James O'Brien Daily

Yesterday’s antisemitic attack in Golders Green has shaken London’s Jewish community, prompting urgent calls for “more protection.” But with little agreement on what that actually means in practice, the tragedy is already being pulled into political point-scoring.
And, just a week after warnings about the dangers of cryptocurrency money flowing into politics, explosive revelations have emerged about a UK politician allegedly receiving a huge personal sum from a Thailand-based crypto tycoon.
Plus, fresh updates from Washington DC on US politics and the escalating standoff with Iran, as Trump’s approach once again draws controversy.
This episode was recorded on the 30th of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

A targeted stabbing in Golders Green has sent shockwaves through the Jewish community, with Keir Starmer calling it “deeply concerning” as counter terrorism steps in. Fears are growing over rising antisemitic attacks, online radicalisation, and the dangerous blurring of lines between political rhetoric and real-world violence.
Plus, The King’s US Speech lays out a vision of unity, diversity, and support for Ukraine, but what’s really behind the emphasis on “checks and balances” at this moment of global tension? And, as Trump claims Iran won’t agree to a non-nuclear deal, are the cracks in international diplomacy starting to show?
This episode was recorded on the 29th of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

The 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. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

King 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.

A 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.