Podcast Episodes

26. Maggie in the Sky with Diamonds

Iain and Tessa dive into the latest on the defence review, the impact of Trump-style politics on Poland’s elections, Meghan Markle’s latest media moment. Plus, they explore Margaret Thatcher’s legacy…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

25. Maggie May (Have Been a Feminist)

Iain and Tessa digest the defence review, the Trumpite winning the Polish elections, Reform UK councillors pulling down pride flags, whether Margaret Thatcher was pro-woman - and more!

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Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

24. I Marijuana Be With You

Iain is in London and Tessa in Romania for this edition, in which they talk King Charles in Canada to show his support, Sadiq Khan's support for decriminalising cannabis possession, Trump vs the cour…

Published on 7 months ago

23. Elgin in the Sky with Marbles

Iain and Tessa bring you this edition mainly focused on your questions - questions on Israel, speed limits and the Parthenon/Elgin marbles!

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Published on 7 months ago

22. U-Turn Baby Turn

Iain and Tessa talk political U-turns as the PM changes his mind on winter fuel - they remember tuition fees, the poll tax, corn laws, the lot! Also, they check in on the Chagos Islands.

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Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

21. It's All About EU

Iain and Tessa talk the government's new deal with the EU - what will it mean for fish, young people and passport gates?! They also digest the new Romanian president and discuss Gary Lineker leaving …

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

20. Good Migrations

Our duo Iain and Tessa are back in the studio to talk Keir Starmer being compared to Enoch Powell (and who Powell really was), whether Tim Davie can save the BBC - and Tessa's trip to Kensington Pala…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Introducing… Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files

There was once hope in the Middle East, but does it now feel further away than ever? In this first episode, unparalleled insight into groundbreaking peace deals left dangling, a recent covert negotia…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

19. Where Politics Meets History Live! from Fowey

Iain and Tessa host the podcast in front of a live audience for the first time at The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival! They talk about the PM's announcement on immigration, tensions between India …

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

18. VE Day Special: WWII veteran Colin Bell

In this episode, Iain and Tessa are joined by 104-year-old WWII veteran Colin Bell on Iain's LBC show. Colin answers questions about whether the younger generations care enough about remembrance, whe…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago