Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchQuestion Time: Are the Tories dead or sleeping?
Episode 325
How many civilian casualties is too many: what defines a proportionate war? What makes a good civil servant according to Alastair and Rory. And, why …
1 year, 8 months ago
Israel at War: One Year On
Episode 324
How has the political landscape of the Middle East changed in the year since Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel? Why has Keir Starmer reshuff…
1 year, 8 months ago
Question Time: How it feels to become “the story”
Episode 323
Why are so many young men supporting the AFD in Germany? Would Trump be welcome on TRIP? And who, out of the pair, has the best Dame Maggie Smith sto…
1 year, 8 months ago
Israel vs Hezbollah: Iran’s next move
Episode 322
What does the killing of Hezbollah’s leader mean for the Middle East? Who will be Labour’s next cabinet secretary? How did the far right win in Austr…
1 year, 8 months ago
Question Time: Why do politicians leak to the press?
Episode 321
Was the recent election in Brandenburg really a “huge success” for the far-right AfD? Why are MPs allowed to be on their phones in the House of Commo…
1 year, 8 months ago
Labour’s struggle to define itself, Hezbollah vs. Israel, and understanding Long Covid
Episode 320
Does Starmer’s government lack a strategic vision? Are we on the brink of a wider war in the Middle East? Why has society turned a blind eye to those…
1 year, 8 months ago
TRIP US: The Only State Trump Needs to Win
Episode 319
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How far do voters trust Donald Trump? Should the US have ma…
1 year, 8 months ago
Question Time: Does America really care about the ‘special relationship’?
Episode 318
Why has Turkey decided to join BRICS? Is New York Mayor, Eric Adams, in trouble? And what happens when the mics are turned off?
Join Rory and Alastair…
1 year, 8 months ago
How to save the NHS
Episode 317
How are Labour planning to reform the NHS? Are the West being too slow to help Ukraine? Should social media be banned for children? Join Rory and Ala…
1 year, 8 months ago
Why Kamala Harris Still Has a Problem
Episode 316
What does Kamala Harris need to do next? How would Republicans react to a Trump loss? Would Harris ever debate Trump on Fox News?
Join Katty Kay and A…
1 year, 8 months ago