Best Control Vs Surrender Podcasts (2025)

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#42: Healing the Anxious–Avoidant Dynamic: Consciousness, Accountability & Real Growth 29:49

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In this episode, I explore a perspective most people never consider: we can only share advice from the level of consciousness we’re currently at — and that’s one of the reasons therapy doesn’t always create real transformation. I talk about how some of the deepest healing doesn’t come from analyzing ourselves in isolation, but from sitting with the…

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482. A Trumpian Year, the Politics of Hope and Highlights of 2025 26:39

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What surprised Rory and Alastair most about 2025? Why does Trump's presidency feel even more chaotic than expected? And who gets their vote for campaigner of the year? Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss all of this and more. __________ The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Fuse are giving away FREE TRIP+ membership for all of 2025 to …

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481. Polanski, Macron & al-Sharaa: The Best & Worst Politicians of 2025 1:02:01

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Who deserves the title of UK politician of the year - and who gets worst? What was the most consequential moment of Trump's presidency so far? And can Rory convince Alastair that Christmas isn't so miserable after all? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. __________Gift The Rest Is Politics Plus this Christmas – give …

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Breaking the MAGA spell & a NATO doctrine for journalists? Tina Brown on a turbulent 2025 38:00

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The legendary Tina Brown - ex-Editor of Vanity Fair and now the writer of the Substack "Fresh Hell" - joins Christiane for a look back on a year like no other. They unpick Trump's Chief of Staff describing the President as having an "alcoholic's personality" in a recent interview, discuss whether the Epstein Files have been a damp squib, and explai…

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The End of the World as We Knew It: A Liquidation Sale #135 45:08

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Today, we look back at a year defined by one name: Trump. Since taking power in January, the US President claims to have ended eight wars, ranging from the conflict between Israel and Hamas to tensions in the DRC. We analyse whether this is true peace or simply a series of liquidation sales. We also look at where Europe stands in this new order. Wi…

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#41: Love Bombing - Intermittent Reinforcement vs Continuous Reinforcement 30:35

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In this episode, my sister and I break down the psychology behind love bombing — why it feels so intense, why it’s so confusing, and why so many people get stuck in its cycle. We talk about the difference between intermittent reinforcement (high highs, low lows, mixed signals, unpredictable attention) and continuous reinforcement (steady effort, co…

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Time for Pam Bondi Intervention 11:53

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Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division …

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Will AI Take Our Jobs? (Ep 2) 17:37

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Is AI a genuine productivity revolution, or just another tech bubble? Are any jobs safe from the advent of AI? And, can the UK harness the innovation, or will it fall behind? Rory Stewart is joined by former government advisor of AI, and author of the AI Action Plan, for a members only mini-series on the future of Artificial Intelligence. Sign up a…

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Q&A: The future of MAGA, life after Trump, and the FIFA Peace Prize 23:16

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With the first cracks in MAGA’s unity beginning to show, Christiane and Jamie are asked what the future of the movement looks like and whether the Democratic Party will be strong enough to take advantage of those cracks and build a lasting majority. Also on the agenda - the president has threatened to ban several nations from competing in the forth…

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480. Trump, China, and the Scramble for Latin America (Question Time) 56:21

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What’s really driving Trump’s interventions in Venezuela and the rest of Latin America – oil, drugs, or democracy? Is Labour failing on its promise to reform and ultimately abolish the House of Lords? Why is there so little coverage of the Palestine Action hunger strike? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. __________…

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479. Russian Influence in Britain: How Exposed Are We? 59:16

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Why are Britain’s top military and intelligence chiefs sounding the alarm about Putin’s influence and future plans? How deeply has Russia already penetrated British politics, media, and public debate – and why did it take so long for us to act? If Europe is serious about sustaining Ukraine, why is it still struggling to unlock Russia’s frozen asset…

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2025: The year Trump ripped up the world order? 30:51

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In this special episode, Christiane and Jamie sum up the impact Trump has had on the world in 2025 - and discuss whether this was the year the rules-based world order was abandoned for good. They run the rule over a chaotic 12 months in foreign policy, examining Trump's impact on major stories from the war in Ukraine to the Middle East, and from th…

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The US National Security Strategy Made us Sick, Literally! 6:59

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We intended to sit down this week and dismantle the new US National Security Strategy piece by piece. Unfortunately, the sheer weight of American imperial delusion appears to have been too much for Balder’s immune system. In this brief update, Dario explains why we are hitting pause for a few days. The document itself is a fascinating roadmap of wh…

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#40: Consistency vs. Flow: Finding the Balance 26:21

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In this episode, I talk about the delicate balance between staying consistent and going with the flow. We all know the power of discipline — sticking to our routines, honoring our commitments, and showing up even when it’s hard. But life also moves in seasons, and sometimes the most aligned thing we can do is slow down, rest, and trust where life i…

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Epstein Files: We Won’t Know What Bondi Won’t Show 11:09

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Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division …

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How Will AI Change The World? (Ep 1) 13:59

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How will AI reshape the way we live, earn, and design our lifestyles over the next decade? With investment in AI increasing a billion fold the last 12 years – is this a gold mine or a classic bubble? And why is so little attention being paid to this issue? Rory Stewart is joined by former government advisor of AI, and author of the AI Action Plan, …

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Q&A: Caribbean chaos, Hegseth’s future and time to close US bases in Europe? 27:40

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In this week’s Q&A, Christiane and Jamie are asked whether the “Five Eyes” intelligence alliance between the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand could be disbanded over questions of the legality of Trump's bombing of alleged drug-carrying vessels in the Caribbean sea. They’re also asked, given the apparent lack of support for Europe against …

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478. Farage’s Crypto Megadonor and the Graduate Jobs Disaster (Question Time) 1:03:32

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Why has a crypto billionaire living in Thailand donated £9 million to Nigel Farage's party, Reform UK? With a graduate jobs crisis in full swing and rising debt, what are the prospects for young Brits? Can the fragile Gaza ceasefire realistically hold? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. Gift The Rest Is Politics Plu…

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477. How Trump’s Security Strategy Destroys The Old World Order 51:00

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Has Trump's 2025 National Security Strategy officially upended 80 years of American foreign policy? Why does it warn of Europe's "civilisational erasure" while downplaying threats from its traditional adversaries?And is it finally time for the UK and Europe to chart their own course? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and mor…

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Does Trump's security strategy paint Europe as the enemy? 38:27

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The Trump administration has finally published its National Security strategy - and it's left Christiane and Jamie baffled. This week, they discuss why, at a time of war in Ukraine, the President seems so keen to welcome Russia back into the fold, while criticising America's European allies. Plus, Christiane reflects on her recent exclusive intervi…

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The Art of the Surrender: Trump’s 28-Point Plan for Ukraine #134 1:09:04

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The rumour mill has stopped spinning, and the text is finally out. Donald Trump’s administration has drafted a 28-point "peace plan" for Ukraine, and it reads less like a diplomatic treaty and more like a liquidation sale. In this episode, we sat down and analysed the entire document point by point, so you don’t have to. We unpack the specific clau…

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#39: Setting the Standard: Dating With Confidence & High Expectations 36:17

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In this episode, my sister and I dive into dating from a perspective we’ve learned through experience: women set the tone. We decide the standard. We teach people how to treat us by what we accept, what we expect, and what we refuse to entertain. We talk about why having high standards isn’t “too much” — it’s a form of self-respect. It’s knowing yo…

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The Malignant Incompetence of Kash Patel 14:14

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Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division …

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Q&A: Global financial crash, Trump's Mamdani meeting & pardon for Netanyahu? 20:25

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In this week’s Q&A, Christiane and Jamie are asked about Benjamin Netanyahu’s request to the Israeli president for a pardon from the long-running corruption trial he faces, for which he’s pleaded not guilty to charges of bribery and fraud. Is a pardon really in the Israeli public interest, as he claims? They’re also quizzed on the increasingly disc…

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476. Polanski’s Problem, Westminster’s Russia Blind Spot, and Justice Without Juries? (Question Time) 1:02:27

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Are the Greens selling an economic vision they can’t explain? Should Britain ditch juries in some trials? And, how far has Russian influence seeped into UK politics? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Fuse are giving away…

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475. The Budget Backlash – and Trump’s Plan to Profit from Peace in Ukraine 1:02:03

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Is the media too negative about Reeves and Starmer, or are they simply out of ideas? What has the relentless Budget turmoil and fallout done to already low levels of trust in the Government? How much of Trump’s approach to Putin and Ukraine is driven by his business interests? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. ____…

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Is Pete Hegseth ordering war crimes in the Caribbean? 38:07

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With Congress now formally looking into accusations that the War Secretary, Pete Hegseth, has asked US forces to carry out illegal orders in the Caribbean, Christiane and Jamie explain the background to the story and examine those allegations in detail. Why does the Trump administration seem so obsessed with launching a full-blown military campaign…

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Introducing: The Rest Is Science 11:52

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Forget what you think you know about reality. The Rest Is Science is a mind-bending new show from Goalhanger that tears down familiar ideas… time, randomness, beauty, it will reveal just how bizarre the world truly is. Join Professor Hannah Fry and science creator Michael Stevens (aka Vsauce) twice a week to explore big, small and surprising questi…

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Trump + Venezuela = Iraq in 2003? #133 43:46

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Donald Trump has escalated military pressure on Venezuela at a speed that should alarm everyone. As of mid-November 2025, the United States has carried out at least twenty-one strikes, killing eighty-three people and leaving only two survivors. Furthermore, there are now an estimated fifteen thousand US troops in the region, including marines stati…

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#38: The Art of Surrender: Finding Balance Between Control and Letting Go 31:40

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In this episode, I explore one of life’s most delicate balances — knowing when to take control and when to let go. We talk about the nuances of surrender: how it’s not about giving up, but about trusting timing, people, and ourselves. I share reflections on the parts of life that need structure, discipline, and direction — and the parts that requir…

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Q&A: Trump’s “bullying” of reporters, the Saudi Crown Prince & arrests over the Epstein Files? 24:48

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In this week’s Q&A, in the wake of the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia’s meeting with Donald Trump at the White House, Christiane and Jamie are asked how the US should best deal with regimes that, despite condemnable human rights records, remain important strategic allies. They’re also asked why President Trump gets away with his consistently rude tre…

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474. Does Reeves' Budget Really Change Anything? What It Means For You 53:20

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Was this 'the most leaked Budget' of all time? Has Rachel Reeves managed to balance the demands of the public, the markets, industry, and her party? Can Reeves turn around the Government’s and the country's fortunes with this Budget, or will it be her last as Chancellor? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. __________…

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473. Europe vs. Trump: Competing Visions for a Ukraine Peace Deal (Question Time) 1:08:00

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What happens to global leadership when the US ghosts the G20 and COP, and can middle powers really keep the world moving? Is Britain ignoring a major foreign-interference scandal? And, how close is the West Bank to total economic collapse—and why isn’t anyone talking about it? Is your door in the draw? Sign up by midnight 30th November at https://p…

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The Losing Isn’t Over for Trump’s Justice Department 10:08

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Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division …

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Why is Trump trying to make Ukraine sign a "surrender document"? 35:59

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Why does Trump think he can force Ukraine to accept a “peace plan” that hands Putin almost everything he wants? In this episode, Christiane explains why the latest US-backed proposals and Trump's pressure campaign are so problematic - and gives her very personal reaction to the fast-moving negotiations. And as high-stakes talks between Russia, Ukra…

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The AI-Bubble vs. the Western Bubble #132 32:44

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This week, we look at the growing concerns around the so-called AI bubble and why the panic is beginning to resemble the early 2000s, only multiplied by trillions. Nvidia is now valued higher than Germany’s entire economic output in 2025, which means one single company is worth two and a half times the combined value of all publicly traded firms in…

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472. Is Trump’s Peace 'Plan’ Forced Surrender for Ukraine? 55:38

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Who is really behind the White House 'peace plan' for Ukraine: Trump or Putin? Why isn't Europe taking the threat from Russia more seriously, and doing more to protect Ukraine? How does all of this relate to Russia’s hybrid warfare and the ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales taking pro-Russia bribes? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these ques…