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Iain's Producer, Corey, stands in for Iain while he recovers from Covid.

Hey For The Many listeners, here’s a brand new podcast we think you’d like, called The Followers. Shelagh Fogarty began her LBC career as a guest presenter in 2014, and her balanced and calm presenting style soon earned her a permanent role. Heartbreakingly, it was this calm approach which led to the most harrowing ordeal of Shelagh's life, when a man stalked her for nearly 2 years. In 2017, Shelagh began to notice the same face appearing in crowds, on the tube, outside her work. She dismissed it at first, but then the appearances became more and more frequent and noticeable - he was there when she met friends, when she travelled across London, at her local train station, and even when he followed her home.??The Followers is a 5-part LBC podcast series where Shelagh talks about the disturbing stages she went through during her stalking: dismissing it, fearing it, and feeling powerless as she was forced to live a limited life. The podcast also included conversations with experts and victims, looking at how societal views, misogyny and popular media tropes may be enabling stalkers to commit crimes without intervention.? Shelagh wanted to tell her story and to speak with various experts to understand more about obsessive and controlling behaviour, to deal with what happened to her on a personal level and to help others identify the behaviour that can lead to stalking. All 5 episodes will be available from July 4th exclusively on Global Player. Download it now from the App store or go to https://www.globalplayer.com If you think you or someone you know is being stalked, please call the police or the National stalking helpline on 0808 802 0300

LBC News presenter Chris Golds steps in for Iain Dale as he battles covid (brave little soldier!) Chris & Jacqui discuss all the week's latest news! Chris & Jacqui discuss all the week's latest news including the rail strikes, inflation rises, Carriegate & more! Smut quota: Low

Jacqui is away so Iain Dale and Emily Thornberry discuss the week’s news, including the government’s Rwanda policy, the resignation of Lord Geidt, the extradition of Julian Assange, cost of living, rape disclosure rules, Indyref2, the two by-elections next week, dress codes in the heat and why the Eurovision Song Contest should be held in Islington next year. Or Cardiff. Smut quota: Low

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss Boris Johnson’s victory in the vote of confidence, the Platinum Jubilee Weekend, Cost of Living Housing, the Northern Ireland Protocol, Iain’s interview with Sir Cliff Richard, Love Island and what it’s like to copresent with Andrew Marr. Smut quota: Middling to low. To book tickets for Iain and Jacqui’s Edinburgh Fringe shows visit https://www.pleasance.co.uk/via/search/edinburgh?query=iain%20dale

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Boris Johnson’s leadership travails, the return of Borgen, Jacqui’s plumbing problems and Iain’s latest travails on the A11. Smut quota: MiddlingBook tickets for For the Many Live! shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and at the party conferences at http://www.forthemany.live.

Iain Dale & Jacqui discuss the Sue Gray report, Rishi Sunak’s energy cost rescue plan, the inisterial code, the Texas shooting, Claudia Webbe, Tony Blair’s big Macron-esqu conference, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and much else. Smut quota: Low to middling.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the latest events in the world of politics, while sat in Dressing Room 9 at TV Centre. They pull apart the latest Partygate developments, talk about the arrest of a Conservative MP and its implications and much more besides. Smut quota: Zero. Ish.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith trawl through the weeks news including Keir Starmer threatening to resign, the Queen’s Speech, Civil Service cuts, the Northern Ireland Protocol, Sweden and Finland joining Nato, Eurovision and the Wagatha Christie trial. Lots of laughs too, as usual. Smut quota: Lowish.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the fallout from the local elections, the police investigation into Keir Starmer, knackeredness, the Netflix series Heratstopper, The Queen, Covid deaths and much more besides. Smut Quota: Higher than expected.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith host LBC’s live local elections show for a marathon 8 hours. They bring a dose of the For the Many podcast humour and smut (well, a little bit) to the show. Guests include Andrew Marr, Ben Kentish, Theo Usherwood, Gareth Knight and a host of politicians from all four main parties.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith host LBC’s live local elections show for a marathon 8 hours. They bring a dose of the For the Many podcast humour and smut (well, a little bit) to the show. Guests include Andrew Marr, Ben Kentish, Theo Usherwood, Gareth Knight and a host of politicians from all four main parties.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith are reunited to discuss the week’s events in politics and much more. They talk about the various scandals occurring in Westminster, Angela Rayner and the Mail on Sunday, Ukraine, Iain’s interview with Nadine Dorries, they preview the local elections, Piers Morgan’s first week on TalkTV, Jewish Bakeoff, Jacob Rees-Mogg’s note and much more besides. Smut quota: Low.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith perform a live version of the For the Many podcast on the Magic Mike Stage at the Hippodrome in London’s Leicester Square with a little help from Grant Tucker and their star guest Wes Streeting MP. They were joined by 320 For the Many podcast listeners. If you would like to buy a ticket for a show on the rest of their 2022 tour in Edinburgh, Brighton, Liverpool and Birmingham or their Christmas Show at the Hippodrome in London on December 17th, visit https://www.forthemany.live

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss Boris Johnson’s fine and sending refugees to Rwanda and answer a lot of your questions. Smut quota: Non existent.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss war crimes in Ukraine, the Energy strategy paper, Mrs Sunak’s woes, the first For the Many Live! Event, refugees, Changing solicitors, the French election, the cancellation of the LGBT+ conference and Eric Pickles at the Grenfell Inquiry. Smut quota: Middling but off the scale at the end.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss Ukraine, The scars, the Ockendon Report, Trans issues, Gay Conversion Therapy, the Cost of Living, Partygate and much more besides. Smut quota: Lowish

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the week’s political events including the Chancellor’s Spring statement, Ukraine, P&O, Child Q, the death of Madeleine Albright, the Taliban girls school ban, Covid and much else besides. Smut quota: Higher than normal due to Jacqui’s filth.

Iain Dale and a rather ill Jacqui Smith discuss latest developments in Ukraine, P&O, Boris Johnson’s Saudi trip, Covid developments, the freeing of Nazanin Zaghari-Radcliffe, Hoax phone calls, Beavers in London and West Ham! Smut quota: Lowish

In the style of Peter Kay’s Car Share, Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith natter on about their life experiences during a two hour drive from North Norfolk to London on Sunday 13 March. Expect a lot of laughs and some highly inappropriate content.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith spend rather a long time discussing the war in Ukraine and its consequences, the refugee crisis, Oligarchs, the report into John Bercow and bullying, the cost of living, defence spending, Covid, along with their usual meanderings. And they answer a shed load of your questions. Lots of laughs in this episode, a smattering of smut and a bit of emotion at the end. Enjoy your two and a half hour episode and watch out for a bonus episode on Wednesday!

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the events in Ukraine, the unity of the western response, sanctions, Oligarchs, Germany and refugees. They discuss the merits of Gavin Williamson’s knigthood, the Birmingham Edrington by-election, Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart’s new podcast, the death of Shane Warne, Iain’s new book and his award nomination from the Broadcasting Press Guild. Smut Quota: Pathetically low.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss all matters Ukraine. Only one subject in town this week. Smut Quota: Zero

Iain Dale & Jacqui Smith discuss the storms, Ukraine, Prince Andrew, Angela Rayner’s shooting comments, the Winter Olympics and the Post Office computer scandal. There are tears too. Smut quota: High

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the resignation of Cressida Dick, Jacqui’s encounter with Nigel Farage, Kurt Zouma, Ukraine, Covid, Economic Growth, Neil Coyle, John Mjaor, Gillian Keegan, Keir Starmer being jostled, the NHS recovery plan, the mini reshuffle, Iain’s forthcoming appearance on Eggheads and the For the Many tour. Smut quota: Low

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith talk about Boris Johnson’s week of travails, Levelling Up, the Energy Crisis. Raith Rovers, Northern Ireland, Ukraine and much more besides, and they’re joined for the Q&A by podcaster Richard Sefton. Smut quota: Low to middling

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the Metropolitan Police’s intervention in the Sue Gray inquiry and what it means for Boris Johnson, the latest on Ukraine, the government’s Way to Work plan, the resignation of Lord Agnew, Joe Rogan and the For the Many Live event, which has sold out. Smut level: Low to middling

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the week’s news in politics including the so-called Pork pie plot, Christian Wakeford’s defection, David Davis’s killer question, the art of whipping, Ukraine, the cost of living crisis, the future of the BBC, the death of Meat Loaf, interviewees’ verbal tics and age discrimination on Tinder. Make sure you listen to the end to hear how Oliver Turner has been leaked some of the contents of Sue Gray’s report, including what really happened on April 16th in Downing Street. Smut quota: Disappointingly low.

In their longest podcast ever (well, it’s been a busy news week!) Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss more parties at Number 10, Boris Johnson’s apology, Sue Gray, the Metropolitan Police Parties, Jacob Rees Mogg insults Scotland, Keir Starmer at PMQs, Chinese Whispering Barry Gardiner, Prince Andrew, Russia/Ukraine talks in Geneva, NHS Waiting lists. Iain on Eggheads, Michael Gove getting stuck in a lift, Jeremy Corbyn’s new party, VIP PPE, Cricket and Iain joining Tiktok. Smut quota: Low. (PART 2)

In their longest podcast ever (well, it’s been a busy news week!) Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss more parties at Number 10, Boris Johnson’s apology, Sue Gray, the Metropolitan Police Parties, Jacob Rees Mogg insults Scotland, Keir Starmer at PMQs, Chinese Whispering Barry Gardiner, Prince Andrew, Russia/Ukraine talks in Geneva, NHS Waiting lists. Iain on Eggheads, Michael Gove getting stuck in a lift, Jeremy Corbyn’s new party, VIP PPE, Cricket and Iain joining Tiktok. Smut quota: Low.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith spend two hours in a very meaty episode discussing their Christmases, Lord Geidt & Boris Johnson, the latest Covid developments, the Gay Cake, Molly Mae Hague, Keir Starmer’s big New Year’s speech, the Colston 4 Verdict, the Cost of Living, Tony Blair’s knighthood, Joe Biden’s speech, the Kazakhstan protests, Novak Djokovic, Prince Andrew, Geoff Hoon and, er, selling farts in a jar. Smut quota: Low

Iain & Jacqui's For the Many Awards 2021

A compilation of the best bits of For the Many 2021. Enjoy!

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the big political issues of the week including the North Shropshire by-election, the new Covid regulations, the Tory rebellion, Christmas parties, Adam Boulton’s last show, Katie Price’s sentencing and Iain’s interview with Kathleen Stock. Smuth quota: Low

Jacqui Smith and Iain Dale mark the 300th episode of the For the Many podcast with their characteristic mix of political insight and humour. They discuss the Downing Street parties, the Prime Minister’s refurbishment difficulties, Labour’s poll lead, the North Shropshire by—election, the new Omicron variant and the reintroduction of Covid restrictions, the Stephen Port case, the FCO select committee evidence, Jacqui’s confrontation with Peter Bone, Owen Jones getting a CBE, Iain’s trials with his electric car and much else. Smut quota: Middling

Hi For the Many listener. We’ve got a new podcast we think you’ll enjoy! Last year LBC’s Hunting Ghislaine podcast was listened to over 4 million times. Now, John Sweeney is back with a weekly podcast updating you on all the latest news and commentary from Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial in New York. This podcast is exclusive to Global Player so if you don’t have it, download it now from your app store or visit globalplayer.com. Once you have Global Player, search for Hunting Ghislaine: The Trial.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith review the week’s news including the Old Bexley & Sidcup by election, Keir Starmer’s reshuffle (including a special guest appearance), Covid latest, Snogging, Liz Truss’s tank and Richard Burgon on Cross Question. Please forgive a few technical mishaps! Smut quota: Middling

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith respond to a complaint about the shortness of last week’s episode to record one of record length, with just the right mix of political commentary, analysis and humour. So they say. They discuss the deaths in the English Channel and the spat between Britain and France, the new Covid variant, Boris Johnson’s CBI speech, No 10 v No 11, I’m a Celebrity, Sir David Amess’s funeral, Geoff Hoon, Stella Creasy and her baby in the Commons, Nick Fletcher MP’s male role models and much more besides. Smut quota: Middling

Iain Dale & Jacqui Smith discuss the week’s political events by answering listeners’ questions throughout. Smut quota; Almost zero

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss parliamentary scandals, COP26, Migrants, Iain’s new book The Presidents, Covid rates across Europe, Compulsory vaccinations for NHS staff and why Portugal is banning employers from texting staff after hours plus some very funny Nun (monk) jokes. Smut quota: Middling to high.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the week’s news including the Owen Paterson saga, Cop 26, Fish wars, Kent Police, Covid, the Virginia Gubernatorial result, Iain’s trip to Genk and much more. Smut Quota: Middling to low.

In this bumper episode of For the Many, Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the Budget, war with France, Cop26, Ecigs on the NHS, all things Meta, Angela Rayner, whether the new BBC political editor should be a Brexiteer, the new Geoff Hoon autobiography, raw sewage, the coming out of Josh Cavallo, Iain’s trip to Genk, Andrew Mitchell’s new book, Jacqui’s new chief of staff, Cliff Richard and the Rajar audience figures. Smut quota: Low to middling.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the Select committee report on Covid, Covid cases and restrictions, Hancock’s new job (or not), Boilers, the death of Colin Powell and much else besides. Smut quota: Middling.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the horrific assassination of Sir David Amess MP and its consequences for politics and MPs. They pay tribute to him and his dedication to his constituents. It’s a very emotional episode of the podcast and at the end Iain reads out tributes to Sir David and the positive work MPs do from For the Many listeners.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith review the week’s news including the Tory conference, the energy crisis, the death of James Brokenshire, MPs’ pay, the Facebook outage, Flu, essays for money to be illegal, the Newcastle United takeover and much else besides. Smut quota: Middling

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the sentencing of Wayne Couzens, the position of Cressida Dick, the Labour conference, the fuel crisis, the new Green Party leaders, the German election result, James Bond, Jacqui’s new job, Iain’s Michel Barnier interview and much more besides. Smut quota: Unacceptably high.

Iain Dale conducts a lateral flow test live on the podcast – it’s negative, by the way. He and Jacqui Smith discuss the petrol queues, the Labour conference, German elections, the murder of Sabina Nessa, Boris Johnson’s trip to America, Paloma Faith and Andrew Neil. And there’s a very good nun joke too! Smut quota: Middling

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the week’s events including the government reshuffle, Jacqui’s appearance on Pointless Celebrities, Aukus, their nun joke going viral, the M25 protests, Shamima Begum, speaking at party fundraisers, weight & measures, Andrew Neil leaving GB News and the triumph of Emma Raducanu. Smut Quota: Middling.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith review the week’s news and discuss Cressida Dick’s future, Social Care reform, Triple Lock, Abba tickets, Gavin Williamson’s little local difficulty, Priti Patel’s war with France, Covid booster jabs and vaccine passports, David Starkey on Cross Question, Phone in on bisexuality, the 9/11 anniversary, Dominic Cummings Only Fans page, Afghan women, the government’s new LGBT business champion, Emma Raducanu and Jacqui’s ‘graduation’. Smut content: Extremely low.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith reunite after a month apart, and they have a lot to discuss including Afghanistan, Abba’s big announcement, Jabs for children, Social care funding, the leaking of the Queen’s funeral plans, Piers Morgan being cleared by Ofcom, the German Election, Hungary’s racist football fans, the Canadian election, the start to the Football season, the Green party leadership debate on LBC and much else besides. Smut quota: Middling