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    How will the war in the Middle East end?

    03/03/2026 | 57 mins.
    The US has warned of an "imminent" Iranian attack in the Saudi city of Dhahran, a major centre for the oil industry and where a US consulate is located. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump tells Iran it's "too late" to talk, adding their armed forces are “gone”.
    The death toll continues to sky rocket, and President Trump has again criticised Keir Starmer for initially denying access to British bases.How can anyone oppose Starmer’s actions thus far, and, more importantly - how does this war end?
    This episode was recorded on the 3rd of March. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.
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    Starmer agrees to support the US and Israel against Iran

    02/03/2026 | 1h 5 mins.
    Sir Keir Starmer "stands by" his decision not to join in with Israeli and US strikes on Iran, stating that the UK had learned lessons from the "mistakes of Iraq" - but has agreed to a US request to use British military bases for "defensive" strikes on Iranian missile sites.
    Has Starmer got this right?
    This episode was recorded on the 2nd of March. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.
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    From plumber to Parliament - the Green Party’s new MP

    27/02/2026 | 1h 2 mins.
    34-year-old plumber Hannah Spencer marked her victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election with an apology to her customers, saying: "I think I might have to cancel the work that you had booked in, because I'm heading to Parliament. Is something seismic happening in the Green Party?
    This episode was recorded on the 27th of February. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.
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    NHS maternity care report: cover-ups, cruelty and racism

    26/02/2026 | 43 mins.
    A damning report published on England’s maternity care revealed systemic problems, including bereaved mothers facing cruelty from maternity staff, shocking incidents of racism, and a lack of accountability. Hospitals that have caused harm to women and babies were often found to “cover-up” their mistakes, falsify medical records and deny bereaved parents answers. James’ callers share their experiences.
    This episode was recorded on the 26th of February. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.
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    Why are the Green Party doing so well?

    25/02/2026 | 1h 1 mins.
    Time to discuss the Green Party. No scaremongering, no lazy stereotypes, just these simple questions: Why are the Greens surging in popularity, and how are they reaching parts that no other parties can?
    Also, James is joined by LBC’s Washington Editor, Simon Marks, for a breakdown of Donald Trump’s longest State of the Union address yet, in which he claimed the US would see an “economic turnaround for the ages”.
    And, James speaks with Evan Edinger, the YouTuber whose video Something Very Strange Is Happening To London documents how the capital is being misrepresented online.
    This episode was recorded on the 25th of February. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

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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. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: [email protected]
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