482. A Trumpian Year, the Politics of Hope and Highlights of 2025
What surprised Rory and Alastair most about 2025? Why does Trump's presidency feel even more chaotic than expected? And who gets their vote for campaigner of the year? Join Rory and Alastair as the...
25 Dec 202526min
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 mi...
24 Dec 20251h 2min
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...
19 Dec 202517min
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?...
18 Dec 202556min
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 ...
17 Dec 202559min
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? ...
12 Dec 202513min
478. Farage’s Crypto Megadonor and the Graduate Jobs Disaster (Question Time)
Why has a crypto billionaire living in Thailand donated £9 million to Nigel Farage's party, Reform UK? With a graduate jobs crisis in full swing and rising debt, what are the prospects for young Brits...
11 Dec 20251h 3min
477. How Trump’s Security Strategy Destroys The Old World Order
Has Trump's 2025 National Security Strategy officially upended 80 years of American foreign policy? Why does it warn of Europe's "civilisational erasure" while downplaying threats from its traditional...
10 Dec 202551min
