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86. Firework (and the EU flag)
Iain and Tessa review the party leaders' new year messages, the government vs the ECHR on Shamima Begum, the fireworks and more!
9 months ago
85. All I Want for Twixtmas Is You
In this interesting limbo period between Christmas and the New Year, Iain and Tessa discuss their predictions for 2026, Trump's hopes for peace in Uk…
9 months ago
84. Crackin' Around the Christmas Tree
In this special festive episode we recorded earlier, Iain and Tessa give out some fabulous festive awards! There's also discussion about the history …
9 months, 1 week ago
Introducing: What's Your Problem - What's Your Problem With Nick Abbot and Carol McGiffin
We're giving you a Christmas treat! If you love Where Politics Meets History, we think you'll love What's Your Problem with Nick Abbot and Carol McGi…
9 months, 1 week ago
83. Never Ending Storeys
Iain and Tessa are back together the day after Tessa's Christmas party at her (very tall) house! They discuss the big political and news events from …
9 months, 1 week ago
82. Blaise of Glory
Iain and Tessa chat about the new chief of MI6 Blaise Metreweli, whether Keir Starmer will face a leadership challenge in the new year, Bonnie Blue a…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
81. My Sweet Lords
Iain and Tessa discuss the antisemitic terror attack in Sydney and the heroism of fruit shop owner Ahmed al-Ahmed, whether Keir Starmer should have g…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
80. Mary's letter on a cross
Iain and Tessa chat about David Lammy's idea to wipe childhood criminal record, Trump's seizing and Venezuelan oil tanker and Mary Queen of Scots
Se…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
79. Monarchy in the UK
In this special Q&A edition of the podcast, Iain and Tessa discuss who will be the PM in a year's time, whether there's public support for the Monarc…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
78. Witkoff The Wall
Iain and Tessa jostle and joust over political donations, the importance of state visits, why US peace envoy Steve Witkoff isn't winning Putin over -…
9 months, 4 weeks ago