Where Politics Meets History
GlobalJoin 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. E... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 637 | Founded | 9 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsHistoryPolitics | |||
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
Iain and Tessa discuss the King's state visit to the United States, how to stop the Jewish community feeling unsafe in the UK, whether the SNP get enough scrutiny, Tessa's exciting event in Parliament and more.
Iain dials in LIVE from washington as he and Tessa discuss the King's safety after THAT White House Correspondent's dinner.
PLUS, has your life expectancy gone down?
Iain and Tessa discuss the latest twists and turns in the Westminster psychodrama, drawing in Christine Keeler, Harold Wilson, Profumo and more - plus, how did Tessa let herself down in front of Labour MP Perran Moon?
Iain and Tessa talk Keir Starmer's statement in the Commons re how he handled Mandelson - plus a hundred years since the Queen's birth, Tessa's tireless campaigning and more!
Key Facts
Similar Podcasts
People also subscribe to these shows.
Recent Guests
Hosts
Reviews
- Disappointingly soured
Sadly, Iain has become rather oppositional & patronisingly quashes too many of Tessa’s stances. Tessa feeds the unpleasant dynamic of the lesser seeking the approval of the superior. Despite both having perfectly valid viewpoints, Iain habitually interrupts & belittles Tessa’s thoughts. Tessa gives respect, but is reciprocated with very little. Iain increasingly insults those who disagree with him. Most disappointing given, not so long ago, he was the master of chairing respectful balanced debat... more
Apple Podcasts2Ovi Roy
United Kingdoma month ago - The podcast I look forward to.
Have listened since the start (along with FTM), and it keeps getting better. The dynamic between you both has certainly got better. Funny, informative and o other podcast compares. Look forward to any live shows where Corey can’t ’cut that bit out!’
Apple Podcasts5Welsh Nick (pro smut)United Kingdoma month ago - Stop talking!
It’s a good job I read Iain’s Sunday email about Lord Ashcroft’s party, as I gave up trying to listen to his account with the constant interruptions. Sorry stopped listening.
Apple Podcasts1Radiono1fanUnited Kingdom2 months ago - DunFlop has to go!
Iain, please do yourself a favor and get rid of Tessa. You are going to lose your audience. I love your open, mindedness and balance on issues. You call balls and strikes as you see them. Tessa's unrelentless and distasteful bashing Of America and her inability to connect with her fellow Brit's because of her toffee nosed socialistic personality and her obsession with Romania should be enough for you to let her loose. Send her over to the two other anti American pontificating nit wits at The Res... more
Apple Podcasts1SuziSocal
United States2 months ago - Frustrating
Fans of both. But lack of chemistry between them. Tessa continues to make assumptions about Iain in terms of his politics and integrity in terms of who he is close to, who he has dinner with. Very frustrating and breaks the flow of a debate. Not banter but ill informed and lazy
Apple Podcasts1Thadius47United Kingdom3 months ago
Listeners Say
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #51 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #107 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #200 |  France/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #162 |  Ireland/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #173 |  Hong Kong/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #197 |  Mexico/News/Politics |
Talking Points
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Audience Metrics
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
Frequently Asked Questions About Where Politics Meets History
What is Where Politics Meets History about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Two sharp-witted hosts blend political analysis with historical context, exploring how today's headlines echo the past. Episodes balance policy discussion, media framing, and power dynamics with personal banter and storytelling, making complex issues more approachable. The format consistently centers on a rigorous, yet entertaining dialogue between a broadcaster and a historian, often weaving in audience questions and timely cultural observations. A standout trait is the seamless integration of history with contemporary politics, offering listeners a lens to assess current events through precedent and pattern.
Notable strengths include a brisk, transcript-like conversation pace, thoughtful historical parallels, and a dynamic, occasionally ... more
Where can I find podcast stats for Where Politics Meets History?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Where Politics Meets History. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Where Politics Meets History and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does Where Politics Meets History get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Where Politics Meets History, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
What are the audience demographics for Where Politics Meets History?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Where Politics Meets History, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
How many subscribers and views does Where Politics Meets History have?
To see how many followers or subscribers Where Politics Meets History has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
Which podcasts are similar to Where Politics Meets History?
These podcasts share a similar audience with Where Politics Meets History:
1. Iain Dale All Talk
2. Cross Question with Iain Dale
3. Electoral Dysfunction
4. Political Currency
5. Matt Forde's Political Party
How many episodes of Where Politics Meets History are there?
Where Politics Meets History launched 9 years ago and published 637 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
How do I contact Where Politics Meets History?
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Where can I see ratings and reviews for Where Politics Meets History?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Where Politics Meets History from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Where Politics Meets History?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Where Politics Meets History. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
What guests have appeared on Where Politics Meets History?
Recent guests on Where Politics Meets History include:
1. Aggie Chambres
2. Clyde Best
3. Shabana Mahmood
4. Miranda Malins
5. Charlotte White
6. Zia Yusuf
7. Colin Bell
8. Betty Webb
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.