The Rest Is Politics
4.6/5
Critic Rating
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: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time episodes and live show tickets, ad-free listening for both TRIP and Leading, our exclusive newsletter, discount...
Critic Reviews
Score: 5
James Marriot • The Sunday Times • Jun 4, 2024
"The Campbell/Stewart dynamic is compelling in its own right: argumentative, funny, teasing and tetchy. If they ever get sick of talking about Westminster, they could make a good sitcom together. "
Score: 5
Fiona McCann • Irish Times • Nov 18, 2023
"...it’s kind of a balm, and pretty chummy, but it’s definitely serious. In short, it’s not very shouty and these two do find common ground unexpectedly often. Campbell and Stewart may have feet in different camps but The Rest Is Politics is proof that though things can fall apart, if we stay cordial and curious, the centre can hold after all."
Score: 4
Samuel Rubinstein • The Spectator • Apr 22, 2023
"Like all cash-grab spinoffs, The Rest is Politics tries to copy The Rest is History’s formula without fully understanding what made the original work....there is the occasional glimmer of greatness. The Rest is Politics is at its best when most personal. Both Campbell and Stewart are fascinating men who’ve lived fascinating lives....For all their protestations, it seems the Centrist Dads want their own Fox News. People can say what they like about craving ‘agreeable disagreement’. In the end, it seems, they long for the comfort of the echo-chamber."
Score: 4.5
Edward Wickham • Church Times • Jan 27, 2023
"From time to time, the duo congratulate themselves on how they are able to maintain courteous relations despite their political differences; but in truth there is not a great deal which divides them. They are united in contempt for Brexit and Boris; and both introduce their arguments with phrases such as “I would argue that . . .”, to cushion the impact of anything too forthright."
