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.
Episodes
For The Many
LBC presenter Iain Dale and former Labour Home Secretary Jacqui Smith untangle the world of politics and media. Expect plenty of jokey banter and informed speculation.
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Episodes
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?
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
345. FOR THE MANY LIVE: Geoff Norcott & Rosie Holt
FOR THE MANY LIVE: Geoff Norcott & Rosie Holt at the Edinburgh Fringe
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 ...
343. FOR THE MANY LIVE: Kaye Adams
FOR THE MANY LIVE: Kaye Adams at the Edinburgh Fringe
342. How big are your marrows this year?
Grant Tucker and Caroline Flint stand in for Iain & Jacqui, discussing all the biggest news stories of the week - smut included!
341. FOR THE MANY LIVE: Anas Sarwar & Douglas Ross
FOR THE MANY LIVE: Anas Sarwar & Douglas Ross join Jacqui Smith and Iain Dale at the Edinburgh Fringe
340. When Uncle Iain & Auntie Jacqui are away... Grant Tucker & Rachel Cunliffe come to play!
Grant Tucker & Rachel Cunliffe stand in for Iain & Jacqui while they're on holiday.
339. FOR THE MANY LIVE: Matt Forde
FOR THE MANY LIVE at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with Matt Forde
338. FOR THE MANY LIVE: Jane Garvey & Fi Glover
FOR THE MANY LIVE: Jane Garvey & Fi Glover at the Edinburgh Fringe
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).
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...
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
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
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 ...
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.
331. Iain's Producer Saves the Day!
Iain's Producer, Corey, stands in for Iain while he recovers from Covid.
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...
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
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
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
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.