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James O'Brien Daily

James O'Brien Daily

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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.comCopyright 2025 Global Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Will Trump's America join Israel's war against Iran?
    Jun 20 2025

    The White House says Donald Trump will decide in the next fortnight whether the US will get involved in Israel’s war against Iran. Do you think he’ll do it?

    And, following the 8th anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire last Saturday, James speaks with Ed Daffarn, Grenfell survivor whose blog catalogued a series of concerns about the tower block before the disaster occurred. He features in the new documentary, Grenfell: Uncovered.

    This episode was recorded on the 20th June. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

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    43 mins
  • Will Britain help Trump bomb Iran?
    Jun 19 2025

    Sir Keir Starmer is weighing up whether to provide the US with military support if Donald Trump decides to attack Iran. If we do get involved, what would it mean to you, the world, and our future?

    And, HS2 will be delayed again, beyond its target of 2033, and will not be completed on its already enormous budget. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander blamed previous Conservative governments - but how has this happened?

    This episode was recorded on the 19th June. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

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    59 mins
  • Is Iran becoming the new Iraq?
    Jun 18 2025

    Donald Trump is reportedly considering joining Israel's strikes on Iran. As this conflict escalates, comparisons will be drawn with the disastrous US military intervention in Iraq - is history repeating itself?

    Also, a new study named “Sleeping with the Enemy” found that the risk of splitting up with your partner if you disagree on Brexit increases by more than 60 per cent. Can you love someone and hate their politics?

    And, James speaks with Tim Gregory, nuclear chemist working at the Sellafield nuclear site, who sets out the argument in his new book “Going Nuclear: How the Atom Will Save the World”.

    This episode was recorded on the 18th June. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10 am on LBC.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
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