180. The Only European Leader Defying Trump? (Pedro Sánchez)
The Rest Is Politics: Leading | Mar 16 2026 | 01:15:26
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.
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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
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