Iain Dale All Talk

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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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Today · 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.
July 10 · 1 hr 48 min
375. Remembering Ann Widdecombe
In this edition of All Talk, we look back to 2022 when Iain spoke with politician Ann Widdecombe. They discuss her life and political career, including her various forays into reality TV and pantomime, as well as her socially conservative views and why she left the Conservatives to stand for the Brexit Party. We remember Ann Widdecombe, who died today at the age of 78.
July 8 · 53 min
374. Ali Miraj
Iain Dale interviews LBC presenter and part-time DJ Ali Miraj about what it takes to connect with listeners, his brief foray into the world of politics - and the delights of house music!
July 1 · 53 min
373. Sandy Warr
Iain Dale interviews broadcast journalist and LBC News presenter Sandy Warr about her time reading the news across various radio stations, some of the personalities she's met across the years - and turning her hand to teaching the next generation of journalists.
June 24 · 54 min
372. Lord Matthew Elliott
Iain Dale interviews Tory peer and former chief executive of Vote Leave Lord Elliott. Ten years on from the Brexit vote, Lord Elliott has a book out - TEN YEARS ON: THE UNTOLD STORY OF BREXIT - REFLECTIONS ON A LIFE OF CAMPAIGNING.
June 18 · 1 hr 17 min
371. Catherine Mayer
Iain Dale interviews author and activist Catherine Mayer about founding the Women's Equality Party, losing her husband suddenly and how she's dealing with the grief, and her new book DIVIDE AND RULE: ROYAL WOMEN AND THEIR BATTLES.
June 10 · 1 hr 13 min
370. Francis Foster
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.
June 3 · 1 hr 5 min
369. Dr Sian Williams
Iain Dale interviews broadcaster-turned-counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams - live from Fowey!
May 27 · 1 hr 1 min
368. Lord Peter Ricketts
Iain Dale interviews former head of the Foreign Office and former national security adviser Lord Ricketts - live from Fowey.
May 20 · 56 min
367. Sarah Vine
Iain Dale interviews Mail columnist Sarah Vine, live in Fowey.
May 13 · 57 min
366. Sir Jeremy Hunt
Iain Dale interviews former Conservative foreign secretary and chancellor Sir Jeremy Hunt, live in Fowey.
May 7 · 45 min
365. From the archive: Jonathan Powell
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.
April 30 · 48 min
364. Mary Beard
Iain Dale interviews the wonderful Mary Beard about her new book TALKING CLASSICS: THE SHOCK OF THE OLD.
April 22 · 52 min
363. James Macintyre
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.
April 15 · 59 min
362. Paul Bessell
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).
April 8 · 1 hr 12 min
361. Carl Cashman
Ian Dale interviews Carl Cashman, Lib Dem leader on Liverpool City Council, about his reputation as the 'UK's hottest politician', his upbringing in Prescot, being raised largely by his grandparents, later meeting his biological father at 22, and how class, accent, and confidence shaped him.
April 1 · 1 hr 34 min
360. Naz Shah
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.