Rory Stewart

552. Trump's Red Card Saga and Germany's Far-Right Machine

What does Trump's shocking red card intervention reveal about how he wields power?

551. Will Farage’s Trumpian Resignation Stunt Backfire?

Is Farage's shock by-election gamble a Trumpian trick to bury the scandal over his finances? Why has the Murdoch press finally turned on Britain's most protected politician?

549. Mamdani’s Wrecking Ball and the Rise of Anti-Migrant Vigilantes

Is Zohran Mamdani becoming much more than a mayor and effectively running a shadow presidential campaign through the candidates he's backing?

548. Burnham vs. Westminster and Trump’s Next Target

Will Andy Burnham’s plan for a ‘Number 10 North’ actually work in practice? What does Rory make of Burnham’s growth strategy? Who is Donald Trump’s next target in Latin America?

547. The Truth About Russian Oil, Net Zero, and North Sea Drilling

With the UK and Europe sweltering in yet another record-breaking heatwave, will we ever actually reach net zero?

546. Keir Starmer Resigns: What Happens Next?

What does Keir’s Starmer’s exit as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour party mean for the UK?

545. Burnham Beats Reform: Britain’s Next Prime Minister?

Has Andy Burnham’s huge victory against Reform in Makerfield shown the Labour Party how it can beat Farage?

Exploring the challenges shaping our world - in conversation with Rory Stewart OBE - June 2026

544. How Trump Is Weaponising AI and Martial Arts at the White House

Has Britain become a “vassal” state, dangerously dependent on the US for our most vital national security capabilities?

543. The Disaster Britain Still Can't Escape and Trump’s Iran ‘Deal’

What is the true cost of Brexit? How have British and European far-right politics evolved since the historic Brexit referendum, and can liberal democracy survive it?