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Award-winning LBC radio presenter, writer and ‘For the Many’ podcast co-host, Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs as he speaks with high profile media and political figures.

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Yesterday · 1 hr 11 min
395. Iain Dale (Jacqui Smith)
In an inversion of the format, Jacqui Smith interviews Iain Dale about his autobiography, live at the Edinburgh Fringe!
Wednesday · 1 hr 25 min
394. John Lloyd
Iain Dale interviews the legendary TV producer John Lloyd about his work on Blackadder, Not the Nine O'Clock News, Spitting Image, QI and more!
October 28 · 1 hr 9 min
393. Jess Phillips
Iain Dale interviews Labour MP and former minister Jess Phillips, live from the Edinburgh Fringe.
October 21 · 1 hr 10 min
392. Sarah Vine and Andrew Pierce
Iain Dale interviews journalists Sarah Vine and Andrew Pierce about their books - Sarah's on being a political wife and Andrew's on finding his birth mother - live at the Edinburgh Fringe.
October 18 · 1 hr 10 min
391. Baroness Gillian Shephard and Lord Robin Butler
Iain Dale interviews a couple of peers, one a former Cabinet minister and one a former senior civil servant - Baroness Gillian Shephard and Lord Robin Butler - live from the Edinburgh Fringe.
October 14 · 49 min
390. Ben Macintyre
Iain Dale interviews historian Ben Macintyre about his fascinating new book REDWOOD: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE COLD WAR'S MOST EXTRAORDINARY SPY.
October 9 · 1 hr 10 min
389. Michael Crick, John Curtice and Brian Taylor
Iain Dale interviews a trio of political obsessives - broadcaster Michael Crick, political scientist John Curtice and journalist Brian Taylor - live at the Edinburgh Fringe. This episode was recorded before the Clacton by-election.
October 7 · 1 hr 8 min
388. Simon Sebag Montefiore
Iain Dale interviews historian Simon Sebag Montefiore about his new book THE CAULDRON: THE MAKING OF THE MODERN MIDDLE EAST
October 2 · 50 min
387. Paul Mason
Iain Dale interviews journalist and broadcaster Paul Mason about his new book REDS: A GLOBAL HISTORY OF COMMUNISM.
September 23 · 44 min
386. Caroline Slocock
Iain Dale interviews the director of the Civil Exchange think tank, and former civil servant, Caroline Slocock about her new book BAD GOVERNMENT (AND HOW TO MAKE IT BETTER). They speak about the relationship between civil servants and ministers, how civil servants are held to account, and what Caroline thinks is going wrong in Whitehall!
September 16 · 1 hr 10 min
385. Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Richard Ratcliffe
Iain Dale interviews Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and her husband Richard Ratcliffe, live at the Edinburgh Fringe. They speak about her imprisonment in Iran and eventual release, the impact the ordeal had on both of them - and how they got through it.
September 9 · 1 hr 9 min
384. Zack Polanski
Iain Dale interviews Zack Polanski, live from the Edinburgh Fringe. They talk taxing the rich, how trans people are treated, THAT Instagram post featuring a guillotine, his path into politics and much more besides!
September 2 · 1 hr 12 min
383. Kemi Badenoch
Iain Dale interviews Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch live at the Edinburgh Fringe. They talk about her kicking Robert Jenrick out of the Tory Party, whether Penny Mordaunt is being blocked from standing again as a Tory, whether she'll go soft on Andy Burnham, whether she feels sorry for Keir Starmer and more!
August 26 · 1 hr 13 min
382. Wes Streeting
Iain Dale speaks with defence secretary Wes Streeting about deciding not to run against Andy Burnham and if he has any regrets about it, growing and learning in the job as defence secretary, the homophobia he's faced since his appointment and much more besides.
August 19 · 1 hr 10 min
381. Joanna Cherry
Iain Dale interviews lawyer and former SNP MP Joanna Cherry live at the Edinburgh Fringe. They discuss the reason she became so disillusioned with the SNP, her friendship with Alex Salmond, her political heroes and more.
August 12 · 1 hr 12 min
380. Nicola Sturgeon
Iain Dale interviews former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon, live from the Edinburgh Fringe. They discuss whether Nicola will visit her estranged husband Peter Murrell in prison, whether she'd make a return to politics, how John Swinney is getting on as first minister, a potential political thriller Nicola might be penning - and more!
August 5 · 47 min
379. Remembering Rod Liddle
In an interview from 2019, columnist Rod Liddle discusses his background, entry into journalism, time as a Labour speechwriter, and later work at the BBC. He addresses accusations of racism, describing himself as an “equal opportunities offender,” and distinguishes criticism of Islam as an ideology from prejudice against Muslims. He also explains his political positioning: economically left-leaning, supportive of some Corbyn/McDonnell-style economics, and a member of the SDP rather than the then-Brexit Party. We remember Rod Liddle, who died at the age of 66.
July 29 · 53 min
378. From the archive: Emily Maitlis
Iain Dale interviews broadcaster Emily Maitlis back in 2019 about her book AIRHEAD. Emily Maitlis is now a co-host of the Global podcast The News Agents.
July 22 · 1 hr
377. Remembering Kevin Keegan
In an interview from 2018, Iain Dale interviews Kevin Keegan on his journey from non-league football to Liverpool, Hamburg, and international management, emphasizing the roles of luck, hard work, and influential mentors such as Bill Shankly. He also compares football past and present, discusses key moments in his career and personal life, and shares his enduring passion for Newcastle United alongside criticism of Mike Ashley's ownership. We remember Kevin Keegan, who died at the age of 75.
July 15 · 1 hr 17 min
376. Iain Dale - with Daniel Forrester
American entrepreneur and political commentator Daniel Forrester turns the 'All Talk' table to interview his best friend Iain. They discuss early life and family values, failures and triumphs in life, masculinity and sexuality - as well as some of the 300,000 interviews spanning Iain's career. Iain's new memoir, 'Have I Said Too Much?' is available now as an audiobook and in print. You can request a personalised inscription from https://www.politicos.co.uk/ if you mention you heard this 'All Talk' interview. If you are struggling with your mental health - and feel you need help, there are resources available to support you. Visit: Samaritans at https://www.samaritans.org/ - or call 116 123 free, 24 hours a day.

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