Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 213
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.6/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: United Kingdom
YouTube: 676.0k subscribers
Instagram: 646.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
partnerships@goalhanger.com
therestispolitics@goalhanger.com
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Host
Alastair Campbell - British political strategist, writer, broadcaster, and former Downing Street Director of Communications and Strategy under Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Rory Stewart - British former politician, government minister, diplomat, author, and academic.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Gordon Brown - Leadership During The Global Financial Crisis, Civic Participation, International Cooperation, And Global Economic And Political Stability.
Sanna Marin - Finland’s Decision To Join NATO, Leadership During The War In Ukraine, Political Pressures, And The Public Scrutiny Surrounding Her Premiership.
Anthony Scaramucci - U.s. Foreign Policy, The War On Terror, China, The 2008 Financial Crisis, Political Leadership, And The Forces Behind Donald Trump’s Electoral Success.
Dan Neidle - Wealth Taxation, Inequality, Tax Affairs Of Prominent Political Figures, And The Effectiveness Of Tax Policy Proposals.
Aleksander Čeferin - Leadership Of European Football, FIFA Governance, The Politics Of The World Cup, And The Relationship Between Football And Global Politics.
Recent Topics
Episodes
210. Andy Burnham: My Relationship With Starmer, Brexit Lies and Emotion in Politics
October 11, 2026
How will he change Britain’s relationship with the EU? Why has he agreed to publish details of meetings following the Manchester City scandal? With the Trump administration planning to livestream a firing squad execution, should the UK take a stand? Alastair and Rory are joined by Andy Burnham, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, to answer all these questions and more. __________ To listen to our series Becoming Burnham, with Alastair Campbell and Burnham’s closest confidant, f...
209. Shabana Mahmood: Palestine Action, Faith, and What I Told Starmer
October 04, 2026
Should Palestine Action stay banned? Why can't Britain just send small boats straight back to France? Can faith and public duty coexist in modern British politics? Rory and Alastair are joined by the Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, to answer all this and more. Search IG.com to find out more and/or Look for IG in your app store. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to goalhanger.com Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @restispolitics Email: therestispolitics@goalhanger.com _______...
208. Mustafa Suleyman: Is AI Actually Conscious?
September 27, 2026
Can Artificial Intelligence stay subordinate? Is Anthropic’s 100-Page constitution creating dangerous AI autonomy? Should AI models be granted legal personhood, rights, or financial compensation? CEO of Microsoft AI, and co-founder and former head of AI at DeepMind, Mustafa Suleyman, joins Rory Stewart to discuss all this and more. If you'd like to listen to more of Mustafa Suleyman and his backstory, click here to find our previous interview with him from 2023. Search IG.com to fi...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with The Rest Is Politics: Leading?
The Rest Is Politics: Leading is hosted by Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart. Its publicly listed emails are partnerships@goalhanger.com and therestispolitics@goalhanger.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for The Rest Is Politics: Leading?
The publicly listed emails for The Rest Is Politics: Leading: partnerships@goalhanger.com and therestispolitics@goalhanger.com.
How many listeners does The Rest Is Politics: Leading have?
Podseeker estimates The Rest Is Politics: Leading reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for The Rest Is Politics: Leading?
The Rest Is Politics: Leading typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Former heads of government, senior elected officials, leaders of major international institutions, prominent political strategists, diplomats, and widely recognized experts with authoritative perspectives on public policy or global affairs. Common among recent guests: Serving as a national political leader or senior government official; Leading a major international or governing institution; Holding a prominent role in global political, economic, or civic affairs. Recent guests include Gordon Brown, Sanna Marin, and Anthony Scaramucci.
How hard is it to get booked on The Rest Is Politics: Leading?
Very high. It mostly books well-known names.
What topics does The Rest Is Politics: Leading cover?
Recent episodes cover Politics, Political Leadership, Global Affairs, Public Policy, and Geopolitics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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