Where Politics Meets History

By Global

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,... more

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How many episodes does Where Politics Meets History have?

The podcast currently has 598 episodes available.

Where Politics Meets History episodes:

July 22, 2025 39. Bridge Over Polluted Water
Iain and Tessa go hell for leather on the state of our water industry, the pension age, Betty Boothroyd and whether people talk about WW2 too much.
Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or [email protected].
Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @IainDale and @DrTessaDunlop.
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48min
July 18, 2025 38. Swearing Again
Iain and Tessa spar over the Labour Party kicking out some left wing MPs, votes at 16 and the history of swearing - and Iain receives a special invitation!
Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or [email protected].
Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @IainDale and @DrTessaDunlop.
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July 15, 2025 37. Sorry Seems to BBC The Hardest Word
Iain and Tessa discuss the BBC admitting mistakes over the Gaza documentary, what's wrong with Live Aid (40 years on), what you didn't know about Ethiopia and a potential Royal reconciliation - plus they read out texts slagging each other off!
Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or [email protected].
Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @IainDale and @DrTessaDunlop.
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July 11, 2025 36. Resident Doctor! Doctor!
Iain and Tessa reunite to talk resident doctor strikes, Starmer and Macron's migration deal, the Bayeux Tapestry coming to the British Museum (and what should happen to those Elgin Marbles!).
Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or [email protected].
Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @IainDale and @DrTessaDunlop.
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47min
July 08, 2025 35. Return of the Macron
Iain and Tessa reconvene to talk Macron's state visit (and historical relations between Britain and France), the anniversary of the 7/7 bombings, why Kaliningrad exists as an enclave and age gaps in relationships.
Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or [email protected].
Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @IainDale and @DrTessaDunlop.
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58min
July 04, 2025 34. Tracks of the Chancellor's Tears
Iain and Tessa talk about leaders crying throughout history after Rachel Reeves broke down in the Commons. They also discuss the Royal train being well and truly cancelled, whether we're acting fast enough on climate change and Michael Gove's facial hair.
Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or [email protected].
Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @IainDale and @DrTessaDunlop.
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52min
July 01, 2025 33. We Built This Obe-sity
Iain and Tessa, together again! This time they talk about the controversy around Glastonbury and what questions the BBC should answer, Wes Streeting's plan to tackle obesity, whether Trump deserves a bit of praise and more!
Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or [email protected].
Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @IainDale and @DrTessaDunlop.
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51min
June 27, 2025 32. Labour Rebel Rebel
Tessa is joined in the studio by Tim Montgomerie while Iain's holiday continues. They lock horns over welfare, whether Trump should be allowed another state visit, Sunday trading laws and more!
Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or [email protected].
Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @montie and @DrTessaDunlop.
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50min
June 24, 2025 31. Queasy Street
Tessa is joined on the podcast today by a somewhat ill Tim Montgomerie, while Iain's holiday continues! They talk all things Iran: Trump's decision to bomb their nuclear sites, why now and what the context is. They also joust over Reform UK!
Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or [email protected].
Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @montie and @DrTessaDunlop.
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47min
June 20, 2025 30. You're in Love With a Psycho
Tessa is joined once again by Albie while Iain suns himself in Corfu. The pair discuss MPs voting to fully decriminalise abortion, what Trump might do next regarding Iran, how to measure psychopathy and more!
Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or [email protected].
Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @AlbieAmankona and @DrTessaDunlop.
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51min

FAQs about Where Politics Meets History:

How many episodes does Where Politics Meets History have?

The podcast currently has 598 episodes available.

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