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  • 173. Do you Healey Want to Hurt Me?

    October 30, 2026 · 48 min

    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

    October 27, 2026 · 57 min

    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…

  • 171. Shake Witkoff

    October 23, 2026 · 48 min

    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

    October 20, 2026 · 53 min

    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

    October 16, 2026 · 57 min

    Iain and Tessa speak about Sally Rooney's books being withdrawn from the UK over her Palestine Action support, whether the SNP will be able to secure a second independence referendum, President Trump's online posting and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…

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  • 168. Oil Be Back

    October 13, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

    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

    October 9, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

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

  • 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…

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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