

Origin Story
Podmasters
What are the real stories behind the most misunderstood and abused ideas in politics? From Conspiracy Theory to Woke to Centrism and beyond, Ian Dunt and Dorian Lynskey dig into the astonishing secret histories of concepts you thought you knew.Want to support us in making future seasons? There are now two ways you can help out:• Patreon – Get early episodes, live Zooms, merchandise and more from just £5 per month.• Apple Podcasts – Want everything in one place with one easy payment? Subscribe to our premium feed on Apple Podcasts for ad-free shows early and bonus editions too.From Podmasters, the makers of Oh God, What Now?, American Friction and The Bunker.
Top mentioned books
Here are the most frequently recommended books on the Origin Story podcast:

#1 Mentioned in 10 episodes
Everything Must Go

#2 Mentioned in 6 episodes
How Westminster Works ... and Why It Doesn't

#3 Mentioned in 6 episodes
The Ministry of Truth

#4 Mentioned in 6 episodes
Fascism
#5 Mentioned in 4 episodes
Conspiracy Theory

#6 Mentioned in 4 episodes
Centrism

#7 Mentioned in 3 episodes
12 Rules for Life
An Antidote to Chaos
#8 Mentioned in 2 episodes
Memories of Margaret Thatcher
#9 Mentioned in 2 episodes
Dancing with dogma
Britain Under Thatcherism

#10 Mentioned in 2 episodes
The road to serfdom
#11 Mentioned in 2 episodes
Ipsos polling on the Falklands War
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#12 Mentioned in 2 episodes
The Iron Lady
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#13 Mentioned in 2 episodes
Interview with Margaret Thatcher
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#14 Mentioned in 2 episodes
Brian and Maggie
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#15 Mentioned in 2 episodes
Stepping Stones

#16 Mentioned in 2 episodes
Promised You a Miracle
Why 1980-82 Made Modern Britain

#17 Mentioned in 2 episodes
Britannia Unchained
Global Lessons for Growth and Prosperity

#18 Mentioned in 2 episodes
Pinochet in Piccadilly
Britain and Chile’s Hidden History
#19 Mentioned in 2 episodes
Spare a thought for the late unlamented one nation Tory
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#20 Mentioned in 2 episodes