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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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.
Feb 10, 2023 • 1h 31min
369. I’m blunt, I am
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the reshuffle and its consequences and debate the merits (or otherwise) of appointing Lee Anderson to be deputy chairman of the Conservative Party. They look at whether fighter jets should be sent to Ukraine, how aid can be sent to Syria after the earthquake and lots more from the week’s news. Smut from the start.
Feb 3, 2023 • 1h 25min
368. Ich bin ein Berliner
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the sacking of Nadhim Zahawi, the anniversary of Brexit, the state of the economy, interest rates, the return to the political fray of Liz Truss and Boris Johnson, prepay meters and what to get up to in Berlin of a night. For details of For the Many Live! events go to http://www.forthemany.live
Jan 27, 2023 • 1h 17min
367. Full of Falafel
Jacqui Smith records the podcast from Beirut, while Iain Dale has struggled up the A11 to Norfolk. They discuss the current state of Lebanon, the plight of Nadhim Zahawi, Jeremy Hunt’s speech, HS2, the 'trans' rapist, the Government’s lack of support for women going through the menopause, tanks to Ukraine, Nadine Dorries’ new TV show, Matt Hancock’s I’m a Celebrity fee and much more besides.
Jan 20, 2023 • 1h 16min
366. Bubba and Rude
Iain and Jacqui discuss levelling up, wearing seatbelts during photo ops, why the Germans are reluctant to send tanks to Ukraine, strikes, police reform, the Church of England and gay marriage, the blocking of the Scottish GRR Act, Nadhim Zahawi’s tax issues, Jacinda Ardern’s resignation, the delights of Davos, Lee Anderson MP and foodbanks. They touch on the sad death of Iain’s dog, Bubba. Oh, and Andrew Bridgen will be delighted that he gets a mention too. Smut quota: Berlin sex clubs are mentioned…
