back guarantee ✅ Instagram: @restispolitics [https://www.instagram.com/restispolitics/] Twitter: @RestIsPolitics [https://twitter.com/RestIsPolitics] Email: restispolitics@gmail.com [restispolitics@gmail.com] Assistant Producers: India Dunkley, Evan Green Video Editor: Josh Smith Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producers: Nicole Maslen, Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Will Musk’s Washington power grab increase global poverty? Has Keir Starmer lost control of his cabinet? Is now the perfect moment for Britain to join the customs union? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Fuse are giving away FREE TRIP+ membership for all of 2025 to new sign ups 🎉 TRIP+ gets you ad-free listening, discounts, and early access to episodes and pre-sale tickets for live shows! To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit GetFuse.com/Politics [http://getfuse.com/Politics] ⚡ TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to receive early access to Question Time episodes to live show tickets, enjoy ad-free listening for both TRIP and Leading, receive our exclusive newsletter, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and join our members’ chatroom on Discord. Just head to therestispolitics.com [https://therestispolitics.supportingcast.fm/] to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/the-rest-is-politics/id6443145599?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=goalhanger_podcasts]. Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics [https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/6bde6d08-4cfc-11e6-a67f-235034a323f5/podcasts/ebd5041a-2425-11ee-9505-bbe771b4af3b/episodes/4ba5a416-e3e3-11ef-abe2-6fd224073b2b/nordvpn.com/restispolitics] It's risk-free with Nord's 30 day money back guarantee ✅ Instagram: @restispolitics [https://www.instagram.com/restispolitics/] Twitter: @RestIsPolitics [https://twitter.com/RestIsPolitics] Email: restispolitics@gmail.com [restispolitics@gmail.com] Assistant Producers: Evan Green, India Dunkley Video Editor: Josh Smith Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producers: Nicole Maslen, Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

What’s the danger of China’s DeepSeek? Why are male and female politicians still treated differently? Are politicians right to appease leaders they don’t agree with? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. Stream brand-new drama Brian and Maggie now on Channel 4. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Fuse are giving away FREE TRIP+ membership for all of 2025 to new sign ups 🎉 TRIP+ gets you ad-free listening, discounts, and early access to episodes and pre-sale tickets for live shows! To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit GetFuse.com/Politics ⚡ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics [nordvpn.com/restispolitics] It's risk-free with Nord's 30 day money back guarantee ✅ Instagram: @restispolitics [https://www.instagram.com/restispolitics/] Twitter: @RestIsPolitics [https://twitter.com/RestIsPolitics] Email: restispolitics@gmail.com [restispolitics@gmail.com] Assistant Producers: India Dunkley, Evan Green Video Editor: Josh Smith Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producers: Nicole Maslen, Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

What exactly does Trump mean by "taking over" Gaza? How have others reacted to Trump's proposals? How serious is he? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in an emergency livestream, recorded on Wednesday 5th February 2025. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Fuse are giving away FREE TRIP+ membership for all of 2025 to new sign ups 🎉 TRIP+ gets you ad-free listening, discounts, and early access to episodes and pre-sale tickets for live shows! To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit GetFuse.com/Politics [http://getfuse.com/Politics] ⚡ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics [https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/6bde6d08-4cfc-11e6-a67f-235034a323f5/podcasts/ebd5041a-2425-11ee-9505-bbe771b4af3b/episodes/4ba5a416-e3e3-11ef-abe2-6fd224073b2b/nordvpn.com/restispolitics] It's risk-free with Nord's 30 day money back guarantee ✅ TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to receive early access to Question Time episodes to live show tickets, enjoy ad-free listening for both TRIP and Leading, receive our exclusive newsletter, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and join our members’ chatroom on Discord. Just head to therestispolitics.com [https://therestispolitics.supportingcast.fm/] to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/the-rest-is-politics/id6443145599?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=goalhanger_podcasts]. Instagram: @restispolitics [https://www.instagram.com/restispolitics/] Twitter: @RestIsPolitics [https://twitter.com/RestIsPolitics] Email: restispolitics@gmail.com [restispolitics@gmail.com] Assistant Producers: Evan Green, India Dunkley Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producers: Nicole Maslen, Theo Young-Smith, Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]