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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May 27, 2023 • 1h 25min
385. Oops I Did It Again
Iain shares a teary fall story, praising carers' work. Suella's speeding, Phillip Schofield's apology, Boris in headlines. Topics include hospital experiences, political discussions, bonk buster novels. Current events update, call for inquiry. Tina Turner, health care choices, legal battles. Body dysmorphia, 'The Archers', live show promotions. Staying positive in tough times, hygiene practices, wedding roles. Political reflections, voting rights, football takeovers.
May 19, 2023 • 1h 31min
384. Near-Catastrophic Episode
Iain and Jacqui discuss effluent in the rivers, National Conservatism, car chases through the streets of New York, building on the green belt, RAJAR figures, who should be able to vote and much else besides! Smut quota: Low to Middling... until the very end!
May 12, 2023 • 1h 9min
383. Pens and Swords
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith cast a furrowed brow over the week's news, as they reflect on the Coronation, the fallout from the local elections, Imran Khan's arrest, Liz Truss's trip to Taiwan and much else besides. Smut quota: Middling, with too much swearing.Buy tickets for Iain and Jacqui's Edinburgh Fringe show at http://www.forthemany.live.
May 5, 2023 • 1h 33min
382. Eyes to the Right
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith read the runes of the local election results, discuss Keir Starmer’s pledges, the state of Iain’s eyes, the drone attack on Putin, Kevin Costner’s divorce and Jacqui’s busman’s holiday to Gothenburg. Smut quota: Low to middling.
Apr 28, 2023 • 1h 41min
381. Corey's Revenge
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the crisis in Sudan, Diane Abbott’s expulsion from the PLP, Andrew Bridgen’s expulsion from the Conservatives, police numbers, Jacqui’s burgeoning love-in with Jonathan Gullis, Prince Harry in the High Court, the local elections, Sinn Fein leader Michelle O’Neill attending the Coronation, Iain’s eye troubles and much more besides. Smut quota: Middling.
Apr 26, 2023 • 1h 52min
380. For The Many Live! from Cardiff with Adam Price
Iain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at The Gate Arts Centre in Cardiff with Plaid Cymru Leader Adam Price.
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.
