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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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55:19

73. Denmark My Words

Where Politics Meets History ·

2025/11/18

Iain and Tessa talk Shabana Mahmood's asylum shakeup, Trump suing the BBC and a very ill-conceived moustache.Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com

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51:50

72. It's Too Late To Apologise

Where Politics Meets History ·

2025/11/14

Iain and Tessa return as more revelations come out regarding the BBC and Trump. Meanwhile, further information is released about the US Presidents relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com

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58:13

71. BBC you later aligator

Where Politics Meets History ·

2025/11/11

Davie is gone and Trump is gunning for Auntie Beeb! Iain and Tessa discuss if the BBC can survive this latest controversy... or if it even should? Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com

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53:56

70. COPs and Robbers

Where Politics Meets History ·

2025/11/07

Iain and Tessa link up to talk COP30, mistaken prisoner releases, potential taxes on electric cars (which gets Iain's dander up immensely) - and poppy pressure.Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.

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56:09

69. New York, New York Votes

Where Politics Meets History ·

2025/11/04

Iain and Tessa connect remotely to talk Farage's plans for the economy, Zohran Mamdani's success in New York, the Huntingdon stabbing and the heroism of the passengers and guard, and more.Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.

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47:42

68. Xi's the One

Where Politics Meets History ·

2025/10/31

Iain and Tessa are back to discuss the relationship between China and the US after Trump meets Xi, whether Rachel Reeves is in serious trouble or not, what it means to receive the 'Freedom of the City of London'... and Rachel Johnson makes a surprise appearance!Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.

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49:28

67. My Wage

Where Politics Meets History ·

2025/10/28

Iain and Tessa lock horns on representation in media after Reform MP Sarah Pochin's comments on race, they discuss the new Japanese PM, the minimum wage, the use of exclamation marks and more!!!!Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.

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51:29

66. Woke This Way

Where Politics Meets History ·

2025/10/24

Iain and Tessa debate whether Piers Morgan is right that 'woke is dead', whether Jess Phillips will resign, Trump demolishing part of the White House and Tessa going on a Romanian cooking show!Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.

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58:06

65. Win Some Louvre Some

Where Politics Meets History ·

2025/10/21

Iain and Tessa connect remotely to talk about whether Prince Andrew deserves to keep his titles, the heist at the Louvre, Trump vs Venezuela and more!Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.

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56:34

64. Daddy (My Daddy) Cool

Where Politics Meets History ·

2025/10/17

Iain and Tessa joust over the collapse of the China spy case, the history of the Official Secrets Act, the Greens rising in the polls and more! Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.

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53:57

63. Piece by Peace

Where Politics Meets History ·

2025/10/14

Iain and Tessa are together again - this time to talk peace in the Middle East, the history of Benjamin Netanyahu, Venezuela, Prince Andrew, and who could be the next prime minister!Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.

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01:04:21

62. Boom Shack-A-Lak

Where Politics Meets History ·

2025/10/10

Iain and Tessa talk the beginnings of peace in Gaza, Kemi Badenoch's speech, the new Archbishop of Canterbury and whether Nick Clegg's book is selling well.Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.

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01:04:47

61. Never Ending Tory

Where Politics Meets History ·

2025/10/07

Iain and Tessa talk Tory conference, whether the Conservatives are copying Reform UK and memorable conference moments throughout history. They also talk about political chaos in France and the aftermath of the election in Czechia.Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.

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42:26

60. Don't Look Back in Anger

Where Politics Meets History ·

2025/10/03

Iain and Tessa reunite in the studio to speak about the terror attack in Manchester and how to prevent this happening again. They also discuss Pete Hegseth's remarks on women in the military - and Iain makes an apology!This was recorded on Thursday afternoon.Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.

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57:17

59. Bridge Moldova Troubled Water

Where Politics Meets History ·

2025/09/30

Iain Dale and Tessa Dunlop discuss memorable moments from Labour conferences past and how the subject of patriotism is being used by Labour to take on Reform UK. Will it work though? They also discuss the implications of the results of the Moldovan election and take some questions, before Iain's Wifi rudely cuts them off!Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.

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59:38

58. Swaneater

Where Politics Meets History ·

2025/09/26

Iain and Tessa joust and jostle over whether 'King of the North' Andy Burnham poses a threat to Keir Starmer, whether the world can trust the new Syrian leader, Nigel Farage's comments on LBC this week... and if Bristol used to have its own time zone!Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.

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01:02:59

57. Runway Like Hell

Where Politics Meets History ·

2025/09/23

Iain and Tessa reconvene in the studio to talk Palestine recognition, Farage wanting to revoke indefinite leave to remain, UN history, Gatwick expansion and more!Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.

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56:43

56. Our Doll's House

Where Politics Meets History ·

2025/09/19

Iain and Tessa grace the studio with their presences to discuss Trump's second state visit to the UK, his press conference with Starmer and a very special doll's house.Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.

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59:49

55. I Wanna Defect With Somebody

Where Politics Meets History ·

2025/09/16

Iain and Tessa come together once again to talk the Tory MP Danny Kruger defecting to Reform UK, the march we saw over the weekend and what it means for Britain, whether the term 'far right' is overused or not used enough - and more!Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.

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54:49

54. Mandy

Where Politics Meets History ·

2025/09/12

Iain and Tessa get into the PM sacking Lord Mandelson, the killing of Charlie Kirk and whether politics is more febrile now than it was in history - and whether Brits work too hard.Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.

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