Where Politics Meets History
Global
Join broadcaster Iain Dale and historian Dr Tessa Dunlop as they take a fresh look at the biggest news of the week - through the lens of history. Because nothing is ever truly new, and history has a habit of repeating itself.
With wit, insight, and the occasional good-natured row, Iain and Tessa explore how today’s headlines echo the past, unearthing fascinating stories and unexpected parallels. Expect sharp analysis, engaging debate, and plenty of laughs along the way.
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With wit, insight, and the occasional good-natured row, Iain and Tessa explore how today’s headlines echo the past, unearthing fascinating stories and unexpected parallels. Expect sharp analysis, engaging debate, and plenty of laughs along the way.
Subscribe now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts.
For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com
Episodes
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Sep 16, 2025 • 60min
55. I Wanna Defect With Somebody
Iain and Tessa come together once again to talk the Tory MP Danny Kruger defecting to Reform UK, the march we saw over the weekend and what it means for Britain, whether the term 'far right' is overused or not used enough - and more!Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.
Sep 12, 2025 • 55min
54. Mandy
Iain and Tessa get into the PM sacking Lord Mandelson, the killing of Charlie Kirk and whether politics is more febrile now than it was in history - and whether Brits work too hard.Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.
Sep 9, 2025 • 49min
53. Copashabana
Iain and Tessa are back with analysis of the government reshuffle, the Reform UK conference, Prince Harry back in the UK, great French figures from history and more!Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.
Sep 5, 2025 • 54min
52. Far Farage Away
Iain and Tessa are back in the studio to digest the week in politics through the lens of history. On the menu today: Nigel Farage in Washington, whether Angela Rayner is safe (and the history of stamp duty), the wonderful Melvyn Bragg and more!
Sep 2, 2025 • 1h 2min
51. Take It ECHR
Iain and Tessa discuss Yvette Cooper making it harder for refugees to bring their families to Britain, Starmer's mini-reshuffle, the history and future of the ECHR and Tessa being invited on Romanian Hell's Kitchen!
Aug 29, 2025 • 55min
50. Blairway to Heaven
In this episode of Where Politics Meets History, Tessa Dunlop and Iain Dale discuss fertility rates, Tony Blair and ex-Prime Ministers.
Aug 26, 2025 • 1h 6min
49. You've Got A Friend In Iain
Iain and Tessa return for more - this time it's mainly questions! Questions on Iain being 'soft' on Sturgeon, dating people with different politics, whether Iain and Tessa are friends and more!Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @IainDale and @DrTessaDunlop.
Aug 22, 2025 • 1h 4min
48. Mounjaro Rhapsody
Iain and Tessa discuss Iain's Nicola Sturgeon interview preparation, the continued protests outside asylums in Epping, what happened with Brexit and Iain's experience with Mounjaro on the NHS.
Aug 19, 2025 • 57min
47. Dock Around The Clock
Iain is back and joins Tessa to talk Trump's meeting with European leaders in Washington - the historical parallels thereof - what the Green Party is up to and Nicola Sturgeon's book!Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @IainDale and @DrTessaDunlop.
Aug 15, 2025 • 58min
46. Porn Free
Tessa is joined by the wonderful Albie Amankona for this one! They talk about upcoming Trump-Putin summit, the history of Alaska (which President Trump said is in Russia!), declining numbers on porn websites and more!Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @AlbieAmankona and @DrTessaDunlop.
