
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@globa... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 467 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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On Budget day, James asks listeners to tell him what a Budget has actually done for them. Positive or negative, what real outcomes has the public had in the past?
Then, the Equality and Human Rights Commission wants workers to have the legal right ... more
The chancellor is expected to use tomorrow's budget to lift the tax-free allowance so the poorest pensioners don't get taxed on their triple-lock increase. For some, £489 a year is loose change down the back of the sofa. For others, it's the differen... more
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said everything has changed since Brexit and that it's time for an honest discussion about a return to free movement, with an EU-UK summit looming on the 20th of November... but could the freedom of movement conversati... more
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I’ve been enjoying this show for a while, but I was quite shocked by the critique of the Home Secretary’s interview on TRIP. I listened to her interview and James has selected 2 phrases, stripped them of context and distorted her arguments into a simplistic narrative. Really didn’t expect this from James.
I only listen to this blithering fool to underpin my own thinking.
This man only listens to people who reflect his own opinions and belittles those who don’t.
Brilliant to hear James’ LBC show in a bite sized chunk. Perfect for the commute home.
Well structured show really interesting
I listened to JoB every day when I was at my lowest. Now I’m back at work (night shifts) and I miss listening live … so much. Having a podcast delivered daily just made everything better! Thanks James. You deserve to be top of the charts. Only way this could be better would be a weekend edition ;)
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The show centers on fast-paced UK political and social conversation delivered through a lively call-in format, with the host lead-voicing and probing callers on current affairs, policy fights, and media narratives. Episodes frequently tackle high-stakes topics—from social care and housing to Brexit, immigration, AI, and education—blending listener stories with sharp analysis and reminders of human impact behind policy debates. A notable strength is the sustained emphasis on empathy, accountability, and practical implications, often challenging participants to reconcile ideology with real-world consequences. The mix of news commentary, urgent questions, and provocative stances makes it a go-to for listeners who want to hear diverse perspecti... more
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