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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 Player or wherever you get your podcasts. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: [email protected]

Episodes

330. The One Where Chris Golds Steps In

LBC News presenter Chris Golds steps in for Iain Dale as he battles covid (brave little soldier!) Chris & Jacqui discuss all the week's latest news! Chris & Jacqui discuss all the week's latest news including the rail strikes, inflation rises, Carriegate & more! Smut quota: Low

Jun 24, 20221 hr 18 min

329. Emily Thornberry’s Birdsong

Jacqui is away so Iain Dale and Emily Thornberry discuss the week’s news, including the government’s Rwanda policy, the resignation of Lord Geidt, the extradition of Julian Assange, cost of living, rape disclosure rules, Indyref2, the two by-elections next week, dress codes in the heat and why the Eurovision Song Contest should be held in Islington next year. Or Cardiff. Smut quota: Low

Jun 18, 20222 hr 52 min

328. Mystic Iain Strikes Again

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss Boris Johnson’s victory in the vote of confidence, the Platinum Jubilee Weekend, Cost of Living Housing, the Northern Ireland Protocol, Iain’s interview with Sir Cliff Richard, Love Island and what it’s like to copresent with Andrew Marr. Smut quota: Middling to low. To book tickets for Iain and Jacqui’s Edinburgh Fringe shows visit https://www.pleasance.co.uk/via/search/edinburgh?query=iain%20dale

Jun 11, 20222 hr 35 min

327. Fluffing Tattooists

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Boris Johnson’s leadership travails, the return of Borgen, Jacqui’s plumbing problems and Iain’s latest travails on the A11. Smut quota: Middling Book tickets for For the Many Live! shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and at the party conferences at http://www.forthemany.live.

Jun 04, 20222 hr 42 min

326. The Greased Piglet Escapes

Iain Dale & Jacqui discuss the Sue Gray report, Rishi Sunak’s energy cost rescue plan, the inisterial code, the Texas shooting, Claudia Webbe, Tony Blair’s big Macron-esqu conference, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and much else. Smut quota: Low to middling.

May 28, 20222 hr 31 min

325. Jacqui’s Geography Lesson

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the latest events in the world of politics, while sat in Dressing Room 9 at TV Centre. They pull apart the latest Partygate developments, talk about the arrest of a Conservative MP and its implications and much more besides. Smut quota: Zero. Ish.

May 21, 20221 hr 6 min

324. Calm Down, Calm Down

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith trawl through the weeks news including Keir Starmer threatening to resign, the Queen’s Speech, Civil Service cuts, the Northern Ireland Protocol, Sweden and Finland joining Nato, Eurovision and the Wagatha Christie trial. Lots of laughs too, as usual. Smut quota: Lowish.

May 14, 20222 hr 43 min

323. The late Jacqui Smith

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the fallout from the local elections, the police investigation into Keir Starmer, knackeredness, the Netflix series Heratstopper, The Queen, Covid deaths and much more besides. Smut Quota: Higher than expected.

May 07, 20222 hr 45 min

322 PART 2. Bonus: Iain &Jacqui Co-Present LBC Election Night Live

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith host LBC’s live local elections show for a marathon 8 hours. They bring a dose of the For the Many podcast humour and smut (well, a little bit) to the show. Guests include Andrew Marr, Ben Kentish, Theo Usherwood, Gareth Knight and a host of politicians from all four main parties.

May 06, 20223 hr 23 min

322 PART 1. Bonus: Iain &Jacqui Co-Present LBC Election Night Live

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith host LBC’s live local elections show for a marathon 8 hours. They bring a dose of the For the Many podcast humour and smut (well, a little bit) to the show. Guests include Andrew Marr, Ben Kentish, Theo Usherwood, Gareth Knight and a host of politicians from all four main parties.

May 06, 20223 hr 23 min

321. Anatomy of Several Scandals

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith are reunited to discuss the week’s events in politics and much more. They talk about the various scandals occurring in Westminster, Angela Rayner and the Mail on Sunday, Ukraine, Iain’s interview with Nadine Dorries, they preview the local elections, Piers Morgan’s first week on TalkTV, Jewish Bakeoff, Jacob Rees-Mogg’s note and much more besides. Smut quota: Low.

Apr 30, 20222 hr 38 min

320. For the Many – Live at the Hippodrome!

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith perform a live version of the For the Many podcast on the Magic Mike Stage at the Hippodrome in London’s Leicester Square with a little help from Grant Tucker and their star guest Wes Streeting MP. They were joined by 320 For the Many podcast listeners. If you would like to buy a ticket for a show on the rest of their 2022 tour in Edinburgh, Brighton, Liverpool and Birmingham or their Christmas Show at the Hippodrome in London on December 17th, visit https://www.forthe...

Apr 22, 20222 hr 8 min

319. So Many Questions…

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss Boris Johnson’s fine and sending refugees to Rwanda and answer a lot of your questions. Smut quota: Non existent.

Apr 16, 20221 hr 25 min

318. Going Nuclear

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss war crimes in Ukraine, the Energy strategy paper, Mrs Sunak’s woes, the first For the Many Live! Event, refugees, Changing solicitors, the French election, the cancellation of the LGBT+ conference and Eric Pickles at the Grenfell Inquiry. Smut quota: Middling but off the scale at the end.

Apr 08, 20221 hr 19 min

317. U Turn If You Want To

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss Ukraine, The scars, the Ockendon Report, Trans issues, Gay Conversion Therapy, the Cost of Living, Partygate and much more besides. Smut quota: Lowish

Apr 03, 20221 hr 17 min

316. Rid of the ‘Rona

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the week’s political events including the Chancellor’s Spring statement, Ukraine, P&O, Child Q, the death of Madeleine Albright, the Taliban girls school ban, Covid and much else besides. Smut quota: Higher than normal due to Jacqui’s filth.

Mar 26, 20222 hr 30 min

315 : Jacqui & ‘Rona

Iain Dale and a rather ill Jacqui Smith discuss latest developments in Ukraine, P&O, Boris Johnson’s Saudi trip, Covid developments, the freeing of Nazanin Zaghari-Radcliffe, Hoax phone calls, Beavers in London and West Ham! Smut quota: Lowish

Mar 18, 20222 hr 42 min

314. Iain & Jacqui’s Car Share

In the style of Peter Kay’s Car Share, Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith natter on about their life experiences during a two hour drive from North Norfolk to London on Sunday 13 March. Expect a lot of laughs and some highly inappropriate content.

Mar 14, 20222 hr 1 min

313. Norfolk ‘n Good

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith spend rather a long time discussing the war in Ukraine and its consequences, the refugee crisis, Oligarchs, the report into John Bercow and bullying, the cost of living, defence spending, Covid, along with their usual meanderings. And they answer a shed load of your questions. Lots of laughs in this episode, a smattering of smut and a bit of emotion at the end. Enjoy your two and a half hour episode and watch out for a bonus episode on Wednesday!

Mar 12, 20223 hr 32 min

312. Unity is Strength

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the events in Ukraine, the unity of the western response, sanctions, Oligarchs, Germany and refugees. They discuss the merits of Gavin Williamson’s knigthood, the Birmingham Edrington by-election, Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart’s new podcast, the death of Shane Warne, Iain’s new book and his award nomination from the Broadcasting Press Guild. Smut Quota: Pathetically low.

Mar 05, 20222 hr 47 min

311. Ukraine & Its Consequences

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss all matters Ukraine. Only one subject in town this week. Smut Quota: Zero

Feb 26, 20222 hr 31 min

310. Storm Jacqui

Iain Dale & Jacqui Smith discuss the storms, Ukraine, Prince Andrew, Angela Rayner’s shooting comments, the Winter Olympics and the Post Office computer scandal. There are tears too. Smut quota: High

Feb 19, 20222 hr 12 min

309. Khan Gets Dick Out

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the resignation of Cressida Dick, Jacqui’s encounter with Nigel Farage, Kurt Zouma, Ukraine, Covid, Economic Growth, Neil Coyle, John Mjaor, Gillian Keegan, Keir Starmer being jostled, the NHS recovery plan, the mini reshuffle, Iain’s forthcoming appearance on Eggheads and the For the Many tour. Smut quota: Low

Feb 12, 20222 hr 30 min

308. Away Day in Hawarden

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith talk about Boris Johnson’s week of travails, Levelling Up, the Energy Crisis. Raith Rovers, Northern Ireland, Ukraine and much more besides, and they’re joined for the Q&A by podcaster Richard Sefton. Smut quota: Low to middling

Feb 05, 20222 hr 58 min

307. Dick Out

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the Metropolitan Police’s intervention in the Sue Gray inquiry and what it means for Boris Johnson, the latest on Ukraine, the government’s Way to Work plan, the resignation of Lord Agnew, Joe Rogan and the For the Many Live event, which has sold out. Smut level: Low to middling

Jan 29, 20222 hr 5 min

306. Read ‘Em and Weep

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the week’s news in politics including the so-called Pork pie plot, Christian Wakeford’s defection, David Davis’s killer question, the art of whipping, Ukraine, the cost of living crisis, the future of the BBC, the death of Meat Loaf, interviewees’ verbal tics and age discrimination on Tinder. Make sure you listen to the end to hear how Oliver Turner has been leaked some of the contents of Sue Gray’s report, including what really happened on April 16th in Downin...

Jan 22, 20222 hr 10 min

305. Sorry, Not Sorry (Part 2)

In their longest podcast ever (well, it’s been a busy news week!) Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss more parties at Number 10, Boris Johnson’s apology, Sue Gray, the Metropolitan Police Parties, Jacob Rees Mogg insults Scotland, Keir Starmer at PMQs, Chinese Whispering Barry Gardiner, Prince Andrew, Russia/Ukraine talks in Geneva, NHS Waiting lists. Iain on Eggheads, Michael Gove getting stuck in a lift, Jeremy Corbyn’s new party, VIP PPE, Cricket and Iain joining Tiktok. Smut quota: Low. (PART...

Jan 16, 202241 min

305. Sorry, Not Sorry (Part 1)

In their longest podcast ever (well, it’s been a busy news week!) Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss more parties at Number 10, Boris Johnson’s apology, Sue Gray, the Metropolitan Police Parties, Jacob Rees Mogg insults Scotland, Keir Starmer at PMQs, Chinese Whispering Barry Gardiner, Prince Andrew, Russia/Ukraine talks in Geneva, NHS Waiting lists. Iain on Eggheads, Michael Gove getting stuck in a lift, Jeremy Corbyn’s new party, VIP PPE, Cricket and Iain joining Tiktok. Smut quota: Low.

Jan 16, 20222 hr 46 min

304. Geidt & Venom

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith spend two hours in a very meaty episode discussing their Christmases, Lord Geidt & Boris Johnson, the latest Covid developments, the Gay Cake, Molly Mae Hague, Keir Starmer’s big New Year’s speech, the Colston 4 Verdict, the Cost of Living, Tony Blair’s knighthood, Joe Biden’s speech, the Kazakhstan protests, Novak Djokovic, Prince Andrew, Geoff Hoon and, er, selling farts in a jar. Smut quota: Low

Jan 08, 20222 hr 1 min