Iain Dale - The Whole Show
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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.
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Aug 18, 2025 • 2h 34min
Trump hosts European leaders in the White House
Trump hosts European leaders in the White House to talk Ukraine
Jul 31, 2025 • 2h 32min
How should illegal channel crossings be tackled?
Over 25,000 people have made the journey across the English Channel to the UK this year, the quickest rate of arrivals since 2018, intensifying pressure on the Labour government.Iain speaks with border management and immigration expert, Sara Pownall, and Political consultant, James Price. He is also joined by journalist and TV news producer, Rob Burley, who talks about his Parkinson's disease diagnosis.
Jul 30, 2025 • 2h 31min
Is Starmer guilty of failing Israeli hostages?
After announcing plans to recognise Palestinian Statehood unless Israel meets his demands, is the Prime Minister on the right side of history? Iain speaks with Senior Researcher at the Institute of International Relations Prague, Dr Azriel Bermant, and Director of Communications for Yachad , a British-Jewish organisation working towards a peaceful resolution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, Danielle Bett.On Cross Question, Iain is joined by Jonathan Gullis, Will Hutton, Zoe Strimpel and Natasha Devon.
Jul 29, 2025 • 2h 32min
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch takes your calls
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch is back to take your calls!Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are columnist for the Guardian, Polly Toynbee, former independent Mayor of Middlesbrough, Andy Preston, Human rights campaigner, Aisha Ali-Khan and Editor of and columnist for TheArticle, Daniel Johnson.
Jul 28, 2025 • 2h 36min
Is Immigration behind community tensions?
Iain speaks with Professor of International Migration, Nando Sigona, and Research Director of the Centre for Migration Control think-tank, Robert Bates. On Cross Question, he is joined by General Secretary of UNISON, Christina McAnea; Reform UK member of Westminsiter City Council, Laila Cunningham; Social Entrepreneur, Samuel Kasumu and former Labour candidate, Paul Richards.
Jul 23, 2025 • 2h 30min
The LBC Green Party Leadership Debate
Should asylum seekers be allowed to work?Plus, the LBC Green Party Leadership Debate!
Jul 22, 2025 • 2h 29min
Do you have faith in Labour on immigration?
Do you have faith in Labour on immigration?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Natasha Irons, former Northern Ireland first minister Baroness Arlene Foster, POLITICO's Anne McElvoy and The Sun's Jack Elsom.
Jul 21, 2025 • 2h 30min
Should protesters let JD Vance holiday in peace?
Should protesters let JD Vance holiday in peace?
Jul 17, 2025 • 2h 29min
Does Diane Abbott deserve to be suspended again?
Does Diane Abbott deserve to be suspended again?Plus, Fuse ODG takes your calls!
Jul 16, 2025 • 2h 28min
Why is Labour sacking MPs?
Why is Labour sacking MPs?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Will Stone, Lib Dem MP Jess Brown-Fuller, political commentator Anita Boateng and Tim Loughton, former Conservative minister who's now running to be the first Sussex mayor.
