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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Aug 25, 2023 • 1h 14min
405. For The Many Live! from the Edinburgh Fringe with Peter Tatchell
Iain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at the Pleasance at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre with human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell.
Aug 22, 2023 • 1h 15min
404. For The Many Live! from the Edinburgh Fringe with Ian Blackford
Iain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at the Pleasance at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre with the SNP's former Westminster Leader Ian Blackford.
Aug 18, 2023 • 1h 15min
403. For The Many Live! from the Edinburgh Fringe with Sir Ed Davey
Iain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at the Pleasance at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre with Leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey.
Aug 15, 2023 • 1h 15min
402. For The Many Live! from the Edinburgh Fringe with Mark Drakeford
Iain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at the Pleasance at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre with First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford.
Aug 10, 2023 • 1h 31min
401. Jacqui's Hotel Room
Jacqui discusses Lee Anderson's foul mouth, voters changing minds, Labour and Bibby Stockholm, Edinburgh Fringe, women's football, information cockups, and more with Iain
Aug 4, 2023 • 2h 3min
400. Quadrigentis Maaate
On this, the four-hundredth episode, expect an emotional rollercoaster. Iain and Jacqui talk Trump, botox, the Prime Minister's trousers, saying maaate to a mate, the Bibby Stockholm barge, sex shops, grief (expect tears), King Arthur (expect cackles), the Women's World Cup, and what Iain did on a pure white sofa after an M&S ready meal. Smut quota: Strap in!
Jul 27, 2023 • 1h 53min
399. Master Clickbaiter
Iain and Jacqui discuss all things NatWest, 'Green crap', the consultation on ticket office closures, Labour's position on gender identity, Israel, dodgy lawyers, Sunak's tweets and Oppenheimer. Smut quota: Middling!
Jul 20, 2023 • 1h 25min
398. Silver Socks Skedaddle
Iain and Jacqui talk Farage's account, by-elections, ten years of gay marriage, Tobias Ellwood in Afghanistan, rip-off degrees, Starmer and the child benefit cap and so much more. Smut quota: Outrageous from the very beginning.
Jul 15, 2023 • 1h 12min
397. In the Public Interest
Iain and Jacqui discuss the BBC and its reaction to The Sun's story on Huw Edwards, Joe Biden’s visit, the NATO summit, the public sector pay offer and much else. With added Woody! Smut quota: Low.
Jul 7, 2023 • 1h 37min
396. Sir Keir’s Oral Skills
Iain and Jacqui discuss whether Keir Starmer is right to want more arts, music, drama and oracy on the school curriculum, the NHS at 75, cars, trains, ticket offices, Rishi’s attendance at PMQs, becoming emotional over cars, HS2, Wes Streeting, MPs’ salaries and the New Conservatives. Smut quota: Low
