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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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01:00:07

Why has the Jason Arday scandal exploded?

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/08/07

In today’s episode, James shares his personal sense of disappointment over the claims surrounding former Cambridge professor Jason Arday, before asking why the case has captured such intense attention — and who else may pay the price.But first, Alan Milburn, who is leading a review into Britain’s youth worklessness crisis, says primary schools in England should be required to identify children at risk of leaving education at 16 without a job. Can the system really predict a child’s future when

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01:02:24

Britain's mental health crisis: why do so many people...

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/08/06

Why is it still so hard to ask for help? James explores Andy Burnham’s pledge that “help is on the way”, with more than 150 new NHS mental health centres set to open. In today’s episode, incredible callers share their personal stories of struggle and recovery.Plus, after a former neo-Nazi withdrew as a Tory candidate for Somerset Council, Kemi Badenoch gave him an advisory role. Should forgiveness ever open the door to public office?This episode was recorded on the 6th of August. James O'Brien Daily

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01:02:18

Who decides who belongs in a women’s toilet?

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/08/05

New guidance on single-sex spaces has reignited the debate around trans rights, women’s safety and how the law could ever be enforced in practice. In today's episode James asks who gets to decide who belongs in a women’s toilet or changing room .Then, with PC Andrew Harper’s killers eligible for early release, James explores whether Andy Burnham should make an exception. Would that be justice, or a dangerous precedent in an overcrowded prison system?This episode was recorded on the 5th of August

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58:23

Should a former neo-Nazi be allowed to stand for...

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/08/04

Can someone with a past as a neo-Nazi genuinely change and, if so, should they be allowed to stand for election? James examines Kemi Badenoch’s defence of a controversial Conservative candidate, and where society should draw the line on second chances.Plus: Britain’s prison system is full. As Burnham restricts early release for rapists, serious child sex offenders and groomers, James hears directly from former prisoners about what happens after release. What support do they need to prevent

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58:31

Is Britain being gaslit about a wealth tax?

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/08/03

What is school actually for? As Education Secretary Lucy Powell takes aim at a “schooling straitjacket”, James asks whether children are being tested too much - or whether testing is necessary to measure their success.Then, a new report suggests that nearly two-thirds of voters want Burnham to introduce a wealth tax on assets above £10 million. Why does asking the super-rich to contribute more remain controversial? Have we been gaslit into protecting wealth we will never possess?This episode was

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58:02

Is Donald Trump the Boy Who Cried Wolf?

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/07/31

Is Donald Trump bringing peace to Gaza, or simply claiming credit for something that has not happened yet? James examines a new US-led proposal, Israel’s telling silence, and the political forces that could still derail any agreement.Plus, TSB staff are preparing legal action after their new owner, Santander, insisted they return to the office for three days a week. Who should decide where you work: you or your boss?This episode was recorded on the 31st of July. James O'Brien Daily is a Global

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54:21

Climate change feels like a holiday — but at what cost?

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/07/30

Can climate change make your life feel better while making the world worse? James confronts the uneasy appeal of hotter British summers and asks how we can hold both truths at once: enjoying a warm evening in the garden while recognising the catastrophic reality of climate change.Then, a challenging question about food. If organic eggs can have a bigger environmental footprint than caged ones, what does doing the “right” thing actually look like — and why aren’t more of us cutting down on meat and

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56:17

Should Farage call the police on himself?

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/07/29

In today’s episode, James dissects Andy Burnham’s speech on one of Britain’s most long-running crises: social care. Can the Prime Minister deliver the reform we have been waiting decades for?Plus, Green Party leader Zack Polanski has repeatedly refused to apologise to Nigel Farage over a reposted image of a guillotine T-shirt. Should Polanski say sorry — or does Farage’s response expose a glaring double standard in political language?This episode was recorded on the 29th of July. James O'Brien Daily

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01:00:40

Why are we looking away while Europe burns?

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/07/28

France and Spain are facing devastating wildfires, mass evacuations and extreme heat — but why are so many of us tempted to look away? In today's episode, James confronts climate anxiety, news avoidance and the human reality behind the headlines.Before that, an examination of Andy Burnham’s plans to give technical education greater status alongside academic learning.This episode was recorded on the 28th of July. James O'Brien Daily is a Global production, available every week day on Global Player,

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01:04:16

The 'dementia tax' destroyed Theresa May... but was...

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/07/27

Burnham has said the NHS ‘will collapse’ without social care reform, but what should those changes look like? James hears about listeners’ experiences of care home costs, before asking why Britain still has no fair way to fund care. Did Theresa May have the right idea with her ‘dementia tax’?Then, James explores the growing number of young people who are too anxious to enter work, education or training. How can we help those who are frightened of the world take their first steps back into it?This

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59:23

Should Britain help Trump bomb Iran?

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/07/24

Should Britain continue to support US military operations against Iran, even when Donald Trump seems unable to explain what victory looks like? Can Burnham refuse to join Trump's war without abandoning Britain's long-standing allies? Then, as the Prime Minister cuts business rates for pubs and clubs, what do we really mean when we talk about "working-class culture"?This episode was recorded on the 24th of July. James O'Brien Daily is a Global production, available every week day on Global Player, or

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01:00:38

The prison crisis & the truth about London crime

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/07/23

In today’s episode, James responds to the Prime Minister’s plans to review the early prisoner release scheme, following news that two of PC Andrew Harper’s killers could be freed early. What can Burnham feasibly do between now and Christmas to make a difference to our prison system?James also speaks with the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, about falling crime rates in the capital. Why are so many people determined to paint London as a dystopian hellhole?This episode was recorded on the 23rd of

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01:00:36

A £2 bus fare could change your life

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/07/22

Why is capping bus fares one of Andy Burnham’s first priorities? In today’s episode, James explores how affordable public transport can mean the difference between getting to work, attending a medical appointment or simply being able to get out of the house.Then, a stark conversation about the reality of running out of money before payday. Callers share what it means to go without essentials — from food to toilet rolls and tampons — and James asks why so many people still refuse to acknowledge the

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57:51

How close are you to being homeless?

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/07/21

In this episode, James explores what will define Andy Burnham’s early days in Downing Street: style, substance, or both? From cutting energy bills to making people feel heard, the new Prime Minister is attempting to restore faith in politics.Burnham has also made one of the first major pledges of his premiership: to end rough sleeping in this country. But is homelessness actually fixable?This episode was recorded on the 21st of July. James O'Brien Daily is a Global production, available every week

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54:48

Andy Burnham: the fifth Prime Minister in four years

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/07/20

Why does Britain keep tearing through Prime Ministers at breakneck speed? As Andy Burnham becomes the fifth Prime Minister in the past four years, James asks what's really behind the chaos: Brexit, media frenzy or a political culture that's addicted to change? And with Keir Starmer bidding farewell to Downing Street today, what can Burnham offer that Starmer couldn't? This episode was recorded on the 20th of July. James O'Brien Daily is a Global production, available every week day on Global Player,

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52:30

Should Andy Burnham decentralise Britain?

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/07/17

As Andy Burnham prepares to become Prime Minister on Monday, James asks whether the new Labour leader's plan to move decision-making out of the capital is the right thing to do. Is this the start of a genuine political reset?Then, with two million parents taking their child out of school during term-time, James asks whether it is ever acceptable to prioritise a holiday over their education.This episode was recorded on the 17th of July. James O'Brien Daily is a Global production, available every week

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58:04

What do we owe young people out of work?

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/07/16

After England’s defeat to Argentina, James asks what’s changed in the national mood around the team — and why this group of players feels so different from those of the past. Then he turns to a more urgent question: if simply paying benefits isn’t enough, what would actually help young people who are out of work get into the workplace?This episode was recorded on the 16th of July. James O'Brien Daily is a Global production, available every week day on Global Player, or wherever you get your shows

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55:22

Why does football make us feel so much?

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/07/15

In today’s episode, James dives into the powerful, often irrational emotions football stirs in us, as England prepare to face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final. Why does supporting our team move us to tears?From sporting nerves to a different national anxiety: retirement. With the state pension age rising and many feeling unprepared for life after work, James asks what happens when retirement comes too soon — or never feels within reach at all. This episode was recorded on the 15th of July

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01:02:29

Heatwaves, child health and why Britain’s getting...

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/07/14

In today’s episode, James takes on two urgent questions shaping life in modern Britain: why coverage of extreme heat so often avoids mentioning the climate crisis, and why the UK is raising one of the unhealthiest generations of children in Europe.This episode was recorded on the 14th of July. James O'Brien Daily is a Global production, available every week day on Global Player, or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.

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01:06:06

Why this Farage scandal is different

James O"Brien Daily ·

2026/07/13

James O’Brien is back - and straight into the storm.In today’s episode, James asks whether this time really is different for Nigel Farage, as questions mount over his secretive £5 million "gift', his shifting explanations, and a response that James argues has made him look rattled, thin-skinned and weak.If Farage has always sold himself as the outsider taking on the establishment, has the mask finally slipped?This episode was recorded on the 13th of July. James O'Brien Daily is a Global production,

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