The first exclusive mini-series for subscribers of The Rest is Politics PLUS, explores the rise of JD Vance, one of the most talked-about figures in American politics this year.Co-hosts, Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell examine how Vance shifted from being a bestselling author and vocal critic of Donald Trump to becoming his Vice President and widely tipped successor.From Goalhanger, The Real JD Vance mini-series unpacks what drove this political reinvention, what it reveals about the Republican Party’s future, and how far Vance might go to gain power.New episodes are released every Friday, but only for listeners signed up to The Rest Is Politics PLUS.This special release comes shortly after the latest Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2025 highlighted The Rest Is Politics as one of the UK’s most influential political podcasts, increasingly rivalling the BBC in the news audio space.Subscribers can expect Stewart and Campbell’s trademark blend of insider insight and critical questioning, offering a fresh perspective on one of America’s most controversial rising stars.
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