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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For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com
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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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
Mar 26, 2022 • 1h 30min
316. Rid of the ‘Rona
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the week’s political events including the Chancellor’s Spring statement, Ukraine, P&O, Child Q, the death of Madeleine Albright, the Taliban girls school ban, Covid and much else besides. Smut quota: Higher than normal due to Jacqui’s filth.
Mar 18, 2022 • 1h 42min
315 : Jacqui & ‘Rona
Iain Dale and a rather ill Jacqui Smith discuss latest developments in Ukraine, P&O, Boris Johnson’s Saudi trip, Covid developments, the freeing of Nazanin Zaghari-Radcliffe, Hoax phone calls, Beavers in London and West Ham! Smut quota: Lowish
Mar 14, 2022 • 2h 1min
314. Iain & Jacqui’s Car Share
In the style of Peter Kay’s Car Share, Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith natter on about their life experiences during a two hour drive from North Norfolk to London on Sunday 13 March. Expect a lot of laughs and some highly inappropriate content.
Mar 12, 2022 • 2h 32min
313. Norfolk ‘n Good
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith spend rather a long time discussing the war in Ukraine and its consequences, the refugee crisis, Oligarchs, the report into John Bercow and bullying, the cost of living, defence spending, Covid, along with their usual meanderings. And they answer a shed load of your questions. Lots of laughs in this episode, a smattering of smut and a bit of emotion at the end. Enjoy your two and a half hour episode and watch out for a bonus episode on Wednesday!
Mar 5, 2022 • 1h 47min
312. Unity is Strength
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the events in Ukraine, the unity of the western response, sanctions, Oligarchs, Germany and refugees. They discuss the merits of Gavin Williamson’s knigthood, the Birmingham Edrington by-election, Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart’s new podcast, the death of Shane Warne, Iain’s new book and his award nomination from the Broadcasting Press Guild. Smut Quota: Pathetically low.
