Where Politics Meets History
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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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Oct 24, 2025 • 51min
66. Woke This Way
Iain and Tessa debate whether Piers Morgan is right that 'woke is dead', whether Jess Phillips will resign, Trump demolishing part of the White House and Tessa going on a Romanian cooking show!Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.
Oct 21, 2025 • 58min
65. Win Some Louvre Some
Iain and Tessa connect remotely to talk about whether Prince Andrew deserves to keep his titles, the heist at the Louvre, Trump vs Venezuela and more!Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.
Oct 17, 2025 • 57min
64. Daddy (My Daddy) Cool
Iain and Tessa joust over the collapse of the China spy case, the history of the Official Secrets Act, the Greens rising in the polls and more! Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.
Oct 14, 2025 • 54min
63. Piece by Peace
Iain and Tessa are together again - this time to talk peace in the Middle East, the history of Benjamin Netanyahu, Venezuela, Prince Andrew, and who could be the next prime minister!Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.
Oct 10, 2025 • 1h 4min
62. Boom Shack-A-Lak
Iain and Tessa talk the beginnings of peace in Gaza, Kemi Badenoch's speech, the new Archbishop of Canterbury and whether Nick Clegg's book is selling well.Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.
Oct 7, 2025 • 1h 5min
61. Never Ending Tory
Iain and Tessa talk Tory conference, whether the Conservatives are copying Reform UK and memorable conference moments throughout history. They also talk about political chaos in France and the aftermath of the election in Czechia.Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.
Oct 3, 2025 • 42min
60. Don't Look Back in Anger
Iain and Tessa reunite in the studio to speak about the terror attack in Manchester and how to prevent this happening again. They also discuss Pete Hegseth's remarks on women in the military - and Iain makes an apology!This was recorded on Thursday afternoon.Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.
Sep 30, 2025 • 57min
59. Bridge Moldova Troubled Water
Iain Dale and Tessa Dunlop discuss memorable moments from Labour conferences past and how the subject of patriotism is being used by Labour to take on Reform UK. Will it work though? They also discuss the implications of the results of the Moldovan election and take some questions, before Iain's Wifi rudely cuts them off!Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.
Sep 26, 2025 • 60min
58. Swaneater
Iain and Tessa joust and jostle over whether 'King of the North' Andy Burnham poses a threat to Keir Starmer, whether the world can trust the new Syrian leader, Nigel Farage's comments on LBC this week... and if Bristol used to have its own time zone!Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.
Sep 23, 2025 • 1h 3min
57. Runway Like Hell
Iain and Tessa reconvene in the studio to talk Palestine recognition, Farage wanting to revoke indefinite leave to remain, UN history, Gatwick expansion and more!Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.
