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06/26/23 • 66 min
What was it like fighting New Labour? Why did Black Wednesday happen? How did Ian McKellen help bring the campaign for gay rights into Downing Street?
Join Alastair and Rory as they answer all these questions with Sir John Major in the second of two episodes with the former Tory prime minister.
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06/19/23 • 51 min
Why is Sir John Major a Tory? How did he make it from Brixton to 10 Downing Street? What was it like to witness the fall of Margaret Thatcher first hand?
In the first of two episodes, Rory and Alastair are joined by the former prime minister to answer all these questions and more.
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05/15/23 • 69 min
Does George Osborne regret leaving politics? Does he think Sunak can win the next general election? What did he admire about New Labour, Tony Blair, and Gordon Brown?
Tune in to today's episode of Leading to hear Alastair and Rory's conversation with the former Chancellor of the Exchequer.
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07/31/23 • 54 min
‘We are facing spiritual and moral destruction.’
Is Israeli democracy facing the most dangerous moment in its history? Yuval Noah Harari joins Rory and Alastair to discuss his first-hand experience of the protests against the government of Benjamin Netanyahu during this politically existential moment for the country.
Our second episode with Yuval will be released next Monday, where he talks about history, AI, and the future of humankind. If you can't wait a week and want to listen right now, it's already available to members of The Rest Is Politics Plus. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics.
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05/01/23 • 45 min
How was peace achieved in Northern Ireland? What was it like speaking to the IRA, loyalist paramilitary groups and victims simultaneously? Who were the most important individuals involved in the peace process?
To mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, Alastair and Rory are joined by former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair to answer all these questions and more.
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05/08/23 • 47 min
How much do you know about Thatcher's back channels with Irish republicans during the Troubles? What are Gerry Adams' emotions towards the 1984 Brighton hotel bombing, looking back now in 2023? Who were the most important people in the negotiations that brought peace to the island of Ireland?
Alastair and Rory sat down with the former Sinn Féin president to discuss all these questions and more in today's episode of Leading.
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06/05/23 • 52 min
For former President of Ireland Mary McAleese, the personal is the political. Growing up in Belfast with a deeply personal link to sectarian violence, her aim as President was to promote unity and build bridges between political, religious and cultural divides. Alastair speaks to her about misogyny in the Catholic Church, her role as a human rights lawyer, the violence of the Troubles, and much, much more.
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34. Ed Davey: Leading the Lib Dems, fighting the Tories, and a coalition with Starmer’s Labour?
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09/03/23 • 72 min
What was it like for the Liberal Democrats in coalition? Would Ed Davey be prepared to work alongside Keir Starmer in another coalition government? Is tactical voting a good idea? Join Rory and Alastair as they speak with leader of the Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey, to discuss all these questions and more.
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04/17/23 • 61 min
Why did David Miliband leave British politics? How did he get involved in the New Labour project? And what does he spend his time doing now?
Join David as he talks to Rory and Alastair about Labour, international development, US politics, life in New York City, and the International Rescue Committee.
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02/20/23 • 61 min
Is David Lammy the next politician to represent Britain on the global stage? Alastair and Rory speak to the Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs about his upbringing, the Department for International Development, the Labour Party, tribalism in politics, and the role of foreign policy for Britain today.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Leading have?
Leading currently has 136 episodes available.
What topics does Leading cover?
The podcast is about News, Podcasts, Politics and Government.
What is the most popular episode on Leading?
The episode title '24: John Major: The Gulf War, Black Wednesday, and Populism (Part 2)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Leading?
The average episode length on Leading is 58 minutes.
How often are episodes of Leading released?
Episodes of Leading are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Leading?
The first episode of Leading was released on Jan 13, 2023.
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