The Rest Is Politics

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56. Question Time: Prison reform, lobbying, and Alastair on Strictly Sep 29, 2022

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Should MPs be drug tested? Does the UK have a corruption problem? How could we radically reform prisons? Alastair and Rory join each other in person this week to answer these questions and many more. Plus, they discuss if they've ever been offered to participate in a reality show, and if they would ever consider doing Strictly Come Dancing...

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55. The Kamikwaze budget, Iranian protests, and Italian 'post-fascists' Sep 28, 2022

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It's been a quiet week in UK politics...

On today's (in person) episode Rory and Alastair discuss Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-budget, Liz Truss and her quest for growth, the protests in Iran and the far right's election victory in Italy.

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Producer: Dom Johnson

Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport

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54. Albanian PM Edi Rama on Putin, Macron, and combating corruption Sep 23, 2022

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Alastair and Rory are joined by Edi Rama, the Prime Minister of Albania, to talk Putin, Merkel, Macron, the European Union, small boats, cyber attacks from Iran, and much, much more. Tune in to hear how the 'third way' inspired Edi's journey from life as an artist in Paris to a three-time election-winning prime minister.

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Producer: Dom Johnson

Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport

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53. Question Time: Blair-Brown, the Special Relationship, and official apologies Sep 22, 2022

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Who would you cast to play yourself in a film? Rory and Alastair give their answers to this question and many more in today's Question Time episode. Plus the rarity of political apologies, friendship (and animosity) between ex Prime Ministers, and the UK's 'special relationship' with the US.

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Saturday 8th October: wintergardensblackpool.co.uk/events/the-rest-is-politics-live/

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Producer: Dom Johnson

Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport

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52. The Queen's funeral, United Nations, and fracking Sep 21, 2022

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Join Alastair and Rory as they discuss Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, Liz Truss' visit to the UN, the pros and cons of fracking and the drastic fall in value of the British Pound. Plus Biden's growing popularity, international diplomacy, and the role of foreign correspondents.

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Producer: Dom Johnson

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51. Mark Drakeford on Labour success, Tory PMs, and Welsh nationalism Sep 16, 2022

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Alastair and Rory are joined by Mark Drakeford, First Minister of Wales and Leader of Welsh Labour, to talk Boris Johnson, devolution, Welsh nationalism, Scotland, the secret of Labour’s century of success in Wales, Covid, Brexit, Latin and more.

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Producer: Dom Johnson

Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport

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50. Question Time: King Charles III, Scottish accents, and left vs. right Sep 15, 2022

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What's the true definition of right-wing and left-wing? Alastair and Rory debate what defines the two sides of the political spectrum, who their favourite comedians are, and why neither of them have a Scottish accent.

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Saturday 8th October: wintergardensblackpool.co.uk/events/the-rest-is-politics-live/

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Producer: Dom Johnson

Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport

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49. Queen Elizabeth II, Ukrainian counter-attacks, and Sweden Sep 14, 2022

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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.

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Saturday 8th October: wintergardensblackpool.co.uk/events/the-rest-is-politics-live/

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Producer: Dom Johnson

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48. Question Time: Parents, Austerity, and talking with hands Sep 08, 2022

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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 Johnson, and give an insight into their family backgrounds.

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Saturday 8th October: wintergardensblackpool.co.uk/events/the-rest-is-politics-live/

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Producer: Dom Johnson

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47. Liz Truss, lido politics, and Chile Sep 07, 2022