For The Many

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.
7. Marine Le Penitentiary Blues

7. Marine Le Penitentiary Blues

Iain and Tessa meet again to joust over Trump's further threats to Greenland, Marine Le Pen convicted, Justin Welby's latest interview, MPs' expenses, changing the clocks and more! Send your questions and voice notes to 07757 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com. Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @IainDale and @DrTessaDunlop.

1 avr. 2025 - 54 min 05 seg

 
6. Money For Nothing (and everything else is free)

6. Money For Nothing (and everything else is free)

Iain and Tessa are back! They're digging into Wednesday’s Spring Statement and Prince Harry’s charity work in Africa. Send your questions and voice notes to 07757 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com. Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @IainDale and @DrTessaDunlop.

28 mars 2025 - 56 min 04 seg

 
5. Should I Stay or Should Nato

5. Should I Stay or Should Nato

Iain and Tessa return to discuss the upcoming spring statement, NATO expansion, crisis in Turkey, Scottish independence and Blue Peter - something for everyone! Send your questions and voice notes to 07757 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com. Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @IainDale and @DrTessaDunlop.

25 mars 2025 - 59 min 50 seg

 
4. I Guess That's Why They Call It Blue Labour

4. I Guess That's Why They Call It Blue Labour

Iain and Tessa connect from different countries to talk Israel, whether the Labour government is shifting to the right - and Tessa tells a story about a nun (no, really!). Send your questions and voice notes to 07757 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com. Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @IainDale and @DrTessaDunlop.

21 mars 2025 - 51 min 36 seg

 
3. I Know Him So Welfare

3. I Know Him So Welfare

Iain and Tessa come out swinging in this third instalment! They joust over welfare cuts, they debate America's outlook on the world, they trade blows over Meghan's new Netflix series... and they make a pitch for the next Celebrity Gogglebox! Send your questions and voice notes to 07757 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com. Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @IainDale and @DrTessaDunlop.

18 mars 2025 - 48 min 29 seg

 
2. Wake Me Up Before You Quango

2. Wake Me Up Before You Quango

Iain and Tessa are back for seconds. On the menu: NHS England being abolished, Putin's response to a ceasefire plan, Trump's long ties - and should you give a quote to an author if you haven't read their book? Send your questions and voice notes to 07757 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com. Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @IainDale and @DrTessaDunlop.

14 mars 2025 - 47 min 33 seg

 
1. It's Raining Strong Men

1. It's Raining Strong Men

In the first episode of this brand new podcast, Iain and Tessa talk strong men: then and now. Stalin and Putin, Roosevelt, Churchill and Trump. Do strong men always win? And how will the incoming German and Canadian leaders Friedrich Merz and Mark Carney make their mark? And why was Iain sleeping in a castle at the weekend? Email your questions and voice notes to wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com. Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @IainDale and @DrTessaDunlop.

11 mars 2025 - 01 hr 28 seg

 
Introducing: Where Politics Meets History

Introducing: Where Politics Meets History

If you enjoyed For The Many, you're going to love this new podcast: Where Politics Meets History. Join Iain Dale with his new podcast pal, historian Dr Tessa Dunlop, as they delve through the biggest news of the week, but setting it in its historical context. Nothing is ever new, the wheel keeps turning, and our pair will guide you through what's happening now, and when it happened before! Expect laughs, fascinating facts... and maybe the occasional row! Listen and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts.

3 mars 2025 - 01 min 36 seg

 
500. The End

500. The End

Iain and Jacqui are reunited for this, their final episode. There are tears. There is laughter. And the producer plays a few clips (badly - apologies). You really don't want to miss it.

23 oct. 2024 - 01 hr 01 min 28 seg

 
499. Parasocial Relationship - with Tessa Dunlop

499. Parasocial Relationship - with Tessa Dunlop

Iain is joined by the wonderful historian and commentator Tessa Dunlop for this one - they talk about Moldova, Wes Streeting's family tree, Tessa's dream about Iain, reparations, the Royal visit to New Zealand and much else too!

21 oct. 2024 - 01 hr 38 min 33 seg