Where Politics Meets History

by Global

Category

Politics

Frequency

Updated weekly

Language

English

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...

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Recent Reviews

DunFlop has to go!

SuziSocal•3/13/2026

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 call balls and strikes as you see them. Tessa's unrelentless and distasteful bashing Of America and her inability to connect with her fellow Brit's because of her toffee nosed socialistic personality and her obsession with Romania should be enough for you to let her loose. Send her over to the two other anti American pontificating nit wits at The Rest is Politics, she'll fit right in.

Very Disappointed!

ja4sure•3/17/2025

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 am not a woke Brit, it is my place to leave. Sure miss For The Many.

Teresa

Terri Atsch•6/4/2023

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 every week. Big thanks from other side of the pond.

Corey

Lucy's Pet Shop•7/9/2022

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

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

Asinusferox•6/21/2021

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 jokes, “Sloppy Seconds” was the title of the last show, etc. When the show dropped the Wednesday podcast, which was openly more in that direction, the new weekly one just became the new Wednesday podcast in my opinion.