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Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the reshuffle and its consequences and debate the merits (or otherwise) of appointing Lee Anderson to be deputy chairman of the Conservative Party. They look at whether fighter jets should be sent to Ukraine, how aid can be sent to Syria after the earthquake and lots more from the week’s news. Smut from the start.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the sacking of Nadhim Zahawi, the anniversary of Brexit, the state of the economy, interest rates, the return to the political fray of Liz Truss and Boris Johnson, prepay meters and what to get up to in Berlin of a night. For details of For the Many Live! events go to http://www.forthemany.live

Jacqui Smith records the podcast from Beirut, while Iain Dale has struggled up the A11 to Norfolk. They discuss the current state of Lebanon, the plight of Nadhim Zahawi, Jeremy Hunt’s speech, HS2, the 'trans' rapist, the Government’s lack of support for women going through the menopause, tanks to Ukraine, Nadine Dorries’ new TV show, Matt Hancock’s I’m a Celebrity fee and much more besides.

Iain and Jacqui discuss levelling up, wearing seatbelts during photo ops, why the Germans are reluctant to send tanks to Ukraine, strikes, police reform, the Church of England and gay marriage, the blocking of the Scottish GRR Act, Nadhim Zahawi’s tax issues, Jacinda Ardern’s resignation, the delights of Davos, Lee Anderson MP and foodbanks. They touch on the sad death of Iain’s dog, Bubba. Oh, an...

Jacqui Smith returns to the fray and she and Iain Dale discuss the various strikes affecting the country, the state of the NHS, Joe Biden, Andrew Bridgen, Andrew Tate, sending tanks to Ukraine, Rishi Sunak visiting Nicola Sturgeon, Prince Harry’s book and the prospect of an agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol. Smut quota: Almost zero.

Jacqui Smith is away so Love Island's Amy Hart stands in to co-present with Iain Dale. They discuss the battle of the speeches between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer, the strikes, Prince Harry's revelations and much more besides. Watch out for tasteless jokes, but no smut.

Iain and Jacqui's For the Many awards for 2022!

All the best bits of 2022...

All of the best bits of 2022...

In their final live podcast of 2022, Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith tuck into a veritable Christmas Smorgasbord of political analysis and gossip, covering strikes, Harry and Meghan, equal pay for women footballers, Is Elon trying to destroy Twitter, anti smoking laws in New Zealand, voter ID, MPs going bankrupt and Iain’s strange dream about Vladimir Putin. Smut from the start.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith reveal new dates for For the Many Live! and the name of who will stand in for Jacqui in the first episode of 2023. TheY discuss the Anne Sacoolas sentencing, strikes, making public sexual harassment a crime, the new SNP leader, the World Cup, Yvette Cooper on migrants, House of Lords reform, MPs accused of misconduct, what happened on Jacqui’s Hen Party, Michelle Mone, M...

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss China ‘s Covid protests, Lady Susan Hussey, private schools, Turkey shortages, census stats, the Chester by-election. The Saj, the World Cup, Iain in Norfolk and his new car. Smuth quota: One disgraceful moment. Or possibly two.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, the bullying allegations against Dominic Raab, Ukraine and Poland, the US midterms, the World Cup and Iain’s bid to be Mayor of Norfolk. And the return of the nun joke.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the arrest of LBC reporter Charlotte Lynch, the resignation of Gavin Williamson, The Crown, the US midterms, Matt Hancock in 'I'm a Celebrity', the nurses' strike, the state of the NHS, Kwasi Kwarteng's first interview, the death of Sir David Butler, Boris Johnson's resignation honours list and the podcast's fifth anniversary. Smut Quotient: Middling.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the new Home Secretary and her incendiary remarks on asylum seekers, Matt Hancock’s trip to the Australian jungle, the rise in interest rates and its consequences, politics in Northern Ireland, regional accents and accent discrimination, Jaccqui’s 60th birthday, the US midterms, the suspension of Andrew Bridgen, the Qatar World Cup, Milky Ways and Bounties and Ro...

Hey listener, we’ve got a new LBC podcast that we think you’d like called Sweeney Talks with old-school reporter, John Sweeney. John is trouble. He's taken on Vladimir Putin, challenged Donald Trump, and after months of uncovering hard truths in Ukraine, he’s back. John is never silent about what he’s experienced. Sweeney talks, and in this podcast, so do his guests. John speaks to people like him...

Iain and Jacqui discuss the latest government reshuffle: who's in, who's out and what's next?

Iain and Jacqui Smith record an emergency edition of the For the Many podcast as Sir Graham Brady announces that Rishi Sunak is the new leader of the Conservative Party.

Iain and Jacqui discuss the resignation of Liz Truss, the shortest serving Prime Minister in British history. But who should come next?

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith review the latest crisis in government as Liz Truss sacks Kwasi Kwarteng and appoints Jeremy Hunt. They also talk about Alicia Kearns, the new chair of the Foreign Affairs select committee, Labour party selection contests, and Jacqui gets an early birthday present. Smut content: A smattering

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith review the week’s news in a bumper length episode. They talk about events at the Conservative Conference, Lizz Truss’s trip to the Czech Republic, a rapprochement with Emmanuel Macron, energy issues, cheating at chess using ‘anal beads’, women’s football, the publication of Iain’s new book ON THIS DAY IN POLITICS, Eurovision in Liverpool and the scandal of Jacqui not bei...

Iain and Jacqui host Leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt at a For the Many Live! at the Conservative Party Conference. Recorded at Rosie’s Bar and with special guest Oleksei Gonchorenko, the Ukrainian MP for Odesa.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith cast their beady eyes over the fallout from the Mini Budget and Liz Truss’s terrible week. They talk about events in Russia and Iran, as well as the Molly Russell Inquest and internet regulation. They talk about the Labour conferences, polls and the appalling comments made by Labour MP Rupa Huq. Smut content: Middling but high right at the end.

The Hot Wateer Comedy Club in Liverpool hosted an uproarious evening of political chat, bantz and laughs with Iain Dale Jacqui Smith and Labour MP Jonathan Reynolds during the Labour Party Conference in front of a live audience. Warning. This episode is riddled with smut. Not suitable for under 16s.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini budget, Fracking, the health announcement, Liz Truss in the USA, the Labour conference, the vegan sex strike, Vladimir Putin’s speech, the resignation of Vera Baird as Victims Commissioner, the violence in Leicester, a four day week, Iran and a possible tourist tax in Wales. Smut from the start.