In this episode, Rory Stewart, former UK Secretary of State for International Development, shares a captivating account of his multifaceted career as a veteran, nonprofit leader, and President of GiveDirectly. Rory reflects on his latest book "How Not to Be a Politician," his near-ascension to becoming the British Prime Minister, and his role in creating the UK's most popular podcast. The conversation also explores the rise of a third major political party in the UK and draws insightful parallels to the work of the Forward Party in the U.S., offering a deep dive into the shifting dynamics of modern politics.

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00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Rory’s Journey of Public Service
06:38 - Campaigning Vs Governing
12:22 - Like and Subscribe!
12:39 - Life & Politics After Covid
18:59 - Give Directly
23:49 - UK Party Politics
31:30 - Third Party Influences
35:41 - Are More Parties Inevitable
41:22 - Democracy & Voting Reform
49:53 - Finding Meaning in Public Service

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Watch Rory's latest TED Talk:    • To End Extreme Poverty, Give Cash — N...  
Support Rory's effort with GiveDirectly to end extreme poverty and learn more about the power of direct cash relief at https://GiveDirectly.org/tedtalk

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