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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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01:38:43

455. For The Many Live! from Fowey with Johnny Mercer

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/05/25

Iain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at the Fowey Festival of Arts and Literature with Conservative Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer.This was recorded on Saturday the 18th of May, before Rishi Sunak called the general election.

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01:35:39

454. Things Can Only Get Wetter

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/05/23

Iain and Jacqui discuss all things general election. What happens now? What will be the deciding themes, the biggest policies, the key moments to look out for? Why did Sunak call it now? Will there be TV debates and do they matter? Everything you need to know and more! Smut quota: Largely sensible, I promise.From next week, For The Many will bring you an election update on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays - and you'll get your full weekly episode as normal!

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45:19

453. Sloppy Seconds: Party Conferences

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/05/21

Jacqui and Grant (Iain still on holiday) explain how party conferences work, who benefits from them and what the point of them is.Plus questions on nationalising public services, ignoring Welsh issues and car crashes.

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01:03:49

452. Comparisons with a Marrow

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/05/16

Jacqui and Grant reunite as Iain holidays in Aberdeen with Fiona Bruce. They discuss Keir Starmer's 'first steps', Rishi Sunak's warning of a dangerous world, suspension from the Commons at arrest rather than charge, the fallout from Natalie Elphicke's defection, Baroness Hazarika getting a cheeky message from Gordon Brown and loads more besides. Smut quota: Middling in the main!

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53:54

451. Sloppy Seconds: Student Politics

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/05/14

Iain and Jacqui explain their involvement in, and the importance of, student politics - as well as a few of the current controversies.Plus questions on memories of the death of John Smith, campaign financing, initiation ceremonies and much more!

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01:07:17

450. Heavy Petting

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/05/10

Iain and Jacqui discuss the fallout of the Mayoral elections, John Swinney becoming SNP leader, the Garrick Club opening up, Natalie Elphicke's defection, Monty Panesar's long week, Labour's small boats policy and Eurovision controversy - plus loads more! Smut quota: Fair to Middling.

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56:24

449. Sloppy Seconds: Responding to a terror attack

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/05/07

Iain and Jacqui explains what happens when the government and the media hear about a terror attack.Plus questions on whether the Tories should fear Reform UK, why council elections are split up and the secret to long-lasting relationships.

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56:00

448. Poll Dancers

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/05/03

Iain and Jacqui discuss the local election results (so far!), what they might mean for a general election, whether Susan Hall is in with a chance, Jacqui getting teary over Redditch and loads more - dive in! Smut quota: Low-to-Middling

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56:16

447. Sloppy Seconds: Local Elections

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/04/30

Iain and Jacqui explain the wide range of local elections coming up on Thursday.Also, questions on self-sabotage, whether the east of England is being ignored and whether party political broadcasts work.

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01:04:58

446. Handbags at Dawn

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/04/26

Iain and Jacqui discuss Humza Yousaf’s problems, the Rwanda Bill becoming an Act, defence spending, rail renationalization, the US Ukraine vote, the departure of Huw Edwards from the BBC, the death of Frank Field and calls for the Met Commissioner’s resignation. Smut quota: Low... with the odd exception.

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01:06:13

445. Sloppy Seconds: Cross-Party Friendships

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/04/23

Iain and Jacqui explain the benefits and challenges of having friends from a different political party!Also, questions on how to find out your MP's views, why there are so many ministers, proscribing the IRGC, whether five year parliaments are too long and loads else.

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01:02:15

444. Trussed Up

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/04/19

Iain and Jacqui discuss Iain's interview with Liz Truss, the Iranian attack on Israel, Angela Rayner, freedom of movement, the smoking ban policy, Mark Menzies and loads more! Smut quota: Graham needn't worry too much.

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01:04:08

443. Sloppy Seconds: Calling An Election

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/04/16

Iain and Jacqui explain the process of calling an election - and what happens next!Also, questions on new parliamentary candidates, banning smartphones for children, Owen Jones leaving the Labour Party and more.

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01:00:48

442. Dirndl and Lederhosen

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/04/12

Iain and Jacqui discuss Labour going after tax dodgers, William Wragg, Cameron paying Trump a visit, protesters outside Starmer's house, whether Angela Rayner's in danger, Harold Wilson's affair and loads more. Smut quota: Middling.

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01:15:34

441. Renowned Banker

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/04/05

Iain and Jacqui discuss aid workers killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza, calls for arms sales to cease, a new MRP poll looking bad for the Tories, Iain's new job, a change to the format, 25 years of the minimum wage, ID cards, a naughty Cross Question moment, the Michael Jackson musical and lots more besides. Smut quota: Largely decent.

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52:04

440. Short but Sweet

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/03/29

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith rejoice in the afterglow of their Dublin show as they discuss the week’s news, including the possibility of Johnny Mercer being jailed, the failures of Michael Gove as Housing Secretary, the pensions triple lock. The England football shirt and the NHS British Social Attitudes Survey. Smut quota: Zero

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01:52:58

439. For the Many! Live in Dublin (to be sure)

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/03/26

Iain and Jacqui enjoyed a lovely weekend in Ireland’s capital, which culminated in a near sellout ‘For the Many Live! At the Laughter Lounge comedy club. The resignation of Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach provided the ideal background to the show and they were delighted that the Minister for Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe, and mentioned as a possible successor to Varadkar, joined them as their special guest. Iain tested Jacqui on her knowledge about Ireland, its history and politics and they talked

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01:09:57

438. Morning Glory (So It Is)

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/03/21

Iain and Jacqui discuss plots against the PM, Rachel Reeves's pitch to businesses and whether everybody loves Thatcher, Putin's electoral 'victory', Ed Balls vs Quentin Letts, Vaughan Gething becoming the new Welsh first minister, whether all-male clubs are wrong - and loads more besides. Smut quota: Reasonable.

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01:59:37

437. Blowing Bubbles

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/03/15

Iain and Jacqui discuss the racism row around Tory donor Frank Hester, redefining extremism, MPs getting a pay rise, the Princess of Wales's photoshopping, Theresa May stepping away, the Red Lion reopening and loads more besides. Smut quota: Wild in parts.

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01:36:56

436. Fiscal Drag Queen

Where Politics Meets History ·

2024/03/08

Iain and Jacqui discuss when the next election will be (could it be May?!), the Budget, Jacqui's travels, Carolyn and Caroline, Super Tuesday, Michelle Donelan's libel case, Mandelson fat-shaming Starmer, Celebrity Big Brother, the end of TalkTV and Sunak reorganising the dishwasher. Smut quota: Middling.

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