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458. Can Trump's Peace Deal Actually Work? Oct 14, 2025

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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?

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The Rise of Rupert Murdoch: Making of a Mogul (Part 1) Oct 09, 2025

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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

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457. Is Trump Planning Regime Change? Oct 08, 2025

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

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456. Antisemitism, How the Tories Lost Britain, and Gaza Oct 07, 2025

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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?

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455. Question Time: Is Europe Already At War With Russia? Oct 01, 2025

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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?

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454. Starmer's Farage Fightback and Trump's Unworkable Gaza Plan Sep 30, 2025

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Is it too late for Starmer to turn things around? Is Labour talking too much about immigration, and not enough about the cost of living? How can Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza lead to a Palestinian state if Netanyahu will ‘forcibly resist’ it at every turn?

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453. Trump’s Far Right Allies in Germany: Is History Repeating Itself? Sep 25, 2025

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Just how close is the far right to taking power in Europe and the UK? Why is Germany the perfect starting point for far-right agitators? Is Europe’s lacklustre response to an unfolding genocide in Gaza undermining Europe’s post-war liberal order?

Join Rory, Alastair, and Austrian social scientist Gerald Knaus, as they answer all these questions and more, in this special bonus episode on the rise of the far right.

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452. Question Time: America’s New Martyr and Westminster’s Hidden Spies Sep 24, 2025

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Is Charlie Kirk becoming America’s new martyr for the far right? How deep does Chinese spying go in Western politics? And, is Moldova the next target for Russian meddling?

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451. Is Trump Destroying the UN? Sep 23, 2025

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Is it time to move the United Nations headquarters out of New York? Will recognising Palestine as a state make any difference to the plight of Gaza? Why does Reform UK get so much more coverage than the Lib Dems?

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450. Question Time: How Gen Z Took Down the Government Sep 17, 2025

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**Content Notice: this episode contains discussion of murder-suicide, rape and sexual violence**

How did a corruption scandal in Nepal trigger a youth-led political earthquake? Does the UN genocide finding over Gaza change anything on the ground? And, how can we protect women and girls from rape at university?

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