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James O'Brien Daily
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Should the government freeze rents because of the Iran war?
Apr 2800:52:51Tap to summarizeThe King has met Trump with a message: Britain and America willl always find common ground. But why now? And what does Keir Starmer really wants out of this high-stakes moment on the world stage?And, former Foreign Office chief says there was “absolutely” pressure to rush vetting. Meanwhile, criticism mounts over Mandelson’s ambassador appointment called a “serious error of judgement.”Plus, Rachel Reeves is weighing a rent freeze to soften the economic shockwaves of conflict with Iran. What is the real-world impact of a freeze and what it could mean for renters and landlords alike.This episode was recorded on the 28th of April. James O'Brien Daily is a Global production, available every weekday on Global Player or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Transcribe →King Charles is off to visit Trump… what’s the worst that could happen?
Apr 2701:03:54Tap to summarizeKing Charles embarked today on his US state visit to the White House, despite gunshots being fired at a dinner attended by Donald Trump on Saturday night. Assassination attempts aside, what’s the best and worst case scenarios for his time spent with the US President?And, over the past decade, healthy life expectancy in the UK has dropped by around two years to just under 61. Why the UK? Why the last 10 years? And, why is London doing better than the rest of the country?This episode was recorded on the 27th of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.
Transcribe →Should assisted dying be legal? And, Starmer rejects Trump’s warmongering
Apr 2401:02:05Tap to summarizeA proposed law to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales will run out of time on Friday, almost 17 months after MPs first voted in favour of it…although the their may be another attempt to get the bill through in the next session of Parliament. James’ callers candidly share their experiences, and whether people should, under certain circumstances, be allowed to end their life.And, James believes Starmer’s rejection of Trump’s demands to join in on strikes against Iran is some of the best Prime-Ministerial leadership this country has ever seen… Trump’s even threatened to review the UK’s Falkland Islands claim by way of punishment. Does Starmer deserve more credit, and what could the US do in regards to the Falklands?This episode was recorded on the 24th of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.
Transcribe →Is the UK-US "special relationship" over?
Apr 2301:01:49Tap to summarizeJames unpacks growing doubts over the future of the UK-US “special relationship”, after stark warnings from former NATO figures were met by firm reassurances from the American ambassador. Is the alliance over? If so, how should Britain respond?Then, as social media executives deny their platforms are inherently addictive to children, the callers share whether social media mirrors more traditional forms of addiction - and what living with serious addiction really feels like.This episode was recorded on the 23rd of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.
Transcribe →Has the Mandelson scandal shown that Starmer can't hack being Prime Minister?
Apr 2201:01:29Tap to summarizeConsidering how the Peter Mandelson scandal has been dealt with over the last few days, is Sir Keir Starmer actually up to the job of Prime Minister?And, half of young people have said they would categorically never fight for Britain, according to the Youth Poll. If that's you - why?This episode was recorded on the 22nd of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.
Transcribe →Who is actually at fault in the Starmer-Mandelson scandal?
Apr 2101:02:50Tap to summarizeToday, former Foreign Office official, Olly Robbins, sacked by Sir Keir Starmer for not disclosing Lord Mandelson’s vetting failure, told the Foreign Affairs Select Committee that No 10 had a "dismissive" approach to Mandelson's vetting - Downing Street denies this.James is joined by LBC’s Political Editor, Natasha Clark, to break down the 2.5 hours of evidence provided by Robbins, and asks the listeners whether this is as big a deal as it appears.This episode was recorded on the 21st of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.
Transcribe →What's the evidence that Trump has gone mad?
Apr 2000:55:33Tap to summarizeWith Keir Starmer facing MPs in the Commons over the Peter Mandelson scandal, James asks how serious the mounting pressure really is - and what today’s showdown could mean for his leadership.And, as three very different columnists separately conclude that Donald Trump has “gone mad”, what evidence do you see of mental decline?This episode was recorded on the 20th of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.
Transcribe →The Peter Mandelson debacle: Should Starmer go?
Apr 1700:58:30Tap to summarizeThe Foreign Office's most senior civil servant has been effectively sacked by the Prime Minister, who claims the office failed to inform him that Peter Mandleson had failed his security vetting for the role of US ambassador. Does is even matter whether Starmer knew or not - and should he go?This episode was recorded on the 17th of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.
Transcribe →Why the rich live longer
Apr 1600:50:22Tap to summarizeNew findings reveal that well-off people can expect to live 20 more “good years” than those with financial stress. Why does this gap exist, what drives it, and what practical steps could help close it? And, LBC’s Political Editor, Natasha Clark, joins James to discuss her interview with the Prime Minister today, during which Sir Keir Starmer told her there is an “overwhelming case” for tighter social media restrictions.This episode was recorded on the 16th of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.
Transcribe →Should those who failed to stop the Southport killer be named and shamed?
Apr 1501:00:30Tap to summarizeFollowing the Southport Inquiry, the lawyer for the murdered girls’ families says that the local authority officials at fault should be “named and shamed”, unless suitable disciplinary measures are taken. Would this be fair?Also, James is joined by the UK's leading money saving expert, Martin Lewis, who, alongside his charity, is set to fix the currently vicious council tax debt collection system.And, James is joined by Washington Correspondent, Simon Marks, for an update on Donald Trump, America, and beyond.This episode was recorded on the 15th of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.
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