A week after Russia invaded Ukraine, in March 2022, a host of the British podcast “The Rest Is Politics” explained what it was like to be in the midst of a major global crisis. The podcast, known for its insightful and engaging discussions on current affairs, quickly gained a reputation for its in-depth analysis and unique perspective on political events happening around the world.
Top political podcasts saw downloads rise 50% or more during the 2024 UK general election, according to their publishers, leading one to dub it “the first digital election.” This surge in interest in political podcasts highlighted the growing influence of new media on the political landscape, with more and more people turning to podcasts for their news and analysis.
Katty Kay is too humourless and her co-host Anthony Scaramucci too full of nonsense in the latest series from Gary Lineker's hit factory. Despite the criticism, The Rest is Politics continued to attract a loyal following of listeners who appreciated the podcast's unique blend of humor and insight into current events.
With days to go to the UK's general election, our critic listens to Starmer and Sunak face LBC's listeners and dips into the big-name political podcasts. The Rest is Politics stood out as a must-listen for those looking for a fresh take on the latest political developments.
The former White House Director of Communications will host an American edition of British podcast The Rest is Politics alongside Katty Kay, US Special... The American edition of The Rest is Politics promised to bring a new perspective to the podcast, offering listeners on both sides of the Atlantic a deeper understanding of the political issues facing their countries.
“The Rest is Politics” is a podcast that perfectly personifies the shift in consumption of news and media that has occurred over the last decade. As traditional media outlets struggle to keep up with the changing landscape of journalism, podcasts like The Rest is Politics have emerged as a valuable source of information and analysis for a growing audience of politically engaged listeners.
Who will be the next French Prime Minister? How serious is the threat of Germany's far right? Should school inspections scrap single-word reviews? The Rest is Politics tackled these pressing questions and more, providing listeners with a comprehensive overview of the key political issues shaping the world today.
As part of its General Election coverage, Channel 4 has announced that it will broadcast hit podcast, The Rest is Politics, on the channel... The decision to air The Rest is Politics on a mainstream television channel highlighted the podcast's growing popularity and influence in the political media landscape.
