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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

358. Five Years Old!

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the arrest of LBC reporter Charlotte Lynch, the resignation of Gavin Williamson, The Crown, the US midterms, Matt Hancock in 'I'm a Celebrity', the nurses' strike, the state of the NHS, Kwasi Kwarteng's first interview, the death of Sir David Butler, Boris Johnson's resignation honours list and the podcast's fifth anniversary. Smut Quotient: Middling.

Nov 12, 20221 hr 28 min

357. Hatt Mancock Down Under

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the new Home Secretary and her incendiary remarks on asylum seekers, Matt Hancock’s trip to the Australian jungle, the rise in interest rates and its consequences, politics in Northern Ireland, regional accents and accent discrimination, Jaccqui’s 60th birthday, the US midterms, the suspension of Andrew Bridgen, the Qatar World Cup, Milky Ways and Bounties and Roshi Sunak attending Cop 27. Smut quota: Low

Nov 05, 20222 hr 35 min

Introducing: Sweeney Talks...

Hey listener, we’ve got a new LBC podcast that we think you’d like called Sweeney Talks with old-school reporter, John Sweeney. John is trouble. He's taken on Vladimir Putin, challenged Donald Trump, and after months of uncovering hard truths in Ukraine, he’s back. John is never silent about what he’s experienced. Sweeney talks, and in this podcast, so do his guests. John speaks to people like him, who are not prepared to be part of the silent majority. They refused to toe the line, and have fou...

Nov 02, 20222 min

356. The Ri-shuffle

Iain and Jacqui discuss the latest government reshuffle: who's in, who's out and what's next?

Oct 27, 20221 hr 11 min

355. The Adults Are Back in the Room

Iain and Jacqui Smith record an emergency edition of the For the Many podcast as Sir Graham Brady announces that Rishi Sunak is the new leader of the Conservative Party.

Oct 24, 202233 min

354. Out with Truss. In with, er, who?

Iain and Jacqui discuss the resignation of Liz Truss, the shortest serving Prime Minister in British history. But who should come next?

Oct 20, 20222 hr 33 min

353. Lizzy Dripping

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith review the latest crisis in government as Liz Truss sacks Kwasi Kwarteng and appoints Jeremy Hunt. They also talk about Alicia Kearns, the new chair of the Foreign Affairs select committee, Labour party selection contests, and Jacqui gets an early birthday present. Smut content: A smattering

Oct 15, 20222 hr 46 min

352. Cheating with Beads

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith review the week’s news in a bumper length episode. They talk about events at the Conservative Conference, Lizz Truss’s trip to the Czech Republic, a rapprochement with Emmanuel Macron, energy issues, cheating at chess using ‘anal beads’, women’s football, the publication of Iain’s new book ON THIS DAY IN POLITICS, Eurovision in Liverpool and the scandal of Jacqui not being on the new Peers list. Smut level: Middling

Oct 08, 20222 hr

351. For the Many Live! from Birmingham with Penny Mordaunt

Iain and Jacqui host Leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt at a For the Many Live! at the Conservative Party Conference. Recorded at Rosie’s Bar and with special guest Oleksei Gonchorenko, the Ukrainian MP for Odesa.

Oct 05, 20222 hr 54 min

350. Trusstershambles

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith cast their beady eyes over the fallout from the Mini Budget and Liz Truss’s terrible week. They talk about events in Russia and Iran, as well as the Molly Russell Inquest and internet regulation. They talk about the Labour conferences, polls and the appalling comments made by Labour MP Rupa Huq. Smut content: Middling but high right at the end.

Oct 01, 20221 hr 22 min

349. FTM Live! in Liverpool with Jonny Reynolds MP

The Hot Wateer Comedy Club in Liverpool hosted an uproarious evening of political chat, bantz and laughs with Iain Dale Jacqui Smith and Labour MP Jonathan Reynolds during the Labour Party Conference in front of a live audience. Warning. This episode is riddled with smut. Not suitable for under 16s.

Sep 28, 20222 hr 40 min

348. Sex Strike

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini budget, Fracking, the health announcement, Liz Truss in the USA, the Labour conference, the vegan sex strike, Vladimir Putin’s speech, the resignation of Vera Baird as Victims Commissioner, the violence in Leicester, a four day week, Iran and a possible tourist tax in Wales. Smut from the start.

Sep 24, 20221 hr 21 min

347. It’s What She Would Have Wanted

Iain and Jacqui get back to their normal ways this week and review the week’s news. They start by talking about the royal milestones of the week but then move on to talking about Liz Truss’s government, bankers’ bonuses, obesity, the fiscal statement, the war in Ukraine and much else besides. They try not to include any smut but miserably fail. You have been warned.

Sep 17, 20222 hr 58 min

346. God Save The King

Iain and Jacqui discuss the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II, the accession of King Charles III and how the country has reacted to the events of the last few days. They give their own personal memories of meeting The Queen and King Charles as well as answering questions from podcast listeners.

Sep 10, 20222 hr 44 min

344. Truss No One

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith return from their holidays with a vengeance. They concentrate on the Tory leadership election and the cost of living crisis but also talk about the death of Mikhail Gorbachev, the Privileges Committee, new Westminster sex pest allegations, the Pakistan floods (does Iain have a “North Sea” moment?), the Brexit Festival, the Redditch by-elections, the state of Iain’s knees, whether Jacqui has ever kissed a Tory and the etiquette of meeting an ex for the first time in 27 ...

Sep 03, 20222 hr 39 min

337. Two Snorts

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith review the week’s news and discuss the Tory leadership contest, the terrible economic news, China and Taiwan, England winning the Women’s Euros, whether gay sex is a sin and… moles. Smut quota: Middling to high. We apologise for the occasional cutout of Jacqui’s line, but it turned out to be quite funny (if you like to hear a grown woman repeatedly swear).

Aug 06, 20222 hr 35 min

336. It Could Have Been Worse…

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith review the week’s news in politics and beyond. They discuss the latest in the Tory leadership contest, the sacking of Sam Tarry, the Commonwealth Games, the Women’s Euros, the deaths of Sir Christopher Meyer and David Trimble, the end of Neighbours and Noah Keate’s graduation. And as a special bonus we have Oliver Turner’s review of the smut-ridden race to be the top Tory drag queen. Much corpsing ensues, given that it includes stories of Sue Knackers, Jizzy Trust, Pen...

Jul 29, 20222 hr 44 min

335. Boris Protects Beavers

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the Tory leadership, the heat, the Covid inquiry, protecting beavers, Iain’s railcard and the Womens’ Euros. Smut quota: Middling

Jul 22, 20222 hr 43 min

334. I am Sixty, Going on Seventy

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith talk about Iain turning 60, the Tory leadership latest, events in Sri Lanka and Italy and the effects of the heatwave. Smut quota: Low

Jul 16, 20222 hr 33 min

333. Length, Girth & Boris

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith record what could be their longest podcast ever (we’re not sad enough to scroll back and compare). After Thursday’s emergency pod, they turn their attention to the Tory leadership candidates and analyse all the different candidates. They speculate on Boris Johnson’s future, why he would have met Aleander Lebedev on his own, and also talk about the assassination of Shinzo Abe. They conclude by discussing Iain’s 60th birthday next Friday. Smut quota: High. You have been ...

Jul 09, 20222 hr 28 min

Emergency! Boris Ousted

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith are reunited for an emergency podcast to discuss the events of a momentous day in British politics which has seen Prime Minister Boris Johnson resign.

Jul 07, 202255 min

Coming Soon : The Followers

Hey For The Many listeners, here’s a brand new podcast we think you’d like, called The Followers. Shelagh Fogarty began her LBC career as a guest presenter in 2014, and her balanced and calm presenting style soon earned her a permanent role. Heartbreakingly, it was this calm approach which led to the most harrowing ordeal of Shelagh's life, when a man stalked her for nearly 2 years. In 2017, Shelagh began to notice the same face appearing in crowds, on the tube, outside her work. She dismissed i...

Jun 28, 20227 min