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Iain Dale All Talk

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UK Politics
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Award-winning LBC radio presenter, writer and ‘For the Many’ podcast co-host, Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs as he speaks with high profile media and political figures.

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In an interview from 2018, Iain Dale interviews Kevin Keegan on his journey from non-league football to Liverpool, Hamburg, and international management, emphasizing the roles of luck, hard work, and influential mentors such as Bill Shankly. He also ... more

American entrepreneur and political commentator Daniel Forrester turns the 'All Talk' table to interview his best friend Iain. They discuss early life and family values, failures and triumphs in life, masculinity and sexuality - as well as some of th... more

In this edition of All Talk, we look back to 2022 when Iain spoke with politician Ann Widdecombe. They discuss her life and political career, including her various forays into reality TV and pantomime, as well as her socially conservative views and w... more

Iain Dale interviews LBC presenter and part-time DJ Ali Miraj about what it takes to connect with listeners, his brief foray into the world of politics - and the delights of house music!

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Recent Guests

Ali Miraj
Radio presenter, political commentator
LBC (Saturday/Sunday shows)
Episode: 374. Ali Miraj
Sandy Warr
Award-winning radio presenter and journalist
LBC
Episode: 373. Sandy Warr
Matthew Elliott
Chief executive of Vote Leave Campaign; author of Ten Years On
Vote Leave, ByteBack (publisher)
Episode: 372. Lord Matthew Elliott
Catherine Mayer
Author of Divide And Rule: Royal Women And Their Battles
HarperCollins (publisher) / Author
Episode: 371. Catherine Mayer
Francis Foster
Award-winning teacher-turned-comedian and author of Uneducated
Author, Former Teacher
Episode: 370. Francis Foster
Dr. Sian Williams
Author of The Power of Anxiety; broadcaster and psychologist
NHS / Author
Episode: 369. Dr Sian Williams
Peter Ricketts
Former permanent secretary at the Foreign Office, National Security Advisor
Foreign Office
Episode: 368. Lord Peter Ricketts
Sarah Vine
Author of How Not To Be A Political Wife
Author and columnist
Episode: 367. Sarah Vine
Sir Jeremy Hunt
British politician, former foreign secretary and chancellor
Conservative Party
Episode: 366. Sir Jeremy Hunt

Host

Iain Dale
Host of the show, interviewing public figures

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 665 ratings
  • Steve Rosenberg

    Excellent interview with Steve and how he lives day to day in Russia. Really informative, loved the Eurovision discussion too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JJBroomhall
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Sanity with a sense of humour

    This center does hold!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cocoboesch
    Switzerland6 months ago
  • Always great guests & insightful chat

    Just listened to the interview with Matthew Syed; insightful, funny and honest. We need more people like him and Iain who say things with an honest, non-tribal perspective. It’s challenging and respectful. Always worth listening to Iain.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ThePoliticalCentrist
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Fantastic interview with Duncan Barkes

    I’ve just listen to the Iain Dale All Talk interview with Duncan Barkes. It was great hearing them talk about Duncan’s career as a radio presenter and brought back memories for me of listening to LBC as a teenager in the 1970s up to the current day. A good radio host can keep you engaged and entertained.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Justin Matthews UK
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Jason Cowley interview

    Just listened to an outstanding interview with JC, absorbing with lots of interesting insights in politics ..v perceptive , had the measure of Milliband early on..& read the Farage & Scottish independence phenomenon before many….well done to Ian Dale…moved the interview along nicely …bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pokey marley
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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Some listeners note the host occasionally dominates the discussion, though guests still provide valuable insights.
Guests are insightful and well-prepared; conversations feel respectful and informative.
The show consistently attracts high-profile guests and provides nuanced takes on current events.
Listeners praise the host's interviewing style as engaging and articulate, with strong depth on policy.
Feedback highlights the quality of long-form conversations and the breadth of topics from diplomacy to domestic policy.

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#151
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Apple Podcasts
#153
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369. Dr Sian Williams
Q: How has your own broadcasting career shaped your approach to psychology and therapy?
The experience of holding space for people in crisis taught the value of listening, patience, and pausing, which translates into therapeutic practice.
367. Sarah Vine
Q: How did your family cope with the public nature of your life and Michael's career?
She explains the toll on her children, the pressures of GCSEs under political scrutiny, and her efforts to shield them while recognizing that public life inevitably affects family dynamics.
367. Sarah Vine
Q: So what was it like being in the press as a strong woman in politics and journalism?
Vine describes it as a double-edged sword—hated for being in politics and for being in the press—and notes the relentless scrutiny, resilience needed, and the sense of balancing personal life with public scrutiny.
368. Lord Peter Ricketts
Q: Can you discuss the importance and future of the 'special relationship'?
The guest says the special relationship remains meaningful mainly in defense and intelligence; in other areas it is more transactional and bolstered by shared history and culture rather than a deep, cohesive alliance across all domains.
368. Lord Peter Ricketts
Q: What are your views on Brexit and its consequences for the Foreign Office?
Brexit is viewed as a turbulent, largely disruptive period for diplomacy; yet the guest argues for maintaining strong European security cooperation and exploring new forms of cooperation outside the EU, with a pragmatic approach to NATO and defense industrial collaboration.

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A high-profile UK politics and current affairs interview show that pairs incisive hosting with long-form conversations about power, policy, diplomacy, and media. Episodes routinely feature senior politicians, diplomats, journalists, and authors, offering insider perspectives on leadership, Brexit, international relations, and domestic policy. The format shines in deep-dive chats, with engaging storytelling, candid anecdotes, and thoughtful analysis that helps listeners understand how decisions shape public life. Notable strengths include a broad guest pool spanning government, diplomacy, and culture, plus a host who blends warmth with probing questions to illuminate complex topics.

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Recent guests on Iain Dale All Talk include:

1. Ali Miraj
2. Sandy Warr
3. Matthew Elliott
4. Catherine Mayer
5. Francis Foster
6. Dr. Sian Williams
7. Peter Ricketts
8. Sarah Vine

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