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Two men who’ve been at the heart of the political world - former Downing Street Director of Communications and Strategy Alastair Campbell and cabinet minister Rory Stewart - join forces from across the political divide. The Rest Is Politics lifts the lid on the secrets of Westminster, offering an insider’s view on politics at home and abroad, while bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably. Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Instagram: @restispolitics Email: restispolitics@gmail.com
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Historian David Borys dives deep into the fascinating world of Canadian history in this bi-weekly podcast exploring everything from the wonderful to the weird to the downright dark. Get add free content at Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bowie Book Club Podcast

Greg Miller & Kristianne Huntsberger

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Two friends have had a book club for a very very long time. It was mostly an excuse to drink and gossip. In January of 2016, they found renewed purpose in their sadness over the death of David Bowie. They decided to stop mucking around and actually get some reading done - from the list of books that he loved.
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Listen in on FDD Events featuring discussions on today’s most pressing national security and foreign policy challenges and opportunities with top policymakers and leading experts. Webpage: https://www.fdd.org/events/
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Blind Fly Theater

David Lorell

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I'm Dave Lorell Hoskins, caretaker at Blind Fly Theater, with atmospheric audio tales that follow you everywhere, whispering in your ear... let us in... http://www.BlindFlyTheater.com
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Awareness Explorers

Jonathan Robinson and Brian Tom O'Connor

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Jonathan Robinson and Brian Tom O'Connor explore ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature. Includes guided meditations with each podcast episode.
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TALKING POLITICS

David Runciman and Catherine Carr

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Coronavirus! Climate! Brexit! Trump! Politics has never been more unpredictable, more alarming or more interesting: Talking Politics is the podcast that tries to make sense of it all. Every week David Runciman and Helen Thompson talk to the most interesting people around about the ideas and events that shape our world: from history to economics, from philosophy to fiction. What does the future hold? Can democracy survive? How crazy will it get? This is the political conversation that matters ...
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From Our Neurons to Yours

Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford University, Nicholas Weiler

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From Our Neurons to Yours crisscrosses scientific disciplines to bring you to the frontiers of brain science. Coming to you from the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford University, we ask leading scientists to help us understand the three pounds of matter within our skulls and how new discoveries, treatments, and technologies are transforming our relationship with the brain. Finalist for 2024 Signal Awards!
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Below C-Level

Search Chain Partners

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Welcome to 'Below C-Level,' the podcast that delves deep into the ever-evolving world of fintech and technology. Hosted by George Fierstone, Founder and CEO of Search Chain Partners, this podcast provides a gateway to the transformative power of AI, data, SaaS, and more. In each episode, we engage in thought-provoking conversations with C-Level executives in the fintech industry, exploring their journeys to the top and gaining invaluable insights into the dynamic tech landscape.
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The Derek Loudermilk Show is your home for: Metaphysics, Adventure, Entrepreneurship, Spirituality, Science, and Peak Performance! This podcast is designed to bring you to a world class understanding and take you in-depth on these topics so you can expand your consciousness, transform your life, and get to the cutting edge. Derek Loudermilk is a professional adventurer, bestselling author, business strategist, and digital nomad. If you want to learn how to be a professional adventurer, liste ...
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On War & Society

Laurier Centre for the Study of Canada

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On War & Society features interviews with the most prominent historians of war and society. Guests discuss their cutting-edge research, the challenges associated with doing history, and life ‘behind the book.’
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Join us as we dive back into the world of psychedelic medicine with anesthesiologists Boris Heifets and Theresa Lii, who share intriguing new data that sheds light on how ketamine and placebo effects may interact in treating depression. We explore provocative questions like: How much of ketamine's antidepressant effect comes from the drug itself ve…
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How would Alastair tweak the so-called “tractor-tax” to appease British farmers? Is Keir Starmer spending too much time abroad? And will international law survive Trump? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across the UK. Use r…
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Tom, Anushka and Harry dissect this week's 'not quite' PMQs. They discuss the world's security situation and whether the UK could follow Trump-style politics. Plus, how damaging could the farming fallout be for the government? You can watch episodes of Talking Politics on ITVX and YouTube. And if you're enjoying the show please do subscribe on your…
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Is Biden’s move on missiles too little too late for Ukraine? Who will be in Donald Trump’s White House team? Why are business leaders growing tired of Labour? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across England, Scotland & Wale…
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Andy Scott and Gary Logan are joined by former lightweight world champion Anthony Crolla and cruiserweight contender Viddal Riley to reflect on an eventful week in the boxing world. The panel breaks down Jake Paul’s controversial victory over boxing legend Mike Tyson and analyses Chris Billam-Smith’s unanimous decision defeat to Gilberto Ramirez. V…
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FDD Senior Vice President Jonathan Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis on headlines of the Middle East, followed by a conversation with Madhav Das Nalapat, the UNESCO Peace Chair at Manipal University in India and the Editorial Director at ITV Network. Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/…
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Are Alastair and Rory starry-eyed about Australian politics? What have Alastair and Macron been texting about? And, what does the world look like without America at the centre of it? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across …
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Tom, Robert and Anushka dissect a PMQs they describe as 'pathetic' and 'embarrassing', and ask whether Starmer is at risk of losing the 'economic argument' in the same way Joe Biden and the Democrats appear to have done in the United States. They also discuss the challenges of the Assisted Dying Bill, and Starmer's recent trip to the COP29 climate …
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Andy Scott is joined by this week's special guests Chris Billam-Smith, Shane McGuigan, Lee Cutler and Ben Shalom. Billam-Smith previews his unified cruiserweight world title fight with Gilberto Ramirez on Saturday, while trainer Shane McGuigan outlines what he needs to do to beat the Mexican. Cutler, who also hails from Bournemouth, then explains w…
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How will the president elect deal with the Israel-Gaza conflict? Does the US election result spell doom for Zelensky? What’s going on in Germany? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across England, Scotland & Wales. Use referr…
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The Group of 7 are some of the most iconic and well-known Canadian painters in the history of Canadian art. While forming on the heels of the First World War, during a dramatic period of social and political upheaval, the painters in the group came to define a uniquely Canadian style of art. One that reflected a country that was searching for new w…
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Luke reviews a new (to him) translation of Roadside Picnic by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky and discusses with Juliane if it should make it onto the SFBRP Must-Read List. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/must-read Support Luke and Juliane financial…
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Who will Trump appoint to his cabinet? Did wishful thinking cloud the election? And, what do the next four years look like for Taiwan, Ukraine and the Middle East? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across the UK. Use referra…
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In this episode, we discuss the non-reality of the future and its traps that keep us from the now and obscure our true nature. • Includes a guided meditation using various methods to shift our attention from the future to the only time when awakening can be experienced: now. The Louis C.K. video mentioned in this episode: “Louis C.K. Hates Cell Pho…
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Today, we are going back into the archives for one of my favorite episodes: We are talking to neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and best-selling author, David Eagleman. We're talking about synaesthesia — and if you don't know what that is, you're about to find out. Special Note We are beyond thrilled that From Our Neurons to Yours has won a 2024 Signal…
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Did Trump win it or did the Democrats blow it? What are the implications of a second Trump presidency for America and the rest of the world? Has rightwing populism delivered a fatal blow to liberal democracy? Catchup on the last of our three special US election livestreams. Alastair is joined by Dominic Sandbrook from The Rest Is History, Marina Hy…
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Is another Trump presidency Keir Starmer's worst nightmare, or has the PM built enough bridges to shore up the 'special relationship'? Plus, it was Kemi Badenoch's first time at Prime Minister's Questions...So how did the new Conservative leader fare? Geraint Vincent is joined by Carl Dinnen and Shehab Khan for this week's episode of Talking Politi…
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FDD Senior Vice President Jonathan Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis on headlines of the Middle East, followed by a conversation with Boris Zilberman, the director of public policy and strategy at the Christians United for Israel (CUFI) Action Fund and former deputy director of congressional relations at FDD. Learn more at: …
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Head to The Rest is Politics Youtube channel now for live coverage of the final twists and turns of the US presidential election, between 8pm-midnight GMT on Tue 5th Nov, again from 5am-9am GMT on Wed 6th Nov, and finally at 7-8.30pm GMT on Wed 6th Nov. In the second of these special US election livestreams, Rory and Alastair are joined by Anthony …
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Head to The Rest is Politics Youtube channel now for live coverage of the final twists and turns of the US presidential election, between 8pm-midnight GMT on Tue 5th Nov, again from 5am-9am GMT on Wed 6th Nov, and finally at 7-8.30pm GMT on Wed 6th Nov. In the second of these special US election livestreams, Rory and Alastair are joined by Anthony …
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Head to The Rest is Politics Youtube channel now for live coverage of the final twists and turns of the US presidential election, between 8pm-midnight GMT on Tue 5th Nov, again from 5am-9am GMT on Wed 6th Nov, and finally at 7-8.30pm GMT on Wed 6th Nov. In the first of these special US election livestreams, Rory and Alastair are joined by Anthony S…
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Andy Scott and Barry Jones are joined by former standout amateur middleweight Sam Hickey who made his professional debut last month at the Copperbox Arena. Sam discusses his decision to go pro and why he believes he can be the next big boxing star out of Scotland. Trainer Barry Smith works with an exciting group of fighters as part of Ben Davison's…
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Luke revisits Starship Troopers by Robert A Heinlein and shares his thoughts on the political ideas it contains with Juliane. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/must-read Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Luke on Mast…
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What should we expect from the new leader of the Conservative Party? Does Badenoch spell trouble for Labour? How will she reflect on her role as the first black woman to lead a major UK political party? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all this and more in a special bonus episode of The Rest Is Politics. Join us on Election Night Get ready for…
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While federal agencies and election officials repeatedly affirm the physical and cybersecurity of U.S. elections, a significant vulnerability remains — the public’s belief in the integrity of elections. Beijing, Moscow, and Tehran believe U.S. power presents a serious impediment to their ambitions and are taking concrete actions to target Americans…
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Is Labour's first budget a success or failure for the new government? How does it compare to previous budgets? Did Rachel Reeves alter her proposals from pre-election? Rory and Alastair come together to answer all your budget related questions in today's emergency budget episode. Join us on Election Night Get ready for in-depth, real-time analysis …
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£40 billion of tax rises, huge increases in public spending for Britain's creaking public services and even some punchy political allegations of Tory dishonesty... It was a very big day for the government, as Britain's first ever female Chancellor laid out Labour's budget plans to the country. Anushka Asthana, Robert Peston and Joel Hills join Tom …
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Jon Schanzer, FDD Senior Vice President for Research, delivers timely situational updates and analysis on the war in the Middle East, followed by a conversation with Eyal Hulata, FDD Senior International Fellow and former Israeli national security advisor and head of Israel’s National Security Council (NSC) under Prime Ministers Bennett and Lapid. …
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Why does the UK ignore Irish politics? Should Labour implement Leveson 2, and what should your 7 year-old ask a Tory MP, according to Alastair? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in this week's Question Time. Join us on Election Night Get ready for in-depth, real-time analysis as we go live throughout election night …
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