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The Rest Is Politics

527. Are American Tech Billionaires Threatening British Democracy?

The Rest Is Politics

Goalhanger

News, Politics, Government

4.511.5K Ratings

🗓️ 29 April 2026

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Given Palantir’s controversial manifesto – described by some as having “techno-fascist” tendencies – why is the UK Government expanding its work with the company? Why has the Foreign Office closed its international humanitarian law unit, and what does this say about the UK's commitment to international law? Is the government doing enough to address mental health issues, particularly among young people and Gen Z? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in this week's edition of Question Time. __________ Go deeper into the world of The Rest Is Politics by signing up for our free newsletter HERE, featuring exclusive interviews, analysis and weekend reads from Alastair and Rory. 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, exclusive newsletters, discounted book prices, and a private chatroom on Discord. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Stop overpaying for energy. Switch at fuseenergy.com/politics and get a free TRIP+ subscription. Stream Secret Service now on ITVX. Visit https://www.itv.com/watch/secret-service/10a3104 __________ Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @restispolitics Email: therestispolitics@goalhanger.com __________ Social Producer: Emma Jackson Video Editor: James Clayden, Lorcan Moullier Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Producer: Evan Green Exec Producer: Chris Sawyer General Manager: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:12.8

A lot of people feel very, very angry about a US company connected to defense and CIA getting their hands on British data, would Palantir be

0:23.2

prepared to set up an independent European subsidiary, which couldn't be instructed by the White

0:29.3

House suddenly to switch off all access? Why is a company publishing a manifesto argues it's a moral

0:36.2

duty for tech firms to build weapons.

0:38.3

Karp, he's somebody who believes that the world is out to get him and out to get the West.

0:45.3

I think the public feel very, very scared that guys like this are right at the heart of the wars in the Middle East, right at the heart of Ukraine.

0:55.1

Are these the people that now have not just economic power, but are developing military power

1:00.4

as well? Isn't that a bit scary?

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