Iain Dale - The Whole Show
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Will the Gaza ceasefire last?
Will the Gaza ceasefire last?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP and shadow cabinet minister Alex Burghart, broadcaster Anne McElvoy, Labour MP Danny Beales and Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee.
How can Starmer save his government?
How can Starmer save his government?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are former Tory MP Jonathan Gullis, Lib Dem MP and chief whip Wendy Chamberlain, Labour councillor and director of the Good Growth Foundation Praful Nargund and London Standard columnist Emily Sheffield.
Can Trump bring peace in the Middle East?
Can Trump bring peace in the Middle East?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Stella Creasy, Conservative MP and shadow farming minister Robbie Moore, TUC general secretary Paul Nowak and social activist and commentator Nimco Ali.
Were we too hard on Liz Truss?
Were we too hard on Liz Truss?
Should we take back British jihadis?
Should we take back British jihadis?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Green MP Sian Berry, Tory MP Patrick Spencer, Lib Dem MP Christine Jardine and Sun political correspondent Jack Elsom.
How do you deal with a cancer diagnosis?
Is Robert Jenrick being too divisive?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP David Pinto-Duschinsky, former Conservative MP and minister Vicky Ford, the Spectator's Cindy Yu and campaigner and podcaster Mathew Hulbert.How do you deal with a cancer diagnosis?
Can Elon Musk be ignored?
Can Elon Musk be ignored?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Polly Billington, journalist and former Mirror editor Alison Phillips, Conservative peer Lord Ranger and the Spectator's Freddy Gray.
What would holding another grooming gangs inquiry achieve?
What would holding another grooming gangs inquiry achieve, how can using the phone while driving be made socially unacceptable again, and should the England men's cricket team boycott its upcoming match against Afghanistan over the Taliban's treatment of women?
Reaction to the New Orleans terror attack plus should the school curriculum be made more fun?
Reaction to the New Orleans terror attack, should the school curriculum be made more fun, and is Dry January becoming a fashion statement?
Who would you nominate for a New Year honour?
Who would you nominate for a New Year honour?
What will President Trump's approach be to the war in Ukraine?
Iain Dale sits in for Lewis Goodall on LBC and speaks to Greg Swenson of Republican overseas about what Trump will do in Ukraine once he becomes President and to journalist Hyunsu Yim in Seoul about the over 170 people killed in South Korea's worst plane crash in years.
Why are so many going sober for January?
Standing in for James O'Brien, Iain Dale challenges David Gauke, the Chair of the Ministry of Justice Independent Sentencing Review, over his comments that inmates should be put in a low-security jails to ease the prison crisis. Also, he asks whether you will partake in dry January as one-third of male adults will go sober next month. In the final hour, Iain speaks to former Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party and MP for Stoke-on-Trent North Jonathan Gullis about what the defeated tories are doing for work as he asks listeners how hard it is to change jobs. All of that and more on this episode of the Iain Dale whole show podcast.
What are the Christmas traditions in your part of the world?
Iain was once again in for James O'Brien, openining the show asking listeners for their festive traditions. Foreign Policy and Security Analyst Jimmy Rushton provided his expert opinion on Russia's Christmas Day missile attack on Ukraine, which President Zelenskyy branded as 'inhumane'. Iain also hosted an open-house hour, and, previewed the annual King's Christmas Speech.
Which soap opera farewell impacted you most?
Iain was standing in for James O'Brien, and asked callers for their thoughts on trail hunting, ahead of the mid-morning commencement of the annual tradition. Rachel Pearson, a survivor of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami disaster, shared her story on the 20th anniversary. Former LBC Presenter Larry Lamb discussed his 'Gavin & Stacey' and 'Eastenders' roles. Iain also spoke with callers on private school fee increases, and with Professor Giles Yeo MBE from the University of Cambridge, to discuss the possibility of the weight-loss medication Ozempic being used for advanced Alzheimer's patients.
What should the Christmas message to our political leaders be?
Iain is in for James O'Brien, where he reflects on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch's Christmas messages. He speaks with Political Impressionist and Comedian Rory Bremner, and asks callers what their messages are to political leaders. Nick Molden, Founder of Emissions Analytics, provides an explanation into the shift away from fossil-fuel powered cars to electric alternatives. Robbie Williams plans to resit his GCSE exams, and Iain speaks with ADHD expert Dr Tony Lloyd to discuss how the condition can affect school attainment. Tennis player Jack Draper revealed that he drives a second-hand car - Iain asks whether we are more materialistic than we used to be, and speaks with a Behavioural Economist to understand more.
Can we still have faith in the Church?
Iain is in for James O'Brien, where he speaks with an executive member of Minister and Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivors, David Greenwood. He also speaks with Jamie Gray, the son of Kevin Gray who lost his Rolex after collapsing at a West Ham football match.
How do we tackle the dangers of binge drinking?
How do we tackle the dangers of binge drinking?Plus, tremendous author Robert Harris takes your calls!
Will 2025 be a year for peace?
Will 2025 be a year for peace? Joining Iain Dale for this special end-of-year Cross Question are singer and songwriter Fuse ODG, comedian Ava Vidal, broadcaster and DJ Liz Kershaw and economist Linda Yueh.
What happens next if a truce is agreed in Gaza?
What happens next if a truce is agreed in Gaza?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Lib Dem MP and health spokesperson Helen Morgan, Alba Party general secretary Chris McEleny, political commentator Lin Mei and former Conservative adviser Tom Skinner.
Is China a threat to the UK?
Is China a threat to the UK? And should we ban smacking children?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour's leader in the House of Lords Baroness Smith, Conservative peer and former health minister Lord Bethell, Fire Brigades Union general secretary Matt Wrack and pollster and commentator Scarlett Maguire.
Should we ban homeschooling?
Do we need to spend more on the military? Security journalist Lizzie Dearden takes your calls. And should we ban homeschooling?
Are we sending too many people to prison?
Are we sending too many people to prison?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are economist and former Observer editor Will Hutton, former Conservative MP Jo Gideon, Reem Ibrahim from the Institute of Economic Affairs & Labour MP Mike Tapp.
Why is Israel taking military action in Syria now?
Why is Israel taking military action in Syria now?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP Sir Roger Gale, Green Party peer and former leader Baroness Natalie Bennett, PR expert and former Labour candidate Kevin Craig & LBC presenter and reporter Henry Riley.
Should the UK keep out of events in Syria?
Should the UK keep out of events in Syria?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are former Conservative MP Daniel Kawczynski, Lib Dem peer Baroness Grender, firefighter and researcher Sabrina Cohen-Hatton and Times journalist Andy Silvester.
What is this government for?
What is this government for?
Is the SNP trying to out-Labour Labour?
Is the SNP trying to out-Labour Labour?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Chris Curtis, entrepreneur Emma Sinclair, former Tory MP Matt Warman and political strategist Kishan Devani.
Who's going to build the houses we sorely need?
Who's going to build the houses we sorely need?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are schools minister and Labour MP Catherine McKinnell, Conservative MP Sir John Hayes, Sunday Telegraph columnist Janet Daley and LBC political correspondent Aggie Chambre.
Has Biden just given Trump a blank cheque?
Has Biden just given Trump a blank cheque?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Mark Ferguson, DUP MP Jim Shannon, Sam Lister from The Express and Lib Dem president Mark Pack.
How would you vote on assisted dying and why?
How would you vote on assisted dying and why?The input of politics, principles and religion come under discussion into this special episode of the show on the impending vote on assisted dying.
Is the Chagos Islands deal collapsing?
Is the Chagos Islands deal collapsing? And are big age gaps in relationships?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP and former minister Esther McVey, Labour MP Rachael Maskell, journalist Zoë Grünewald and political commentator and former Cameron adviser Sarah Southern.
Should we favour the US or the EU?
Should we favour the US or the EU? Plus, a ceasefire deal is agreed between Israel, Lebanon and Hezbollah.Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP and shadow work and pensions secretary Helen Whately, Liberal Democrat MP and chair of the health select committee Layla Moran, comedian and broadcaster Dom Joly and the Telegraph's Camilla Turner.
Will the PM be worried about the petition asking for a general election?
Will the PM be worried about the petition asking for a general election?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP and former cabinet minister Andrew Mitchell, human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell, Telegraph columnist Annabel Denham and Labour MP Alex Sobel.
Is it fair to equate Netanyahu to a terrorist leader?
Is it fair to equate Netanyahu to a terrorist leader?Plus, how important is the bank of mum and dad - and how much of a crisis are carers in?
What next for the UK's involvement in the war in Ukraine?
Ukraine uses British missiles in Russia and will you ever buy an electric car?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour peer Harriet Harman, Conservative MP Lincoln Jopp, former adviser to Kemi Badenoch Merci Muroki and political commentator Jonathan Lis.
Should farmers get special treatment?
Farmers protest in Westminster and 1000 days of war in UkraineJoining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Lib Dem home affairs spokesperson Lisa Smart, Conservative shadow housing minister David Simmonds, broadcaster Afua Hagan & Charlotte Pickles from the REFORM think tank.
What's the risk of further escalation with Russia?
What's the risk of further escalation with Russia? And are celebrity charity campaigns problematic?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening Labour MP Catherine Atkinson, barrister and former Conservative MP Jerry Hayes, historian Tessa Dunlop and Alys Denby from City AM.
Should we take Gazan refugees?
Should we take Gazan refugees?Plus, experts talk you through the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.And are fireworks harmful to pets?
Should the NHS get its own version of Ofsted?
Should the NHS get its own version of Ofsted? And why are so many young people not in work?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are energy minister and Labour MP Michael Shanks, political commentator Yasmin Alibhai-Brown and former Conservative strategist Samuel Kasumu.
Do you have any sympathy for Justin Welby?
Do you have any sympathy for Justin Welby? And in the third hour, can assisted dying be implemented safely?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Guardian columnist Zoe Williams, Guido Fawkes founder Paul Staines, Conservative MP Harriet Cross and Lib Dem MP Luke Taylor.
Should the Archbishop of Canterbury resign?
Should the Archbishop of Canterbury resign? And should we ban SUVs in city centres?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP and shadow Wales secretary Mims Davies, co-leader of the Green Party Carla Denyer, Labour MP Charlotte Nichols and businessman Sir Martin Sorrell.
Should Lammy publicly apologise to Trump?
Should David Lammy publicly apologise to Donald Trump for his past critical comments?Question Marks with Simon Marks: Simon takes your calls on the US election result.Plus should adopted children automatically see their biological parents regularly?
Trump wins - why?
Trump wins - why? And what does it mean for the world?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are former FT editor Lionel Barber, playwright Bonnie Greer and former Obama digital strategist Matthew McGregor. (Our Trump-supporting panellist had to drop out shortly before broadcast).
Voters go to the polls across the United States
Voters go to the polls across the United StatesJoining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Green campaigner and brother of Bernie Sanders Larry Sanders, Republicans Overseas UK chair Greg Swenson, foreign policy expert Elisabeth Braw and broadcaster Tom Rivers.
Can a four-day working week work?
Is it fair for tuition fees to go up and can a four-day working week work?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening, ahead of polling day in the US election, are former British ambassador to the US Lord Darroch, Jennifer Ewing from Republicans Overseas, John Scardino from Democrats Abroad and Sunday Telegraph columnist Zoe Strimpel.
Should 'silent prayer' within abortion clinics' new 'buffer zones' be allowed?
Should 'silent prayer' within abortion clinics' new 'buffer zones' be allowed?Question Marks: Simon Marks takes your calls on the US election.Is it curmudgeonly to think that Halloween celebrations are annoying and often anti-social too?
Are you a Budget winner or loser?
Are you a Budget winner or loser?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Independent MP and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, Conservative MP and shadow education secretary Damian Hinds, economist and journalist Stephanie Flanders and luxury hotelier Sir Rocco Forte.
Is Donald Trump a fascist?
Can the UK put any pressure on Israel to allow UNRWA aid into Gaza? And is Donald Trump a fascist?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are former Gogglebox star turned Labour campaigner Josh Tapper, non-affiliated peer Claire Fox, Conservative MP Richard Holden and Plaid Cymru MP and Treasury spokesperson Ben Lake.
Will the Budget leave you worse off?
Will the Budget leave you worse off? And how bad is your social housing?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative peer and 'bionic lord' Craig Mackinlay, Labour MP Sarah Smith, Lib Dem MP Pippa Heylings and commentator David Goodhart.
Why is there so much shoplifting?
Why is there so much shoplifting?Baroness Sayeeda Warsi takes your calls on Islamphobia.How do you deal with a cancer diagnosis?
Can Starmer and Trump possibly get along?
Will unions get more freedom to strike - and can the PM possibly get along with President Trump, if he's reelected?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are chair of the Labour Women's Network nd former MP Thangam Debbonaire, Conservative MP and shadow business minister Jerome Mayhew, Liberal Democrat MP Jess Brown-Fuller and political commentator and former head of BBC Westminster Katy Searle.