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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
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowDo you agree with Kemi Badenoch that stops and searches of black men and boys should be increased?
Do you agree with Kemi Badenoch that stops and searches of black men and boys should be increased? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Green Party…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowHow have you had to cut back since the war in the Middle East sent the global economy into turmoil?
How have you had to cut back since the war in the Middle East sent the global economy into turmoil? What else would you like to see Rachel Reeves do to help…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowIs it ever appropriate to wear political symbols in the workplace?
Is it ever appropriate to wear political symbols in the workplace? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the entrepreneur Emma Sinclair, Labour MP Dame…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWhat needs to be done to prevent large-scale unrest breaking out around the country after Henry Nowak's murder?
What needs to be done to prevent large-scale unrest breaking out around the country after Henry Nowak's murder? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowShould the law allow people to carry weapons because of their faith?
Should the law allow people to carry weapons because of their faith? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour MP Polly Billington, Reform UK London…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWhy is Labour's traditional working class support fading away?
Why is Labour's traditional working class support fading away? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour MP Joe Powell, Conservative peer Lord Craig…

Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWhy can't we handle hot weather in this country?
Why can't we handle hot weather in this country?
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowShould we be worried about the number of young Brits leaving the country to and work and study elsewhere?
Should we be worried about the number of young Brits leaving the country to and work and study elsewhere? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Reform UK…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowIs nationalism a serious threat to civil harmony in this country, as Wes Streeting claims?
Is nationalism a serious threat to civil harmony in this country, as Wes Streeting claims? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are MPs Jack Abbott from Labour…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWhat does the fiasco surrounding HS2 say about this country's ability to build large projects?
What does the fiasco surrounding HS2 say about this country's ability to build large projects? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the public law barrister…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowIs pledging to rejoin the EU the answer to Labour’s lack of public support?
Is pledging to rejoin the EU the answer to Labour’s lack of public support? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the journalist Paul Mason, Conservative…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWould any of the potential challengers be a preferable Prime Minister to you than Keir Starmer?
Would any of the potential challengers be a preferable Prime Minister to you than Keir Starmer? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour MP Barry…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowAsk Aggie: Streeting's allies claim he is set to resign and challenge Starmer
Ask Aggie: Streeting's allies claim he is set to resign and challenge Starmer. Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour Cabinet Office Minister Chris…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowCan Keir Starmer survive this political crisis after all?
Can Keir Starmer survive this political crisis after all? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour minister James Frith, Conservative Shadow Transport…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowShould Keir Starmer stay or should he go?
Should Keir Starmer stay or should he go? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are MPs Charlotte Nichols from Labour and Andrew Rosindell from Reform UK, former…
Iain Dale - The Whole Show2026 Election Results Show
Our election results special. Iain speaks to all the major parties, plus top analysis from Aggie Chambré and LBC's Elections Commentator Gareth Knight. LBC…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWhat's your biggest workplace cock-up?
What's your biggest workplace cock-up?
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowIs Britain's traditional two-party system a thing of the past?
Is Britain's traditional two-party system a thing of the past? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour Party chair Anna Turley, journalist and Reform UK…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWhich issues will define how you vote on Thursday? If you're choosing not to bother voting in these elections, why?
Which issues will define how you vote on Thursday? If you're choosing not to bother voting in these elections, why? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are MPs…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWould you support the government paying the EU £1 billion a year to access its markets again?
Would you support the government paying the EU £1 billion a year to access its markets again?
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowThe LBC Welsh election debate
The LBC Welsh election debate - your calls decide the topics as Labour's Eluned Morgan, Conservative Darren Millar, Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap-Iorwerth, the Welsh…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowLabour Cabinet minister Heidi Alexander takes LBC listeners' calls
Labour Cabinet minister Heidi Alexander takes LBC listeners' calls. Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are MPs Rosie Wrighting from Labour, Gareth Bacon from…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowLive from Washington, D.C.: King Charles addresses the US Congress during his state visit
Live from Washington, D.C.: King Charles addresses the US Congress during his state visit
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowLive from Washington, D.C.: King Charles arrives for his historic state visit
Live from Washington, D.C.: King Charles arrives for his historic state visit
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWill the Home Secretary's new deal with France make any difference when it comes to reducing illegal migration to the UK?
Will the Home Secretary's new deal with France make any difference when it comes to reducing illegal migration to the UK? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowConservative Shadow Cabinet minister Sir James Cleverly takes LBC listeners' calls
Conservative Shadow Cabinet minister Sir James Cleverly takes LBC listeners' calls. Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Mail on Sunday columnist Dan…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowIs the government just looking for a fall-guy or do you accept that the Prime Minister was let down by unelected officials?
Is the government just looking for a fall-guy or do you accept that the Prime Minister was let down by unelected officials? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowKeir Starmer fights for his future - but should he just give it up?
Keir Starmer fights for his future - but should he just give it up?
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowIs there any way back for Keir Starmer now?
Is there any way back for Keir Starmer now? Joining Iain Dale on an international affairs-focused special edition of Cross Question are the former Foreign…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowIs it time to accept that Trump isn't a reliable or trustworthy ally or even trading partner?
Is it time to accept that Trump isn't a reliable or trustworthy ally or even trading partner? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Conservatives' Shadow…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowIs it now time to radically slash the welfare bill in order to keep this country safe?
Is it now time to radically slash the welfare bill in order to keep this country safe? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question for a Scottish Parliamentary…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowLiberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey takes LBC listeners' calls
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey takes LBC listeners' calls. Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour MP Luke Akehurst, the Conservatives' Shadow…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWhich side do you think has won the war in Iran?
Which side do you think has won the war in Iran? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the former UNISON General Secretary Christina McAnea, PR expert and…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowHow seriously should Trump's latest threat to Iran be taken?
How seriously should Trump's latest threat to Iran be taken? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the International Chamber of Commerce UK chair Lord Karan…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowHas the President completely lost the plot?
Has the President completely lost the plot?
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowDo you have any faith of peace in the world?
Do you have any faith of peace in the world?
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowHow divided is Britain, and how do we unite?
How divided is Britain, and how do we unite?
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWhy won't any politician admit that the pensions triple lock is totally unaffordable?
Why won't any politician admit that the pensions triple lock is totally unaffordable? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are former Conservative minister Greg…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowHow should Starmer react to Trump's threat to withdraw the US from NATO?
How should Starmer react to Trump's threat to withdraw the US from NATO? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Social Mobility Commission's deputy chair…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowDo Trump's constant insults to Britain's Armed Forces show the NATO alliance is at an end?
Do Trump's constant insults to Britain's Armed Forces show the NATO alliance is at an end? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the former Conservative…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowCall Kemi: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch takes LBC listeners' calls
Call Kemi: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch takes LBC listeners' calls. Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour MP Luke Murphy, former Conservative…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowHow confident are you in Britain's ability to defend itself?
After the Defence Secretary's disastrous LBC interview, how confident are you in Britain's ability to defend itself? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowIs Iran now calling the shots in this war, rather than Trump?
Is Iran now calling the shots in this war, rather than Trump? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the hotelier Sir Rocco Forte, Labour MP Dr Jeevun…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowIs Ed Miliband right to stick to his guns over net zero, or is it time to drill, baby, drill?
Is Ed Miliband right to stick to his guns over net zero, or is it time to drill, baby, drill? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Conservative Shadow…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowIs Trump now just looking for the quickest and simplest way to exit this war?
Is Trump now just looking for the quickest and simplest way to exit this war? If so, do you welcome this? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are MPs Joe…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowShould we have allowed the US to use Diego Garcia for expanded strikes?
Should we have allowed the US to use Diego Garcia for expanded strikes? Iain is joined by LBC presenter Matt Frei, speaking from Jerusalem, to discuss the…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWhat should the government be doing to help ships get through the Strait of Hormuz?
What should the government be doing to help ships get through the Strait of Hormuz? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Labour Muslim Network chair Ali…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowMicrobiologist takes LBC listeners' calls on the meningitis B outbreak
Microbiologist Dr Simon Clarke takes LBC listeners' calls on the meningitis B outbreak in Kent. Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Conservative Deputy…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowShould the planned royal visit to the US now be delayed or even cancelled?
Should the planned royal visit to the US now be delayed or even cancelled? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Labour peer Lord Maurice Glasman, the…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowIs Starmer right to resist Trump's demands for Britain to help police the Strait of Hormuz?
Is Starmer right to resist Trump's demands for Britain to help police the Strait of Hormuz? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Conservatives' Shadow…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowCould the war in Iran be worth it?
Could the war in Iran be worth it? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are former Conservative Cabinet minister Dame Theresa Villiers, Labour MP Danny Beales…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowCould the war in Iran save Keir Starmer?
Could the war in Iran save Keir Starmer? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are MPs Barry Gardiner from Labour and Sir Alec Shelbrooke from the Conservatives…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWhat should victory in Iran look like?
What should victory in Iran look like? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Labour MP Karl Turner, former Conservative minister Lord David Frost, the…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWhat kinds of action would you like the government to take to help with the imminent cost-of-living crisis?
What kinds of action would you like the government to take to help with the imminent cost-of-living crisis? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the former…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWhat are you prepared to give up in order to fund getting our military into a functioning state again?
What are you prepared to give up in order to fund getting our military into a functioning state again? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are filmmaker Neil…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowIs the special relationship dead - and if so, was it Donald or Keir who killed it?
Is the special relationship dead - and if so, was it Donald or Keir who killed it? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Reform UK campaigner and former…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowDo you support how Keir Starmer has handled the opening stages of the conflict in Iran?
Do you support how Keir Starmer has handled the opening stages of the conflict in Iran? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are MPs Tom Hayes from Labour and…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowCall Kemi: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch takes LBC listeners' calls
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch joins Iain Dale for Call Kemi, taking questions from LBC listeners. Joining Iain on Cross Question are the business lobbyist…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowIs the warning that the courts backlog won't be fixed for 10 years a sign that the government lacks ambition?
Is the warning that the courts backlog won't be fixed for 10 years a sign that the government lacks ambition? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the…