Rory Stewart, the former UK Secretary of State for International Development and cohost of the popular podcast, The Rest is Politics, joins Scott to discuss geopolitics, the state of politics in the US and the UK, and his recent TEDTalk where he advocates for a radical way to address extreme poverty worldwide.
Follow Rory, @RoryStewartUK.
00:00 Introduction
00:47 Why should we give cash directly to people in poverty?
03:35 Do nonprofits resist cash solutions because they benefit from complex programs?
05:03 Can you give a quick summary of U.K. politics over the past decade for Americans unfamiliar with it?
08:09 What do you think will be the biggest changes with Sir Keir Starmer’s administration?
11:14 Do you agree that the UK has the potential for high growth but struggles to achieve it?
12:53 Give us your no mercy, no malice view of the situation in America?
15:34 Would you prefer your children to start their careers in the US or the UK, and why?
16:32 What do you see as the key threats to democracy today?
18:07 What impact do you think a Trump or Harris presidency would have on the UK and Europe?
19:32 What are your thoughts on Britain’s role in the Ukraine-Russia conflict?
24:50 Do you believe Israel’s actions are justified in the context of ongoing conflict with Lebanon?
26:30 What are the viable options for Israel in dealing with ongoing conflicts?
28:45 How can we address the complexities of peace negotiations when one side has a stated goal of eliminating the other?
32:23 What are your key insights on being a good partner and father while respecting your children’s individuality?
34:36 What book or two would you recommend to inspire your teenagers to read more?
