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Iain Dale All Talk

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Award-winning LBC radio presenter, writer and ‘For the Many’ podcast co-host, Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs as he speaks with high profile media and political figures.

Episodes

Tom Harris

Iain Dale talks to Telegraph columnist and former Labour MP, Minister and award-winning blogger, Tom Harris.

Jul 29, 20201 hrTranscript available on Metacast

Andrea Leadsom

Iain Dale has a deeply personal conversation with former Cabinet Minister and two time Conservative leadership contender about her life, career and time in politics.

Jul 22, 20201 hr 17 minTranscript available on Metacast

Senator James McGrath

James McGrath is a Senator in the Upper House of the Australian Parliament, representing Queensland. He started out in political life in Westminster, working for the Conservatives and then becoming Deputy Director of Boris Johnson’s first London mayoral campaign. He gives some very honest analysis of Boris Johnson’s qualities and failings, goes into detail about the art of political campaigning, and has some interesting thoughts on Kevin Rudd, Julia Gillard and Malcolm Turnbull and the viscerali...

Jul 15, 20201 hr 8 minTranscript available on Metacast

Tim Montgomerie

Iain talks to Conservative polemicist Tim Montgomerie about his life in politics, his religious beliefs, the creation of ConservativeHome, being chief of staff to Iain Duncan Smith and what he wants to do next.

Jul 08, 20201 hr 1 minTranscript available on Metacast

Chris Mason

Iain Dale talks to political journalist and presenter Chris Mason about his career in broadcasting, what it’s like presenting ‘Any Questions’, how Coronavirus has affected broadcasting, his sense of imposter syndrome and whether regional accents are a bonus or a hindrance to a successful career in broadcasting.

Jul 01, 20201 hr 19 minTranscript available on Metacast

Simon Marks

Iain Dale talks to Simon Marks, LBC’s Washington Correspondent about his career in radio and television, working for LBC in the early days, life at Radio Luxembourg and ITN, and how he came to found his international news network Feature Story News. If you’re interested in the business of news or are a bit of a radio geek, you’ll love this hour long conversation.

Jun 24, 20201 hr 2 minTranscript available on Metacast

BONUS: Getting Together

In this podcast for the Jo Cox Foundation, Jacqui Smith and Iain Dale talk about the Great Get Together weekend, their own friendship and why public discourse is at an all time low.

Jun 19, 202036 minTranscript available on Metacast

Tracey Crouch MP

Iain talks to the popular Conservative MP Tracey Crouch about her life before politics, how she got elected, being Sports Minister and the importance of family life. And she nearly reveals for the first time how she voted in the European referendum. And we find out whether she would give up a cabinet job as Secretary of State for DCMS to play one game for her beloved Tottenham Hotspur.

Jun 17, 20201 hr 3 minTranscript available on Metacast

Liam Halligan

Iain spends an hour with top economics commentator, broadcaster and author, Liam Halligan. Liam is a columnist for the Sunday Telegraph and broadcasts about economic and business matters. He is the author of CLEAN BREXIT and HOME TRUTHS.

Jun 10, 20201 hr 1 minTranscript available on Metacast

Andrew Marr

In the first of a new series of podcast interviews with leading political and media figures, Iain interviews BBC broadcasting legend Andrew Marr about his career in journalism and broadcasting. Andrew talks about his love of painting, the difficulties of broadcasting in a Covid 19 world and they discuss the art of the political interview.

Jun 03, 202048 minTranscript available on Metacast

The City trader who quit his job to fight ISIS

Award-winning LBC radio presenter and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to conversations with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. This week Iain speaks to the former City trader Macer Gifford who spent three years fighting with the YPG against Isis in Syria. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale

May 27, 202059 minTranscript available on Metacast

David Petraeus on Military Command, Brexit and Donald Trump

Award-winning LBC radio presenter and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to conversations with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. This episode features an interview with General David Petraeus from December 2018 - a leading military figure in Iraq and Afghanistan under George W Bush. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale

May 19, 202047 minTranscript available on Metacast

Ed Balls on Brexit, Norwich City and Strictly Come Dancing

Award-winning LBC radio presenter and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to conversations with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. This episode features two interviews with Ed Balls from 2016 - discussing Brexit, Norwich City, his time in politics and on Strictly Come Dancing. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale

May 12, 202040 minTranscript available on Metacast

Motor Neurone Disease and Gordon Aikman

Award-winning LBC radio presenter and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to conversations with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. This episode features an LBC show from 2015 with Gordon Aikman, who died from Motor Neurone Disease aged 31. He tells his story via diary entries and interview, followed by Iain's tribute to him after he passed away. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect...

May 05, 202050 minTranscript available on Metacast

Psychics and Mediums

Award-winning LBC radio presenter, CNN political commentator and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to conversations with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. This episode features an hour on psychics and mediums, from the archives of Iain's LBC show from 2012. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale

Apr 28, 202058 minTranscript available on Metacast

Election Nights

Award-winning LBC radio presenter, CNN political commentator and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to conversations with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. This episode features 'Counting Chickens' - a documentary Iain made for 5 Live in June 2001 about the history of election night broadcasting. It went out half an hour before the polls closed on June 8 2001... Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your p...

Apr 21, 202025 minTranscript available on Metacast

Jim Bleat for Prime Minister

Award-winning LBC radio presenter, CNN political commentator and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to conversations with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. This episode features 'Jim Bleat for Prime Minister' by Margaret Woodhouse - a children’s book on politics. It seeks to explain politics and elections to children in a unique and entertaining story about how a sheep becomes prime minister. Iain published it as a book and...

Apr 14, 202043 minTranscript available on Metacast

Politico's with Margaret Thatcher and Gyles Brandreth

Award-winning LBC radio presenter, CNN political commentator and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to conversations with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. This episode is from a literary dinner held at The Savoy in April 2002 to mark the fifth anniversary of Politico’s. Margaret Thatcher was the guest of honour, Gyles Brandreth was master of ceremonies and there were speeches by Iain Dale, Sir John Nott, Sir Bernard Ingham...

Apr 07, 202057 minTranscript available on Metacast

Sir Keir Starmer on Labour leadership and Coronavirus

Award-winning LBC radio presenter, CNN political commentator and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to conversations with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. In this episode, Iain interviews Sir Keir Starmer KCB QC about coronavirus, political opposition and his bid to become Labour's next leader. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale

Mar 31, 202048 minTranscript available on Metacast

Nicolas Pelham on the press, coronavirus and being trapped in Iran

Following a hugely successful and headline-grabbing debut run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, award-winning LBC radio presenter, CNN political commentator and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to the stage, in conversation with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. In this episode, Iain interviews Nicolas Pelham about his extraordinary story of being trapped in Iran. On the day he was due to fly back to London he was detaine...

Mar 25, 202022 minTranscript available on Metacast

Keith Simpson and Sir Norman Lamb at UEA

Following a hugely successful and headline-grabbing debut run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, award-winning LBC radio presenter, CNN political commentator and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to the stage, in conversation with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. In this episode, Iain interviews Keith Simpson and Sir Norman Lamb. Keith Simpson is a British Conservative Party politician and military historian who served as ...

Mar 18, 20201 hr 7 minTranscript available on Metacast

Michael Foot on Journalism, Iraq and Labour Leadership

Following a hugely successful and headline-grabbing debut run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, award-winning LBC radio presenter, CNN political commentator and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to the stage, in conversation with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. In this episode, Iain interviews Michael Foot, who was a British Labour Party politician who served as Labour Leader from 1980 to 1983. Foot began his career as a...

Mar 11, 20201 hr 2 minTranscript available on Metacast

The Political Classics

Following a hugely successful and headline-grabbing debut run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, award-winning LBC radio presenter, CNN political commentator and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to the stage, in conversation with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. In this episode, Iain publishes a range of classic political speeches, read by contemporary politicians. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get y...

Mar 04, 20201 hr 7 minTranscript available on Metacast

Ann Widdecombe on politics, fame and working with Iain

Following a hugely successful and headline-grabbing debut run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, award-winning LBC radio presenter, CNN political commentator and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to the stage, in conversation with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. In this episode, Iain interviews British politician, author and television personality Ann Widdecombe in 2003. It is a radio version of the theatre show ‘An Audie...

Feb 26, 20201 hr 7 minTranscript available on Metacast

Kenneth Clarke on the House of Commons, Nottinghamshire and Valentine's Day

Following a hugely successful and headline-grabbing debut run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, award-winning LBC radio presenter, CNN political commentator and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to the stage, in conversation with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. For the Nottingham date of his tour, Iain welcomes as his guest the recently retired MP for Rushcliffe, Kenneth Clarke, to discuss his distinguished career and hi...

Feb 19, 20202 hr 58 minTranscript available on Metacast