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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 Show
Should we cut the foreign aid budget to spend more on defence?
Should we cut the foreign aid budget to spend more on defence? Plus, Lord Sumption takes your calls on the state of our justice system. And should we give the…
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When even the US President is now wildly spreading disinformation, how can the damage it does be tackled?
When even the US President is now wildly spreading disinformation, how can the damage it does be tackled? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are…
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Should we send British troops to peacekeep in Ukraine?
Should we send British troops to peacekeep in Ukraine? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Dame Siobhain McDonagh, former…
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Should we boost our spending on Defence?
Keir Starmer to raise defence spending but is this a good idea?
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Is Reform UK a serious party?
Is Reform UK a serious party? Plus, former KGB spy Jack Barsky takes your calls. And are you changing your mind about assisted dying?
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If Trump gets his way, does Putin win?
If Trump gets his way, does Putin win? Plus, skills minister Baroness Jacqui Smith takes your calls for National Apprenticeship Week. Joining Iain Dale on…
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Is the Gaza ceasefire about to end?
Is the Gaza ceasefire about to end? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP and Northern Ireland committee chair Tonia Antoniazzi, LBC…
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Are we being too hard on MPs telling jokes on WhatsApp?
Are we being too hard on MPs telling jokes on WhatsApp? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP and shadow business minister…
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How hard should it be to become a British citizen?
How hard should it be to become a British citizen?
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Would Trump's Gaza plan amount to ethnic cleansing?
Would Trump's Gaza plan amount to ethnic cleansing? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Tom Hayes, Conservative MP and shadow…
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How should we define Islamophobia?
How should we define Islamophobia? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Sarah Smith, Conservative MP and shadow business secretary…
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Should we cosy up to tariff-loving Trump?
Should we cosy up to tariff-loving Trump? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Dan Tomlinson, anti-racism activist Imarn Ayton…
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Was Trump's anti-diversity scheme message sensible or just offensive?
Was Trump's anti-diversity scheme message sensible or just offensive? Journalist Rachel Shabi takes your calls on her book on anti-Semitism. And what effect…
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Is expanding Heathrow key to solving Britain's economic malaise?
Is expanding Heathrow key to solving Britain's economic malaise? And is the only solution to universities' funding crisis a big increase in tuition fees?…
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Should young rioters have their criminal records wiped?
Should young rioters have their criminal records wiped? Plus, Bill Browder takes your calls on whether Trump can push Putin to the table. Joining Iain Dale on…
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Why are young people losing faith in democracy?
Why are young people losing faith in democracy? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP and science, innovation and technology committee…
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Has justice been done in the sentencing of Axel Rudakubana?
Has justice been done in the sentencing of Axel Rudakubana?
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Will Trump's online rants achieve peace?
Will Trump's online rants achieve peace? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are defence minister and Labour MP Luke Pollard, former Conservative…
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How do you stop 'lone wolves'?
How do you stop 'lone wolves'? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Green MP and co-leader Adrian Ramsay, former Tory MP Anna Firth, academic…
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What will President Trump's second term mean for the world?
On the day of President Trump's second inauguration, we ask what another four years of his presidency will mean for the world. Joining Iain Dale on this…
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Tory leader Kemi Badenoch takes your calls
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch takes your calls - and Simon Marks answers your questions ahead of the inauguration.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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?
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Who would you nominate for a New Year honour?
Who would you nominate for a New Year honour?
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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!
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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?
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Is the Chagos Islands deal collapsing?
Is the Chagos Islands deal collapsing? And are big age gaps in relationships? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP and former…
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Should we favour the US or the EU?
Should we favour the US or the EU? Plus, a ceasefire deal is agreed between Israel, Lebanon and Hezbollah. Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are…
- Iain Dale - The Whole Show
Will the PM be worried about the petition asking for a general election?
Will the PM be worried about the petition asking for a general election? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP and former…
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Is it fair to equate Netanyahu to a terrorist leader?
Is it fair to equate Netanyahu to a terrorist leader? Plus, how important is the bank of mum and dad - and how much of a crisis are carers in?
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What next for the UK's involvement in the war in Ukraine?
Ukraine uses British missiles in Russia and will you ever buy an electric car? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour peer Harriet Harman…
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Should farmers get special treatment?
Farmers protest in Westminster and 1000 days of war in Ukraine Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Lib Dem home affairs spokesperson Lisa…
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What's the risk of further escalation with Russia?
What's the risk of further escalation with Russia? And are celebrity charity campaigns problematic? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening Labour MP…
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Should we take Gazan refugees?
Should we take Gazan refugees? Plus, experts talk you through the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. And are fireworks harmful to pets?
- Iain Dale - The Whole Show
Should the NHS get its own version of Ofsted?
Should the NHS get its own version of Ofsted? And why are so many young people not in work? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are energy…
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Do you have any sympathy for Justin Welby?
Do you have any sympathy for Justin Welby? And in the third hour, can assisted dying be implemented safely? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening…