About this episode

Iain and Tessa discuss America's 250th anniversary and the political aspirations of Nigel Farage, along with Tessa's unique history lectures on a cruise ship.

Iain and Tessa discuss America at 250, whether Nigel Farage actually wants to be prime minister - and Tessa giving history lectures on a cruise ship! Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @IainDale and @DrTessaDunlop.

People in this episode

Host: Iain Dale

Guest: Tessa Dunlop

Topics covered

• America at 250
• Nigel Farage
• history lectures
• politics
• cruise ship

Keywords

• America
• Nigel Farage
• history
• politics
• cruise ship
• Iain Dale
• Tessa Dunlop

Mentioned in this episode

Places: America

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