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Descubre un mundo infinito de historias

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Goalhanger

Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart break down current affairs in the UK and abroad.

The Rest Is Politics analyses the latest international news, provides debate on global issues, and reveals secrets from Westminster, whilst bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably. With insider perspectives and expert analysis, The Rest Is Politics is the go-to podcast for anyone seeking intelligent, engaging discussions on British and global politics.

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The Rest Is Politics

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 marriage to Wendi Deng mean for his family's fortune?

Alastair is joined by two-time Rupert Murdoch biographer, Michael Wolff, to discuss all this and more.Unlock the full five-part mini-series The Rise and Fall of Rupert Murdoch – only with TRIP+. Members enjoy bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and early access to new shows. Start your 7-day free trial today at ⁠⁠therestispolitics.com⁠⁠ 

Written & Produced by: Nicole Maslen

Video Editor: Josh Smith

Social Producer: Celine Charles

Filmed by: Charlie Rodwell

Senior Producer: Callum Hill

Artwork: Alistair Dixon
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The Phone-Hacking Scandal: How Murdoch's UK Empire Fell

Why did Britain drop a clear Chinese spying case? Was banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans the right call? What does Prince Andrew’s latest downfall reveal about the royals?

Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.

Get more from The Rest Is Politics with TRIP+. Enjoy bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access, live show ticket priority, our members’ newsletter, and private Discord community – plus exclusive mini-series like The Rise and Fall of Rupert Murdoch. Start your 7-day free trial today at 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 ⁠https://www.fuseenergy.com/politics⁠ ⚡

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Find out more about how Google’s AI is helping fuel the UK’s growth and transformation and read the report at goo.gle/aiworks.

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Email: therestispolitics@goalhanger.com

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Social Producer: Celine Charles

Video Editor: Josh Smith

Producer: India Dunkley, Evan Green

Senior Producer: Callum Hill

Exec Producer: Tom Whiter
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461. Question Time: China’s Spy Web, the Tel Aviv Fan Ban, and Japan’s New Thatcher

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 mental health?

Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.

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Get more from The Rest Is Politics with TRIP+. Enjoy bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access, live show ticket priority, our members’ newsletter, and private Discord community – plus exclusive mini-series like The Rise and Fall of Rupert Murdoch. Start your 7-day free trial today at therestispolitics.com.

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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 ⁠https://www.fuseenergy.com/politics⁠ ⚡

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Social Producer: Celine Charles

Video Editor: Josh Smith

Producer: Evan Green, India Dunkley

Senior Producer: Callum Hill

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

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 company recover? Why and how did Tony Blair's "New Labour" court Rupert Murdoch's support in the 1990s?

Alastair is joined by two-time Rupert Murdoch biographer, Michael Wolff, to discuss all this and more.Unlock the full five-part mini-series The Rise and Fall of Rupert Murdoch – only with TRIP+. Members enjoy bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and early access to new shows. Start your 7-day free trial today at ⁠therestispolitics.com⁠ 

Written & Produced by: Nicole Maslen

Video Editor: Josh Smith

Social Producer: Celine Charles

Filmed by: Charlie Rodwell

Senior Producer: Callum Hill

Artwork: Alistair Dixon
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A Deal With the Devil? Murdoch and New Labour (Part 2)

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?

Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.

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 ⁠https://www.fuseenergy.com/politics⁠ ⚡

Find out more about how Google’s AI is helping fuel the UK’s growth and transformation and read the report at goo.gle/aiworks.

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To save your company time and money, open a Revolut Business account today via ⁠https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/therestispolitics ⁠, and add money to your account by 31st of December 2025 to get a £200 welcome bonus or equivalent in your local currency.

For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com

Instagram: @restispolitics

Twitter: @restispolitics

Email: therestispolitics@goalhanger.com

Social Producer: Celine Charles

Video Editor: Josh Smith

Producer: Evan Green, India Dunkley

Senior Producer: Callum Hill

Head of Politics: Tom Whiter

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport
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459. Question Time: Reform's Potential Upside, Why Bad News Sells & Reasons To Stay Hopeful

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 mourning the death of a libertarian dream? 

Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.

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 ⁠https://www.fuseenergy.com/politics⁠ ⚡

﻿Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It's risk-free with Nord's 30 day money back guarantee ✅

Find out more about how Google’s AI is helping fuel the UK’s growth and transformation and read the report at goo.gle/aiworks.

To save your company time and money, open a Revolut Business account today via ⁠⁠https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/therestispolitics ⁠⁠, and add money to your account by 31st of December 2025 to get a £200 welcome bonus or equivalent in your local currency.

Instagram: @restispolitics

Twitter: @restispolitics

Email: therestispolitics@goalhanger.com

Social Producer: Celine Charles

Video Editor: Josh Smith

Producer: Evan Green, India Dunkley

Senior Producer: Callum Hill

Head of Politics: Tom Whiter

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport

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458. Can Trump's Peace Deal Actually Work?

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 groundbreaking media presence in the UK?

Alastair is joined by two-time Rupert Murdoch biographer, Michael Wolff, to discuss all this and more.Unlock the full five-part mini-series The Rise and Fall of Rupert Murdoch – only with TRIP+. Members enjoy bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and early access to new shows. Start your 7-day free trial today at therestispolitics.com 

Written & Produced by: Nicole Maslen

Video Editor: Josh Smith

Social Producer: Celine Charles

Filmed by: Charlie Rodwell

Senior Producer: Callum Hill
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The Rise of Rupert Murdoch: Making of a Mogul (Part 1)

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

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 ⁠https://www.fuseenergy.com/politics⁠ ⚡

Find out more about how Google’s AI is helping fuel the UK’s growth and transformation and read the report at goo.gle/aiworks.

﻿Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It's risk-free with Nord's 30 day money back guarantee ✅

To save your company time and money, open a Revolut Business account today via ⁠⁠https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/therestispolitics ⁠⁠, and add money to your account by 31st of December 2025 to get a £200 welcome bonus or equivalent in your local currency.

For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com

Instagram: @restispolitics

Twitter: @restispolitics

Email: therestispolitics@goalhanger.com

Social Producer: Celine Charles

Video Editor: Josh Smith

Producer: India Dunkley, Evan Green

Senior Producer: Callum Hill

Manager: Tom Whiter

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport

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457. Is Trump Planning Regime Change?

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 is on a doomed path?

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 to unlock exclusive bonus content – including Rory and Alastair’s miniseries – plus ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, an exclusive members’ newsletter, discounted book prices, and a private chatroom on Discord.

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 ⁠https://www.fuseenergy.com/politics⁠ ⚡

Find out more about how Google’s AI is helping fuel the UK’s growth and transformation and read the report at goo.gle/aiworks.

﻿Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It's risk-free with Nord's 30 day money back guarantee ✅

To save your company time and money, open a Revolut Business account today via ⁠⁠https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/therestispolitics ⁠⁠, and add money to your account by 31st of December 2025 to get a £200 welcome bonus or equivalent in your local currency.

For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com

Instagram: @restispolitics

Twitter: @restispolitics

Email: therestispolitics@goalhanger.com

Social Producer: Celine Charles

Video Editor: Josh Smith

Producer: Evan Green, India Dunkley

Senior Producer: Callum Hill

Manager: Tom Whiter

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport
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456. Antisemitism, How the Tories Lost Britain, and Gaza

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

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 to unlock exclusive bonus content – including Rory and Alastair’s miniseries – plus ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, an exclusive members’ newsletter, discounted book prices, and a private chatroom on Discord.

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 ⁠https://www.fuseenergy.com/politics⁠ ⚡

Find out more about how Google’s AI is helping fuel the UK’s growth and transformation and read the report at goo.gle/aiworks.

﻿Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It's risk-free with Nord's 30 day money back guarantee ✅

Instagram: @restispolitics

Twitter: @restispolitics

Email: therestispolitics@goalhanger.com

Social Producer: Celine Charles

Video Editor: Josh Smith

Producer: Evan Green, India Dunkley

Senior Producer: Callum Hill

General Manager: Tom Whiter

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport

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

Is Trump edging the U.S. toward military rule? Can Gaza survive famine amid total collapse? Will Ukraine resist Putin if Western backing falters?

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 to unlock exclusive bonus content – including Rory and Alastair’s miniseries – plus ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, an exclusive members’ newsletter, discounted book prices, and a private chatroom on Discord.

The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. 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 ⁠https://www.fuseenergy.com/politics⁠ ⚡

﻿Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It's risk-free with Nord's 30 day money back guarantee ✅

For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com

Instagram: @restispolitics

Twitter: @restispolitics

Email: therestispolitics@goalhanger.com

Social Producer: Celine Charles

Video Editor: Josh Smith

Assistant Producer: India Dunkley, Evan Green, 

Senior Producer: Dom Johnson

Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport

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442. Question Time: Trump's Plot To Cancel The Midterms

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