Iain Dale: podcast appearances and interviews

Iain Dale, born on 15 July 1962, is a British broadcaster, author, and political commentator. He has been active as a blogger since 2002 and has held roles related to publishing and bookselling. From 2008 to 2012, Dale served as the publisher of Total Politics magazine, and he was the managing director of Biteback Publishing until May 2018. Since September 2010, he has hosted a regular discussion show on the radio station LBC. He has received recognition for his broadcasting work, being named Radio Presenter of the Year at the Arqiva Commercial Radio Awards in 2013 and 2016. In 2024, Dale announced his intention to run as a Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom general election, but he withdrew from the campaign shortly afterward and resumed his radio role. His career includes extensive engagement in political commentary and media.