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Iain Dale - The Whole Show

Always punchy, always opinionated, you can find Iain Dale in the Evening live on LBC Monday to Thursday from 7pm. Cross Question, LBC"s political panel debate show, features from Monday to Wednesday. On Thursday, a phone-in with top guests from the world of politics, academia, media and entertainment.

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02:29:11

Has Robert Jenrick defected to Reform UK out of...

Iain Dale - The Whole Show ·

2026/01/15

Has Robert Jenrick defected to Reform UK out of principle or only to benefit his own political career?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are former Conservative Chief Whip Lord Simon Hart, Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Munira Wilson, former Tory Health Minister Steve Brine, plus political commentator Jonathan Lis.

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02:28:59

Why did West Midlands Police kowtow to Islamists over...

Iain Dale - The Whole Show ·

2026/01/14

Why did West Midlands Police kowtow to Islamists over Maccabi Tel Aviv's match in Birmingham?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Labour MP Stella Creasy, former Conservative Cabinet minister Sir Brandon Lewis, the Daily Telegraph columnist Annabel Denham, plus the comedian and broadcaster Dom Joly.

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02:28:23

If you were an Iranian and in Iran, what action would...

Iain Dale - The Whole Show ·

2026/01/13

If you were an Iranian and in Iran, what action would you be taking?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Justice Minister Jake Richards from Labour, Conservative peer and former Cabinet minister Lord Mark Harper, the University and College Union's General Secretary Jo Grady, and the Daily Telegraph's Poppy Coburn.

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02:28:18

Would a military intervention from Trump help or...

Iain Dale - The Whole Show ·

2026/01/12

Would a military intervention from Trump help or hinder the Iranian protesters' cause?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Conservative Shadow Cabinet minister Andrew Bowie, Labour MP Helena Dollimore, barrister and broadcaster Hashi Mohamed, and the Institute of Economic Affairs think-tank's Reem Ibrahim.

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02:28:59

How should Britain respond to Russia's threat to...

Iain Dale - The Whole Show ·

2026/01/08

How should Britain respond to Russia's threat to attack our troops if they're sent to Ukraine?On the first Thursday edition of Cross Question, Iain hosts an LBC presenters' special, joined by Lewis Goodall, Shelagh Fogarty, Rachel Johnson, and Ali Miraj.

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02:30:16

Is Trump an ally we can depend on?

Iain Dale - The Whole Show ·

2026/01/07

Is Trump an ally we can depend on?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP and former foreign affairs minister Catherine West, campaigner and member of the Stop Trump Coalition Zoe Gardner, foreign correspondent and former Cameron adviser Ian Birrell and Ulster Unionist Party MP Robin Swann.

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02:28:02

Is the response to Trump's Greenland threats from...

Iain Dale - The Whole Show ·

2026/01/06

Is the response to Trump's Greenland threats from European leaders strong enough?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Conservative Shadow Cabinet Office Minister Alex Burghart, Labour MP Luke Charters, The Spectator's Lara Brown, plus the journalist and broadcaster Christina Patterson.

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02:27:08

Is the UK's muted response to the American military...

Iain Dale - The Whole Show ·

2026/01/05

Is the UK's muted response to the American military action in Venezuela acceptable?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question - which is now on air Mondays to Thursdays - are MPs Alex Ballinger from Labour and George Freeman from the Conservatives, broadcaster and former SNP MP John Nicolson, plus The Times columnist Cindy Yu.

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02:25:16

Why should we care about Iran?

Iain Dale - The Whole Show ·

2026/01/02

Donald Trump has threatened to intervene and come to the "rescue" of Iranians killed by the regime following protests on the country's streets: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go".Why should the civil unrest in Iran matter to us?British universities are increasingly offering lifelong careers support as older alumni seek help to change jobs. Have you had a career change later on in life?The Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson says that a decline in literacy could be a threat to national

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02:27:00

Isn't Shamima Begum our responsibility?

Iain Dale - The Whole Show ·

2026/01/01

The European court of human rights has questioned the UK government over its decision to remove Shamima Begum’s British citizenship.The Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has pledged to "robustly defend" the previous Conservative administration's decision to do so - but isn't Shamima Begum our country's responsibility? M&S has launched a range of "nutrient dense" foods designed for people on weight loss jabs - what's your experience of these medicines? A former Veganuary cheerleader is now running a

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02:27:49

What it's really like to live in Iran

Iain Dale - The Whole Show ·

2025/12/31

Protests have erupted across Iran following the regime's stark economic crisis in what has become the biggest outbreak of civil unrest since Mahsa Amini's death in police custody in 2022.We speak to Iranians living in the UK to hear about what it's like to live there, and we'll ask: should the West avoid getting involved in any prospective regime change?We go to Sydney to hear about how Australians are welcoming in the new year and ask whether our relationship with this celebration has changed. Plus

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02:25:25

What is "Britishness"?

Iain Dale - The Whole Show ·

2025/12/30

Actor Idris Elba and Lionesses manager Serena Weigman lead the New Year Honours - but where did this tradition come from, and do you think the people in receipt of these gongs generally deserve them?The head of the Unite union - Labour's biggest donor - says the Prime Minister is toast and has warned his would-be successor not to make the same mistakes he has. Is she right? But what about party leaders Kemi Badenoch and Sir Ed Davey? Will they still be in their jobs at the end of 2026?A third of us

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02:27:12

Trump says "Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed"

Iain Dale - The Whole Show ·

2025/12/30

Opposition parties are calling for a British-Egyptian dissident to be stripped of his citizenship following the emergence of tweets against British people where he also called for the killing of zionists. We're joined by Emily Thornberry who says citizenship cannot be taken away "willy-nilly". President Trump says "Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed". Does this statement encapsulate the anxiety that Ukraine will not be able to secure a "just peace"? Erin Doherty, the actress who plays a young

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02:05:28

What weird phobia do you have?

Iain Dale - The Whole Show ·

2025/12/26

Ukraine claims full control of Kupyansk on Christmas Day, dealing a symbolic blow to Vladimir Putin, with investigative journalist John Sweeney analysing what it means for the war. We also bring the latest on US strikes against IS targets in Nigeria and wider global defence implications with expert insight from Helen Hoddinott and Robert Fox. Plus, Dr Ellie Cannon joins us to talk weird phobias, why we get them, and how to overcome them.

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02:30:50

What does Christmas mean to you?

Iain Dale - The Whole Show ·

2025/12/25

A Christmas Day special exploring what the season really means, from faith and the nativity to commercialisation, family pressures, and changing traditions. Featuring emotional and thoughtful calls from listeners of different backgrounds, live performances, childhood memories, and festive reflections that capture Christmas.

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03:01:12

What does your traditional Christmas diet look like?

Iain Dale - The Whole Show ·

2025/12/24

What does your traditional Christmas diet look like? Do you go heavy on chocolates, or is turkey the highlight of your holiday season? Are there any wacky meals you bring out in December that would raise a few eyebrows?

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02:30:53

Are you working through Christmas?

Iain Dale - The Whole Show ·

2025/12/23

Are you working through Christmas?

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02:29:30

Should we all learn another language?

Iain Dale - The Whole Show ·

2025/12/22

Should we all learn another language?

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02:31:32

Call Kemi: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch takes...

Iain Dale - The Whole Show ·

2025/12/17

Call Kemi: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch takes your callsJoining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Conservative Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister Andrew Rosindell, Liberal Democrat Shadow Attorney General Ben Maguire, historian and broadcaster Dr Tessa Dunlop and the social entrepreneur Samuel Kasumu.

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02:29:35

Why would anyone in this country possibly want Trump...

Iain Dale - The Whole Show ·

2025/12/16

Why would anyone in this country possibly want Trump to win his legal case against the BBC?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are MPs Charlotte Nichols from Labour and Sarah Bool from the Conservatives, Baroness Jenny Jones from the Green Party and the former adviser to Boris Johnson, Guto Harri.

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