Iain Dale
@iaindale.bsky.social
LBC Radio presenter
Gob on a Stick
Serial book editor
Co-host of the WHERE POLITICS MEETS HISTORY podcast
Gob on a Stick
Serial book editor
Co-host of the WHERE POLITICS MEETS HISTORY podcast
New episode of the WHERE POLITICS MEETS HISTORY podcast
78. Witkoff the Wall
@Tessadunlop and I discuss the merits or otherwise of Steve Witkoff, morality and patriotism. Lots of laughs!
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78. Witkoff the Wall
@Tessadunlop and I discuss the merits or otherwise of Steve Witkoff, morality and patriotism. Lots of laughs!
Listen
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Where Politics Meets History
Politics Podcast · Updated weekly · 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...
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December 5, 2025 at 4:46 AM
New episode of the WHERE POLITICS MEETS HISTORY podcast
78. Witkoff the Wall
@Tessadunlop and I discuss the merits or otherwise of Steve Witkoff, morality and patriotism. Lots of laughs!
Listen
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78. Witkoff the Wall
@Tessadunlop and I discuss the merits or otherwise of Steve Witkoff, morality and patriotism. Lots of laughs!
Listen
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On my @LBC show
7pm Boycotts. Do they achieve anything? #Eurovision #Olympics
8pm An hour with @RoryStewartUK
9pm Why are so many more people being diagnosed with ADHD, Autism and mental health conditions?
7pm Boycotts. Do they achieve anything? #Eurovision #Olympics
8pm An hour with @RoryStewartUK
9pm Why are so many more people being diagnosed with ADHD, Autism and mental health conditions?
December 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM
On my @LBC show
7pm Boycotts. Do they achieve anything? #Eurovision #Olympics
8pm An hour with @RoryStewartUK
9pm Why are so many more people being diagnosed with ADHD, Autism and mental health conditions?
7pm Boycotts. Do they achieve anything? #Eurovision #Olympics
8pm An hour with @RoryStewartUK
9pm Why are so many more people being diagnosed with ADHD, Autism and mental health conditions?
On my @LBC show
7pm How can the war in Ukraine be ended?
8pm Cross Question with
Chris Curtis MP
Dame Theresa Villiers
Matthew Torbitt
Jim Shannon MP
9pm Should the Tories and Reform UK join forces to unite the Right?
7pm How can the war in Ukraine be ended?
8pm Cross Question with
Chris Curtis MP
Dame Theresa Villiers
Matthew Torbitt
Jim Shannon MP
9pm Should the Tories and Reform UK join forces to unite the Right?
December 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
On my @LBC show
7pm How can the war in Ukraine be ended?
8pm Cross Question with
Chris Curtis MP
Dame Theresa Villiers
Matthew Torbitt
Jim Shannon MP
9pm Should the Tories and Reform UK join forces to unite the Right?
7pm How can the war in Ukraine be ended?
8pm Cross Question with
Chris Curtis MP
Dame Theresa Villiers
Matthew Torbitt
Jim Shannon MP
9pm Should the Tories and Reform UK join forces to unite the Right?
WHERE POLITICS MEETS HISTORY QUESTION TIME SPECIAL
Tomorrow, @Tessadunlop and I are recording a questions special episode of the podcast.
Please send your questions to [email protected] or leave a voicemail on 07557187929.
Tomorrow, @Tessadunlop and I are recording a questions special episode of the podcast.
Please send your questions to [email protected] or leave a voicemail on 07557187929.
December 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
WHERE POLITICS MEETS HISTORY QUESTION TIME SPECIAL
Tomorrow, @Tessadunlop and I are recording a questions special episode of the podcast.
Please send your questions to [email protected] or leave a voicemail on 07557187929.
Tomorrow, @Tessadunlop and I are recording a questions special episode of the podcast.
Please send your questions to [email protected] or leave a voicemail on 07557187929.
New episode of the IAIN DALE ALL TALK podcast
343. Lord (William) Waldegrave
I talk to former Thatcher & Major cabinet minister William Waldegrave about his life and career in politics. One of the best All Talks yet!
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343. Lord (William) Waldegrave
I talk to former Thatcher & Major cabinet minister William Waldegrave about his life and career in politics. One of the best All Talks yet!
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343. Lord William Waldegrave
Podcast Episode · Iain Dale All Talk · 03/12/2025 · 1h 9m
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December 3, 2025 at 9:37 AM
New episode of the IAIN DALE ALL TALK podcast
343. Lord (William) Waldegrave
I talk to former Thatcher & Major cabinet minister William Waldegrave about his life and career in politics. One of the best All Talks yet!
Listen
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343. Lord (William) Waldegrave
I talk to former Thatcher & Major cabinet minister William Waldegrave about his life and career in politics. One of the best All Talks yet!
Listen
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ICYMI Tonight's Cross Question with
Tom Skinner
Dorothy Byrne
Emma Revell
Andrew Pakes MP
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1ZF...
Tom Skinner
Dorothy Byrne
Emma Revell
Andrew Pakes MP
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1ZF...
Can scrapping juries fix the backlog that's failing victims? | Cross Question with Iain Dale
YouTube video by LBC
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December 2, 2025 at 11:58 PM
ICYMI Tonight's Cross Question with
Tom Skinner
Dorothy Byrne
Emma Revell
Andrew Pakes MP
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1ZF...
Tom Skinner
Dorothy Byrne
Emma Revell
Andrew Pakes MP
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1ZF...
On my @LBC show...
7pm Do Lammy's plans to curb jury trials stack up?
735pm Angiolini Report into Sarah Everard's murder
750pm @EdwardJDavey
8pm Cross Question
Dorothy Byrne
David Simmonds MP
Andrew Pakes MP
Emma Revell
9pm Should 16 year olds be banned from social media?
7pm Do Lammy's plans to curb jury trials stack up?
735pm Angiolini Report into Sarah Everard's murder
750pm @EdwardJDavey
8pm Cross Question
Dorothy Byrne
David Simmonds MP
Andrew Pakes MP
Emma Revell
9pm Should 16 year olds be banned from social media?
December 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
On my @LBC show...
7pm Do Lammy's plans to curb jury trials stack up?
735pm Angiolini Report into Sarah Everard's murder
750pm @EdwardJDavey
8pm Cross Question
Dorothy Byrne
David Simmonds MP
Andrew Pakes MP
Emma Revell
9pm Should 16 year olds be banned from social media?
7pm Do Lammy's plans to curb jury trials stack up?
735pm Angiolini Report into Sarah Everard's murder
750pm @EdwardJDavey
8pm Cross Question
Dorothy Byrne
David Simmonds MP
Andrew Pakes MP
Emma Revell
9pm Should 16 year olds be banned from social media?
New episode of the WHERE POLITICS MEETS HISTORY podcast
77. OBR u Mine?
@Tessadunlop and I talk morality, BBC censorship, lying, Disgusting of Tunbridge Wells and Cliff!
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77. OBR u Mine?
@Tessadunlop and I talk morality, BBC censorship, lying, Disgusting of Tunbridge Wells and Cliff!
Listen
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77. OBR U Mine?
Podcast Episode · Where Politics Meets History · 02/12/2025 · 53m
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December 2, 2025 at 8:18 AM
New episode of the WHERE POLITICS MEETS HISTORY podcast
77. OBR u Mine?
@Tessadunlop and I talk morality, BBC censorship, lying, Disgusting of Tunbridge Wells and Cliff!
Listen
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77. OBR u Mine?
@Tessadunlop and I talk morality, BBC censorship, lying, Disgusting of Tunbridge Wells and Cliff!
Listen
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ICYMI A brilliant episode of CROSS QUESTION with
Polly Billington MP
Carl Cashman
Henry Hill
Lord Hayward
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXkp...
Polly Billington MP
Carl Cashman
Henry Hill
Lord Hayward
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXkp...
Did Rachel Reeves 'mislead the public' or not? | Cross Question with Iain Dale
YouTube video by LBC
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December 1, 2025 at 11:54 PM
ICYMI A brilliant episode of CROSS QUESTION with
Polly Billington MP
Carl Cashman
Henry Hill
Lord Hayward
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXkp...
Polly Billington MP
Carl Cashman
Henry Hill
Lord Hayward
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXkp...
On my @LBC show
7pm Do you believe Rachel Reeves?
730pm Resident doctors strike
745pm Tribute to Brian Hayes
8pm Cross Question
@CarlCashman
@HCH_Hill
@PollyBLabour
Lord Hayward
9pm Are weightloss drugs transforming your life?
930pm Tribute to Brian Hayes: David Prever
7pm Do you believe Rachel Reeves?
730pm Resident doctors strike
745pm Tribute to Brian Hayes
8pm Cross Question
@CarlCashman
@HCH_Hill
@PollyBLabour
Lord Hayward
9pm Are weightloss drugs transforming your life?
930pm Tribute to Brian Hayes: David Prever
December 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
On my @LBC show
7pm Do you believe Rachel Reeves?
730pm Resident doctors strike
745pm Tribute to Brian Hayes
8pm Cross Question
@CarlCashman
@HCH_Hill
@PollyBLabour
Lord Hayward
9pm Are weightloss drugs transforming your life?
930pm Tribute to Brian Hayes: David Prever
7pm Do you believe Rachel Reeves?
730pm Resident doctors strike
745pm Tribute to Brian Hayes
8pm Cross Question
@CarlCashman
@HCH_Hill
@PollyBLabour
Lord Hayward
9pm Are weightloss drugs transforming your life?
930pm Tribute to Brian Hayes: David Prever
My Tribute to Brian Hayes (1937-2025)
"He could be irascible, irritable and had little patience for the uninformed. It was a joy to watch the master at work. He could always spot a weakness in an argument and many was the time he put me in my place."
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"He could be irascible, irritable and had little patience for the uninformed. It was a joy to watch the master at work. He could always spot a weakness in an argument and many was the time he put me in my place."
www.iaindale.com/articles/a-t...
December 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
My Tribute to Brian Hayes (1937-2025)
"He could be irascible, irritable and had little patience for the uninformed. It was a joy to watch the master at work. He could always spot a weakness in an argument and many was the time he put me in my place."
www.iaindale.com/articles/a-t...
"He could be irascible, irritable and had little patience for the uninformed. It was a joy to watch the master at work. He could always spot a weakness in an argument and many was the time he put me in my place."
www.iaindale.com/articles/a-t...
New episode of THE PRESIDENTS, PRIME MINISTERS, MONARCHS AND DICTATORS podcast
226. Simon Harris - Ireland (2024-25)
I talk to Irish Times policial editor @PatLeahyIT about the life of the current Tanaiste and recent Taoiseach, Simon Harris
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226. Simon Harris - Ireland (2024-25)
I talk to Irish Times policial editor @PatLeahyIT about the life of the current Tanaiste and recent Taoiseach, Simon Harris
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226. Simon Harris – Ireland (2024-25)
Podcast Episode · Presidents, Prime Ministers, Monarchs & Dictators · 01/12/2025 · 47m
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December 1, 2025 at 9:56 AM
New episode of THE PRESIDENTS, PRIME MINISTERS, MONARCHS AND DICTATORS podcast
226. Simon Harris - Ireland (2024-25)
I talk to Irish Times policial editor @PatLeahyIT about the life of the current Tanaiste and recent Taoiseach, Simon Harris
Listen
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226. Simon Harris - Ireland (2024-25)
I talk to Irish Times policial editor @PatLeahyIT about the life of the current Tanaiste and recent Taoiseach, Simon Harris
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Forty years ago I made a speech, as a 23 year old to the Conservative Party Conference. I came across it sorting through some old papers. It's on the dangers of acid rain. So I've put it on my Substack. Do subscribe!
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An Environmentalist Speaks...
Forty years ago I made a speech on the scourge of acid rain
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November 29, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Forty years ago I made a speech, as a 23 year old to the Conservative Party Conference. I came across it sorting through some old papers. It's on the dangers of acid rain. So I've put it on my Substack. Do subscribe!
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Massively looking forward to driving to Cardiff tomorrow to see Cliff Richard in concert.
Here he is with Elaine Paige singing MISS YOU NIGHTS, my absolute favourite song of all time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAkr...
Here he is with Elaine Paige singing MISS YOU NIGHTS, my absolute favourite song of all time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAkr...
Cliff Richard & Elaine Paige - Miss You Nights (An Audience with...Cliff Richard, 13.11.1999)
YouTube video by Cliff Richard
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November 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Massively looking forward to driving to Cardiff tomorrow to see Cliff Richard in concert.
Here he is with Elaine Paige singing MISS YOU NIGHTS, my absolute favourite song of all time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAkr...
Here he is with Elaine Paige singing MISS YOU NIGHTS, my absolute favourite song of all time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAkr...
I recorded an interview for a new documentary called SHOULD BRITS COME HOME
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"I am proud to be British" A Country on the Brink
YouTube video by Patrick Ney
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November 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I recorded an interview for a new documentary called SHOULD BRITS COME HOME
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-Q7...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-Q7...
New episode of the WHERE POLITICS MEETS HISTORY podcast
76. If Books Could Kill
@Tessadunlop and I talk Macrons, reading, budgets and Cliff.
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76. If Books Could Kill
@Tessadunlop and I talk Macrons, reading, budgets and Cliff.
Listen
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Where Politics Meets History
Politics Podcast · Updated weekly · 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...
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November 28, 2025 at 11:33 AM
New episode of the WHERE POLITICS MEETS HISTORY podcast
76. If Books Could Kill
@Tessadunlop and I talk Macrons, reading, budgets and Cliff.
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76. If Books Could Kill
@Tessadunlop and I talk Macrons, reading, budgets and Cliff.
Listen
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New episode of the IAIN DALE ALL TALK podcast
342. LES HINTON
I talk to Rupert Murdoch's former right hand man, Les Hinton, about his life in newspapers and his new novel.
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342. LES HINTON
I talk to Rupert Murdoch's former right hand man, Les Hinton, about his life in newspapers and his new novel.
Listen
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342. Les Hinton
Podcast Episode · Iain Dale All Talk · 26/11/2025 · 56m
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November 27, 2025 at 10:51 AM
New episode of the IAIN DALE ALL TALK podcast
342. LES HINTON
I talk to Rupert Murdoch's former right hand man, Les Hinton, about his life in newspapers and his new novel.
Listen
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342. LES HINTON
I talk to Rupert Murdoch's former right hand man, Les Hinton, about his life in newspapers and his new novel.
Listen
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ICYMI Yesterday's budget reaction on @LBC
Andrew Marr with guests
Call Kemi Badenoch
Cross Question with Dan Tomlinson MP, Dame Harriett Baldwin MP, Fraser Nelson & Paul Nowak
www.youtube.com/watch?v=clof...
Andrew Marr with guests
Call Kemi Badenoch
Cross Question with Dan Tomlinson MP, Dame Harriett Baldwin MP, Fraser Nelson & Paul Nowak
www.youtube.com/watch?v=clof...
LBC Budget special: Live reactions from Andrew Marr, Kemi Badenoch, and Iain Dale
YouTube video by LBC
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November 27, 2025 at 10:17 AM
ICYMI Yesterday's budget reaction on @LBC
Andrew Marr with guests
Call Kemi Badenoch
Cross Question with Dan Tomlinson MP, Dame Harriett Baldwin MP, Fraser Nelson & Paul Nowak
www.youtube.com/watch?v=clof...
Andrew Marr with guests
Call Kemi Badenoch
Cross Question with Dan Tomlinson MP, Dame Harriett Baldwin MP, Fraser Nelson & Paul Nowak
www.youtube.com/watch?v=clof...
On my @LBC show...
7pm Phone-in with @KemiBadenoch
8pm Cross Question with
Dan Tomlinson MP
Harriett Baldwin MP
Paul Nowak
Fraser Nelson
9pm Budget reaction from listeners + Aggie Chambre and DIane Abbott
7pm Phone-in with @KemiBadenoch
8pm Cross Question with
Dan Tomlinson MP
Harriett Baldwin MP
Paul Nowak
Fraser Nelson
9pm Budget reaction from listeners + Aggie Chambre and DIane Abbott
November 26, 2025 at 6:35 PM
On my @LBC show...
7pm Phone-in with @KemiBadenoch
8pm Cross Question with
Dan Tomlinson MP
Harriett Baldwin MP
Paul Nowak
Fraser Nelson
9pm Budget reaction from listeners + Aggie Chambre and DIane Abbott
7pm Phone-in with @KemiBadenoch
8pm Cross Question with
Dan Tomlinson MP
Harriett Baldwin MP
Paul Nowak
Fraser Nelson
9pm Budget reaction from listeners + Aggie Chambre and DIane Abbott
Budget Special Cross Question with
@HackneyAbbott
@hbaldwin
@nowak_paul
@FraserNelson
Tonight from 8pm. after Call Kemi, on @LBC.
@HackneyAbbott
@hbaldwin
@nowak_paul
@FraserNelson
Tonight from 8pm. after Call Kemi, on @LBC.
November 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Budget Special Cross Question with
@HackneyAbbott
@hbaldwin
@nowak_paul
@FraserNelson
Tonight from 8pm. after Call Kemi, on @LBC.
@HackneyAbbott
@hbaldwin
@nowak_paul
@FraserNelson
Tonight from 8pm. after Call Kemi, on @LBC.
ICYMI Last night's CROSS QUESTION with
Kezia Dugdale
Graham Stuart MP
Shevaun Haviland
Camilla Turner
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJuG...
Kezia Dugdale
Graham Stuart MP
Shevaun Haviland
Camilla Turner
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJuG...
Will the Budget be a raid on your pocket? | Cross Question with Iain Dale
YouTube video by LBC
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November 26, 2025 at 12:12 AM
ICYMI Last night's CROSS QUESTION with
Kezia Dugdale
Graham Stuart MP
Shevaun Haviland
Camilla Turner
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJuG...
Kezia Dugdale
Graham Stuart MP
Shevaun Haviland
Camilla Turner
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJuG...
Great news! THE TAOISEACH is getting a second print run. Who'd have thought! Delighted it's selling so well.
Order your signed copy
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Order your signed copy
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The Taoiseach ed Iain Dale (Signed by Iain Dale)
Hardback
Swift Publishing
23 October 2025
With a foreword from the current Taoiseach, Micheal Martin.
The book of the podcast series hosted by Iain Dale, available on all podcast platforms.
A chapt...
www.politicos.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Great news! THE TAOISEACH is getting a second print run. Who'd have thought! Delighted it's selling so well.
Order your signed copy
www.politicos.co.uk/products/the...
Order your signed copy
www.politicos.co.uk/products/the...
7pm The Ukraine peace deal. Why are we party to selling Ukraine down the river?
735 Minimum rage hike
745 Big Brother Young Farmer
8pm Cross Question with
Kezia Dugdale
Graham Stuart MP
Shevaun Haviland
Camilla Turner
9pm Should jury trials be abolished?
735 Minimum rage hike
745 Big Brother Young Farmer
8pm Cross Question with
Kezia Dugdale
Graham Stuart MP
Shevaun Haviland
Camilla Turner
9pm Should jury trials be abolished?
November 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
7pm The Ukraine peace deal. Why are we party to selling Ukraine down the river?
735 Minimum rage hike
745 Big Brother Young Farmer
8pm Cross Question with
Kezia Dugdale
Graham Stuart MP
Shevaun Haviland
Camilla Turner
9pm Should jury trials be abolished?
735 Minimum rage hike
745 Big Brother Young Farmer
8pm Cross Question with
Kezia Dugdale
Graham Stuart MP
Shevaun Haviland
Camilla Turner
9pm Should jury trials be abolished?
New episode of the WHERE POLITICS MEETS HISTORY podcast
75. Let's Get Fiscal
@Tessadunlop and I talk budgets, Prime Ministers's health and prostates...
Listen
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75. Let's Get Fiscal
@Tessadunlop and I talk budgets, Prime Ministers's health and prostates...
Listen
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75. Let's Get Fiscal
Podcast Episode · Where Politics Meets History · 25/11/2025 · 1h
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November 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
New episode of the WHERE POLITICS MEETS HISTORY podcast
75. Let's Get Fiscal
@Tessadunlop and I talk budgets, Prime Ministers's health and prostates...
Listen
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75. Let's Get Fiscal
@Tessadunlop and I talk budgets, Prime Ministers's health and prostates...
Listen
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