The Rest Is Politics - 480. Trump, China, and the Scramble for Latin America (Question Time)

Episode Date: December 18, 2025

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. __________ Gift The Rest Is Politics Plus this Christmas – give someone a whole year of Rory and Alastair’s miniseries, ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, an exclusive members’ newsletter, discounted book prices, and a private chatroom on Discord. Just go to ⁠⁠therestispolitics.supportingcast.fm/gifts⁠⁠. And of course, you can still join for yourself any time at ⁠⁠therestispolitics.com⁠⁠ The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Fuse are giving away free TRIP Plus membership for all of 2025 to new sign ups 🎉 TRIP Plus gets you ad-free listening, discounts, and early access to episodes and pre-sale tickets for live shows! To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit ⁠⁠⁠fuseenergy.com/politics⁠⁠⁠ ⚡ Listen to 'The Killer in the Kremlin', narrated by John Sweeney, here: https://open.spotify.com/show/26GthIscR9Gh2D5inMBs75?si=800be6c77b824d23 __________ Social Producer: Harry Balden Video Editor: Adam Thornton Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Producer: Evan Green, India Dunkley Senior Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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