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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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111. Piano Manosphere
Mar 3100:59:21Tap to summarizeIain and Tessa speak about the Houthis, why the BBC is obsessed with itself, Louis Theroux's journey into the manosphere and more!
Transcribe →110. Hello, This Is Pope Joannie
Mar 2700:57:35Tap to summarizeIain and Tessa unpack Dame Sarah Mullally’s historic enthronement after 1,400 years of male predecessors, explore the legend of Pope Joan, examine the impact of the Iranian war on Asia, and answer your questions.
Transcribe →109. If You’re Lookin’ for a Way Out
Mar 2400:57:35Tap to summarizeIain and Tessa explore whether the world may be edging towards WW3, examine the shocking antisemitic attack in London involving Jewish ambulances set on fire, and give their take on the debut of SNL UK, plus plenty more insights and unexpected turns along the way.
Transcribe →108. Strait from the Heart
Mar 2001:03:21Tap to summarizeIain and Tessa speak about what the West should do about the Strait of Hormuz, why Trump official Joe Kent resigned, whether Brexit should be reversed, Tessa appearing on Romanian Hell's Kitchen and more!
Transcribe →107. Automatic, Systematic, Problematic
Mar 1701:03:35Tap to summarizeIain and Tessa talk the Strait of Hormuz and whether the UK Navy should get involved, whether Tom Bower is right or wrong about Harry and Meghan - they have a row about Lord Ashcroft and Iain name-drops like never before!
Transcribe →106. Every Hegseth You Take
Mar 1300:54:50Tap to summarizeIain and Tessa talk strong men, the Mandelson files, whether Iain is right on Iran, Pete Hegseth and more!
Transcribe →105. Love Me Donut
Mar 1000:57:43Tap to summarizeIain and Tessa talk about the UK's naval forces and whether they're good enough, Cyprus and the UK's history with it (and Aggie reports after her recent visit!) - they also talk public distrust in politicians, donuts and more!
Transcribe →104. Puff the Magic HMS Dragon
Mar 600:56:37Tap to summarizeIain and Tessa joust over the UK's position on what's happening in Iran and historical parallels, failed asylum seekers being offered thousands to leave, where to cut spending and more!
Transcribe →103. I Fought the International Law
Mar 300:57:12Tap to summarizeIain 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!
Transcribe →102. In the Blair Tonight
Feb 2600:57:27Tap to summarizeIain 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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