The Rest Is Politics
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Topics: Politics · Government
Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart break down current affairs in the UK and abroad. The Rest Is Politics analyses the latest international news, provides debate on global issues, and reveals secrets from Westminster, whilst bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably. With insider perspectives and expert analysis, The Rest Is Politics is the go-to podcast for anyone seeking intelligent, engaging discussions on British and global politics. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Join with a FREE TRIAL at therestispolitics.com for exclusive bonus content including Rory and Alastair’s first ever miniseries, early access to episodes and live show tickets, ad free listening, our exclusive...
Latest episodes
- David Blunkett on Blindness, Adversity and Why Politicians Give Up Too Easily
- 584. Why Is Trump Losing Voters and Will Texas Turn Blue?
- 583. Is Burnham’s Budget Too Safe and How Brazil Defied Trump
- Kim Leadbeater, MP: My Sister's Murder and Why I Never Wanted To Go Into Politics
- 582. Netanyahu’s Fight for Survival and the Gaza Film That Shocked Rory and Alastair
- 581. Trump and Putin vs. Zelensky: Is Europe Sleepwalking into Disaster?
- Addiction, Breakdown and Finding Persevilience: Rory Interviews Alastair
- 580. How to Solve Britain’s Youth Unemployment Crisis
- 579. Trump’s Public Execution Order and Burnham’s Brexit Intervention
- 578. Alastair and Michael Gove Disagree Agreeably on Brexit and Israel
The Rest Is Politics is No. 2 in the UK, No. 169 in Canada, No. 14 in Australia, No. 6 in New Zealand and No. 6 in Ireland on Apple Podcasts today. On Apple Podcasts' topic charts: No. 1 in News. The latest episode came out on October 31, 2026. A new episode comes out almost every day.
Its place on the chart, day by day
All the numbers, day by day
Its place on the chart, day by day
| Day | UK | Canada | Australia | New Zealand | Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2026 | 2 | 169 | 14 | 6 | 6 |
| November 1, 2026 | 2 | 130 | 10 | 3 | 4 |
| October 31, 2026 | 2 | 127 | 10 | 3 | 4 |
Today's places
| Chart | Place | Since yesterday |
|---|---|---|
| US: News | 111 | ▼11 |
| UK: All podcasts | 2 | = |
| UK: News | 1 | = |
| Canada: All podcasts | 169 | ▼39 |
| Canada: News | 33 | ▼1 |
| Australia: All podcasts | 14 | ▼4 |
| Australia: News | 2 | = |
| New Zealand: All podcasts | 6 | ▼3 |
| New Zealand: News | 2 | = |
| Ireland: All podcasts | 6 | ▼2 |
| Ireland: News | 3 | ▼1 |
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