Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith review the latest Covid and vaccine developments, they discuss Princess Latifa’s plight in Dubai, free speech in universities, the Munich Security conference, the hunt for a British astronaut and a new book about Jeremy Heywood. Smut quota: Low

249. Sending Jacqui into Space

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.

News

Iain and Jacqui discuss the fallout of the Mayoral elections, John Swinney becoming SNP leader, the Garrick Club opening up, Natalie Elphicke's defection, Monty Panesar's long week, Labour's small boats policy and Eurovision controversy - plus loads more! Smut quota: Fair to Middling.

450. Heavy Petting

Iain and Jacqui explains what happens when the government and the media hear about a terror attack. Plus questions on whether the Tories should fear Reform UK, why council elections are split up and the secret to long-lasting relationships.

449. Sloppy Seconds: Responding to a terror attack

Iain and Jacqui discuss the local election results (so far!), what they might mean for a general election, whether Susan Hall is in with a chance, Jacqui getting teary over Redditch and loads more - dive in! Smut quota: Low-to-Middling

448. Poll Dancers

Iain and Jacqui explain the wide range of local elections coming up on Thursday. Also, questions on self-sabotage, whether the east of England is being ignored and whether party political broadcasts work.

447. Sloppy Seconds: Local Elections

Iain and Jacqui discuss Humza Yousaf’s problems, the Rwanda Bill becoming an Act, defence spending, rail renationalization, the US Ukraine vote, the departure of Huw Edwards from the BBC, the death of Frank Field and calls for the Met Commissioner’s resignation. Smut quota: Low... with the odd exception.

249. Sending Jacqui into Space

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