Where Politics Meets History
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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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Sep 28, 2022 • 1h 40min
349. FTM Live! in Liverpool with Jonny Reynolds MP
The Hot Wateer Comedy Club in Liverpool hosted an uproarious evening of political chat, bantz and laughs with Iain Dale Jacqui Smith and Labour MP Jonathan Reynolds during the Labour Party Conference in front of a live audience. Warning. This episode is riddled with smut. Not suitable for under 16s.
Sep 24, 2022 • 1h 21min
348. Sex Strike
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini budget, Fracking, the health announcement, Liz Truss in the USA, the Labour conference, the vegan sex strike, Vladimir Putin’s speech, the resignation of Vera Baird as Victims Commissioner, the violence in Leicester, a four day week, Iran and a possible tourist tax in Wales. Smut from the start.
Sep 17, 2022 • 1h 58min
347. It’s What She Would Have Wanted
Iain and Jacqui get back to their normal ways this week and review the week’s news. They start by talking about the royal milestones of the week but then move on to talking about Liz Truss’s government, bankers’ bonuses, obesity, the fiscal statement, the war in Ukraine and much else besides. They try not to include any smut but miserably fail. You have been warned.
Sep 10, 2022 • 1h 44min
346. God Save The King
Iain and Jacqui discuss the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II, the accession of King Charles III and how the country has reacted to the events of the last few days. They give their own personal memories of meeting The Queen and King Charles as well as answering questions from podcast listeners.
Sep 7, 2022 • 1h 9min
345. FOR THE MANY LIVE: Geoff Norcott & Rosie Holt
FOR THE MANY LIVE: Geoff Norcott & Rosie Holt at the Edinburgh Fringe
Sep 3, 2022 • 1h 39min
344. Truss No One
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith return from their holidays with a vengeance. They concentrate on the Tory leadership election and the cost of living crisis but also talk about the death of Mikhail Gorbachev, the Privileges Committee, new Westminster sex pest allegations, the Pakistan floods (does Iain have a “North Sea” moment?), the Brexit Festival, the Redditch by-elections, the state of Iain’s knees, whether Jacqui has ever kissed a Tory and the etiquette of meeting an ex for the first time in 27 years. Smut quota: Minimalist.
Aug 31, 2022 • 1h 10min
343. FOR THE MANY LIVE: Kaye Adams
FOR THE MANY LIVE: Kaye Adams at the Edinburgh Fringe
Aug 27, 2022 • 1h 51min
342. How big are your marrows this year?
Grant Tucker and Caroline Flint stand in for Iain & Jacqui, discussing all the biggest news stories of the week - smut included!
Aug 24, 2022 • 1h 7min
341. FOR THE MANY LIVE: Anas Sarwar & Douglas Ross
FOR THE MANY LIVE: Anas Sarwar & Douglas Ross join Jacqui Smith and Iain Dale at the Edinburgh Fringe
Aug 20, 2022 • 1h 48min
340. When Uncle Iain & Auntie Jacqui are away... Grant Tucker & Rachel Cunliffe come to play!
Grant Tucker & Rachel Cunliffe stand in for Iain & Jacqui while they're on holiday.
