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“Tanning in my car was in the car and I was like oh my gosh that’s good to me and I was just going to through the house with a lot and I”
mdgzotw via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/08/24
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“A very good listen. Informative and interesting. Not yet uploaded visually on YouTube. Long to see those facial expressions on offer.”
SpanishVern via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/06/24
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“Great podcast, with great guests.
However I have a request. When describing Brexit as a “tragedy” or other words to that effect, can you give concrete and practical examples of the impact? Too often it seems your position on Brexit (which I agree with, by the way) falls into simplistic rhetoric...”Read full review »
DJRRJDDJR via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/05/24
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“Having hosts from opposite sides of the political divide mean no guest gets an easy ride. It’s just a brilliant dynamic. It’s always a great listen but some of the recent interviews have been exceptional.”
NoThanksOk via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/03/24
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“This is always a good listen - even if the guests are not your cup of tea the interview is interesting & informative-
The ex-heads of UK intelligence services MI5 & MI6 on a joint interview was a masterclass & I was surprised by how candidly they both spoke. Eliza Manningham-Buller’s...”Read full review »
Flick Harris via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/01/24
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“How easily the two spies dismissed lightly and excused the unbelievably illegal horrific Israeli actions against the people of Gaza. While all the while blithely describing how legally compliant etc their old services are. Shameful and despairing. Rory and Alistair what the hell are you doing?”
Dangerous EE via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/01/24
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“What a brilliant episode. Please interview more people like Antony. his perspective was different to your normal Leading politician. His depth of awareness and his capacity, for putting it into words, was inspiring.”
oakjane via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/01/24
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“These interviews should be recommended listening for everyone. They are very informative, entertaining and sometimes tedious. A Tale of Two Spies was extremely interesting now listening to The Reith Lectures by Eliza Manningham-Buller. Thank you Rory and Alastair this last interview was spot on!”
Silli_ed via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/01/24
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“What a fantastic interview!
I hope he is right about a Labour government really understanding the importance of the Arts and realising it should be a fundamental part of the school curriculum.
Alistair’s comment about Keir Starmer really pushing this before the next election is spot on.
I loved...”Read full review »
Moonlight 53 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/26/24
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“It does though, extremely well. They are greater than the sum of their parts. Meaningful, topical and entertaining in equal measure. If you also listen to Leading then add expansive and insightful to that list. Long may it continue.
Thank you.”
EnglishMichael via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
03/26/24
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“Loved the Anthony Gormley session”
Southernmost lustener via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
03/26/24
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“Loved loved loved this interview. Absolutely fascinating and almost esoteric ideas. Really had me thinking”
Gertie_57 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/25/24
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“What an entertaining man. I loved this one - made me laugh out loud. And it gave me insights, even if Rory already knew it all! I didn’t.”
Elizotto via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/23/24
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“In the words of Ian Dunt, who says it far better than I can:.
"I am glad that Rory Stewart has a successful podcast, but I am incensed that Rory Stewart is a podcaster. That is not what this man should be doing in a sane country. He should be one of the leading figures of the right -...”Read full review »
ACTgreen via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/22/24
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“Delving into the fascinating realm of international affairs, this remarkable British podcast stands out for its insightful commentary that transcends the often myopic focus on American politics, notably the Trump obsession across the pond.
The podcast's content is a true gem, offering a deep...”Read full review »
Dragonwings121 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/24
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“Excellent interview with a very thoughtful , interesting leader. It was fantastic. I learned so much about Kosovo and its role in southeast Europe.
Love the opportunity to listen to interviews with leaders from various walks of life.”
Toronto Gran via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/18/24
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“A wonderful podcast that gives the guests time to talk and express their views. In a dumbed down media era this a fantastic antidote to the 140 character lunacy!”
пфяяф via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/15/24
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“Great show let down only by Rory’s ever growing love of his own voice and asking questions that take up half the show’s time.”
AlHussein83 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/12/24
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“Rory occasionally has really really weird pronunciation. Great interview with Caroline Lucas but her name is Ca-ro-line, not Kerin. Honestly it’s almost unlistenable because of that; it’s so annoying. You say it over and over again in the interview. Maybe Alastair can learn you to speak proper...”Read full review »
AlistairCandlin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/11/24
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“Some interview guests are better than others of course. Some episodes feature some of the longest and most convoluted questions you will hear anywhere..!! The best episodes are where there is less obsequiousness and more ‘sparks’…!! More ‘modern’ views and guests would be great as well so we...”Read full review »
jakeybrb8213 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/09/24
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“I became tired of the standard rest is politics, but that was more to do with the state of British, probably English politics. These long form interviews are excellent and diverse. Thanks
N.b not sure how Rory would have survived any longer in British politics.. think it’s best you continue to...”Read full review »
scubaneering via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/05/24
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“Rory is a treasure. Truly grateful to him for entering a complex dialogue on Islamophobia with Sam Harris. Alastair and Rory showcase how to converse generously on controversial topics. ❤️”
Mitchy Austin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/29/24
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“Excellent show with interesting conversations from a unique point of view. Slightly uncomfortable interview with James Rubin but still worth a listen. Highly recommend for TRIP fans and anyone else interested in politics. Keep disagreeing agreeably.”
Livelongandprosper001 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/26/24
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“I love and enjoy your balanced podcasts but this latest interview made me angry. James Rubin was so clearly a defensive American - the type of American who always thinks without a hinterland. Disappointing and not entertaining.”
Decorcats via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
02/26/24
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“I really enjoy these guys podcasts but having just listened to this latest Leading with Anthony Scaramucci it’s my favourite yet.
Fantastic listening, and contained everything from humour, to gossip and the real interest in Donald J Trump.
Well done Alistair and Rory 👏👏”
tonkytowers via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/24/24
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“Highly entertaining interview, I literally couldn’t stop listening. All I remember was how the press annihilated him during his time with Trump and as a result we all had a low opinion of him at the time. Listening to him on Leading was fascinating to hear how intelligent and funny he is. Also...”Read full review »
Anu Wags via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/22/24
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“From often interesting to nonstop egofest with an eagle eye on those Yankee subscribers”
Just read the book via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/20/24
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“This was the best interview yet! Please can we have more interviews with leading professors. The bigger picture thinking and the physiology of why people do what they do was gripping the whole way through.”
Hannah_90 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/12/24
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“I’m a big listener to the rest is politics and leading but my reaction to opening the latest leading episode was ‘another man!’. I look forward to more episodes with interesting leading women - there are many of them around!”
Sophie_Stella via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/12/24
“Really enjoy listening to Rory and Alistair. Love the rapport they have despite their different political origins. This is a gem of a podcast amongst the myriad available. Very pleasant surprise to have an unusual guest like Robert Sapolsky - fascinating! Thank you.”
Zen_Arjie via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/12/24
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“In my humble opinion, this interview is the most compelling & important you’ve brought to your listeners; if one is willing to give weight to Robert’s research data, one must surely conclude that trying to decode & balance political equations are futile without first fully exploring the...”Read full review »
Famous Anoymous via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/12/24
“As an Australian listener, I’m loving these encapsulated overviews of British politics from Rory and Alastair, who have lived the experience, albeit from opposing Tory and Labour sides of the political divide. Both the up-to-date reporting and the historical context of happenings have captured...”Read full review »
Barb2503 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/11/24
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“Big fan of the podcast(s) and not of the SNP, but the constant interruptions of Humza Yousaf made that episode impossible to listen to.
Seriously, count the interruptions - how Yousaf finished the interview, I don’t know.
Stewart/Campbell - please take note, this isn’t the 8.10 Today...”Read full review »
Chalky2000 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/07/24
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“This superb podcast from the excellent people behind The Rest is Politics host outstanding interviews with people that you never knew you needed to hear from. Whether the interviewee is from your area of interest or not, they are always absolutely fascinating. Some seriously big names from...”Read full review »
Brisbane Canary via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/02/24
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“These are great, they are incredibly interesting conversations”
Lazza100 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/29/24
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“I’ve been listening to both TRIP and Leading since the beginning. Consistently insightful, I’ve meant to subscribe many times before and just never quite got round to it.
Interestingly, with so many great shows behind you, it was today’s Leading interview with Tucker Eskew that prompted me to...”Read full review »
That's 2015 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/29/24
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“In The Rest Is Politics podcast a guiding principle is to disagree agreeably, but this interview show is far too disagreeable. I can't get to the end of the Gillian Keegan episode because Alastair keeps interrupting Keegan making it unlistenable. I'd prefer fewer questions and just...”Read full review »
gm314159 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/28/24
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“… to counter your increasingly ‘centrist dad’ image:
Dominic Cummings
Nigel Farage
Michael Portillo
Konstantin Kisin
David Starkey”
Voodoo thursday via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/28/24
“Enjoyed the Guy V interview, but Alastair brings it back to Little Englander issues again and again!! Why invite a European leader and interrupt to speak only about local issues, and take over the conversation to make ridiculous comparisons between the Tory Party and the AfD, asking him to focus...”Read full review »
123etcetc via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/20/24
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“Fabulous interview. I am aligned with Alistair politically but it was great to hear someone who was able to respond easily to his usual line of everything a conservative does is flawed. Even afterwards he couldn’t acknowledge much positive about her. I thought a lot of what she said made...”Read full review »
Moving forward positively via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/17/24
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“Especially in light of some top gaslighting from Gillian Keegan around education. I don’t know a single teacher (and I know a few!) who doesn’t think it’s a complete mess. Maybe it’s because none of my mates live in Chichester?!
Quite enjoyed it until that point.. but Christ, that bit tipped me...”Read full review »
Mickeyp_mcfc via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/16/24
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“I don’t usually review podcasts. Listen to to many. This is excellent , the guest are good as well.However Gillian Keegan MP came across as soulless and robotic just like so many of our politicians.”
itsmeagain20 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/15/24
“Love this. Fascinating and enjoyed across the parties and views. But Keegan was appalling. Very average performer who just spouted prepared lines. Alastair did well to keep the discussion going.”
mummypug via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/14/24
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“Such a brilliant podcast, the knowledge of these two is impressive and the opposing ideologies create a relief after all the compassions bias that is rampant in the media these days. But increasingly it is being ruined by Rory’s belittling and arrogant attitude to something he doesn’t believe...”Read full review »
Ducallum27 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/09/24
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“I suggest you interview
Gina Miller - True and Fair party
George Monbiot
Tim Marshall - author of Prisoners of Geography to explain geopolitics”
LR 62 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/06/24
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“The interview with Tom Holland was interesting, but ultimately apologist and confusing… also how do you not think about populism and the holocaust when you examine Israel? And was that also informed by Christianity? Why don’t we talk about it?
And what about the impact of Islam and Judaism on...”Read full review »
RLD888 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/06/24
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“Totally brilliant and compelling. Should be compulsory listening.”
nettymore via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/02/24
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“I usually love this podcast but this was an extraordinary episode about religion that failed at any point to refer to the fact that Jesus was Jewish and that Christianity arose hundreds of years after Christ ; that many of the things Jesus purportedly said come straight from the five Books of...”Read full review »
fr0212 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/02/24
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“Discovering Leading has been an absolute joy. Informed, fascinating and an amazing way of learning leadership from amazing people. I’ve binged hours of episodes through my Christmas preparations. I think Leading is the best series in terms of gender - there is an excellent balance of amazing...”Read full review »
Fiona8822 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/29/23
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