Chartwell’s Podcast Voices. Real-World Insights.
The extraordinary success of podcasts like The Rest is Politics (UK & US), The Wargame, The Rest is History, and The Rest is Classified has made one thing clear: audiences crave informed, accessible voices on power, policy, conflict and the past.
At Chartwell Speakers, we work with many of the thinkers, insiders and communicators who share that DNA – individuals trusted to decode complex global issues and make sense of an increasingly turbulent world.
If your next event seeks perspective, provocation or clarity, we recommend the following speakers:
Politics & Power:
Amber Rudd
UK Home Secretary (2016–18) & Features in ‘The Wargame’
Amber Rudd is a politician who served as UK Home Secretary among other positions. She co-hosts The Crisis Room, about global affairs and features in The Wargame.
Mark Sedwill
UK Cabinet Secretary (2018-20) & Features in ‘The Wargame’
Mark Sedwill is a politician and former Cabinet Secretary. He chairs the International Institute for Strategic Studies and features in The Wargame
Alastair Campbell
Co-Host of ‘The Rest is Politics’
Alastair Campbell is a journalist and strategist. He co-hosts The Rest Is Politics podcast with Rory Stewart, which has become one of the UK’s most popular political shows.
Rory Stewart
Co-Host of ‘The Rest is Politics’
Rory Stewart is a former diplomat and politician. He co-hosts The Rest Is Politics podcast with Alastair Campbell, offering insightful political discussions.
Emily Maitlis
Co-Host of ‘The News Agents’
Emily Maitlis is a journalist and former BBC presenter. She co-hosts The News Agents, an award-winning daily podcast, and has won multiple journalism awards.
Lewis Goodall
Co-Host of ‘The News Agents’
Lewis Goodall is a journalist and author. He co-hosts The News Agents with Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel, which has surpassed 100 million downloads.
Jon Sopel
Co-Host of ‘The News Agents’
Jon Sopel is a former BBC journalist and co-host of The News Agents. He has also authored several books, including Strangeland: How Britain Stopped Making Sense (2024).
War, Security & Intelligence:
Sir Ben Wallace
UK Defence Secretary (2019-23) & Features in ‘The Wargame’
Sir Ben Wallace was Defence Secretary during the UK’s response to the Ukraine invasion. Post-politics, he holds strategic advisory roles and features in The Wargame.
Gordon Corera
BBC Security Correspondent (2004-24) & Co-Host of ‘The Rest Is Classified’
Gordon Corera is a journalist and author. He has written acclaimed books on MI6 and cyber warfare, and he co-hosts The Rest is Classified covering intelligence operations.
Gideon Rachman
Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator at Financial Times & Host of ‘The Rachman Review’
Gideon Rachman is a journalist and author. He hosts The Rachman Review, a weekly podcast featuring interviews with global decision-makers.
History & Ideas:
Dominic Sandbrook
Co-Host of ‘The Rest is History’
Dominic Sandbrook is a historian and author. He co-hosts The Rest Is History with Tom Holland, attracting over 15 million monthly downloads worldwide
Tom Holland
Co-Host of ‘The Rest is History’
Tom Holland is a historian who co-hosts The Rest Is History with Dominic Sandbrook. In 2025, he became Salisbury Cathedral’s first Canon Historian
Steven Bartlett
Host of ‘The Diary of A CEO’
Steven Bartlett is an entrepreneur and investor. He co-founded Social Chain and hosts The Diary of a CEO, one of the world’s top podcasts.
Peter Frankopan
Professor of Global History at Oxford University & Co-Host of ‘Legacy’
Peter Frankopan is a historian, author and leading voice on global historical perspectives. He co-hosts Legacy with Afua Hirsch.
Afua Hirsch
Journalist & Co-Host of ‘Legacy’
Afua Hirsch is a journalist and broadcaster. She co-hosts Legacy with Peter Frankopan, re-examining historical figures’ reputations
Louis Theroux
Documentary Filmmaker & Host of ‘The Louis Theroux Podcast’
Louis Theroux is a documentarian known for his immersive interviews. He hosts The Louis Theroux Podcast, featuring candid interviews with global figures.
Elizabeth Day
Author & Host of ‘How To Fail’
Elizabeth Day is an author and host of the award-winning podcast How to Fail, exploring lessons from failure with esteemed and varied guests.
US & Global Affairs:
Katty Kay
Co-Host of ‘The Rest is Politics US’
Katty Kay is a journalist and author. She co-hosts The Rest Is Politics: US with Anthony Scaramucci, offering insights into American politics
Anthony Scaramucci
Co-Host of ‘The Rest is Politics US’
Anthony Scaramucci served as White House Communications Director in 2017. He co-hosts The Rest Is Politics: US with Katty Kay, offering insights into American politics.
Business & Technology:
Kara Swisher
Tech Journalist & Host of ‘On with Kara Swisher’
Kara Swisher is a journalist and author. She hosts On with Kara Swisher, a twice-weekly podcast featuring incisive interviews with leaders in tech, politics and media
Dror Poleg
Futurist & Host of ‘Rethinking with Dror Poleg’
Dror Poleg is an futurist and host of Rethinking with Dror Poleg, a podcast exploring how technology reshapes work, cities and markets.
Scott Galloway
NYU Professor & Host of ‘The Prof G Pod’
Scott Galloway is a marketing professor at NYU Stern and entrepreneur. He hosts The Prof G Pod, offering business insights and career advice.