101. Alan Johnson: The Prime Minister We Never Had? (Part 1)
How much have the “bleak” post-war years shaped modern Britain? How did growing up parentless and in poverty inspire Alan Johnson’s life choices? And, is Alastair right, could he have been prime minis...
6 Okt 202443min
100. Anne Applebaum: Corruption, Populism, and Ending the War in Ukraine
What constitutes an autocratic state? How did populism come to dominate global politics from 2012-2014? When and how will the war in Ukraine end? On today’s episode of Leading, Rory and Alastair are...
29 Sep 202449min
99. Team of Rivals: Blair, Brown and the secrets of New Labour (Douglas Alexander)
What was the rivalry between Tony Blair and Gordon Brown really about? How easy is it to find work as an ex-politician? What can the Labour Party do going forward to strengthen the UK's relationship w...
22 Sep 202458min
98. Nate Silver: Can we predict who will win the 2024 US election?
Who is going to win the 2024 election? What is the relationship between playing professional poker and betting on politics? Why has Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump? Alastair and Rory are joined by l...
15 Sep 202451min
97. How to fight fake news and strengthen democracy (Audrey Tang)
Is technology destroying democracy, or can it be used to strengthen it? How did Taiwan improve public trust in politicians by 60%? Could the NHS be transformed by digital consultations for the better?...
8 Sep 202452min
96. Frank Luntz: The World's Most Prolific Pollster
Can a pollster be apolitical? What issues are the American people most interested in Kamala Harris and Donald Trump tackling? How can politicians communicate their message most effectively? Rory and...
1 Sep 202456min
95. DNC Special: An alternative view from a Trump supporter (David Urban)
What did a Trump supporter make of the Democratic National Convention? Does Donald Trump have any friends? What message did the DNC send to those who don't support Kamala Harris? Alastair is joined b...
26 Aug 202424min
94. DNC Special: The Young Buck (Josh Elliot)
What does a State Senator do? What is the difference in the energy at the DNC now the nominee is Kamala Harris, not Joe Biden? How do politicians become delegates? Rory and Alastair are joined by mem...
25 Aug 202418min
