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Where Politics Meets History

Where Politics Meets History

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 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: dax@global.comCopyright Global Radio Political Science Politics & Government World
Episodes
  • 103. I Fought the International Law

    103. I Fought the International Law
    Mar 3 2026

    Iain and Tessa digest the events of the last few days -whether Starmer should have supported Trump's actions in Iran from the start, what could happen next and what we can learn from history!
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    57 mins
  • 102. In the Blair Tonight

    102. In the Blair Tonight
    Feb 26 2026

    Iain and Tessa talk about the shifts in the political system demonstrated in the run-up to the Gorton and Denton by-election, the latest Tony Blair documentary, the history of youths being out of work and more!
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    57 mins
  • 101. You SEND Me

    101. You SEND Me
    Feb 24 2026

    Iain and Tessa talk Boris Johnson's comments on sending troops to Ukraine, the arrest of Peter Mandelson, how to fix the student loan system and what should be done about special educational needs provision!
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    58 mins
All stars
Most relevant
Sensible, yet trivial
Moral, yet vulgar
The great Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss major events of the day from the point of view of two friends who can disagree with mutual respect.
Unmissable

A weekly treat.

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Iain and Jacqui are THE original disagreeing agreeably podcast hosts - interesting perspectives on serious stuff with regular belly laughs and chuckles too.

Terrific mix of the serious and fun

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You will hear very little (if any) right wing political opinion from Ian Dale to balance Jacqui Smith's left wing views. It's basically a party political broadcast on behalf of the Labour Party which is a shame as Ian claims to have been a Thatcherite in his day. People tend to move rightward as they get on a bit but not this guy.

A bit more balance would be good but I'm still listening after a few years, mostly for their non-political banter which is priceless.

The is a party political broadcast by the Labour Party

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