Presidents, Prime Ministers, Monarchs & Dictators
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Season One of ‘The Presidents & Prime Ministers brought to life all 55 of Britain's Prime Ministers through interviews with the authors of all 55 essays in Iain Dale’s book The Prime Ministers: Three Hundred Years of History. From the obscure 18th-century figures like the Earl of Shelburne and Henry Pelham to 20th-century titans like Churchill and Thatcher, these podcasts provide a much-needed reminder about their motivations, failures and achievements. Season Two, gives the same treatment to the 45 US Presidents from George Washington through to Joe Biden, with each episode featuring an interview with the author of the essay about a President in Iain Dale’s book ‘The Presidents’. Season Three contained interviews about the various and varied Irish Taoisigh, whilst the new Season 4 takes you through England and the UK's many Kings and Queens, as featured in Iain's book Kings and Queens: 1200 Years of English and British Monarchs. Season 5 looks at the life of 64 Dictators. Buy signed copies of ‘The Prime Ministers’, ‘The Presidents’ and 'Kings and Queens' & 'Dictators' at http://www.politicos.co.uk.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Dec 13, 2021 • 37min
Martin Van Buren
Iain Dale interviews broadcaster and podcaster Roifield Brown about the life and Presidency of Martin Van Buren who served as President from 1837-1841.
Dec 6, 2021 • 47min
Andrew Jackson
Iain Dale talks to LBC US Correspondent Simon Marks about the life of Andrew Jackson. 7th President of the United States, 1829-1837.
Nov 29, 2021 • 49min
Ronald Reagan
Professor Simon Heffer, a historian and biographer, dives into the fascinating life of Ronald Reagan, exploring his two-term presidency and charisma that resonated with America. Heffer discusses Reagan's rise amidst a challenging political climate, shifting from a union leader to California's governor. The conversation touches on the extraordinary moment of the assassination attempt, Reagan's evolving relationship with Margaret Thatcher, and how health challenges shaped his legacy, revealing his human side and leadership style.
Nov 22, 2021 • 50min
Jimmy Carter
David Owen, a former British Foreign Secretary and current Lord, shares insights on Jimmy Carter, America's 39th President. They discuss Carter's extraordinary journey from peanut farmer to peacemaker, highlighting his pivotal role in the Camp David Accords. Owen delves into the challenges Carter faced, including economic struggles and the 1980 election defeat. The conversation also touches upon Carter's post-presidency humanitarian efforts and enduring international respect, contrasting it with domestic criticism of his tenure.
Nov 17, 2021 • 3min
Introducing 'The Presidents'
As the Prime Ministers conclude, the podcast moves into season 2 with The US Presidents.
The introduction includes audio from every US President since the very first recording of Grover Cleveland (1885–1889, 1893–1897) Benjamin Harrison (1889–1893) William McKinley (1897–1901) Theodore Roosevelt (1901–1909) William Howard Taft (1909–1913) Woodrow Wilson (1913–1921) Warren G. Harding (1921–1923) Calvin Coolidge (1923–1929) Herbert Hoover (1929–1933) Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933–1945) Harry S. Truman (1945–1953) Dwight D. Eisenhower (1953–1961) John F. Kennedy (1961–1963) Lyndon B. Johnson (1963–1969) Richard Nixon (1969–1974) Gerald Ford (1974–1977) Jimmy Carter (1977–1981) Ronald Reagan (1981–1989) George H. W. Bush (1989–1993) Bill Clinton (1993–2001)George W. Bush (2001–2009) Barack Obama (2009–2017) Donald Trump (2017–2021) Joe Biden (2021–)
Nov 15, 2021 • 53min
Boris Johnson
Nigel Fletcher talks to Iain Dale about the political career and premiership (so far!) of Boris Johnson.
Nov 8, 2021 • 1h 8min
Viscount Palmerston
Iain Dale talks to historian David Brown about the life of Henry Temple, Viscount Palmerston, who served as Prime Minister from 1855-1858 and 1859-1865.
Nov 1, 2021 • 1h 23min
Stanley Baldwin
Iain Dale talks to political historian and biographer John Barnes about the life and premierships of Stanley Baldwin who served as Prime Minister from 1923-24, 1924-29 and 1936-37
Oct 24, 2021 • 39min
Sir Alec Douglas-Home
Iain Dale talks to political historian David Dutton about the life and short Premiership of Sir Alec Douglas-Home, who served for just under a year as Prime Minister from October 1963
Oct 17, 2021 • 30min
Earl Grey
Iain Dale talks to political historian Professor Gerry Hassan about the life and premiership of Earl Grey, Charles Grey, who was Prime Minister from 1830-34, and oversaw the introduction of the 1832 Reform Act and the 1833 Abolition of Slavery Act.
