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LBC presenter Iain Dale and former Labour Home Secretary Jacqui Smith untangle the world of politics and media. Expect plenty of jokey banter and informed speculation.

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LBC presenter Iain Dale and former Labour Home Secretary Jacqui Smith untangle the world of politics and media. Expect plenty of jokey banter and informed speculation.

    450. Heavy Petting

    450. Heavy Petting

    Iain and Jacqui discuss the fallout of the Mayoral elections, John Swinney becoming SNP leader, the Garrick Club opening up, Natalie Elphicke's defection, Monty Panesar's long week, Labour's small boats policy and Eurovision controversy - plus loads more! Smut quota: Fair to Middling.

    • 1 hr 7 min
    449. Sloppy Seconds: Responding to a terror attack

    449. Sloppy Seconds: Responding to a terror attack

    Iain and Jacqui explains what happens when the government and the media hear about a terror attack.
    Plus questions on whether the Tories should fear Reform UK, why council elections are split up and the secret to long-lasting relationships.

    • 56 min
    448. Poll Dancers

    448. Poll Dancers

    Iain and Jacqui discuss the local election results (so far!), what they might mean for a general election, whether Susan Hall is in with a chance, Jacqui getting teary over Redditch and loads more - dive in! Smut quota: Low-to-Middling

    • 56 min
    447. Sloppy Seconds: Local Elections

    447. Sloppy Seconds: Local Elections

    Iain and Jacqui explain the wide range of local elections coming up on Thursday.
    Also, questions on self-sabotage, whether the east of England is being ignored and whether party political broadcasts work.

    • 56 min
    446. Handbags at Dawn

    446. Handbags at Dawn

    Iain and Jacqui discuss Humza Yousaf’s problems, the Rwanda Bill becoming an Act, defence spending, rail renationalization, the US Ukraine vote, the departure of Huw Edwards from the BBC, the death of Frank Field and calls for the Met Commissioner’s resignation. Smut quota: Low... with the odd exception.

    • 1 hr 4 min
    445. Sloppy Seconds: Cross-Party Friendships

    445. Sloppy Seconds: Cross-Party Friendships

    Iain and Jacqui explain the benefits and challenges of having friends from a different political party!
    Also, questions on how to find out your MP's views, why there are so many ministers, proscribing the IRGC, whether five year parliaments are too long and loads else.

    • 1 hr 6 min

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