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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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…
Jan 13, 2023 • 1h 24min
365. Return of the Jacqster
Jacqui Smith returns to the fray and she and Iain Dale discuss the various strikes affecting the country, the state of the NHS, Joe Biden, Andrew Bridgen, Andrew Tate, sending tanks to Ukraine, Rishi Sunak visiting Nicola Sturgeon, Prince Harry’s book and the prospect of an agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol. Smut quota: Almost zero.
Jan 6, 2023 • 1h 29min
364. Spare
Jacqui Smith is away so Love Island's Amy Hart stands in to co-present with Iain Dale. They discuss the battle of the speeches between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer, the strikes, Prince Harry's revelations and much more besides. Watch out for tasteless jokes, but no smut.
Dec 31, 2022 • 1h 13min
363. FOR THE MANY AWARDS 2022
Iain and Jacqui's For the Many awards for 2022!
Dec 24, 2022 • 1h 54min
BEST OF FOR THE MANY 2022: PART ONE
All of the best bits of 2022...
Dec 24, 2022 • 1h 26min
BEST OF FOR THE MANY 2022: PART TWO
All the best bits of 2022...
Dec 17, 2022 • 1h 40min
362. Glad Tidings we Bring
In their final live podcast of 2022, Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith tuck into a veritable Christmas Smorgasbord of political analysis and gossip, covering strikes, Harry and Meghan, equal pay for women footballers, Is Elon trying to destroy Twitter, anti smoking laws in New Zealand, voter ID, MPs going bankrupt and Iain’s strange dream about Vladimir Putin. Smut from the start.
Dec 11, 2022 • 1h 51min
361. Jacqui’s Hen Party: The Truth
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith reveal new dates for For the Many Live! and the name of who will stand in for Jacqui in the first episode of 2023. TheY discuss the Anne Sacoolas sentencing, strikes, making public sexual harassment a crime, the new SNP leader, the World Cup, Yvette Cooper on migrants, House of Lords reform, MPs accused of misconduct, what happened on Jacqui’s Hen Party, Michelle Mone, Matt Hancock, the German plot, the most boring towns in England and Iain reveals some sad news. Smut quota: Too high at one point.
Dec 3, 2022 • 1h 46min
360. Take Two
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss China ‘s Covid protests, Lady Susan Hussey, private schools, Turkey shortages, census stats, the Chester by-election. The Saj, the World Cup, Iain in Norfolk and his new car. Smuth quota: One disgraceful moment. Or possibly two.
Nov 18, 2022 • 1h 45min
359. Plop!
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, the bullying allegations against Dominic Raab, Ukraine and Poland, the US midterms, the World Cup and Iain’s bid to be Mayor of Norfolk. And the return of the nun joke.
