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About the show

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: GlobalStudiosSales@global.com

Latest episodes

  • 166. Kemistry

    October 6, 2026 · 47 min

    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…

  • 165. Once, Twice, Three Times a Lock

    October 1, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

    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

    September 29, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

    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…

  • 163. I'm All Piers

    September 25, 2026 · 56 min

    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)

    September 22, 2026 · 46 min

    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…

  • 161. Let's Spence the night together

    September 17, 2026 · 50 min

    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…

  • 160. Gordon Brown, never a frown

    September 15, 2026 · 54 min

    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…

  • 159. The Chatanooga Gee Pee Tee

    September 10, 2026 · 57 min

    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…