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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: [email protected]

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173. Do you Healey Want to Hurt Me?

2026/10/30

Iain and Tessa talk John Healey's first Budget, the King's visit to Guyana and calls for a Royal apology for slavery, whether landlords are under too much strain and more!

172. Together in Election Dreams

2026/10/27

Iain and Tessa talk the upcoming Israeli election which could see the end of Benjamin Netanyahu's time in office, the Serbian elections which saw their strongman leader toppled by students, the Brazilian election which saw a shock win by left-wing Lula - also, how did Andy Burnham and Prince William perform in their TV appearances?

171. Shake Witkoff

2026/10/23

Iain and Tessa discuss Steve Witkoff (the US chief negotiator on the Ukraine war) calling Putin a 'humanitarian', cuts at the BBC, an AI video of a bear and more!

170. Can't Speak French

2026/10/20

Iain and Tessa discuss the unrest in France, Palestine poppies, identity and Cliff Richard! Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @IainDale and @DrTessaDunlop.

169. Paperback Fighter

2026/10/16

Iain and Tessa speak about Sally Rooney's books being withdrawn from the UK over her Palestine Action support, whether the SNP will be able to secure a second independence referendum, President Trump's online posting and more! Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @IainDale and @DrTessaDunlop.

168. Oil Be Back

2026/10/13

Iain and Tessa talk Andy Burnham rethinking our relationship with the EU, what President Trump is up to with Russian diesel, Russian interference in our politics and more!

167. Rage de France

2026/10/09

Iain and Tessa talk Kemi Badenoch's speech, Iain's experiences in Birmingham, protests in France and more!

166. Kemistry

2026/10/06

Iain and Tessa talk Tory conference and Kemi's 'right way', the Greens voting that Zionism is racism, French protests and more. Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @IainDale and @DrTessaDunlop.

165. Once, Twice, Three Times a Lock

2026/10/01

Iain and Tessa dive into Andy Burnham's speech, (Tessa makes a comparison with Winston Churchill!), the death penalty and Christa Pike - and they get a little introspective. Do they argue too much?

164. When the Orange Order Goes Marching In

2026/09/29

Iain and Tessa have a special guest in the first section of the podcast: Tessa's long suffering Mum! They discuss the marching crisis in Portadown, the Republic of Ireland's football match with Israel, the Labour Party conference and a likely election. Plus a spectacular row breaks out over GDP figures!

163. I'm All Piers

2026/09/25

Iain and Tessa discuss Piers Morgan suing Earl Spencer, Trump vs the media, anti-migration protests... and what Tessa found in her boxes of champagne!

162. Don't Lose Your Ed (Sheeran)

2026/09/22

Iain and Tessa talk Ed Sheeran being dragged into politics, King Charles vs Earl Spencer, who's followed Tessa on Twitter and more! Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @IainDale and @DrTessaDunlop.

161. Let's Spence the night together

2026/09/17

It's Spencer vs Windsor in this week's episode of the pod! With the palace alleging Earl Spencer has been BLINDED by grief, Tess has a different assessment... Also on the menu: Could Canada join the EU? Is Ed Sheeran in a fuss over nothing? Meghan Markle's whatsapp chats? Plus Iain and Tessa even manage to make it a whole segment without bickering, isn't that nice. Not to mention the 104 year old woman who spent the night with Tessa, and of course Iain banging on about another speaking engagement or something.

160. Gordon Brown, never a frown

2026/09/15

Tessa and Iain discuss Gordon Brown's ideas around civic duty, Reform UK's record-breaking £72 million donations - and whether childcare really should be funded by the state. And - Iain will discover what is really in Tessa's surprise box. Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @IainDale and @DrTessaDunlop.

159. The Chatanooga Gee Pee Tee

2026/09/10

ChatGPT is coming for our jobs, Ed Milliband causes uproar in Israel and Iain has been in bed with Vanessa Feltz! See if you can count how many times Tessa threatens to replace Iain with AI... WARNING: Iain has also been given his driving license back, do stay safe out there listeners. Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @IainDale and @DrTessaDunlop.

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4.6 out of 5

50 reviews

★☆☆☆☆

SuziSocal 2026/03/13

DunFlop has to go!

Iain, please do yourself a favor and get rid of Tessa. You are going to lose your audience. I love your open, mindedness and balance on issues. You ca...

★☆☆☆☆

ja4sure 2025/03/17

Very Disappointed!

First, Iain can’t get a word in, and so far only hearing Trump bashing. I have to believe you are not educating yourself with balanced media. As I ...

★★★★★

Terri Atsch 2023/06/04

Teresa

I was born in Earlham Hall in ‘48 and emigrated to US in ‘57. One of my English cousins turned me on to your show. You and Jaqui have me in stitches...

★★★★★

Lucy's Pet Shop 2022/07/09

Corey

Loved hearing Corey one day I hope he gets his own show!!

★★★☆☆

Asinusferox 2021/06/21

Good political discussions, don’t enjoy the “smut”

I’ve listened for some time. I like the discussion from two sides. However, I do not enjoy the constant jokes of a sexual nature, e.g. transvestite jo...

★★★★★

Hargrepa 2021/02/15

Great show!

Only recently found this podcast after receiving their viral naughty joke. Such a refreshing show, insightful and funny

★☆☆☆☆

SocalismIsCancer 2020/08/01

Salt

Trump 2020!

★★★★★

SassafrassT 2020/05/30

Cheers from Portland.

I listen while I work in my garden in Portland, Oregon. I discovered the podcast when I heard Iain on The Delingpod. I love listening. Thank you! Lis...

★★★★★

sftnlvfvn 2020/02/24

Iain & Jacqui rock!

The most entertaining, smutty, insightful UK political podcast available. Completely addicted! Jenni Thunborg

★★★★★

CommunityGadfly 2019/12/22

Lively podcast

I’m an American who finds British politics charming. You’ll enjoy it too if you have similar interests.

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