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James O"Brien Daily

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. You can email the show below and get involved at any time jamesobrienshow@global.com for regular listeners or jamesobrienPlus@global.com for subscribers James O"Brien Daily is a Global Production For advertising opportunities on

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01:00:05

Farage’s supporters attacked a woman... and he laughed

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/09/07

Reform claims to stand for women’s safety and free speech. So why was a young woman assaulted for heckling Nigel Farage and why did party figures respond with mockery rather than condemnation?Plus, callers reflect on the “other life” they might have lived if their ADHD, autism or learning needs had been recognised at school.This episode was recorded on the 7th of September. James O'Brien Daily is a Global production, available every week day on Global Player, or wherever you get your shows. Make

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01:00:11

How Farage is radicalising our relatives

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/09/04

Why do some people keep defending Nigel Farage, whatever happens? James considers the fresh allegations surrounding Reform’s funding and asks whether anger at the political establishment has become more powerful than facts, principles or self-interest.Plus, how do you cope when your mum, dad or closest friend becomes radicalised online? James hears from listeners whose relationships have been changed by far-right politics.This episode was recorded on the 4th of September. James O'Brien Daily is a

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01:00:36

Farage’s "party of free speech" banned the journalists

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/09/03

Is this the beginning of the end for Nigel Farage? As Reform UK slips behind the Conservatives in a new poll and bans critical journalists from its conference, James examines the pressure building around a party that says it stands for free speech.Then, James explores the lives behind the figures on workless households. What does it mean for children to grow up without parents in employment?This episode was recorded on the 3rd of September. James O'Brien Daily is a Global production, available every

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59:51

Putin’s man in the White House

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/09/02

Has Donald Trump swapped sides? James is joined by The Guardian’s Luke Harding to examine Trump’s extraordinary relationship with Vladimir Putin, his retreat from Ukraine and the dangerous new age of conquest unfolding across the world.But first, Andy Burnham says Britain’s malaise can be traced back to privatisation, austerity, deindustrialisation and Brexit. Is he right — and can Britain undo 40 years of wrong turns?This episode was recorded on the 2nd of September. James O'Brien Daily is a Global

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01:00:50

Burnham’s plan to make Britain optimistic again

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/09/01

Six weeks into his premiership, Andy Burnham says he wants to bring optimism back to Britain. James asks why the country appears willing to believe in him — and whether authenticity, conviction and a willingness to challenge the old rules can survive the realities of government.Plus, as Burnham tells MPs that “more public control” is the way to grow the UK economy, what is your immediate reaction to renationalisation? Why does privatisation have such a hold on the public imagination?This episode was

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53:47

Middlesbrough in crisis: what’s really going on?

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/08/28

More than 200 extra police officers have been sent into Middlesbrough following a series of violent incidents in recent days. But what’s behind the sudden surge in police presence and what is really happening on the streets?And, what if your dream home became a nightmare? Victims of cowboy builders have been left thousands out of pocket and living with unfinished, unsafe homes. Now, new government plans aim to stop others suffering the same fate.This episode was recorded on the 28th of August. James

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58:39

AI is coming for your job

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/08/27

Could AI replace your job? And, if it can, what should society do about it? James considers warnings that the technology may soon outpace our ability to manage its consequences, from mass unemployment to a crisis in education.Also, as easyJet more than doubles its over-50s cabin crew and encourages retraining, James asks why one career should have to last a lifetime. He hears remarkable stories from people who took the leap and found their calling later in life.This episode was recorded on the 27th

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58:37

Israel is testing Andy Burnham’s Labour government

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/08/26

As Israel moves ahead with settlement plans that could destroy any remaining prospect of a two-state solution, James asks whether Andy Burnham’s government can continue to do nothing. Are sanctions now the only meaningful response?Plus, Britons are being urged to prepare for emergencies. From storing water to stocking up on tinned food, how ready are we if normal life suddenly stops working?This episode was recorded on the 26th of August. James O'Brien Daily is a Global production, available every

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01:01:42

We blame TikTok — but we’re watching the dangerous...

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/08/25

Following the deaths of two police officers in a fatal wrong-way crash, James examines the online videos that glamorise dangerous driving. Is it enough to blame TikTok, or do millions of views reveal a demand that viewers are helping to create?Plus, as one in seven people in England are prescribed antidepressants, James explores the difference between everyday sadness and clinical depression. What support really helps people get better?This episode was recorded on the 25th of August. James O'Brien

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01:05:45

The Conservatives’ identity crisis

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/08/24

As lifelong Conservative voters describe themselves as politically homeless, has Kemi Badenoch abandoned the party’s traditional values in favour of culture wars and social-media soundbites?And, with graduates facing an increasingly uncertain job market and AI threatening white-collar roles, are traditional trades now a safer bet than university?Plus, three-quarters of secondary schools reportedly breaking food standards. Why are British children still being served crisps, burgers and chocolate, and

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01:01:13

The racists don’t even hide it anymore

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/08/21

Racism and sexism are becoming normalised in Britain, according to Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson. From casual racist language to far-right narratives online, when did behaviour once considered beyond the pale start to feel ordinary?Then, as England has been described as a “maths powerhouse” following improved exam results, James explores the lifelong impact of maths anxiety, dyscalculia and an education system that can shut doors on young people.This episode was recorded on the 21st of

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57:45

Britain was told to hate Meghan Markle

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/08/20

As Harry and Meghan prepare to return to the UK later this month, what would they need to do to make a life in Britain possible again? James explores the racism and misogyny surrounding Meghan’s treatment, and the media machine that helped turn affection into fury.Also, boys are catching up with girls at GCSE and outperforming them at A-Level. Are exam-heavy assessments, classroom policy and changing pressures on young people reshaping the results gap?This episode was recorded on the 20th of August

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01:00:36

Children’s lungs recovered and the ULEZ haters went...

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/08/19

As Andy Burnham launches his 'national drive' to get rough sleepers off the streets by Christmas, James examines why homelessness has become part of the backdrop of city life. Plus, new research suggests London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone has helped children’s lungs recover from the effects of pollution. So why did ULEZ provoke such extraordinary fury?This episode was recorded on the 19th of August. James O'Brien Daily is a Global production, available every week day on Global Player, or wherever you

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58:37

We’ve normalised Donald Trump

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/08/18

Donald Trump has threatened to bomb US ally Oman if it “gets in the way” of talks with Iran. As he fuels instability across the world, why has the public conversation about Trump become quieter rather than louder? Have we become desensitised?Plus, as Wetherspoon bans customers from playing music on their phones in pubs, James asks: why don’t we feel shame about disturbing other people anymore?This episode was recorded on the 18th of August. James O'Brien Daily is a Global production, available every

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01:03:59

Jason Arday: when scrutiny became a witch-hunt

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/08/17

When does legitimate scrutiny become something crueler? James reflects on the death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday, the media frenzy surrounding the allegations against him, and whether the gleefulness of some commentary demands a reckoning.Plus, as Andy Burnham is minded to approve a North Sea gas field, can Labour support fossil-fuel jobs in the short term without abandoning its climate commitments?This episode was recorded on the 17th of August. James O'Brien Daily is a Global

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55:59

The night Nigel Farage bottled it

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/08/14

In today’s episode, James unpicks the extraordinary events in Clacton, where Nigel Farage’s by-election gamble ended with an absent winner, a cancelled press conference and a growing sense of humiliation.Plus, why do so many men think they could become Olympians? After a survey found that four in ten men believe they could qualify for the Olympics within two years, James explores confidence, delusion and the punishing reality of elite sport.This episode was recorded on the 14th of August. James

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56:24

The workers sent home without pay

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/08/13

No guaranteed hours, no guaranteed income and no way to plan ahead: James examines the lives shaped by zero-hours contracts and the government’s proposed ban.Then, after new figures suggest Andy Burnham’s devolution push could drive 90,000 bankers and lawyers out of London, James asks why people relocate. What do you gain, lose or trade when you leave the capital?This episode was recorded on the 13th of August. James O'Brien Daily is a Global production, available every week day on Global Player, or

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01:00:05

The truth about asylum seekers in our communities

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/08/12

Why are we so reluctant to confront our fear about climate change? As extreme heat grips Britain, James asks what the government can do to prepare for a future of water shortages, failing crops and more frequent floods.Then, after the Prime Minister says wealthier areas should house more asylum seekers, James hears from communities already doing just that and asks whether the debate has been distorted by fear and misinformation.This episode was recorded on the 12th of August. James O'Brien Daily is

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57:56

Should Andy Burnham decide when a killer deserves...

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/08/11

Can Andy Burnham reverse the decline of Britain’s high streets? James explores why so many town centres are filled with empty units, vape shops and betting shops.Then, as the government looks for a way to prevent the early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers, James asks whether public outrage should ever override the justice system. If the Prime Minister intervenes in one emotive case, where does it end?This episode was recorded on the 11th of August. James O'Brien Daily is a Global production,

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01:00:29

Why are asylum seekers being treated like criminals?

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/08/10

After anti-migrant violence and disorder in Thetford, James asks what could possibly justify a baying crowd outside someone’s front door. Is online misinformation spilling dangerously into real life?Plus, what happens when the formative years of school, friendship and independence are replaced by isolation and screens? James explores the legacy of COVID for a generation now entering adulthood.This episode was recorded on the 10th of August. James O'Brien Daily is a Global production, available every

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