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The Future of Warfare: Anthropic vs OpenAI

Is Europe sleepwalking into American AI dependency? Are we building toward a world where AI genuinely thinks for itself? And as AI becomes the backbone of modern warfare, who's really in control? Join Rory Stewart and Matt Clifford as they answer all of these questions and more. For the full AI series, sign up at therestispolitics.com [https://therestispolitics.supportingcast.fm/] For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to goalhanger.com [http://www.goalhanger.com] Instagram: @restispolitics [https://www.instagram.com/restispolitics/] Twitter: @restispolitics [https://twitter.com/RestIsPolitics] Email: therestispolitics@goalhanger.com [therestispolitics@goalhanger.com] __________ Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: James Clayden Producer: India Dunkley Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Senior Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Tom Whiter For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to goalhanger.com [http://www.goalhanger.com] Instagram: @restispolitics [https://www.instagram.com/restispolitics/] Twitter: @restispolitics [https://twitter.com/RestIsPolitics] Email: therestispolitics@goalhanger.com [therestispolitics@goalhanger.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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

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 less like a loan and more like a punishing graduate tax? As America retreats from the world stage under Trump, could the UK seize the moment to reassert itself as a cultural superpower? Join Alastair and Rory as they answer all these questions and more. __________ Sign up ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://mailchi.mp/fa3e66f5e4c7/trip-public-newsletter] to the free TRIP newsletter. Join The Rest Is Politics Plus: Start your free trial at therestispolitics.com [https://therestispolitics.supportingcast.fm/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta] to unlock exclusive bonus content – including Rory and Alastair’s miniseries – plus ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, exclusive newsletters, discounted book prices, and a private chatroom on Discord. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/politics [https://www.fuseenergy.com/politics]. Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics [https://nordvpn.com/podcast/?coupon=restispolitics&pers=true&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_term=&utm_content&utm_campaign=off840&utm_source=aff92700] 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: ⁠⁠⁠therestispolitics@goalhanger.com⁠⁠⁠ [therestispolitics@goalhanger.com] __________ Social Producer: Emma Jackson Video Editor: James Clayden Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Producer: Evan Green Senior Producer: Callum Hill General Manager: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

508. Is Starmer Sleepwalking into War with Iran?

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 retaliation go? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. __________ Sign up ⁠HERE [https://mailchi.mp/fa3e66f5e4c7/trip-public-newsletter]⁠ to the free TRIP newsletter. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/politics [fuseenergy.com/politics]. Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restispolitics [https://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: therestispolitics@goalhanger.com [therestispolitics@goalhanger.com] __________ Social Producer: Emma Jackson Video Editor: Josh Smith, Vasco Andrade Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Producer: Evan Green Senior Producer: Callum Hill General Manager: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

507. The Ayatollah Is Killed - REACTION

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 attacks and how have Iranians reacted? Is Trump's bet on regime change his biggest gamble yet? Rory and Alastair discuss. ---------------------------- The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit https://fuseenergy.com/politics [https://fuseenergy.com/politics] ---------------------------- Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restispolitics [https://nordvpn.com/restispolitics] It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee ✅ ---------------------------- Tonight, those who are signed up to our free newsletter will receive a special email from across our shows, from me Alastair, but also from Gordon Corera, on the Rest Is Classified, and our friends at TRIP US, Katty and Anthony, rounding up what we all make of the situation unfolding in Iran so far... If you wish to sign up, follow this link: https://mailchi.mp/fa3e66f5e4c7/trip-public-newsletter [https://mailchi.mp/fa3e66f5e4c7/trip-public-newsletter] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

506. Trump Attacks Iran: What Happens Now?

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 the attacks an attempt by Trump to shift attention away from the Epstein files? Will any of this lead to regime change in Iran? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. __________ Join The Rest Is Politics Plus: Start your free trial at therestispolitics.com [https://therestispolitics.supportingcast.fm/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta] to unlock exclusive bonus content – including Rory and Alastair’s miniseries – plus ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, exclusive newsletters, discounted book prices, and a private chatroom on Discord. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/politics [https://www.fuseenergy.com/politics]. Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics [https://nordvpn.com/podcast/?coupon=restispolitics&pers=true&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_term=&utm_content&utm_campaign=off840&utm_source=aff92700] 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: therestispolitics@goalhanger.com [therestispolitics@goalhanger.com] __________ Social Producer: Emma Jackson, Charlie Johnson Video Editor: Josh Smith Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Producer: Evan Green Senior Producer: Callum Hill General Manager: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]