Why Politics Matters, with Alastair Campbell

《为什么政治很重要》,阿拉斯泰尔·坎贝尔

Intelligence Squared

2024-06-27

43 分钟
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The political strategist, journalist and author turned hit podcast host of The Rest is Politics returns to Intelligence Squared to discuss why politics matters in our everyday lives. Campbell has just released two books for children of different age groups, Alastair Campbell Talks Politics, and Why Politics Matters, which both seek to educate young people about how politics has the power to change the world. In this episode he speaks about the books as well as his political awakening and his own journey into politics as a young person. Plus, thoughts on the impending elections in France and the UK. Joining Campbell in conversation for this episode is Manveen Rana, host of The Story podcast – the flagship show for The Times and The Sunday Times. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/IS for £100 sponsored credit. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all of our longer form interviews and Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events - Our member-only newsletter The Monthly Read, sent straight to your inbox ... Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series ... Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. ... Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Coming up, Aleister Campbell, the political strategist turned hit podcast host of the rest is politics returns to intelligence squared.

  • To discuss why politics really matters in our everyday lives, Campbell has just released two children's books, books for different age groups.

  • Aleister Campbell talks politics and why politics matters, which seek to educate young people and children about how politics really works and why it has the power to change the world.

  • In this episode, he speaks about those books themes, as well as his political awakening and journey into politics and thoughts on impending elections in France and the UK.

  • Our host for this conversation is Manveen Rana, host of the story, the flagship podcast for the Times and the Sunday Times.

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  • Our guest today is Alastair Campbell, who during the Blair years from 1994 until 2003 ruled over number ten as both the spokesperson and director of communications and strategy.

  • His reputation for making people quake in his presence inspired the hugely entertaining character of Malcolm Tucker in the Almande Annucci spoof the thick of it.

  • Since leaving Downing Street, Alistair has become a leading advocate in the field of mental health and is the co presenter of one of the UK's most popular podcasts.