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
93. DNC Special: The Veteran Congresswoman (Rosa DeLauro)
What is the role of a member of Congress? How much do campaigns in the United States really cost? Is campaigning as a member of Congress wildly different to campaigning as an MP? Rory and Alastair ar...
24 Aug 202421min
92. DNC Special: The Attack Dog (Bob Mulholland)
What is the role of a delegate at a convention? Why is focusing on the negative the best way to campaign? Is Tim Walz the right choice to help Kamala Harris win? Rory and Alastair are joined by Democ...
23 Aug 202430min
