49. Queen Elizabeth II, Ukrainian counter-attacks, and Sweden
Join Alastair and Rory as they discuss Queen Elizabeth II, the Ukrainian counter-offensive, Rory's trip to Kenya, the far right in Sweden, and the Shanghai Co-Operation Organisation. Blackpool live s...
14 Syys 202241min
48. Question Time: Parents, Austerity, and talking with hands
What’s more annoying, a stupid person pretending to be clever or a clever person pretending to be stupid? On an unrelated note Rory and Alastair give more reaction to Liz Truss taking over from Boris ...
8 Syys 202221min
47. Liz Truss, lido politics, and Chile
How will Liz Truss operate in Number 10? Why is The Rest Is Politics banned on FCDO official phones? And what's going on in Chile? Plus foreign aid, James Cleverly, Alastair's lido lifestyle, a messa...
7 Syys 202227min
46. PRIME MINISTER LIZ TRUSS
In an emergency podcast, Rory and Alastair react to the news that Liz Truss has won the race to become the UK's next prime minister. Plus Kwasi Kwarteng, Joe Lycett, a PM's first 24 hours, Instagram ...
5 Syys 202246min
45. Question Time: BBC impartiality, books vs. newspapers, and Stewart spoofery
What shared regret do Rory and Alastair have about their time at university? Plus local journalism, bikes, John le Carré, musical instruments, rhetoric, and Rory's defence of Eton. Blackpool live sho...
1 Syys 202228min
44. Freezing bills, mental health in politics, and Rory's new job
Are windfall taxes and freezing energy bills the best ways to deal with the cost of living crisis? Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss the skyrocketing energy prices, the negative effect that poli...
31 Elo 202254min
43. Question Time: Margaret Thatcher, Rupert Murdoch, and Mick Lynch
At what points in their political careers did Rory and Alastair feel under the most pressure? Plus the wonders of sleep, Murdoch's subtle influence, and protest marches. Blackpool tickets - Saturday ...
25 Elo 202230min
42. Working for Truss, Blackpool with Clinton, and Sewage
Why is raw sewage being pumped into UK rivers? How easy is it to stand up to Liz Truss when she's your boss? And which former US president walked for 2 miles with Alastair in search of a McDonald's? ...
24 Elo 202250min
