
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1190 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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How are the conditions we're experiencing this summer affecting your view of how we fight climate change?
Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Liberal Democrat trade spokesperson Josh Reynolds, manufacturing sector businessman John Elliott, Green... more
How should reforms to social care be paid for?
Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are MPs Rachel Blake from Labour and David Mundell from the Conservatives, the Green New Deal Rising campaign's Hannah Martin, plus LBC presenter Henry Riley.
How long will Labour's 'Burnham bounce' last for?
Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are former former Conservative Cabinet minister Dame Theresa Villiers, fine jeweller Kiki McDonough, transport journalist Christian Wolmar, plus long-time Jeremy C... more
Is our welfare system just too generous to be sustainable?
Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Green Party deputy leader Rachel Millward, Labour London Assembly member Leonie Cooper, Conservative local councillor and former London Assembly membe... more
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Look guys, Iain is very, very busy with his ghastly guests, yeah, so only phone in if you agree with him, or you’ll make him all prickly. You’re lucky to have him!
This is the best news program ever
I love listening to Iain but of late the quality of the podcast has been poor. It starts off nicely and then its chopped up, callers are “Cut off” and you are listening to debate and its all over the place. Really does not reflect welll.
Iain’s big, benevolent bonce rises nightly like a moon over the cooling news fray, casting a dim, bland light on events. He’s not as smart as he seems, but who is? Ghastly guests, wiser callers, all add to the charm.
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A punchy UK political show known for sharp questioning, live callers, and a rotating lineup of high-profile guests from politics, media, and academia. Episodes routinely tackle current policy battles—education, welfare, social care, and security—while balancing party perspectives and real-world impact with personal anecdotes from listeners. The format blends parliamentary analysis, rapid-fire debate, and caller-driven input, often steering toward pragmatic implications for households and businesses. It's probably attractive to politically engaged professionals who want quick takes, diverse viewpoints, and a sense of being in the center of the UK press and policy cycle. A notable edge is the host's willingness to challenge guests across the ... more
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