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 31, 2023 • 1h 24min
407. Getting The Hang Of It (Again)
Iain and Jacqui discuss the new Defence Secretary, Nadine Dorries' resignation letter, cleaning up the police, competing with other podcasts, Jacqui's biceps and plenty more besides. Smut quota: Middling.
Aug 29, 2023 • 1h 11min
406. For The Many Live! from the Edinburgh Fringe with Kate Forbes
Iain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at the Pleasance at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre with SNP MSP and former party leadership contender Kate Forbes.
Aug 25, 2023 • 1h 14min
405. For The Many Live! from the Edinburgh Fringe with Peter Tatchell
Iain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at the Pleasance at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre with human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell.
Aug 22, 2023 • 1h 15min
404. For The Many Live! from the Edinburgh Fringe with Ian Blackford
Iain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at the Pleasance at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre with the SNP's former Westminster Leader Ian Blackford.
Aug 18, 2023 • 1h 15min
403. For The Many Live! from the Edinburgh Fringe with Sir Ed Davey
Iain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at the Pleasance at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre with Leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey.
Aug 15, 2023 • 1h 15min
402. For The Many Live! from the Edinburgh Fringe with Mark Drakeford
Iain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at the Pleasance at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre with First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford.
Aug 10, 2023 • 1h 31min
401. Jacqui's Hotel Room
Jacqui discusses Lee Anderson's foul mouth, voters changing minds, Labour and Bibby Stockholm, Edinburgh Fringe, women's football, information cockups, and more with Iain
Aug 4, 2023 • 2h 3min
400. Quadrigentis Maaate
On this, the four-hundredth episode, expect an emotional rollercoaster. Iain and Jacqui talk Trump, botox, the Prime Minister's trousers, saying maaate to a mate, the Bibby Stockholm barge, sex shops, grief (expect tears), King Arthur (expect cackles), the Women's World Cup, and what Iain did on a pure white sofa after an M&S ready meal. Smut quota: Strap in!
Jul 27, 2023 • 1h 53min
399. Master Clickbaiter
Iain and Jacqui discuss all things NatWest, 'Green crap', the consultation on ticket office closures, Labour's position on gender identity, Israel, dodgy lawyers, Sunak's tweets and Oppenheimer. Smut quota: Middling!
Jul 20, 2023 • 1h 25min
398. Silver Socks Skedaddle
Iain and Jacqui talk Farage's account, by-elections, ten years of gay marriage, Tobias Ellwood in Afghanistan, rip-off degrees, Starmer and the child benefit cap and so much more. Smut quota: Outrageous from the very beginning.
