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Episodes
Iain Dale - The Whole Show
Always punchy, always opinionated, you can find Iain Dale in the Evening live on LBC Monday to Thursday from 7pm. Cross Question, LBC's political panel debate show, features from Monday to Wednesday. On Thursday, a phone-in with top guests from the world of politics, academia, media and entertainment.
Episodes
Will the Gaza ceasefire last?
Will the Gaza ceasefire last? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP and shadow cabinet minister Alex Burghart, broadcaster Anne McElvoy, Labour MP Danny Beales and Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee.
How can Starmer save his government?
How can Starmer save his government? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are former Tory MP Jonathan Gullis, Lib Dem MP and chief whip Wendy Chamberlain, Labour councillor and director of the Good Growth Foundation Praful Nargund and London Standard columnist Emily Sheffield.
Can Trump bring peace in the Middle East?
Can Trump bring peace in the Middle East? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Stella Creasy, Conservative MP and shadow farming minister Robbie Moore, TUC general secretary Paul Nowak and social activist and commentator Nimco Ali.
Were we too hard on Liz Truss?
Were we too hard on Liz Truss?
Should we take back British jihadis?
Should we take back British jihadis? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Green MP Sian Berry, Tory MP Patrick Spencer, Lib Dem MP Christine Jardine and Sun political correspondent Jack Elsom.
How do you deal with a cancer diagnosis?
Is Robert Jenrick being too divisive? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP David Pinto-Duschinsky, former Conservative MP and minister Vicky Ford, the Spectator's Cindy Yu and campaigner and podcaster Mathew Hulbert. How do you deal with a cancer diagnosis?
Can Elon Musk be ignored?
Can Elon Musk be ignored? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Polly Billington, journalist and former Mirror editor Alison Phillips, Conservative peer Lord Ranger and the Spectator's Freddy Gray.
What would holding another grooming gangs inquiry achieve?
What would holding another grooming gangs inquiry achieve, how can using the phone while driving be made socially unacceptable again, and should the England men's cricket team boycott its upcoming match against Afghanistan over the Taliban's treatment of women?
Reaction to the New Orleans terror attack plus should the school curriculum be made more fun?
Reaction to the New Orleans terror attack, should the school curriculum be made more fun, and is Dry January becoming a fashion statement?
Who would you nominate for a New Year honour?
Who would you nominate for a New Year honour?
What will President Trump's approach be to the war in Ukraine?
Iain Dale sits in for Lewis Goodall on LBC and speaks to Greg Swenson of Republican overseas about what Trump will do in Ukraine once he becomes President and to journalist Hyunsu Yim in Seoul about the over 170 people killed in South Korea's worst plane crash in years.
Why are so many going sober for January?
Standing in for James O'Brien, Iain Dale challenges David Gauke, the Chair of the Ministry of Justice Independent Sentencing Review, over his comments that inmates should be put in a low-security jails to ease the prison crisis. Also, he asks whether you will partake in dry January as one-third of male adults will go sober next month. In the final hour, Iain speaks to former Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party and MP for Stoke-on-Trent North Jonathan Gullis about what the defeated tor...
What are the Christmas traditions in your part of the world?
Iain was once again in for James O'Brien, openining the show asking listeners for their festive traditions. Foreign Policy and Security Analyst Jimmy Rushton provided his expert opinion on Russia's Christmas Day missile attack on Ukraine, which President Zelenskyy branded as 'inhumane'. Iain also hosted an open-house hour, and, previewed the annual King's Christmas Speech.
Which soap opera farewell impacted you most?
Iain was standing in for James O'Brien, and asked callers for their thoughts on trail hunting, ahead of the mid-morning commencement of the annual tradition. Rachel Pearson, a survivor of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami disaster, shared her story on the 20th anniversary. Former LBC Presenter Larry Lamb discussed his 'Gavin & Stacey' and 'Eastenders' roles. Iain also spoke with callers on private school fee increases, and with Professor Giles Yeo MBE from the University...
What should the Christmas message to our political leaders be?
Iain is in for James O'Brien, where he reflects on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch's Christmas messages. He speaks with Political Impressionist and Comedian Rory Bremner, and asks callers what their messages are to political leaders. Nick Molden, Founder of Emissions Analytics, provides an explanation into the shift away from fossil-fuel powered cars to electric alternatives. Robbie Williams plans to resit his GCSE exams, and Iain speaks with ADHD expe...
Can we still have faith in the Church?
Iain is in for James O'Brien, where he speaks with an executive member of Minister and Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivors, David Greenwood. He also speaks with Jamie Gray, the son of Kevin Gray who lost his Rolex after collapsing at a West Ham football match.
How do we tackle the dangers of binge drinking?
How do we tackle the dangers of binge drinking? Plus, tremendous author Robert Harris takes your calls!
Will 2025 be a year for peace?
Will 2025 be a year for peace? Joining Iain Dale for this special end-of-year Cross Question are singer and songwriter Fuse ODG, comedian Ava Vidal, broadcaster and DJ Liz Kershaw and economist Linda Yueh.
What happens next if a truce is agreed in Gaza?
What happens next if a truce is agreed in Gaza? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Lib Dem MP and health spokesperson Helen Morgan, Alba Party general secretary Chris McEleny, political commentator Lin Mei and former Conservative adviser Tom Skinner.
Is China a threat to the UK?
Is China a threat to the UK? And should we ban smacking children? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour's leader in the House of Lords Baroness Smith, Conservative peer and former health minister Lord Bethell, Fire Brigades Union general secretary Matt Wrack and pollster and commentator Scarlett Maguire.
Should we ban homeschooling?
Do we need to spend more on the military? Security journalist Lizzie Dearden takes your calls. And should we ban homeschooling?
Are we sending too many people to prison?
Are we sending too many people to prison? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are economist and former Observer editor Will Hutton, former Conservative MP Jo Gideon, Reem Ibrahim from the Institute of Economic Affairs & Labour MP Mike Tapp.
Why is Israel taking military action in Syria now?
Why is Israel taking military action in Syria now? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP Sir Roger Gale, Green Party peer and former leader Baroness Natalie Bennett, PR expert and former Labour candidate Kevin Craig & LBC presenter and reporter Henry Riley.
Should the UK keep out of events in Syria?
Should the UK keep out of events in Syria? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are former Conservative MP Daniel Kawczynski, Lib Dem peer Baroness Grender, firefighter and researcher Sabrina Cohen-Hatton and Times journalist Andy Silvester.
What is this government for?
What is this government for?
Is the SNP trying to out-Labour Labour?
Is the SNP trying to out-Labour Labour? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Chris Curtis, entrepreneur Emma Sinclair, former Tory MP Matt Warman and political strategist Kishan Devani.
Who's going to build the houses we sorely need?
Who's going to build the houses we sorely need? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are schools minister and Labour MP Catherine McKinnell, Conservative MP Sir John Hayes, Sunday Telegraph columnist Janet Daley and LBC political correspondent Aggie Chambre.
Has Biden just given Trump a blank cheque?
Has Biden just given Trump a blank cheque? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Mark Ferguson, DUP MP Jim Shannon, Sam Lister from The Express and Lib Dem president Mark Pack.
How would you vote on assisted dying and why?
How would you vote on assisted dying and why? The input of politics, principles and religion come under discussion into this special episode of the show on the impending vote on assisted dying.