

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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For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com
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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Apr 21, 2023 • 1h 53min
379. Non-Dom
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith talk about the resignation of Dominic Raab, legalising drugs, maths teaching, inflation, blue ticks and Iain's Instagram impersonator. Smut quota: Middling.

Apr 14, 2023 • 2h 11min
378. For The Many Live! from London with Brandon Lewis
Iain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at The Hippodrome in London with former Justice Secretary Brandon Lewis.

Apr 7, 2023 • 1h 26min
377. Drizzle
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the arrest of Peter Murrell, Donald Trump’s appearance in court, the barge to house asylum seekers, the idiocy of Scott Benton MP, trouble at the CBI, grooming gangs, Stevenage woman, Jacqui’s train travails, the death of Nigel Lawson and the gender pay gap. Smut quota: Very high at one point…To book tickets for Iain and Jacqui’s Edinburgh shows click here https://www.pleasance.co.uk/events/location/Pleasance%20at%20EICC?keywords=iain%20daleTo book For the Many Live in Cardiff with Adam Price MS click here https://www.gigantic.com/for-the-many-live-tickets/cardiff-the-gate-arts-centre/2023-04-22-18-15

Mar 31, 2023 • 1h 36min
376. Jacqui’s Handyman
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith turn their attention to how to house asylum seekers, NHS satisfaction rates, Humza Yousaf becoming Scottish First Minister, Green Day, anti-social behaviour, local elections, Jeremy Corbyn not being allowed to stand as a Labour candidate, King Charles in Germany, the lobbying sting and the death of Paul O’Grady. Smut level: Low.

Mar 24, 2023 • 1h 24min
375. Fishy Mars Bars
Iain and Jacqui discuss Boris Johnson's appearance before the Privileges Committee, Louise Casey's report into the Met, mediation for child custody cases, the pension age, Rwanda, inflation, interest rates, the third anniversary of lockdown, the SNP leadership contest and much more besides! If you're squeamish, stop listening two minutes before the end! X-rated content.

Mar 17, 2023 • 1h 39min
374. The Dangers of Blankets
Iain and Jacqui run the runes over the budget, the NHS pay deal, the fallout from the dispute between Gary Lineker and the BBC, the perils of sex education, octopus farming and much more besides. Smut quota: Higher than usual. Sorry Graham.

Mar 13, 2023 • 1h 51min
373. For The Many Live! from Norwich with Sir Norman Lamb, Baroness Gillian Shephard and Keith Simpson
Iain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at The Halls in Norwich, with former Lib Dem Health Minister Sir Norman Lamb, Conservative peer Baroness Shephard and former Conservative MP Keith Simpson.

Mar 5, 2023 • 1h 48min
372. For The Many Live! from Leeds with David Davis
Conservative MP and former Brexit Secretary, David Davis, joins the hosts for a live show in Leeds. They discuss controversies in government appointments, the ethics of sharing private messages, memories of Betty Boothroyd, Brexit's positives, UK's relationship with the EU, tomato shortage, scandalous WhatsApp group messages, regrets about food choices, and upcoming live events.

Feb 24, 2023 • 1h 54min
371. Come on, Nadine!
Jacqui Smith and Iain Dale discuss Shamima Begum court case, Keir Starmer's speech, NI Protocol, Joe Biden in Poland, defence spending. They talk about Iain's trip to America, new football regulator, asylum system, declining marriage, banning student/professor relationships, John Motson's death, Moonlighting/Bruce Willis, Damian Green, and vegetables.

Feb 17, 2023 • 1h 38min
370. Sturgeon meets her Waterloo
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss Nicola Sturgeon’s shock news, the disappearance of Nicola Bulley, Centrica profits, whether Boris Johnson could make a comeback, the axing of Lilt (is nothing sacred?), pelvic thrusts, the death of Raquel Welsh, 99 red balloons from China and whether you should smear poo on a theatre critic.