Show overview
Where Politics Meets History has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 641 episodes, alongside 3 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 800 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 55 min and 1h 35m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 39 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2020, with 92 episodes published. Published by Global.
From the publisher
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: [email protected]
Latest Episodes
View all 641 episodes124. Hey Brother
123. Everybody Wants to Rule the Ward
122. Harborne Free
121. Bright Ideology
120. I Just Can't Wait To (Meet The) King
119. Another near miss?
118. Perran Moon River
117. When You Wish Upon a Starmer
116. Vetting Away With It
115. The Man Who Sold the War
114. No Orbán, No Cry
113. Mr Nobody Does It Better
112. Space Oddity
EIain and Tessa speak about the King's divisive US visit, which politician has benefitted from the Iran war, the Space Race, and more!
111. Piano Manosphere
EIain and Tessa speak about the Houthis, why the BBC is obsessed with itself, Louis Theroux's journey into the manosphere and more!
110. Hello, This Is Pope Joannie
EIain and Tessa unpack Dame Sarah Mullally’s historic enthronement after 1,400 years of male predecessors, explore the legend of Pope Joan, examine the impact of the Iranian war on Asia, and answer your questions.
109. If You’re Lookin’ for a Way Out
EIain and Tessa explore whether the world may be edging towards WW3, examine the shocking antisemitic attack in London involving Jewish ambulances set on fire, and give their take on the debut of SNL UK, plus plenty more insights and unexpected turns along the way.
108. Strait from the Heart
EIain and Tessa speak about what the West should do about the Strait of Hormuz, why Trump official Joe Kent resigned, whether Brexit should be reversed, Tessa appearing on Romanian Hell's Kitchen and more!
107. Automatic, Systematic, Problematic
EIain and Tessa talk the Strait of Hormuz and whether the UK Navy should get involved, whether Tom Bower is right or wrong about Harry and Meghan - they have a row about Lord Ashcroft and Iain name-drops like never before!
106. Every Hegseth You Take
EIain and Tessa talk strong men, the Mandelson files, whether Iain is right on Iran, Pete Hegseth and more!
105. Love Me Donut
EIain and Tessa talk about the UK's naval forces and whether they're good enough, Cyprus and the UK's history with it (and Aggie reports after her recent visit!) - they also talk public distrust in politicians, donuts and more!