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James O'Brien Daily

Welcome to the best bits of James O'Brien's LBC phone-in show. Listen back to all the highlights in a 60-minute bite sized chunk of his show with new episodes every weekday. James covers all the big stories which will make you think - and possibly change your outlook. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Should there be a social media curfew?

    Can we get the social media genie back in the bottle? Technology Secretary Peter Kyle is considering a social media curfew for kids, but has said no decisions will be made unless all the data backs it. Do we need a social media curfew? How bad is the impact of social media? And, Sir Keir Starmer and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, met yesterday to discuss plans for a new UK/EU defence pact. Contrastingly, 10 years ago, Brexiteers such as Nigel Farage used the idea of a European Army as a highly effective tool to convince the public to vote to leave the EU - but what were we meant to be scared of? This episode was recorded on the 25th April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

    57 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    America and Russia are allies - what next?

    In the wake of a deadly Russian drone attack on a bus in Ukraine, which killed 9 people, Donald Trump has accused the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of harming peace negotiations by refusing to relinquish sovereignty of Crimea to Russia. James believes the US and Russia are now allies. What does this mean for both Ukraine and the world? James is also joined by LBC’s Political Editor Natasha Clark, who shares her interview with Chancellor Rachel Reeves, during which they discussed the potential for a UK-US trade deal. This episode was recorded on the 24th April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

    55 min

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    Why does Donald Trump always side with Putin?

    The list of states, institutions and people around the world that US President Donald Trump offends grows by the day - but why does Trump never do a single thing that upsets Vladimir Putin's and the Kremlin? And, as he marked St George’s Day, Sir Keir Starmer urged the public to reclaim the English flag from the far-right. James asks a question that is simultaneously simple and complex - what is Englishness and why do you feel English? This episode was recorded on the 23rd April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

    1 hr

  4. 4 DAYS AGO

    Does the UK need a criminal immigrant league table?

    Pope Francis died in the early hours of Easter Monday. His funeral will take place on Saturday, which will start the first of nine days of global mourning. A liberal Pope, his attitudes were both loved and controversial. James asks what it means to be Catholic, and why Pope Francis’ death has generated such an extraordinary response. Also, for the first time, the Home Office is to publish the nationalities of criminal immigrants in the UK. Why are Labour doing this and why would anyone welcome this policy? And, James speaks to Fatima Whitbread MBE, former javelin world record holder and x2 Olympic medalist, about her campaign to improve the lives of children in care and care leavers. This episode was recorded on the 22nd April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

    59 min

  5. 18 APR

    Bonus: Mystery Hour

    This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour from the 17th April. The James O'Brien Daily Podcast will return after the bank holiday, on Tuesday 22nd April. Have a wonderful Easter weekend!

    49 min

  6. 17 APR

    Is the West, as we know it, dead?

    Ursula von der Leyen, the head of the European Commission, has said the West as we know it no longer exists. Given Donald Trump’s rejection of America’s role as leader of the free world, James thinks she’s right - do you?  And, in an open letter in the Financial Times, dozens of members of the largest body representing UK Jews have condemned Israel's government for the war in Gaza. How significant is this moment? This episode was recorded on the 17th April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

    59 min

  7. 16 APR

    What does the transgender rights ruling mean?

    The Supreme Court has ruled that "woman" in UK law refers to biological sex, rather than one’s gender identity. This is being celebrated by some, while others feel dismay and that trans-people are being erased from society. What does the court ruling mean and what are people celebrating? James is also joined by the journalist and author David A Graham, to speak about his upcoming book “The Project: How Project 2025 is Reshaping America”, which explains why many people believe that a mysterious document by a conservative think tank is the blueprint for Donald Trump’s America. This episode was recorded on the 16th April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

    1h 3m

  8. 15 APR

    Should 16 year olds get the vote?

    The Birmingham bin collector strikes will continue after the latest pay offer by the city council was "overwhelmingly" rejected. Do you support the strikers? What would you do if your boss wanted to cut your wages? Also, James speaks with LBC’s Washington Editor Simon Marks for the latest from the US, including Donald Trump blaming the Ukraine war - again - on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. And, the Prime Minister has pledged to give 16 year olds the right to vote, which would extend the franchise to around 1.5 million young people. Is he right to do so? This episode was recorded on the 15th April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

    1h 3m
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    Welcome to the best bits of James O'Brien's LBC phone-in show. Listen back to all the highlights in a 60-minute bite sized chunk of his show with new episodes every weekday. James covers all the big stories which will make you think - and possibly change your outlook. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com

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