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 21, 2022 • 1h 6min
325. Jacqui’s Geography Lesson
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the latest events in the world of politics, while sat in Dressing Room 9 at TV Centre. They pull apart the latest Partygate developments, talk about the arrest of a Conservative MP and its implications and much more besides. Smut quota: Zero. Ish.
May 14, 2022 • 1h 43min
324. Calm Down, Calm Down
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith trawl through the weeks news including Keir Starmer threatening to resign, the Queen’s Speech, Civil Service cuts, the Northern Ireland Protocol, Sweden and Finland joining Nato, Eurovision and the Wagatha Christie trial. Lots of laughs too, as usual. Smut quota: Lowish.
May 7, 2022 • 1h 45min
323. The late Jacqui Smith
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the fallout from the local elections, the police investigation into Keir Starmer, knackeredness, the Netflix series Heratstopper, The Queen, Covid deaths and much more besides. Smut Quota: Higher than expected.
May 6, 2022 • 3h 23min
322 PART 2. Bonus: Iain &Jacqui Co-Present LBC Election Night Live
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith host LBC’s live local elections show for a marathon 8 hours. They bring a dose of the For the Many podcast humour and smut (well, a little bit) to the show. Guests include Andrew Marr, Ben Kentish, Theo Usherwood, Gareth Knight and a host of politicians from all four main parties.
May 6, 2022 • 3h 23min
322 PART 1. Bonus: Iain &Jacqui Co-Present LBC Election Night Live
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith host LBC’s live local elections show for a marathon 8 hours. They bring a dose of the For the Many podcast humour and smut (well, a little bit) to the show. Guests include Andrew Marr, Ben Kentish, Theo Usherwood, Gareth Knight and a host of politicians from all four main parties.
Apr 30, 2022 • 1h 38min
321. Anatomy of Several Scandals
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith are reunited to discuss the week’s events in politics and much more. They talk about the various scandals occurring in Westminster, Angela Rayner and the Mail on Sunday, Ukraine, Iain’s interview with Nadine Dorries, they preview the local elections, Piers Morgan’s first week on TalkTV, Jewish Bakeoff, Jacob Rees-Mogg’s note and much more besides. Smut quota: Low.
Apr 22, 2022 • 2h 8min
320. For the Many – Live at the Hippodrome!
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith perform a live version of the For the Many podcast on the Magic Mike Stage at the Hippodrome in London’s Leicester Square with a little help from Grant Tucker and their star guest Wes Streeting MP. They were joined by 320 For the Many podcast listeners. If you would like to buy a ticket for a show on the rest of their 2022 tour in Edinburgh, Brighton, Liverpool and Birmingham or their Christmas Show at the Hippodrome in London on December 17th, visit https://www.forthemany.live
Apr 16, 2022 • 1h 25min
319. So Many Questions…
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss Boris Johnson’s fine and sending refugees to Rwanda and answer a lot of your questions. Smut quota: Non existent.
Apr 8, 2022 • 1h 19min
318. Going Nuclear
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss war crimes in Ukraine, the Energy strategy paper, Mrs Sunak’s woes, the first For the Many Live! Event, refugees, Changing solicitors, the French election, the cancellation of the LGBT+ conference and Eric Pickles at the Grenfell Inquiry. Smut quota: Middling but off the scale at the end.
Apr 3, 2022 • 1h 17min
317. U Turn If You Want To
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss Ukraine, The scars, the Ockendon Report, Trans issues, Gay Conversion Therapy, the Cost of Living, Partygate and much more besides. Smut quota: Lowish
