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Where Politics Meets History

Where Politics Meets History

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Summary

 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
  • 124. Hey Brother

    124. Hey Brother
    May 12 2026

    Iain and Tessa speak about Keir Starmer on the ropes, fallout from the local elections, a hundred years since the 1926 general strike - and Tessa's brother Duncan Dunlop speaks to our pair about his election win in Scotland.
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    56 mins
  • 123. Everybody Wants to Rule the Ward

    123. Everybody Wants to Rule the Ward
    May 8 2026

    Iain and Tessa digest the election results so far! Does it mean Nigel Farage will be the next PM? Does it mean people hate Keir Starmer? Does it mean Britain is ungovernable? Answers to those questions and more!
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    32 mins
  • 122. Harborne Free

    122. Harborne Free
    May 8 2026

    Iain and Tessa discuss Nigel Farage's £5m gift from Thai-based businessman Christopher Harborne, how Plaid Cymru grew into the force it is now, whether this podcast plays to their egos and more!
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    1 hr and 4 mins
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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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