Fin vs History Smashing The Glass Floor As Well As The Ceiling | Margaret Thatcher & The Falklands (Part 1/6)
Dec 22, 2025
In a witty discussion, the hosts dive into Margaret Thatcher's rise during Britain's challenging times in the late 1970s. They explore her early life in Grantham, family influences, and the infamous 'milk snatcher' label. Thatcher's transformation into the 'Iron Lady' and her partnership with Reagan are highlighted, revealing the intertwining of personal and political narratives. From her controversial policies to the backdrop of social unrest, the conversation sets the stage for understanding her complex legacy.
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Early Stories: Chlorine Gas And Rejection
- Fin and Horatio recount Thatcher creating chlorine gas at school and being labelled "dangerously self-opinionated" by ICI.
- These early stories illustrate her headstrong personality and how institutions reacted to it.
Religious Roots Shaped Thatcher's Politics
- Margaret Thatcher's Methodist upbringing framed poverty as a personal moral failing rather than structural harm.
- That worldview informed her later politics of individual responsibility and small state solutions.
The Milk Decision Cemented Her Resolve
- As Education Secretary Thatcher abolished free milk for older children, triggering the "Milk Snatcher" label.
- The episode became a formative public backlash that hardened her political resolve.