Podcast appearances and mentions of Iain Dale

Iain Dale interviews comedian and podcaster (and former teacher) Francis Foster about his new book (UN)EDUCATED: MY LIFE AS A TEACHER, AND WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER BECOME ONE.

Iain Dale interviews broadcaster-turned-counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams - live from Fowey!

Two people have been arrested after protesters clashed with police near the site of 18-year-old Henry Nowak's fatal stabbing. 11 officers and one police dog were injured at the scene.Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has joined Southampton MPs in condemning the violence, calling the scenes "disgraceful and completely unacceptable".23-year-old Vickrum Digwa was jailed for life with a minimum 21-year term on Monday. Clashes with police came amid tensions and scrutiny over why officers arrested and handcuffed Nowak as he lay dying.Joining Ciara to discuss this is Iain Dale, LBC News & Radio Presenter, Royal Commentator and author.Image: Reuters

Iain Dale is joined on Cross Question by Labour MP Tom Hayes, former Conservative universities minister Michelle Donelan, Lib Dem MP Joshua Reynolds and commentator Phoebe Arslanagić-Little.

Iain Dale is joined on Cross Question this evening by Telegraph journalist and former Tory adviser Kirsty Buchanan, Alfie Stirling from the left-leaning Joseph Rowntree Foundation think tank, Emma Revell from the right-leaning Centre for Policy Studies think tank and former Labour Party official Richard Power-Sayeed.

Iain Dale interviews former head of the Foreign Office and former national security adviser Lord Ricketts - live from Fowey.

Iain Dale is joined on Cross Question this evening by broadcaster and former SNP MP John Nicolson, columnist Ella Whelan, journalist Laura Beveridge and Max Anderson from the Conservative Environment Network.

Historian and Broadcaster, Tessa Dunlop, joins Jemma and Marina for a gloriously wide-ranging conversation about monarchy, British identity and the fury of being an outspoken woman in public life. From her PhD on Romanian royalty to why she believes King Charles still gives Britain “soft power” on the world stage, Tessa brings nuance, history and plenty of passion to some of the most divisive debates of the moment.The trio chat Trump, royal diplomacy and whether Prince Andrew is a “seeping wound” for the monarchy, before diving into Meghan and Harry, Britishness, Brexit, immigration, and why Romanian teenagers demanding a GCSE in their mother tongue actually made Tessa proud to be British. They get candid about the media industry, the “authority gap” facing opinionated women, and why being left-leaning can make you professionally radioactive.There's laughter, disagreement, conversation about Iain Dale, and a brilliantly enraged clip involving Laurence Fox and Jeremy Clarkson that leaves everyone cheering. A fantastic Trawl Meets. Enjoy!Tessa's book 'The Bletchley Girls' Is 99p on the Kindle Store for the month of June. Head to https://amzn.eu/d/02Zf7PsV get a copy and also check out her other titles while you're there.Thank you for sharing and please do follow us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcastPatreonhttps://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcastYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawlTwitterhttps://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcastIf you've even mildly enjoyed The Trawl, you'll love the unfiltered, no-holds-barred extras from Jemma & Marina over on Patreon, including:• Exclusive episodes of The Trawl Goss – where Jemma and Marina spill backstage gossip, dive into their personal lives, and often forget the mic is on• Early access to The Trawl Meets…• Glorious ad-free episodesPlus, there's a bell-free community of over 3,300 legends sparking brilliant chat.And it's your way to support the pod which the ladies pour their hearts, souls (and occasional anxiety) into. All for your listening pleasure and reassurance that through this geopolitical s**tstorm… you're not alone.Come join the fun:https://www.patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iain Dale interviews Mail columnist Sarah Vine, live in Fowey.

Caroline speaks to the Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, who is also Minister for Equalities and Women, about the tumultous week for Sir Keir Starmer as almost 100 Labour MPs called on him to go. Claire Ainsley, who was policy director for Keir Starmer when he was in opposition and is now at the Progressive Policy Institute and Robert Colville, director of the centre right think tank, the Centre for Policy Studies assess whether Labour is doing enough to promote growth, in the week that the UK economy unexpectedly grew by 0.6% during the first three months of the year.Conservative peer Matthew Elliott, who was the Chief Executive of the Vote Leave campaign during the Brexit referendum ten years ago and the Liberal Democrats' Business spokesperson Sarah Olney debate whether Europe is once again becoming a defining issue in British politics after the prime minister vowed to put “Britain at the heart of Europe”.And two long-term Westminster insiders discuss Labour's leadership challenge: the Labour peer, Ayesha Hazarika, who worked as an adviser to several senior Labour party politicians and LBC presenter and writer Iain Dale.

Iain Dale interviews former Conservative foreign secretary and chancellor Sir Jeremy Hunt, live in Fowey.

Iain Dale interviews former Blair chief of staff Jonathan Powell back in 2011 about his book THE NEW MACHIAVELLI: HOW TO WIELD POWER IN THE MODERN WORLD.Jonathan Powell is now the PM's national security adviser.

Iain Dale interviews the wonderful Mary Beard about her new book TALKING CLASSICS: THE SHOCK OF THE OLD.

Iain Dale interviews the author James Macintyre about his new book GORDON BROWN: POWER WITH PURPOSE - going through Brown's political awakening, the battle for the Labour leadership, and then the huge challenges he faced in office.

Simon's live breaking news update for Iain Dale's programme on the UK's LBC.

Iain Dale is joined on Cross Question by Labour MP Alex McIntyre, Conservative MP Joe Robertson, Lib Dem MP Sarah Olney and commentator Angela Epstein.

Iain Dale interviews author Paul Bessel about his new book FINDING DAD, a memoir-investigation into the life of Paul's father, Peter Bessel: a Liberal MP (1964-1970), close friend of Jeremy Thorpe, later a key prosecution witness in the 1979 Thorpe conspiracy-to-murder trial. Bessel explains why he delayed writing for decades, what triggered the book, and how fearful he was of uncovering painful truths in his parents' archives. The conversation traces Peter Bessel's rise as a respected Cornish MP, his later financial collapse, a dramatic disappearance in 1974 that left his family suddenly impoverished, and the complicated, sometimes clandestine life he led (including secret “work” Bessel suspects may have involved US national security).

Mark Carruthers is joined by British writers Iain Dale and James Hawe to discuss their views and appreciation for Ireland.

Iain Dale interviews Labour MP Naz Shah about being arrested with her mother for murder, how her background informs her work as an MP, what her faith means to her and more. Naz's new book is HONOURED: SURVIVAL, STRENGTH AND MY PATH TO POLITICS.

Iain Dale interviews former Conservative chancellor Sir Sajid Javid about his upbringing, his parents' arrival in the UK, his father's work on the buses, forgiving him later in life for hitting Sajid as a child, Sajid's relationship with his brother and heroic mother and more. Sir Sajid's new book is THE COLOUR OF HOME.

Simon's live report for Iain Dale's programme on the UK's LBC.

Iain Dale interviews Major-General Alastair Bruce about what makes a good Royal correspondent, his time in the military - and being the governor of Edinburgh Castle!

Simon's live update for Iain Dale's programme on the UK's LBC, after lawmakers received a classified briefing by Trump administration senior officials.#iran #Trump #Democrats #Congress #lbc #midterms #simonmarks

Iain Dale interviews West Ham legend Clyde Best about his upbringing and how he found a love for football, the racism he faced over his years in the sport, the influence he's had on the beautiful game - and the new documentary THE CLYDE BEST STORY.

Iain Dale interviews the BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg about going from starting out in journalism to being face to face with Vladimir Putin, about Steve's love not only for the BBC... but for the Eurovision Song Contest - and lots more.

Guests include: Middle East analyst Dr Laura James, politics professor Jon Tonge, Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth, First Minister Eluned Morgan and writer and broadcaster Iain Dale. Paper reviewers: Conservative councillor in Monmouthshire Lisa Dymock and Rachel Cable from Colegau Cymru.

Iain Dale interviews host of the Heretics podcast Andrew Gold about the shifting sands on both the left and the right, times guests have had a go at him, his experiences with Tommy Robinson and more.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch joins Iain Dale for Call Kemi, taking questions from LBC listeners.Joining Iain on Cross Question are the business lobbyist Ros Morgan, MPs Callum Anderson from Labour and Tom Morrison from the Liberal Democrats, plus the non-affiliated peer Baroness Kate Hoey.

Simon's live update for Iain Dale's programme on the UK's LBC.#trump #SOTU2026 #midterms #uspolitics #stateoftheswamp #news #lbc #simonmarks

Two titans of broadcasting – LBC's Iain Dale and Sky's Jon Craig – join deputy political editor James Heale for a whistle-stop tour of British by-elections. From Oxford City in 1938 to Chesterfield in 1984 right up to Runcorn in 2025, why do by-elections matter? When have they been most significant? And are longer vote counts the product of fractured politics in the modern age?Produced by Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon's live update for Iain Dale's programme on the UK's LBC.#Trump #SCOTUS #Tariffs #EU #Starmer #uspolitics #midterms #SOTU2026

Two titans of broadcasting – LBC's Iain Dale and Sky's Jon Craig – join deputy political editor James Heale for a whistle-stop tour of British by-elections. From Oxford City in 1938 to Chesterfield in 1984 right up to Runcorn in 2025, why do by-elections matter? When have they been most significant? And are longer vote counts the product of fractured politics in the modern age?Produced by Patrick Gibbons.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested for suspicion of misconduct in public office.Joining Shane with the latest information and commentary is Iain Dale, LBC News & Radio Presenter, Royal Commentator and author and Victoria Howard, Royal Commentator and Editor and Founder of The Crown Chronicles.

Green Party leader Zack Polanski joins Iain Dale live in the LBC studio, to take calls from our listeners.Meanwhile, joining Iain on Cross Question are Labour activist and former Gogglebox star Josh Tapper, former UK ambassador to the US and the EU Lord Kim Darroch, former Conservative MP Anna Firth, plus the political commentator Anita Boateng.

Simon's live update for Iain Dale's evening programme on the UK's LBC, after a court in Florida ruled that the BBC must engage in "discovery" with Trump's lawyers, and that the president's defamation lawsuit against the broadcaster over "Panorama" will be heard in February 2027.#BBC #Trump #lawsuit #politics #Panorama #journalism #news #uspolitics #lbc #simonmarks

Simon's live chat with Iain Dale on the UK's LBC.#Epstein #Trump #Maxwell #GhislaineMaxwell #news #midterms #Democrats #RoKhanna #Congress #lbc #simonmarks

Iain Dale interviews barrister and broadcaster Hashi Mohamed about his childhood being brought to the UK as a refugee after his father's death in Kenya, making it as a lawyer, trying to make a difference... and what happens if his interns are late!

Iain Dale interviews LBC presenter Henry Riley about his climb from assistant producer to presenter at the station, what Nick Ferrari had him doing as a reporter, his time before LBC, losing weight - and more.

Simon's live update for Iain Dale's nightly programme on the UK's LBC.#Greenland #simonmarks #LBC #IainDale #Trump #NATO #Greenland #Denmark #News #WEF #WEF2026 #Davos #usnews #uspolitics #defence

Iain Dale interviews lawyer and LBC presenter Daniel Barnett about his strict on-air style, his experience representing 'Britain's fattest man', cross-examining Wolf from Gladiators and his skills in wine tasting!

Iain Dale interviews LBC's political editor Natasha Clark about her start as a journalist, moving from print to broadcast, asking President Trump a question and more!

Simon's live, breaking news report for Iain Dale's evening programme on LBC.

If you love What's Your Problem, we think you'll love Where Politics Meets History. Each week Iain Dale and Tessa Dunlop take a fresh look at the biggest news of the week - through the lens of history. With wit, insight and the occasional good-natured row, they explore how today's headlines echo the past, unearthing fascinating stories and unexpected parallels with plenty of laughs along the way.In this special Q&A edition of the podcast, Iain and Tessa discuss who will be the PM in a year's time and whether there's public support for the Monarchy.Enjoy!Listen to all episodes on Global Player.

Iain Dale speaks on his LBC show to author and columnist Matthew Syed about the art of failing well, the state of the world, what the Tories should be doing better, what's going on with President Trump - and Matthew's book BLACK BOX THINKING: GROWTH MINDSET AND THE SECRETS OF HIGH PERFORMANCE. Matthew also speaks to a few LBC callers.

Iain Dale talks to Patrick Maguire, chief political commentator for The Times about the life and career of the UK's current prime minister.

Iain Dale talks to Sir Robert Buckland about the French Emperor who failed to live up to the reputation of his namesake predecessor.

In order to complete the Irish Taoiseach podcast series, Iain Dale talks to Irish Times Political Editor Pat Leahy about the 16th Irish Taoiseach, Simon Harris.

Simon's live update for Iain Dale's evening programme on the UK's LBC.

Iain Dale talks to former Conservative MP Brooks Newmark about the rule of the Syrian dictator who eventually fled to exile in Moscow. Brooks met Assad on nine occasions.

Iain Dale has written books profiling prime ministers, monarchs and dictators. Next up from the LBC broadcaster and podcaster is a book on the people - all men - who have served as taoiseach. The Taoiseach: A Century of Political Leadership profiles all who have held the office and explores the evolution of the role. But Dale didn't write it himself this time, instead drafting in a roster of Irish writers to take on a taoiseach each. Dale talks to Hugh about Ireland's political leaders and what examining them has taught him about Irish history and politics. Along the way they they take a lengthy diversion into Iain's real area of expertise: UK politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.