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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: dax@gl...

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Jacqui & Iain’s Review Of 2017 24.12.2017 47:42

Iain Dale & Jacqui Smith look back on some of the events that shaped our world in 2017. Trump’s year, Kim Jong Un’s threats, Grenfell, the general election, terror attacks, the defeat of ISIS, Brexit, the fall of Mugabe and the Harvey Weinstein scandal. They give their own personal and professional highlights and end up paying tribute to some famous people who we lost this year.

Lonely Theresa, Ghastly Brussels & Iain Kisses A ******* 16.12.2017 38:54

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith review three of the big stories of the week and have some fun along the way. They explain they’re not great fans of the city of Brussels, how Donald Trump will live to rue Alabama and reveal the times in their lives when they have experienced loneliness. Find out if Iain would like to run for mayor of London and why he once kissed a tractor.

Trump, Brexit & Michael Gove’s Beaver 10.12.2017 49:07

Iain Dale & Jacqui Smith meander through the week’s political and media headlines, dishing it out to all and sundry and having quite a few laughs along the way. They discuss Trump & Jerusalem, which Jacqui can see from her hotel room in Jordan, as well as cast their beady eyes over Theresa May’s Brexit deal. Iain reveals who his top lunch companion is while Jacqui can’t quite get used to the thou...

Jacqui & Damian Green: The Truth 03.12.2017 45:20

Iain & Jacqui discuss the impact of Alan Milburn’s resignation as Social Mobility Tsar, and Jacqui reveals the truth about her role in the Damian Green arrest in 2008. Iain bemoans the media coverage of the engagement of Harry and Meghan. They ask if GQ were unfair on Jeremy Corbyn and Iain reveals his own fashion shoot problems. Jacqui and Iain play Truth or Dare, and reveal which politicians the...

Egypt, Being English & Jacqui’s yoga 26.11.2017 47:19

Iain & Jacqui fall out of Fiscal Phil’s health spending, contemplate a Brexit stalemate and try to identify what it means to be English, with little success. They also identify the Person(s) of the Year and talk about their favourite foreign correspondents. Jacqui reveals her yoga habits and Iain bemoans his lack of exercise. And find out what Jacqui bought on Black Friday…

Brexit 'mutineering' & Fiscal Phil's budget 19.11.2017 30:36

Iain & Jacqui agree on the Brexit 'mutineers', try to predict what's in Wednesday's budget and find out why they don't like Question Time.

Priti, Penny, Boris & Damian 12.11.2017 38:26

Iain and Jacqui chew over the week’s events in politics and the media and wonder whether they are tax avoiders! They speculate over the future of Boris Johnson, talk about a night with Ann Widdecombe and debate the merits of Gordon Brown’s memoirs.

Trailer: For the Many with Iain Dale & Jacqui Smith 03.11.2017 3:22

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.