The Rest Is Politics

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

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 Rory convince Alastair that Christmas isn't so miserable after all? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. __________ Gift The Rest Is Politics Plus this Christmas – give someone a whole year of Rory and Alastair’s miniseries, ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, an exclusive members’ newsletter, discounted book prices, and a private chatroom on Discord. Just go to therestispolitics.supportingcast.fm/gifts [therestispolitics.supportingcast.fm/gifts]. And of course, you can still join for yourself any time at therestispolitics.com [therestispolitics.com] The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Fuse are giving away free TRIP Plus membership for all of 2025 to new sign ups 🎉 TRIP Plus 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 ⁠fuseenergy.com/politics⁠ [https://www.fuseenergy.com/politics]⚡ __________ Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Video Editor: Josh Smith Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Producer: Evan Green, India Dunkley 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]

Will AI Take Our Jobs? (Ep 2)

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, or will it fall behind? Rory Stewart is joined by former government advisor of AI, and author of the AI Action Plan, for a members only mini-series on the future of Artificial Intelligence.  Sign up at therestispolitics.com [https://therestispolitics.supportingcast.fm/]to hear the full episode, and enjoy all TRIP Plus perks. 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 Senior Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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

What’s really driving Trump’s interventions in Venezuela and the rest of Latin America – oil, drugs, or democracy? Is Labour failing on its promise to reform and ultimately abolish the House of Lords? Why is there so little coverage of the Palestine Action hunger strike? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. __________ Gift The Rest Is Politics Plus this Christmas – give someone a whole year of Rory and Alastair’s miniseries, ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, an exclusive members’ newsletter, discounted book prices, and a private chatroom on Discord. Just go to ⁠⁠therestispolitics.supportingcast.fm/gifts⁠⁠ [https://therestispolitics.supportingcast.fm/gifts?utm_source=episode_description&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=xmas&utm_id=xmas]. And of course, you can still join for yourself any time at ⁠⁠therestispolitics.com⁠⁠ [https://therestispolitics.supportingcast.fm/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta] The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Fuse are giving away free TRIP Plus membership for all of 2025 to new sign ups 🎉 TRIP Plus 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 ⁠⁠⁠fuseenergy.com/politics⁠⁠ [https://www.fuseenergy.com/politics]⁠ ⚡ Listen to 'The Killer in the Kremlin', narrated by John Sweeney, here: https://open.spotify.com/show/26GthIscR9Gh2D5inMBs75?si=800be6c77b824d23 [https://open.spotify.com/show/26GthIscR9Gh2D5inMBs75?si=800be6c77b824d23] __________ Social Producer: Harry Balden Video Editor: Adam Thornton Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Producer: Evan Green, India Dunkley Senior Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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

Why are Britain’s top military and intelligence chiefs sounding the alarm about Putin’s influence and future plans? How deeply has Russia already penetrated British politics, media, and public debate – and why did it take so long for us to act? If Europe is serious about sustaining Ukraine, why is it still struggling to unlock Russia’s frozen assets? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. __________ Gift The Rest Is Politics Plus this Christmas – give someone a whole year of Rory and Alastair’s miniseries, ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, an exclusive members’ newsletter, discounted book prices, and a private chatroom on Discord. Just go to therestispolitics.supportingcast.fm/gifts [https://therestispolitics.supportingcast.fm/gifts]. And of course, you can still join for yourself any time at therestispolitics.com [https://therestispolitics.supportingcast.fm/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta] The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Fuse are giving away free TRIP Plus membership for all of 2025 to new sign ups 🎉 TRIP Plus 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 ⁠fuseenergy.com/politics [https://www.fuseenergy.com/politics]⁠ ⚡ __________ Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Video Editor: Josh Smith Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Producer: Evan Green, India Dunkley Senior Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

How Will AI Change The World? (Ep 1)

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 years – is this a gold mine or a classic bubble? And why is so little attention being paid to this issue?  Rory Stewart is joined by former government advisor of AI, and author of the AI Action Plan, for a members only mini-series on the future of Artificial Intelligence.  To hear the full episode now claim your FREE TRIAL for The Rest Is Politics Plus at ⁠therestispolitics.com⁠ [www.therestispolitics.com]. The Rest Is Politics Plus grants you exclusive bonus content, miniseries, early access to Question Time episodes and live show tickets, ad free listening for both TRIP and Leading, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and our members’ chatroom on Discord. For all these benefits, please join us direct at ⁠therestispolitics.com⁠ [www.therestispolitics.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: Lorcan Moullier, Kieron Leslie Producer: India Dunkley Senior Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]