The Rest Is Politics
The Rest Is Politics, hosted by Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart, analyses UK and global politics with debate and insider perspectives. Published by Goalhanger with about 620 episodes, roughly daily cadence, and a median episode length near 57 minutes. Estimated 25,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode (estimated), rate about $450 to $1,250 per host-read mid-roll. Distinctive detail: Apple listeners rate it 4.3 from 786 ratings.
Daily UK politics audience with a high-rated, established publisher behind it
- About 620 episodes at roughly daily cadence, with long-form episodes near one hour.
- Apple rating of 4.3 from 786 ratings, with a strong five-star majority.
- Publisher Goalhanger runs a network and a paid membership tier, showing an engaged base.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, debate
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 50 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Goalhanger
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Feed description links to a paid membership offer (free trial, ad-free listening) and a publisher network; no sponsor mentions found in the feed titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0; titles cover elections, wars and government policy, which are political rather than graphic.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | therestispolitics.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1611374685 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/GLT9190936013 |
Benchmark score: 46 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Addiction, Breakdown and Finding Persevilience: Rory Interviews Alasta | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 8 min |
| 580. How to Solve Britain’s Youth Unemployment Crisis | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 1 min |
| 579. Trump’s Public Execution Order and Burnham’s Brexit Intervention | 2026-10-13 | 60 min |
| 578. Alastair and Michael Gove Disagree Agreeably on Brexit and Israel | 2026-10-07 | 57 min |
| 577. Is Badenoch Finally Stopping Farage and Why Are French Schools on | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 0 min |
| 576. How Xi is Outplaying Trump and Tensions in Northern Ireland | 2026-09-30 | 1 h 6 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
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,…
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About The Rest Is Politics
The Rest Is Politics is hosted by Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart and published by Goalhanger. The feed describes it as a show that analyses current affairs in the UK and abroad, offering debate on global issues and insider perspectives on Westminster. The show has about 620 episodes and typically releases new episodes roughly every day, with a median length of around 57 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 786 ratings with an average of 4.3. Audience figures are not published by the show. Based on the rating count and the show's profile, estimated downloads are 25,000 to 50,000 per episode. This is an estimate, not a reported figure, and it comes from the feed and Apple data.
The feed names no sponsors. The show promotes its own paid membership offer. Based on estimated downloads, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $450 to $1,250 per episode, suited to financial services, book and media brands, and public-affairs campaigns.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Rest Is Politics can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Rest Is Politics
How much does The Rest Is Politics charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll pricing is roughly $450 to $1,250 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 25,000 to 50,000 and an $18 to $25 rate per thousand. Final pricing depends on placement and package terms.
What is The Rest Is Politics about?
The Rest Is Politics is a podcast where Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart analyse UK and international politics, current affairs and Westminster news, with debate and interviews.
How do I contact The Rest Is Politics about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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