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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Aug 22, 2024 • 1h 10min
483. Daddy's Back!
Iain returns to the podcast and co-hosts with LBC's political editor Natasha Clark. They discuss how Jacqui's getting on in her new job, Natasha's favourite LBC presenters, who's doing well in the Tory leadership contest, conspiracy theories and Mike Lynch, Gen Z lingo and loads more.
Aug 15, 2024 • 1h 3min
482. Rawdogging
Grant Tucker and Amy Hart present this week with Iain still away (but returning next time!) Our duo discuss A-Level results, the Tory leadership race, Liz Truss getting pranked, fantasy holiday guests and the modern phenomenon of 'rawdogging' - and much more!
Aug 8, 2024 • 60min
481. Put It In The Camel
The podcast continues with Iain still away - this time hosted by Grant Tucker and LBC's own Aggie Chambre! They discuss the riots of the last week, politicians on holiday, Kamala Harris's running mate, how much sleep is the right amount of sleep and loads more besides... and we get a rip-roaring nun joke!
Aug 1, 2024 • 1h 17min
480. A Whole New Cast!
With Iain in hospital, For The Many continues with Grant Tucker and Carolyn Quinn! They talk about the unrest in Southport, Huw Edwards pleading guilty, Kamala vs Trump, Toby jugs, GPs taking industrial action, the Olympics and loads more.
Jul 25, 2024 • 1h 40min
479. Vote, What Vote?!?! - with Dawn Butler
Iain co-hosts this episode with fabulous Labour MP Dawn Butler. They talk GB Energy, Labour MPs getting suspended, Dawn's rap video, the Tory leadership race, men on planes and loads more besides!
Jul 22, 2024 • 1h 10min
478. The Handy Bookshelf - with Jo Phillips
Iain's co-host this time is political commentator Jo Phillips, who first got Iain into radio. As well as discussing their friendship and how they met, they tackle the enormous news of Biden dropping out and whether Kamala Harris could win in November. Also, the Leeds riot, whether the government will spend big on public sector pay, universities pleading poverty, anti-tourist protests in Europe, what next for the Conservatives and loads more too!
Jul 20, 2024 • 1h 52min
477. For the Many Live! in Broadstairs - with Gyles Brandreth
Iain is reunited with Jacqui Smith for For the Many Live! from the Kent coastal town of Broadstairs, and joined by the one and only Gyles Brandreth.Get your tickets for future For the Many Live shows at this autumn's party conferences in Brighton, Liverpool and Birmingham at www.forthemany.live
Jul 18, 2024 • 2h 18min
476. Younger Man, Older Woman - with Harriet Harman
Iain is joined by Harriet Harman, who retired from the Commons at the recent election after more than 30 years as an MP. They discuss the contents of this week's King's Speech and how the new Labour government is faring so far, the fall-out from the attempt to assassinate Donald Trump and his choice of J.D. Vance as his running mate, plus Taylor Swift's efforts to tackle poverty in Britain.
Jul 15, 2024 • 1h 34min
475. My Ding-A-Ling - with Thangam Debbonaire
Iain and guest co-host Thangam Debbonaire discuss her defeat to the Green Party in the general election - and the need to accept that defeat gracefully - along with the job Wes Streeting has ahead of him in tackling the problems within the NHS, the toxic culture of politics and the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, plus Thangam's new tattoo and what she's learnt about football during Euro 2024.
Jul 11, 2024 • 1h 48min
474. Two Balls - with Shelagh Fogarty
Shelagh Fogarty joins Iain for the first PJ-era episode of 'For the Many'. They discuss all the fall-out from Labour's first week in power, whether Joe Biden should drop out of the US Presidential race, the NATO Summit in Washington... and whether it's coming home this week.The next episode will feature former Labour MP Thangam Debonnaire as Iain's guest co-host.
