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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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    • 4.5 • 1.5K Ratings

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.

    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
    444. Trussed Up

    444. Trussed Up

    Iain and Jacqui discuss Iain's interview with Liz Truss, the Iranian attack on Israel, Angela Rayner, freedom of movement, the smoking ban policy, Mark Menzies and loads more! Smut quota: Graham needn't worry too much.

    • 1 hr 2 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
1.5K Ratings

1.5K Ratings

clarity-karen ,

New format

I was worried I would not enjoy the new format as a long term listener …. I really am impressed its given it a new burst of energy really enjoyed todays very interesting. Well done guys

DomDom1919 ,

Love it but sometimes the editing isn’t great

I don’t think you will listen to a better political podcast. The chemistry these two have is beautiful and it’s so clear they like and respect each other. I like how they can disagree but in a respectful way. The editing isn’t always great and sometimes the same part is repeated a few times but otherwise it’s great listened since the start and still my favourite podcast.

Sixsmithridesagain ,

Rapey

Please don’t call this ‘sloppy seconds’ - it’s rapey & turns my stomach

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