Best Global LBC Podcasts (2024)

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How can the Tories make themselves relevant again? 2:24:41

1h ago2:24:41

2:24:41

How can the Tories make themselves relevant again? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are entrepreneur Robyn Scott, author and former Labour candidate Paul Richards, Conservative campaigner and broadcaster Albie Amankona and former Ed Miliband adviser Matthew Laza.By Global

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Iran launches missiles at Israel 2:19:48

2h ago2:19:48

2:19:48

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, Israel vows to retaliate after Iran fires nearly 200 missiles in an 'extensive' attack. Nick speaks for former Armed Forces Minister James Heappey. Conservative leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch has suggested that minimum wage is harmful to British businesses. All of this and more on the Nick Ferrari Whole Show Podcas…

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281. Chris Kamara and Ben Shephard 1:16:16

18h ago1:16:16

1:16:16

Matthew Stadlen sits in and interviews broadcasters Chris Kamara and Ben Shephard, live from the Edinburgh Fringe. They discuss that 'I don't know Jeff' moment, their years presenting Goals on Sunday together, Kammy's experience living with apraxia and more.By Global

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Sam Kiley joins Iain for in-depth coverage of Iran's missile attack on Israel 2:27:07

12m ago2:27:07

2:27:07

The international affairs analyst Sam Kiley joins Iain for in-depth coverage of Iran's missile attack on Israel. Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening - along with Sam - are the former UK Middle East Minister Alistair Burt, the Israel-born journalist and author Rachel Shabi and the Liberal Democrats' Cabinet Office spokesperson Sarah Oln…

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494. The Tale of Bobby J's Cap - with Penny Mordaunt 1:07:13

41m ago1:07:13

1:07:13

Iain is joined by the tremendous former cabinet minister Penny Mordaunt for this one, from the Conservative Party conference. She introduces us to her friend and podcaster David Reilly, before Iain and Penny discuss Robert Jenrick's controversial statements about the SAS, further developments in Israel and Lebanon, Liz Truss, Penny's future and mor…

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FINAL EPISODE PLAN + Best of September 29:04

2h ago29:04

29:04

The final episode of the Daily Grind will be recorded from the Dublin Castle, get there from 2pm. Show starts at 3pm. There's (probably) some fairly strong language in this podcast, so it might not be suitable for all ages. If you want to email the Daily Grind you can email us: shaun@radiox.co.uk. Or you can text us (for you standard network rate) …

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Israel launches ground invasion of Lebanon 2:18:14

1h ago2:18:14

2:18:14

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, Israeli troops have invaded Lebanon in what it calls a "limited, localised and targeted" ground operation against Hezbollah. A 96-year-old woman has been spared jail for killing a fellow member of her bridge club when her car mounted the kerb. Nick speaks to Conservative leadership candidates Tom Tugendhat and James Cl…

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If an Israeli invasion of Lebanon goes ahead, how should Britain and other western nations respond? 2:29:18

9h ago2:29:18

2:29:18

If an Israeli invasion of Lebanon goes ahead, how should Britain and other western nations respond? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question, live from Birmingham - where the Conservative Party Conference is taking place - are the former Tory Cabinet Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan, the former Conservative policy advisor Tom Skinner and the pollster Scarl…

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493. You're Crackers - with Gillian Keegan 1:14:42

10h ago1:14:42

1:14:42

Iain is joined by the fabulous former education secretary Gillian Keegan. They talk all things Tory conference, the leadership campaign, Liz Truss and such. But they also talk about Israel and Lebanon, Simon Case's resignation, dodgy curriculums, Gillian's off-mic moment, what comes after politics and much more besides!…

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Jon Sopel: Motorcades, Misinformation and a Miscast Emily Maitlis 34:04

16h ago34:04

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Thanks to Jon Sopel for coming on. This is the last episode before the last episode which will come out next Monday. We're gonna do a mini episode tomorrow that explains this. So in many ways that will be the last before the last. So does that make sense. This is the last one before the mini one which will be the last before the mini one and then w…

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Israel strikes Houthis in Yemen 2:19:15

20h ago2:19:15

2:19:15

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, Israel opens up conflicts on three fronts with airstrikes on Houthis in Yemen. Tory leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch sparks a row over her comments on maternity pay. Labour MP Rosie Duffield resigns amid winter fuel payment cuts and gifts row All of this and more on the Nick Ferrari Whole Show Podcast.…

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Bunny Guinness' Green Fingers 33:54

1d ago33:54

33:54

This week's difficult women is the Gardening Legend Bunny Guinness. You will be most familiar with Bunny's voice as a regular on Gardeners Question Time but her immersion within the horticultural world goes well beyond her broadcasting career. We delve into everything from her hitchhiking through Europe to the Great Peat Debate!…

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It's Been a Week with Rag'n'Bone Man: Denzel Washington pretended he knew me 29:31

4d ago29:31

29:31

For our final edition of 'It's been a week', we're joined by the one and only Rag'n'Bone Man to discuss the highs and lows of life on tour, fatherhood and how to respond when Denzel Washington pretends to know who you are. There's (probably) some fairly strong language in this podcast, so it might not be suitable for all ages. If you want to email …

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Netanyahu rejects calls for a ceasefire 2:20:07

4d ago2:20:07

2:20:07

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel “will not stop” attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon despite international calls for a ceasefire. The Met Police has said it investigated 19 abuse allegations against Mohamed al-Fayed but none resulted in charges. Nick speaks to a member of the Harrods Survivors group. Co-Presenter of The …

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Jon Sopel: The Making of a News Agent 57:19

4d ago57:19

57:19

"Britain is nowhere near as bad as America but let's not get complacent about the risk." Jon Sopel is a journalist, broadcaster and author who launched the hugely successful The News Agents podcast with Emily Maitlis and Lewis Goodall in August 2022. Previously, he was the BBC’s North America Editor, covering U.S. elections including Donald Trump’s…

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492. Two Snorts - with Aggie Chambre 1:50:51

4d ago1:50:51

1:50:51

Iain is joined by fantastic LBC political correspondent Aggie Chambre to chat about conference season, whether the week's gone well for Labour, what to expect from the Tories next week, having opinions as a journalist, lobbying, Natalie Imbruglia and much more - do have a listen!By Global

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Can the West have any influence on what Israel does? 2:29:23

4d ago2:29:23

2:29:23

Can the West have any influence on what Israel does?By Global

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Oodles of noddles and not quite the penultimate 27:23

5d ago27:23

27:23

Pot Noodles been trending on the Tok, we have a bit of feedback. Ben also gives his thanks. There's (probably) some fairly strong language in this podcast, so it might not be suitable for all ages. If you want to email the Daily Grind you can email us: shaun@radiox.co.uk. Or you can text us (for you standard network rate) on 83936 (start the messag…

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UK and allies call for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire 2:20:04

5d ago2:20:04

2:20:04

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, British citizens have been urged to leave Lebanon amid fears of an all-out war with Israel. Israeli Ambassador to the UK Tzipi Hotovely speaks to Nick about Israel's attacks on Lebanon, the prospect of a ceasefire and the UK's decision to restrict arms sales. Former Bank of England Chief Economist Andy Haldane is live …

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Would invading another sovereign nation be a move from Israel which its allies simply cannot allow to go unchallenged? 2:31:04

5d ago2:31:04

2:31:04

The prospect of Israel invading Lebanon and Kemi Badenoch takes your calls Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are former Conservative Party Chairman Greg Hands, former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale, economist and broadcaster Liam Halligan and the journalist and author Christina Patterson.…

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Shaun goads another armed dictator 25:54

6d ago25:54

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Ben is running the London Marathon for the MS Society. If you want to donate you can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/maraben There's (probably) some fairly strong language in this podcast, so it might not be suitable for all ages. If you want to email the Daily Grind you can email us: shaun@radiox.co.uk. Or you can text us (for you sta…

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks to LBC 2:18:46

6d ago2:18:46

2:18:46

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, the prime minister has told British nationals in Lebanon to "leave immediately" after fighting intensified between Israel and Hezbollah. There is growing unease within the NHS about the government’s "broken" messaging. Nick speaks to Sir Keir Starmer following his first conference speech as Prime Minister. All of this …

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281. Robert Harris 41:19

6d ago41:19

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Iain Dale interviews Robert Harris about his new novel Precipice, a thrilling account of a love affair between Prime Minister H.H. Asquith and reckless 26-year old aristocrat Venetia Stanley - in a country on the brink of war.By Global

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Are you convinced by the Prime Minister's pledge to rebuild the country? 2:27:33

6d ago2:27:33

2:27:33

Are you convinced by the Prime Minister's pledge to rebuild the country? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question, live from the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, are the Technology and Culture Minister Sir Chris Bryant, the University and College Union General Secretary Jo Grady and the newly-elected Labour MP Calvin Bailey.…

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Why we are stopping the Daily Grind. 17:59

7d ago17:59

17:59

A big announcement from Shaun and Ben regarding the future of the Daily Grind... There's (probably) some fairly strong language in this podcast, so it might not be suitable for all ages. If you want to email the Daily Grind you can email us: shaun@radiox.co.uk. Or you can text us (for you standard network rate) on 83936 (start the message with GRIN…

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Nurses reject government's 5.5% pay rise offer 2:18:47

7d ago2:18:47

2:18:47

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, nurses have rejected the government's offer of a 5.5% pay rise. Nick speaks to Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. Six water companies overcharged customers between £800m and £1.5bn by “significantly or systematically” underreporting the true scale of their sew…

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What does the government need to do during this conference to make you feel more upbeat about the future under Labour? 2:29:06

7d ago2:29:06

2:29:06

What does the government need to do during this conference to make you feel more upbeat about the future under Labour? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question, live from the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, this evening are the Paymaster General Nick Thomas-Symonds, the Communication Workers Union's General Secretary Dave Ward and the newly-electe…

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491. Conservative Crush - with Baroness Margaret Hodge 56:29

7d ago56:29

56:29

Iain is joined by the wonderful Labour peer and former MP Margaret Hodge, at the Labour conference in Liverpool. They talk all things Labour - as well as all the other topics from the news. Many laughs, lots of fun and Margaret does not hold back!By Global

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Warren G rapping about LBC 30:00

9d ago30:00

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There's (probably) some fairly strong language in this podcast, so it might not be suitable for all ages. If you want to email the Daily Grind you can email us: shaun@radiox.co.uk. Or you can text us (for you standard network rate) on 83936 (start the message with GRIND). If you like the episode please leave a review and subscribe to get the Daily …

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Nick speaks to Chancellor Rachel Reeves at the Labour Party Conference 2:18:39

8d ago2:18:39

2:18:39

The Lord Alli donations scandal dominates discussion on first day of the Labour Party conference, with Nick live in Liverpool questioning the Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The government has also faced scrutiny over their decision to cut the winter fuel allowance - Nick asked whether callers sided with the government or the unions challenging their pos…

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How Natalie Fleet told her daughter she was a product of rape 33:26

8d ago33:26

33:26

When she was 16, Natalie Fleet was raped. More than 30 years later, she will now use her role as a Labour MP to ensure that rapists have no rights to the products of their crime. Listen as she describes her incredible journey of resilienceBy Global

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It's Been a Week with Rachel Fairburn: "The first time I’ve felt like a tory" 33:52

11d ago33:52

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Rounding the week off in style, we're joined by comedienne Rachel Fairburn to discuss a birthday, the supernatural and how best to navigate the Oasis Ticketmaster queue. There's (probably) some fairly strong language in this podcast, so it might not be suitable for all ages. If you want to email the Daily Grind you can email us: shaun@radiox.co.uk.…

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Row over Starmer's £100,000 gifts and tickets 2:18:57

11d ago2:18:57

2:18:57

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, Sir Keir Starmer has faced backlash for accepting tickets and gifts worth more than £100,000. Some prisoners released early have not been fitted with a tag, despite it being a condition of their release. Nick speaks to Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips. All of this and more on the Nick Ferrari Whole Show Podcast.…

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From The Vault: Angela Rayner 1:07:52

12d ago1:07:52

1:07:52

James is back with another incredible guest from the Full Disclosure vault. Angela Rayner is a politician you simply can’t ignore, Her story is as inspiring as it is unlikely. She grew up in poverty in Stockport, left school at 16, pregnant and without a single qualification to her name. And yet through sheer grit, she’s fought her way up to become…

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What happens next between Israel and Lebanon? 2:28:56

11d ago2:28:56

2:28:56

What happens next between Israel and Lebanon?By Global

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490. Stiff as a Board - with Caroline Flint 1:24:52

11d ago1:24:52

1:24:52

Iain is joined again by the fabulous Caroline Flint - they discuss Sue Gray's pay affray, the pager attacks in Lebanon, interest rates, conference season, Sir Graham Brady's memoirs, Iain's recovery and plenty more besides that, I assure you.By Global

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It’s Sexy Space 25:41

12d ago25:41

25:41

Shaun and Ben compete in their car brand knowledge, there's some spooky and potentially disgusting Monster Munch news. There's (probably) some fairly strong language in this podcast, so it might not be suitable for all ages. If you want to email the Daily Grind you can email us: shaun@radiox.co.uk. Or you can text us (for you standard network rate)…

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Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage takes your calls 2:21:53

12d ago2:21:53

2:21:53

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, Lebanon reels from two days of device attacks as Israel declares a ‘new phase’ in the war. Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff Sue Gray is now paid more than the PM. Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage is live in the studio to answer your calls. All of this and more on the Nick Ferrari Whole Show Podcast.…

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Wes Streeting talks NHS reform and James Cleverly takes your calls on his campaign 2:27:50

12d ago2:27:50

2:27:50

Wes Streeting talks NHS reform and James Cleverly takes your calls on his campaign Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative peer Baroness Morgan, Lib Dem MP Josh Babarinde, businessman and finance commentator David Buik and political commentator and former Labour adviser Scarlett MccGwire.…

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Shaun Fails the Citizenship Test 32:12

13d ago32:12

32:12

Today on the Daily Grind there's coverage of the Ocean 2024 War Games that we hope doesn't lead to us getting wiped off the map plus Shaun struggles to pass the UK Citizenship test. There's (probably) some fairly strong language in this podcast, so it might not be suitable for all ages. If you want to email the Daily Grind you can email us: shaun@r…

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Pagers explode across Lebanon injuring thousands 2:19:17

14d ago2:19:17

2:19:17

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, at least nine people have been killed and thousands injured after pagers exploded across Lebanon. Amazon tells staff to get back to the office five days a week and plans are revealed to allow teachers to work from home. Buffer zones outside abortion clinics in England and Wales will come into force at the end of Octobe…

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280. Dame Andrea Leadsom 52:32

14d ago52:32

52:32

Iain Dale interviews former Tory cabinet minister Dame Andrea Leadsom in an episode recorded shortly after the election. They discuss what the Tories need to do to change their fate, Andrea's commitment to early years and whether parents need to take responsibility for their kids' teeth, what's wrong with the civil service and whether she'd work wi…

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Grant Shapps takes your calls on defence and Tom Tugendhat takes your calls on his campaign 2:25:28

13d ago2:25:28

2:25:28

Grant Shapps takes your calls on defence and Tom Tugendhat takes your calls on his campaign Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour peer Baroness Hodge, Conservative former MP Theresa Villiers, campaigner Jovan Owusu-Nepaul and broadcaster and former Number 10 comms adviser Guto Harri.…

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Bibi Lynch and the Plight of the Childless 36:31

14d ago36:31

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This week's difficult woman is writer and podcaster Bibi Lynch. Owing to a combination of factors, Bibi has found herself childless and single in her late 50s - she's not had a boyfriend since Tony Blair was elected and she's come to the realisation that the world just isn't quite comfortable with a middle-aged childless woman. Listen as she talks …

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Ahir Shah: Reasons for Optimism 32:04

14d ago32:04

32:04

Monday 12th August – It was announced today that 2023 Edinburgh Comedy Award winning stand-up Ahir Shah is to release his debut stand-up special on Netflix. The smash-hit stand-up show was recorded earlier this year at London’s prestigious Royal Court Theatre and features Ahir’s trademark intricately crafted gags and electric performance. Launching…

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