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The Rest Is Politics

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  • The Rest Is Politics

    Divided or Dependent? The Real Gen Z Story

    2026-05-09 | 17 mins.
    Are the challenges faced by Gen Z unique or have we seen them before? Do workplaces need a Gen Z strategy, or is there something bigger at play? And, why does it feel like young people's attitudes are becoming more traditional?

    Vicky Spratt, investigates the question: How bad are things really for young people? This week she is joined by generations expert, Professor Bobby Duffy.

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    Producer: India Dunkley

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    Video Editor: Adam Thornton, Lorcan Moullier

    Researcher: Olivia Taylor Hooper

    Exec Producer: Tom Whiter

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    530. Is Starmer the Next Joe Biden? Rory and Alastair React to Local Elections

    2026-05-08 | 1h 3 mins.
    Will Keir Starmer survive presiding over seismic Labour losses in the local elections, and if he doesn’t who should replace him? Do historic Reform and Green wins for Farage and Polanski confirm the death of two-party politics in the UK? Did the Ed Davey’s Lib Dems and Kemi Badenoch’s Conservatives actually perform better than expected?

    Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.

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    529. Antisemitism, Polarisation, and How the King Outplayed Trump

    2026-05-06 | 53 mins.
    How is polarisation fuelling antisemitism, and how should religious and political leaders respond? What can politicians learn from the King’s speech to Congress about how to challenge Trump? Is Russia's security partnership model collapsing across Africa?

    Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in this week's edition of Question Time.

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    Video Editor: Vasco Andrade

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    Exec Producer: Chris Sawyer

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    528. Trump vs. Germany and Farage’s £5m ‘Gift’

    2026-05-05 | 1h 1 mins.
    As Trump threatens to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, has European appeasement of Trump officially failed? Will historic local election losses for Labour trigger a change of Prime Minister? Why has Nigel Farage faced such little scrutiny on his £5 million ‘gift’ from a Thai-based crypto billionaire?

    Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.

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    Video Editor: Josh Smith, James Clayden

    Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne

    Producer: Evan Green

    Exec Producer: Chris Sawyer

    General Manager: Tom Whiter
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    Lucky or Left Behind? The Gen Z Money Story

    2026-04-30 | 19 mins.
    Is Gen Z the most informed generation in history,  or the most financially trapped? Is a university degree still worth it, or have we sent too many people to study the wrong things? Has Britain gone from a meritocracy to an inheritocracy, where the “Bank of Mum and Dad” are more essential than ever?

    Vicky Spratt, Housing and Society Correspondent, investigates the Gen Z story and how bad are things really for young people? This week she is joined by generational historial Dr Eliza Filby.

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    Producer: India Dunkley

    Social Producer: Celine Charles

    Video Editor: Adam Thornton, Lorcan Moullier

    Researcher: Olivia Taylor Hooper

    Exec Producer: Tom Whiter

    Editorial Director: Emily Kent Smith
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About The Rest Is Politics

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 newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and our members chatroom. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.
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