
James O'Brien - The Whole Show
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How have we got to this place with Brexit negotiations?
How have we got to this place with Brexit negotiations?

David Lammy is in for James O'Brien
Standing in for James is Labour MP for Tottenham and Shadow Justice Secretary, David Lammy.

Are you being driven mad by cycle lanes?
The Mayor of London takes your calls, and then let's talk about cycle lanes. And Mystery Hour! This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Where on earth are you getting this from?
Today, we hear (unintentionally) from anti-vaxxers. And Keir Starmer: should he support the Tier system? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily programme on LBC Radio; join the conversation on: 0345 60 60 973

Fishing: a red herring?
Top of the British agenda, but arguably far down on the list of EU priorities. Also: farming, how will it cope after New Year? And the Crown: does it need a disclaimer to explain it is fictional? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio; to join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Your tier does not define you!
Talking to me about your tier. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Tiers of a Clown
It's the worst raffle you've ever played. Find out what tier you're in! This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Work from home until April...
How do you feel about *that*? And the Government are telling you to get your business prepped for Brexit. Have you? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Coronavirus does not take national holidays off.
We'll also be talking about cat-calling - and what it meant to *you* as a young girl. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

That was...Priti Close
Boris Johnson's adviser on the ministerial code has resigned after the PM backed Home Secretary Priti Patel over a bullying inquiry. Standards chief Sir Alex Allan found that Ms Patel had broken the code governing ministers' behaviour. But the PM rejected his findings, saying he did not think Ms Patel was a bully and had "full confidence" in her. Anyway - listen to all that unravel live on today's show. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Am I Drivin' Home for Christmas?
Christmas fun, in exchange for a January lockdown. Sound appealing? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Electric Cars, Corbyn, Cladding and PMQs
The title pretty much covers it! This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

The Master Plan
Dominic Cummings will leave Downing Street by the end of the year, but I want to know: what did he set out to achieve? Plus: misinformation, should it be banned from Facebook? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Dominic Cummings is Dominic Goings
What do the Mayor of London and Aled Jones have in common? They're both on the show today! This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Introducing Hunting Ghislaine with John Sweeney
Hi James O'Brien fans LBC have a new podcast we think you’ll enjoy - Hosted by legendary reporter John Sweeney, Hunting Ghislaine is a 6 part series about Ghislaine Maxwell, the daughter of a disgraced billionaire and the former partner of a super-rich paedophile who killed himself while awaiting trial for sex trafficking. After hiding for almost a year, she now finds herself facing multiple charges for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually exploit and abuse under-age women which could lead to her spending the rest of her life in jail. In this new podcast series, Hunting Ghislaine, reporter John Sweeney investigates a fairy story which happens the wrong way round, of how a princess ends up accused of being the monster and no-one at all ends up happily ever after. First Episode available 19th November. Listen on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts

UK becomes first country in Europe to pass 50,000 coronavirus deaths.
UK becomes first country in Europe to pass 50,000 coronavirus deaths.

How do you feel about a possible rollout of a new vaccine if you work in the NHS?
How do you feel about the ability of the NHS to deal with a new vaccine rollout if you work in the NHS?

How do yo feel about a possible vaccine on the horizon?
How do yo feel about a possible vaccine on the horizon?

How should the UK view Joe Biden?
How should the UK view Joe Biden?

Why do you think Boris Johnson has brought in a second national lockdown in England?
Why do you think Boris Johnson brought in a second lockdown in England?

What is your view on the US election results?
What is your view on the US election results?

Why would we not put our trust in scientists?
The right-wing press turns its attention to trying to discredit the scientists who recommended the lockdown. But why would almost all of the scientists pursue it if it wasn't in good faith? Plus James speaks to author and Blue Peter legend, Konnie Huq. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Lockdown: not so absurd anymore, Prime Minister
Boris Johnson said Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer's call for a nationwide lockdown was the "height of absurdity". 10 days later the Prime Minister announced that England would go into a month-long lockdown to stop the NHS from being overwhelmed. Not so absurd anymore. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Labour was in breach of the Equality Act
The Equality and Human Rights Commission’s long-awaited report has finally been released, after years of complaints about how allegations of antisemitism were dealt with under Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership of Labour. We'll speak to the Director of the EHRC, Sir Keir Starmer, serving Shadow Cabinet member Lisa Nandy, and Former Labour MP Luciana Berger, who was forced to leave the party over anti-semitism. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

What is the conspiracy?
Commentators have long questioned the 'science' behind lockdown decisions. Barring political decisions, why does the public believe the 'scientists' may be lying? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Light at the End of the Tunnel?
Many in tier 3 ar ebecoming restless. I want to know how *you* would design a roadmap to get out of restrictions. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio; to join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

China dishes in Hospitals?
The Government are still refusing to U-turn on feeding hungry kids over the school break; but they are touring the breakfast studios to advertise 24-hour meals a day in hospitals... hmm. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

FIREBREAKER
We'll walk you through the new furlough scheme, and the tier system. We'll tell you who what were and how much. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Please Sir, can I have some more?
Last night, MPs controversially voted down Marcus Rashford’s bid to extend free school meals over half term. The bid, tabled by Labour to give each disadvantaged child a £15 a week food voucher, was defeated by 322 votes to 261 - with a majority of 61. We're going to talk about hungry children today, and *try* to fathom why ANYONE would vote against feeding them. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

SHOW. ME. THE. MONEY. BORIS.
I promise you, you will want to listen to today's show. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Don't bash the bishop!
Turbulent priests, a shortage of male teachers aaaaaaand should the police be allowed anywhere near test and trace data? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

The Mayor of London takes your calls
Coronavirus has granted devolved power a renaissance: suddenly, the most influential voices in the country are the mayors and councillors who know their city better than... welll.. Westminster. Today, the man at the helm of London takes your calls. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

How do we slow the spread?
Socializing in cities seems to be a big driver in the spread of Coronavirus - so they're getting locked down. We'll hear from people all over the country: what's happening where you are? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Introducing "What Next?" with Lionel Barber
Hi James O'Brien fans LBC have a new podcast we think you’ll enjoy - Hosted by Lionel Barber, the former Editor of the Financial Times, What Next? focuses on life after COVID-19 and sees the multi-award-winning journalist and author discover how the world is adapting to the pandemic, what needs to change and, most importantly, what lessons we have learnt that will shape our lives for the future. Each week, Lionel will be speaking to some of the biggest leading influential figures in the health, politics, business, technology, arts and environment world, such as former Prime Minister Tony Blair; Elizabeth Cousens, President and CEO of the United Nations Foundation; ITV’s Chief Executive Dame Carolyn McCall and many more. Follow Lionel on Twitter: @lionelbarber. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts

THE SHOWDOWN
Last night: Keir Starmer held a press conference CONDEMNING the Conservative response to the pandemic. After that - 42 Tories rebelled against Boris in a vote. And today: Johnson will face Starmer at the despatch box. Think: the modern day Western. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

FEARS FOR TIERS
Subjectively: a funny joke; objectively: a very serious prospect. The latest on lockdowns and how its affecting *you*. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

WHATS THE PLAN?
Leaks. Terrible in your house, terrible during a pandemic. Not terrible in soup. Listen: the Government have leaked a new lockdown procedure to the newspapers so we're covering it - and we'll be talking to the Mayors and the people in search of some *clarity and leadership*. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

THE FISH
Trump is very worried about the tiny little fish. Tune in to find out more. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

SHOW ME THE SCIENCE
A lot of chatter about Sweden, but not a lot about the science behind it - so let's natter about that. We'll also be talking about a freeze on the housing market and Greece, who have banned a far right party. Also PMQs with Theo Usherwood. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Cover your nose!
Alright look we're talking about masks again - but it's only because *some* of you can't quite grasp their necessity! I want to know: who should be enforcing masks. The shopkeeper? The police? The individual? Speaking of masks: Trump is out of hospital and not wearing his! And from masks to mortgages (a leap, but stay with me here), Boris is speaking at Conservative Conference today and he's got a big announcement for First Time Buyers. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES
This morning's show had a taste of the tories with an opening glitch. I've left it in, because you all seem to enjoy chaos. Anyway: today's episode is about Excel. Now: I know what you're thinking - how could you *possibly* make a spreadsheet programme interesting? WELL - tune in and hear radio gold. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

TEST, ISOLATE, BOARD A TRAIN TO WESTMINSTER
For some time we've been questioning the efficacy of Government messaging, and thanks to the MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West, our concerns are yet again front and centre. Alright let me break this down: Margaret Ferrier tested POSITIVE for Coronavirus, and then BOARDED a train back to her hometown from Westminster. Also the President of the United States has got it too. All of that, and much more. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

EU've been served
A jam-packed show on James O'Brien today: the EU is suing the UK, thousands of us are entering another lockdown and...Mystery Hour! This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

No ingredients? No cake!
The Northeast has gone into lockdown - are you okay? Do you have enough tests? Do you have enough... TOILET PAPER? Let me know. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

What can you do, and where can you do it?
Confusion this morning over lockdown restrictions, both from public and prime minister. So.. POP QUIZ time: what can you do, and where can you do it? I'm speaking to people *in* lockdown, some of whom don't even know it yet. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

$70,000? On *THAT* Haircut?
It turns out Parliamentarians have been enjoying beverages past 10 o'clock - despite the public ban. And Donald Trump hasn't been paying any tax. Let's talk about it. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio; to join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Today, we honour the Policemen.
This morning, a police officer tragically lost his life while in custody. This despicable act is a reminder of the valiant and selfess service our emergency responders provide for us everyday. Let's talk about it. This is a catchup version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Has Rishi delivered?
What's happening with the furlough scheme? We'll find out with analysis. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

What do we do about Furlough?
There's a queue of guests waiting to get on today's show SO long, you might mistake us for the Kent lorry park. Plus: your weekly dose of PMQs with LBC's Political Editor, Theo Usherwood. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Bring in the Army!
It's a political bonanza on today's show: Labour leader Keir Starmer will address the nation at the top of the show, and PM Boris Johnson will do the same and the tail. In the middle of the speech sandwich: Ian Dunt will join James for a slice of politics pie. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973