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  • James O'Brien Daily

    Should assisted dying be legal? And, Starmer rejects Trump’s warmongering

    24/04/2026 | 1h 2 mins.
    A proposed law to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales will run out of time on Friday, almost 17 months after MPs first voted in favour of it…although the their may be another attempt to get the bill through in the next session of Parliament. James’ callers candidly share their experiences, and whether people should, under certain circumstances, be allowed to end their life.
    And, James believes Starmer’s rejection of Trump’s demands to join in on strikes against Iran is some of the best Prime-Ministerial leadership this country has ever seen… Trump’s even threatened to review the UK’s Falkland Islands claim by way of punishment. Does Starmer deserve more credit, and what could the US do in regards to the Falklands?
    This episode was recorded on the 24th of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.
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    Is the UK-US "special relationship" over?

    23/04/2026 | 1h 1 mins.
    James unpacks growing doubts over the future of the UK-US “special relationship”, after stark warnings from former NATO figures were met by firm reassurances from the American ambassador. Is the alliance over? If so, how should Britain respond?
    Then, as social media executives deny their platforms are inherently addictive to children, the callers share whether social media mirrors more traditional forms of addiction - and what living with serious addiction really feels like.
    This episode was recorded on the 23rd of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.
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    Has the Mandelson scandal shown that Starmer can't hack being Prime Minister?

    22/04/2026 | 1h 1 mins.
    Considering how the Peter Mandelson scandal has been dealt with over the last few days, is Sir Keir Starmer actually up to the job of Prime Minister?
    And, half of young people have said they would categorically never fight for Britain, according to the Youth Poll. If that's you - why?
    This episode was recorded on the 22nd of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.
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    Who is actually at fault in the Starmer-Mandelson scandal?

    21/04/2026 | 1h 2 mins.
    Today, former Foreign Office official, Olly Robbins, sacked by Sir Keir Starmer for not disclosing Lord Mandelson’s vetting failure, told the Foreign Affairs Select Committee that No 10 had a "dismissive" approach to Mandelson's vetting - Downing Street denies this.
    James is joined by LBC’s Political Editor, Natasha Clark, to break down the 2.5 hours of evidence provided by Robbins, and asks the listeners whether this is as big a deal as it appears.
    This episode was recorded on the 21st of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.
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    What's the evidence that Trump has gone mad?

    20/04/2026 | 55 mins.
    With Keir Starmer facing MPs in the Commons over the Peter Mandelson scandal, James asks how serious the mounting pressure really is - and what today’s showdown could mean for his leadership.
    And, as three very different columnists separately conclude that Donald Trump has “gone mad”, what evidence do you see of mental decline?
    This episode was recorded on the 20th of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

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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: [email protected]
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