James O'Brien Daily

The 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.

New 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.

Following 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.

The Southport murders could have been prevented by the killer’s parents and the authorities, according to an inquiry. What could have been done differently, and what is it like to fear your own child?
And, a former Nato secretary general, Lord George Robertson, has warned that the UK’s security is "in peril". How do we know we’re at risk of military attack, and why isn’t the public more concerned?
This episode was recorded on the 14th of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

The US blockade of Iran’s ports has begun, while the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, with oil prices surging above $100 a barrel. What's going to happen next? Joining James to break it all down is the inimitable Simon Marks, LBC's Washington Correspondent.
This episode was recorded on the 13th of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.