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Where Politics Meets History

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. Subscribe now on Global

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01:34:27

475. My Ding-A-Ling - with Thangam Debbonaire

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/07/15

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.

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01:47:53

474. Two Balls

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/07/11

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.

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01:01:03

473. Thank You for All You Did

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/07/08

Over the weekend, For the Many's own Jacqui Smith was granted a peerage and appointed as Universities Minister in Sir Keir Starmer's government. Hours after beginning her new role at the Department for Education, Jacqui popped by to see Iain and record her farewell epsidoe of the podcast.

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01:03:56

472. A New Day Has Dawned...

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/07/05

Iain and Jacqui delve into the election results - Labour get a landslide, the Tory Party's decimated, but what does it all mean? Why did it turn out this way? What happens next? Our duo provides the best analysis, as ever.

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01:00:52

471. D-1: And Now The End Is Near

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/07/03

In the last episode before polling day, Iain and Jacqui discuss the 'part-time PM' attack on Starmer, The Sun giving their support to Labour, wheeling out Boris Johnson, how polling day works, how the candidates will be feeling and much more too... including a few awards!

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45:51

470. D-3: Madam Chairman

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/07/01

Iain and Jacqui discuss the Guardian reporting Jacqui might be the next NHS boss, warnings about a Labour supermajority, Iain stirring up trouble about Peter Mandelson, the French elections, Biden's debate performance and much else besides!

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01:39:24

469. D-7: Labour to ban con-doms!

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/06/27

Iain and Jacqui discuss the final leaders' debate, further betting developments and whether the Tories are being further damaged, Trump set to face Biden on CNN, Starmer in hot water for 'singling out' Bangladeshi asylum seekers, Ed Davey wanting to ban smoking but legalise cannabis, video doorbells, non-doms/condoms, David Tennant and much much more!

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38:16

468. D-9: Has Farage Blown it?

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/06/25

Iain and Jacqui discuss the latest in betting scandals, Iain's hour with Neil Kinnock, Farage's comments about the Ukraine war, Julian Assange leaving the UK, banning conversion therapy, the England team's performance and loads more besides.

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01:23:45

467. D-13: Ringing the Devil's Doorbell

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/06/21

Iain and Jacqui discuss Starmer's position on Jeremy Corbyn, the youth hustings on Iain's LBC show, campaign donations, betting, poster wars, Walter Mittys, the Titanic and much more besides!

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01:38:38

466. For The Many Live! from Cambridge with historian...

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/06/20

Iain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! in Cambridge with fantastic historian and author Mary Beard.

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46:49

465. D-15: How to Eat a Mr Whippy

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/06/19

Iain and Jacqui discuss a controversial poster, Sunak's performance with Nick Ferrari, John Caudwell, the meaning of 'working people', Ian McKellen's fall, the SNP manifesto and more.

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41:38

464. D-17: Leading Britain's Cow

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/06/17

Iain and Jacqui discuss Reform UK's 'contract' launch, the licence fee, net zero, Jacqui losing her phone, Rosie Duffield and Lord Cashman, and the police ramming a cow - and more!

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01:38:09

463. D-21: Charity Threesomes

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/06/13

Iain and Jacqui discuss Labour's manifesto, Sunak vs Starmer on Sky, politicians pretending to be poor, Andrea Jenkyns stepping out of line, Jacqui's trousers and loads more besides.

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36:46

462. D-23: Jacqui's Handyman

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/06/11

Iain and Jacqui discuss the Conservative manifesto, more drama in Tunbridge Wells, Farage attacked again, Jacqui's experiences on the #LabourDoorstep, Hunter Biden and energy drinks!

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38:04

461. D-24 Libdemifesto

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/06/10

Iain and Jacqui discuss the release of the Liberal Democrat manifesto, Rishi Sunak’s return from two days away from the campaign trail, the problem of prison places, Labour’s new childcare policy and the resignation of Douglas Ross as Conservative leader in Scotland.

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01:37:58

460. D-27: Back for Good

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/06/07

Iain and Jacqui discuss Iain's complicated couple of weeks, Rishi Sunak's D-Day blunder, TV debates, Conservatives giving child benefit to richer people, whether Labour will recognise a Palestinian state, who's winning so far on policy and loads more.

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52:30

459. D-30: Farage gets milkshaked

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/06/04

Jacqui and Grant discuss Nigel Farage being 'milkshaked', the TV debates, a defence triple lock, Trump convicted, a migration cap and what the polls are saying - plus loads more.

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40:19

458. D-35: The Purge

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/05/30

Jacqui and Grant discuss the Labour Party and Diane Abbott, taxes, votes at 16, the differences and similarities between the main parties, the influence of the smaller parties and much more!

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30:18

457. D-37: Iain makes a big announcement

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/05/28

Iain and Jacqui talk Starmer the 'socialist', Ed Davey falling into a lake, Diane Abbott's relationship with the Labour Party and much more. Plus, Iain makes a big announcement...

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33:47

456. D-38: Sunak defends his national service plan

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/05/27

In this election update, Iain and Jacqui discuss the first few days of the campaign, national service, Rishi Sunak taking a day off, Starmer's speech re-introducing himself, the PM on TikTok, MPs announcing they're stepping down, Nigel Farage's comments and plenty more.

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