For The Many
464 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 19 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsLBC 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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Episodes
445. Sloppy Seconds: Cross-Party Friendships
April 23, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBIain 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.
444. Trussed Up
April 19, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBIain 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.
443. Sloppy Seconds: Calling An Election
April 16, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBIain and Jacqui explain the process of calling an election - and what happens next! Also, questions on new parliamentary candidates, banning smartphones for children, Owen Jones leaving the Labour Party and more.
442. Dirndl and Lederhosen
April 12, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIain and Jacqui discuss Labour going after tax dodgers, William Wragg, Cameron paying Trump a visit, protesters outside Starmer's house, whether Angela Rayner's in danger, Harold Wilson's affair and loads more. Smut quota: Middling.
441. Renowned Banker
April 05, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBIain and Jacqui discuss aid workers killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza, calls for arms sales to cease, a new MRP poll looking bad for the Tories, Iain's new job, a change to the format, 25 years of the minimum wage, ID cards, a naughty Cross Question moment, the Michael Jackson musical and lots more besides. Smut quota: Largely decent.
440. Short but Sweet
March 29, 2024 11:21 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBIain Dale and Jacqui Smith rejoice in the afterglow of their Dublin show as they discuss the week’s news, including the possibility of Johnny Mercer being jailed, the failures of Michael Gove as Housing Secretary, the pensions triple lock. The England football shirt and the NHS British Social Attitudes Survey. Smut quota: Zero
439. For the Many! Live in Dublin (to be sure)
March 26, 2024 20:15 - 1 hour - 103 MBIain and Jacqui enjoyed a lovely weekend in Ireland’s capital, which culminated in a near sellout ‘For the Many Live! At the Laughter Lounge comedy club. The resignation of Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach provided the ideal background to the show and they were delighted that the Minister for Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe, and mentioned as a possible successor to Varadkar, joined them as their special guest. Iain tested Jacqui on her knowledge about Ireland, its history and politics and they ...
438. Morning Glory (So It Is)
March 21, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBIain and Jacqui discuss plots against the PM, Rachel Reeves's pitch to businesses and whether everybody loves Thatcher, Putin's electoral 'victory', Ed Balls vs Quentin Letts, Vaughan Gething becoming the new Welsh first minister, whether all-male clubs are wrong - and loads more besides. Smut quota: Reasonable.
437. Blowing Bubbles
March 15, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBIain and Jacqui discuss the racism row around Tory donor Frank Hester, redefining extremism, MPs getting a pay rise, the Princess of Wales's photoshopping, Theresa May stepping away, the Red Lion reopening and loads more besides. Smut quota: Wild in parts.
436. Fiscal Drag Queen
March 08, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBIain and Jacqui discuss when the next election will be (could it be May?!), the Budget, Jacqui's travels, Carolyn and Caroline, Super Tuesday, Michelle Donelan's libel case, Mandelson fat-shaming Starmer, Celebrity Big Brother, the end of TalkTV and Sunak reorganising the dishwasher. Smut quota: Middling.
435. Peggy Lee
March 01, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBCaroline Flint sits in whilst Jacqui continues her sojourn. Iain and Caroline discuss Islamophobia in the Conservative Party, whether Speaker Hoyle is in trouble, the Rochdale by-election, Angela Rayner's housing, Bruce Springsteen, Lee Anderson, prisons, election presenters and much more besides. Smut quota: Outrageous from the start. Those of a sensitive disposition should skip to 9 minutes in.
434. I Want Something Bigger
February 23, 2024 00:00 - 2 hours - 123 MBCarolyn Quinn sits in whilst Jacqui wanders around India. Iain and Carolyn discuss the bedeviled Mr Speaker, Prince William speaking out on Gaza, the formidable Yulia Navalnaya, photo shoots, Cuba, Tom Baldwin's book on Starmer and loads else. Smut quota: Mucha diversión.
433. Behind The Sausage Curtain
February 16, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBIain and Jacqui discuss Labour's tricky week, the recession, Trump sounding off about NATO, Piers Morgan moving to YouTube, the sad death of Steve Wright, Republicans vs Lord Cameron, protests outside MPs' homes, Valentine's Day and chocolate appendages. And our pair get interviewed by Radio Ulster live on the podcast! Smut quota: Ample.
432. Down The Plug Hole
February 09, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBIain and Jacqui discuss Labour's u-turn on green investment, Sunak getting into hot water at PMQs, Liz Truss and the PopCons, the dental crisis, Jacqui's row with a broadcaster, another political podcast on the scene, Biden's gaffes and loads more besides. Smut quota: Off the scale! SPOILER WARNING: The movie Saltburn is discussed in graphic detail.
431. Political 'Movements'
February 02, 2024 00:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBIain and Jacqui discuss Labour's position on banker bonuses, Iceland's Richard Walker abandoning the Tories, the Northern Ireland deal, Biden's foreign policy, safety of MPs after Mike Freer steps back, Paul Waugh, the UNRWA and sweary politicians. Smut quota: F****** s**********.
430. The Problem With Cloven Hooves
January 26, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBIain and Jacqui discuss Sir Simon Clarke sniping at the PM, what happens in Westminster if Trump returns, Jacqui's spat with Carol Vorderman, measles on the rise, conscription and Sarah Champion's campaign to free the lemurs. Smut quota: Like a sunny afternoon at Chester Zoo.
429. Man with a Plan
January 19, 2024 14:30 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBIain and Jacqui discuss Rishi Sunak's victory over Rwanda (but will it be short-lived?), the resignation of 30p Lee, Trump winning in Iowa, Iain's eyes, Davos, taxes vs borrowing, Rishi Sunak's style, banning Hizb ut-Tahrir and lots more. Smut quota: California Dreamin'.
428. Justice Prevails
January 12, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBIain and Jacqui discuss the Post Office scandal and the exoneration of the victims, Jacqui's glucose levels, upcoming elections, dog whistle politics, the very young French PM, Joey Barton's comments online, Iain getting certain signals on a train and loads more. Smut quota: Middling.
BEST OF FOR THE MANY 2023: PART TWO
January 05, 2024 00:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBEven more brilliant bits from For The Many in 2023. Lots of fun, lots of politics, lots of innuendo. All the stuff you need to start your year with a bang... so to speak!
427. FOR THE MANY AWARDS 2023
December 29, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBIain and Jacqui run through their picks for the famed For The Many Awards for 2023. Sit down, get the popcorn out and strap in!
BEST OF FOR THE MANY 2023: PART ONE
December 26, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours - 122 MBSome of the choicest morsels from the year that was 2023. Iain and Jacqui discuss a whole host of topics. There are laughs, tears and plenty of smut. Do enjoy!
426. That'll Be Fifteen Pounds Please
December 22, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBIain and Jacqui discuss the Christmas number one, Michelle Mone, junior doctors striking, Rishi Sunak at the Liaison Committee, Network North, predictions for 2024, a stingy nan and loads more besides. Smut Quota: Copious.
425. That's a Hard One
December 15, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBIain and Jacqui talk the Rwanda Bill, Harry hacking, Mark Drakeford, a two-state solution, the heroism of David Davis and loads more besides! Smut quota: Fair to Middling.
424. You're So Vain
December 08, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBIain and Jacqui discuss Starmer's thoughts on Thatcher, cutting legal immigration, the Rwanda plan causing chaos in Westminster, toilet breaks, the rising licence fee, the COVID inquiry and loads more. Smut Quota: Lower this week, as the duo records from an ITV green room. Listeners, please submit your choices for our Best Of episode to [email protected], citing the episode number, title and timecode of your favourite bits!
423. Death and Destruction
December 01, 2023 17:30 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBIain and Jacqui discuss COP28, the row over the Elgin Marbles, the death of Henry Kissinger, Alistair Darling, Shane MacGowan and Dean Sullivan, Royal troubles, Ursula von der Leyen's comments on Britain rejoining the EU, strife in the Lib Dems, Jonny Reynolds, Christmas Number Ones and their appearance in Northampton. Smut quota: Very low unless you find Iain's sniffles a turn-on.
422. The Graceland of Malvern
November 24, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBIain and Jacqui discuss the Autumn Statement, a hostage deal in Israel and Gaza, immigration figures rising, the Dutch election, Cliff Richard on Elvis Presley, the Home Secretary saying 'shit' and loads more. Smut quota: Middling.
421. Devil Woman
November 17, 2023 19:50 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBIain and Jacqui discuss the latest battle between Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman over Rwanda and stopping the boats. They chat more about the reshuffle, Labour’s problems over Gaza, the Autumn Statement, Nadine’s book, Cliff Richard and, er, Muffwash. Smut quota: Must do better.
420. Daddy's Home
November 14, 2023 12:45 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBIain and Jacqui reconvene (during Iain's holiday!) for an emergency recording, breaking down the cabinet reshuffle which saw the return of David Cameron and the sacking of Suella Braverman! Smut Quota: Stop it! This is serious business!
419. Parisian Bedbugs
November 09, 2023 15:08 - 1 hour - 103 MBIain and Jacqui discuss Suella Braverman's response to the planned pro-Palestine marches, the King's Speech, Iain's visit to Number 10, Jacqui's visit to Paris, the COVID inquiry, the AI summit and loads more. Smut Quota: Normal Service Has Been Resumed
418. Nappy Valley
November 02, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBZoe Williams sits in whilst Jacqui takes a well-earned birthday break in bedbug-ridden Paris. Iain and Zoe discuss the situation in Gaza, the COVID inquiry, Keir Starmer's leadership, kids going to school in nappies, the King's visit to Kenya, internships, AI images of Iain and much more. Disagreement quota: High!
417. Copy That!
October 27, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBIain and Jacqui discuss Keir Starmer's position on Gaza, calls for a ceasefire, Jeremy Hunt's future, Rachel Reeves's book, British values and much more besides. Smut quota: High in parts!
416. Malvern Waters
October 21, 2023 00:22 - 1 hour - 100 MBIain and Jacqui discuss the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza, the results from the recent by-elections, Richard Madeley, culture wars, Peter Bone, the BBC and terrorists and much more.
415. For The Many Live! from Liverpool with Rosena Allin-Khan
October 17, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBIain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at the Labour Conference with Labour MP and former Shadow Mental Health Minister Rosena Allin-Khan.
414. Tears of Sadness
October 13, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBIain and Jacqui discuss the horrific terror attack in Israel and the response since, the Labour Party Conference, Keir Starmer getting glitter thrown at him, Euro 28, The Reckoning, Lisa Cameron's defection from the SNP and much more.
413. Silly Plucker
October 06, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBIain and Jacqui chat all things Tory Conference: Hurricane Suella, Farage, lies about meat taxes, Sunak's speech and decisions on HS2, A-levels and smoking. They also get into the Rutherglen by-election, Bailey on Brexit, Speaker McCarthy getting kicked out... and loads more. Smut quota: Middling.
412. For The Many Live! in Manchester with Mark Harper
October 02, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBIain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at the Conservative Party Conference with Transport Secretary Mark Harper.
411. For The Many Live! in Bournemouth with Layla Moran
September 27, 2023 16:29 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBIain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at the Liberal Democrat Conference with Lib Dem Foreign Affairs spokesperson Layla Moran.
410. Beate Uhse ist nicht mehr da
September 21, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBIain and Jacqui discuss Rishi Sunak going soft on net zero, Starmer in Paris, Russell Brand, whether HS2 should be finished, train strikes and the party conferences and much more besides. Smut Quota: Low.
409. Ginger Nuts
September 15, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBIain and Jacqui discuss dangerous dogs, Shadow Culture Secretary Thangam Debbonaire never going to a football match, the rise of male-dominated podcasts, the death of Mike Yarwood, the pensions triple-lock, the fate of Tobias Ellwood, pollution vs house building and much more besides. Smut quota: Plentiful.
408. OnlyFanstastic
September 08, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBIain and Jacqui discuss Gillian Keegan's f-bomb, crumbling concrete, the escaped prisoner, Labour's reshuffle, Britney Spears and loads more! Smut quota: Ample.
407. Getting The Hang Of It (Again)
August 31, 2023 16:30 - 1 hour - 77 MBIain and Jacqui discuss the new Defence Secretary, Nadine Dorries' resignation letter, cleaning up the police, competing with other podcasts, Jacqui's biceps and plenty more besides. Smut quota: Middling.
406. For The Many Live! from the Edinburgh Fringe with Kate Forbes
August 29, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBIain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at the Pleasance at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre with SNP MSP and former party leadership contender Kate Forbes.
405. For The Many Live! from the Edinburgh Fringe with Peter Tatchell
August 25, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBIain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at the Pleasance at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre with human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell.
404. For The Many Live! from the Edinburgh Fringe with Ian Blackford
August 22, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBIain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at the Pleasance at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre with the SNP's former Westminster Leader Ian Blackford.
403. For The Many Live! from the Edinburgh Fringe with Sir Ed Davey
August 18, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBIain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at the Pleasance at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre with Leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey.
402. For The Many Live! from the Edinburgh Fringe with Mark Drakeford
August 15, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBIain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at the Pleasance at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre with First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford.
401. Jacqui's Hotel Room
August 10, 2023 18:30 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBIain and Jacqui discuss Lee Anderson's foul mouth, voters changing their minds, Labour and the Bibby Stockholm, the Edinburgh Fringe, women's football, information cockups and loads more! Smut quota: Middling. High in parts, as it were.
400. Quadrigentis Maaate
August 04, 2023 13:14 - 2 hours - 113 MBOn this, the four-hundredth episode, expect an emotional rollercoaster. Iain and Jacqui talk Trump, botox, the Prime Minister's trousers, saying maaate to a mate, the Bibby Stockholm barge, sex shops, grief (expect tears), King Arthur (expect cackles), the Women's World Cup, and what Iain did on a pure white sofa after an M&S ready meal. Smut quota: Strap in!
399. Master Clickbaiter
July 27, 2023 19:49 - 1 hour - 103 MBIain and Jacqui discuss all things NatWest, 'Green crap', the consultation on ticket office closures, Labour's position on gender identity, Israel, dodgy lawyers, Sunak's tweets and Oppenheimer. Smut quota: Middling!
398. Silver Socks Skedaddle
July 20, 2023 18:30 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBIain and Jacqui talk Farage's account, by-elections, ten years of gay marriage, Tobias Ellwood in Afghanistan, rip-off degrees, Starmer and the child benefit cap and so much more. Smut quota: Outrageous from the very beginning.