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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.
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121. Bright Ideology
May 500:50:45Summary readyIain and Tessa speak about Zack Polanski's Twitter antics, whether Iain is actually a liberal, whether grief counselling is a good idea - and more.
Summary120. I Just Can't Wait To (Meet The) King
Apr 3001:02:40Summary readyIain and Tessa discuss the King's state visit to the United States, how to stop the Jewish community feeling unsafe in the UK, whether the SNP get enough scrutiny, Tessa's exciting event in Parliament and more.
Summary119. Another near miss?
Apr 2700:58:36Summary readyIain dials in LIVE from washington as he and Tessa discuss the King's safety after THAT White House Correspondent's dinner.PLUS, has your life expectancy gone down?
Summary118. Perran Moon River
Apr 2401:00:49Summary readyIain and Tessa discuss the latest twists and turns in the Westminster psychodrama, drawing in Christine Keeler, Harold Wilson, Profumo and more - plus, how did Tessa let herself down in front of Labour MP Perran Moon?
Summary117. When You Wish Upon a Starmer
Apr 2100:54:36Summary readyIain and Tessa talk Keir Starmer's statement in the Commons re how he handled Mandelson - plus a hundred years since the Queen's birth, Tessa's tireless campaigning and more!
Summary116. Vetting Away With It
Apr 1700:49:25Tap to summarizeIain and Tessa discuss the PM's new crisis over Mandelson - and whether it's a Westminster village story (Tessa thinks so!) - they also talk about the decline in reading, welfare vs warfare and more!
Transcribe →115. The Man Who Sold the War
Apr 1401:00:17Tap to summarizeIain and Tessa discuss whether men are more prone to start wars than women, Trump's planned blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - and the historical parallel to the 1973 OPEC oil embargo, Viktor Orbán's defeat in Hungary and more!
Transcribe →114. No Orbán, No Cry
Apr 1000:52:43Tap to summarizeIain and Tessa talk the ceasefire under stress in Iran, whether JD Vance is hurting Viktor Orbán's chances in this weekend's election in Hungary, the dying art of letter-writing and more!
Transcribe →113. Mr Nobody Does It Better
Apr 700:50:52Tap to summarizeIain and Tessa discuss President Trump's expletive-laden social media post, whether Putinism will outlast Putin, Iain's trip to the cinema and more.
Transcribe →112. Space Oddity
Apr 300:56:41Tap to summarizeIain and Tessa speak about the King's divisive US visit, which politician has benefitted from the Iran war, the Space Race, and more!
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