180. The Only European Leader Defying Trump? (Pedro Sánchez)

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez discussing his unique stance against Trump and Spain's political and economic landscape.

Why is Prime Minister Sánchez such an outlier in challenging Trump on everything from military spending to Gaza? What’s behind Spain’s recent economic success? How is Spain tackling the rising far-right? What are Pedro Sánchez’s lessons for Keir Starmer? Alastair and Rory are joined by Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, to answer all this and more. Search IG.com to find out more and/or Look for IG in your app store. Join The Rest Is Politics Plus: Start your free trial at therestispolitics.com to unlock exclusive bonus content – including Rory and Alastair’s miniseries – plus ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, an exclusive members’ newsletter, discounted book prices, and a private chatroom on Discord. Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Lorcan Moullier + James Clayden Producer: Alice Horrell Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Head of Politics: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Advertise with us: Partnerships@goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Alastair, Rory

Guest: Pedro Sánchez

Topics covered

• European politics
• Trump
• military spending
• Gaza
• economic success
• far-right
• leadership lessons

Keywords

• Pedro Sánchez
• Trump
• Spain
• military spending
• Gaza
• far-right
• economic success
• Keir Starmer

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Organizations: IG, The Rest Is Politics, Goalhanger, Discord

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