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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Nov 9, 2023 • 1h 52min
419. Parisian Bedbugs
Iain and Jacqui discuss Suella Braverman's response to the planned pro-Palestine marches, the King's Speech, Iain's visit to Number 10, Jacqui's visit to Paris, the COVID inquiry, the AI summit and loads more. Smut Quota: Normal Service Has Been Resumed
Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 46min
418. Nappy Valley
Zoe Williams sits in whilst Jacqui takes a well-earned birthday break in bedbug-ridden Paris. Iain and Zoe discuss the situation in Gaza, the COVID inquiry, Keir Starmer's leadership, kids going to school in nappies, the King's visit to Kenya, internships, AI images of Iain and much more. Disagreement quota: High!
Oct 27, 2023 • 1h 48min
417. Copy That!
Topics discussed in this podcast include Keir Starmer's position on Gaza, Jeremy Hunt's future, Rachel Reeves's book, British values, political podcast fatigue, controversy and dilemma over a pro-Israel stance, AI summit and opportunities/risks, challenges faced by MPs, Western troops in Palestine and Ukraine support, immigration and multiculturalism, clickbaity headlines and over-sensational news coverage, underpants and voting preferences, and an upcoming interview with Nat West CEO.
Oct 21, 2023 • 1h 50min
416. Malvern Waters
Iain and Jacqui discuss the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza, the results from the recent by-elections, Richard Madeley, culture wars, Peter Bone, the BBC and terrorists and much more.
Oct 17, 2023 • 1h 44min
415. For The Many Live! from Liverpool with Rosena Allin-Khan
Iain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at the Labour Conference with Labour MP and former Shadow Mental Health Minister Rosena Allin-Khan.
Oct 13, 2023 • 1h 32min
414. Tears of Sadness
Iain and Jacqui discuss the horrific terror attack in Israel and the response since, the Labour Party Conference, Keir Starmer getting glitter thrown at him, Euro 28, The Reckoning, Lisa Cameron's defection from the SNP and much more.
Oct 6, 2023 • 1h 29min
413. Silly Plucker
Iain and Jacqui chat all things Tory Conference: Hurricane Suella, Farage, lies about meat taxes, Sunak's speech and decisions on HS2, A-levels and smoking. They also get into the Rutherglen by-election, Bailey on Brexit, Speaker McCarthy getting kicked out... and loads more. Smut quota: Middling.
Oct 2, 2023 • 1h 57min
412. For The Many Live! in Manchester with Mark Harper
Iain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at the Conservative Party Conference with Transport Secretary Mark Harper.
Sep 27, 2023 • 1h 46min
411. For The Many Live! in Bournemouth with Layla Moran
Iain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at the Liberal Democrat Conference with Lib Dem Foreign Affairs spokesperson Layla Moran.
Sep 21, 2023 • 1h 5min
410. Beate Uhse ist nicht mehr da
Iain and Jacqui discuss Rishi Sunak going soft on net zero, Starmer in Paris, Russell Brand, whether HS2 should be finished, train strikes and the party conferences and much more besides. Smut Quota: Low.
