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.
Latest episodes
Mar 10, 2025 • 2h 25min
How do we keep children safe online?
How do we keep children safe online?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth, jeweller and businesswoman Kiki McDonough, Conservative MP Rebecca Smith and former Corbyn adviser Andrew Fisher.
Mar 6, 2025 • 2h 26min
Why are agencies like the Sentencing Council allowed to handle key issues like criminal sentencing policy?
Why are agencies like the Sentencing Council allowed to handle key issues like criminal sentencing policy?Plus 'Question Marks' sees LBC's US Correspondent Simon Marks takes your calls on all things Trump.
Mar 5, 2025 • 2h 26min
Which public spending would you cut first?
Which public spending would you cut first?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are former Conservative minister Dame Tracey Crouch, Labour MP Natalie Fleet, historian Dr Tessa Dunlop and The Spectator's James Heale.
Mar 4, 2025 • 2h 25min
Does JD Vance respect the UK?
Does JD Vance respect the UK?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Josh Simons, Conservative peer and former defence minister Lord Robathan, theatre director Jude Kelly and Robert Shrimsley from the Financial Times.
Mar 3, 2025 • 2h 30min
Can Trump's America still be relied upon as a dependable ally?
Can Trump's America still be relied upon as a dependable ally?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Liberal Democrat MP and defence spokesperson Helen Maguire, former Conservative MP and Chief Whip Simon Hart, the Sunday Telegraph columnist Zoe Strimpel and LBC's Political Correspondent Aggie Chambre.
Feb 27, 2025 • 2h 35min
Keir Starmer and Donald Trump hit it off!
Everything you need to hear as the prime minister comes face to face with President Trump.
Feb 26, 2025 • 2h 24min
Why don't kids read anymore?
Why don't kids read anymore?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Yuan Yang, Conservative MP and shadow farming minister Robbie Moore, former Corbyn adviser James Schneider and former Farage adviser Gawain Towler.
Feb 25, 2025 • 2h 26min
Is the PM right to cut foreign aid to boost defence?
Is the PM right to cut foreign aid to boost defence?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Jeevun Sandher, Conservative MP Sir Ashley Fox, podcaster Marina Purkiss and commentator Samuel Kasumu.
Feb 24, 2025 • 2h 29min
Where will Ukraine be in a year's time?
Where will Ukraine be in a year's time?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP and defence committee chair Tan Dhesi, former Conservative armed forces minister James Heappey, political commentator Suzanne Evans and Sam Freedman from the Institute for Government think tank.
Feb 20, 2025 • 2h 26min
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 Benin bronzes back?
