Welcome to the best bits of James O'Brien's LBC phone-in show. Listen back to all the highlights in a 60-minute bite sized chunk of his show with new episodes every weekday. James covers all the big stories which will make you think - and possibly change your outlook. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: [email protected]
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The BBC is the largest broadcasting organisation in the world. Its mission is to enrich people's lives with programmes that inform, educate and entertain. BBC World Service broadcasts to the world on radio, on TV and online, providing news and information in 32 languages.
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Two years ago, we hunted down a serial paedophile. This time around, we’re thinking bigger. In My Only Story Season 2: Back to School, published weekly from Sept 16 2021, we hunt down the predators hiding in your child’s classroom.
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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Chicken-brained Reptiles Delude Themselves that Your Brain "Can't Handle The Truth" + Which is WHY They invented TWITter + Are "They" wrong !?!? + If They're RIGHT You're DEAD already & You just don't KNOW That Fact YET !!!! + I'm A Living Christ, Who You Going To Believe !?!?
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The Anything Goes Podcast Show is a place you'll find people talking about their real-life stories and experiences. Hosted by James English, guests include reformed gangsters, comedians, actors, footballers, porn stars, politicians and many more who all have a story to tell. Expect shocking stories about murder, crime, depression, addictions and suicide, with some laughs along the way with sagas of sex, love and comedy.
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Free Speech Nation the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We’ve all had a nightmare work story, whether it’s a psycho boss, dreadful working conditions, or an insufferable workmate. If you’ve had none of these things, chances are, you’re the problem! WorkHate is comedy podcast is co-hosted by comedians, Brett Blake and Bron Lewis who have a rich tapestry of ridiculous experiences between them. Each episode, they interview someone who is courageous enough to share their nightmare work story. Could it be about you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv ...
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Murderers. Fraudsters. Internet trolls. This is a podcast about people who do terrible things, and the science of humanity’s dark side. Series producer: Louisa Field Artwork: Kingsley Nebechi Music: Matt Chandler Editors: Anna Lacey and Martin Smith Academic Consultants for The Open University: Dr Ailsa Strathie Dr Sarah Laurence Commissioning Assistant Producer: Adam Eland Commissioning Executive: Dylan Haskins Bad People is produced in partnership with The Open University and is a BBC Audi ...
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Each week Emma Barnett meets the person at the heart of a news story to find out what really happened and how their life changed overnight.
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Three girls who love the true crime genre, murder or missing people. The solved to the unsolved. Conspiracies and even some urban legends we are going to be discussing it all
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Australian Broadcaster (Radio & Television); Investigative Journalist; TV, Radio, Feature film and Documentary Producer; Storyteller; Mental Health Advocate; Board Member; (Recovering) Lawyer & Mama of Four - Tammi Faraday, learns from others how to navigate life’s invariable challenges where there's no clear answer, but bravery has propelled them forward. With compassionate curiosity, reciprocal candour & vulnerability in spades, Tam uncovers her guests' brave life journeys, with the hope o ...
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France's sentences most prolific paedophile ever
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46:19A French court has sentenced a doctor thought to be the country's most prolific ever paedophile to a further twenty years in jail. Joel Le Scouarnec had admitted abusing nearly three hundred people, many of them children under sedation. Also in the programme: on the front line in the east of Ukraine; and the Czechs accuse the Chinese of a state-spo…
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Should paedophiles be chemically castrated?
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57:47The latest Office for National Statistics figures show that UK net migration almost halved in 2024. As significant as this sounds, will these numbers make much difference to our political discourse, especially to those most vocal in their resentment of immigrants? And, Shabana Mahmood, the Lord Chancellor, is considering mandatory chemical castrati…
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BBC OS Conversations: Israelis discuss the war in Gaza
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25:01Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas and recent warnings of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, have led to a ratcheting up of pressure on Israel, not just from its critics, but from its international allies. Emotions run deep amongst Israelis themselves, and opinions differ about their country’s military response. Simon King, a survivor of the 7 October …
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Donald Trump has heaped praise on Elon Musk at a press conference marking his exit from the US government. Also: The scientist behind the abortion pill dies, and Taylor Swift buys back her master recordings.By BBC
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Donald Trump and Elon Musk give a joint news conference
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40:10The last day in the White House for the Tesla boss - but what about the many other federal employees who've lost their jobs? Also: Gerry Adams wins his libel case against the BBC; Dutch art theft; Mexico judges; France smoking ban; and does Doctor Who have a future?By BBC
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On the day Elon Musk departs the White House, and his work at DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency), Devina Gupta examines what he has achieved in the role, what his priorities will be at Tesla and Space X, and whether he and President Trump will remain friends Also, as the Indian economy grew 7.4% between January and March, beating analyst ex…
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Trump heaps praise on Musk as tech baron leaves US government
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47:29After a very high profile period in proximity to Donald Trump Elon Musk today steps back from working for the government on DOGE - the department of government efficiency - and goes back to running his businesses. So what has he achieved?Also on the programme: Will the Romanian golden helmet that was stolen from a Dutch museum ever be found? How co…
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Trump heaps praise on Musk as tech baron leaves US government
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48:17After a very high profile period in proximity to Donald Trump Elon Musk today steps back from working for the government on DOGE - the department of government efficiency - and goes back to running his businesses. So what has he achieved? Also on the programme: Will the Romanian golden helmet that was stolen from a Dutch museum ever be found? How c…
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Writer: Liz John Director: Marina Caldarone Editor: Jeremy Howe Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davies Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde Alice Carter…. Hollie Chapman Chris Carter…. Wilf Scolding Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin Ian Craig…. Stephen Kennedy Justin Elliot…. Simon Williams Clarrie Grundy…. Heather Bell Joy Horville…. J…
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Andy Zaltzman is joined by Andrew Maxwell, Ian Smith, Alex Kealy and Times columnist, Cindy Yu. They cover a triumph or a surrender (depending on who you ask) as well as reflecting on where you're most likely to spot a billionaire in the wild and the death of the semi-colon. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material by: Christina Riggs, La…
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Shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick has posted a video of himself delivering “vigilante justice” to people he accused of fare dodging in London. Why do we find petty crimes like fare jumping so enraging and what is Honest Bob Jenrick’s plan? Also, new figures show that almost 2.5 million people are likely to have ADHD in the UK. James explores …
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e.l.f. Beauty acquires Hailey Bieber’s Rhode in a massive $1bn deal. e.l.f. CEO Tarang Amin joins David Harper to discuss the landmark acquisition and their hopes for the brand’s future. Elsewhere, despite Western sanctions, BBC analysis shows that Russia continues to receive billions of dollars from oil exports. New research suggests that live-str…
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UN warns entire Gaza population at risk of famine
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31:38UN says the world must do more to save the entire population of Gaza from famine. Also: BBC finds the EU has spent more on Russian oil and gas than aid to Ukraine, and do parents know best when it comes to child health?By BBC
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There has been a new warning from the UN that Gaza's entire population is at risk of famine despite the partial lifting of an Israeli blockade. Hamas is still considering its official response to a US-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza while insisting the plan does not meet its core demands. The United States says Israel has accepted the draft. Als…
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There has been a new warning from the UN that Gaza's entire population is at risk of famine despite the partial lifting of an Israeli blockade. Hamas is still considering its official response to a US-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza while insisting the plan does not meet its core demands. The United States says Israel has accepted the draft. Als…
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Joshlin Smith: South Africa's human trafficking problem
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31:45A South African woman, Racquel "Kelly" Smith, her boyfriend Jacquen Appollis and their friend Steveno van Rhyn have been given life sentences after being convicted of trafficking her missing 6-year-old daughter, Joshlin Smith. The case has captivated and horrified audiences around the world. It has also highlighted the wider issue of human traffick…
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RVH patients ask for care to be moved to Dublin after mistaken concerns.
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1:18:53Nolan talks to John Compton, former chief executive of NI's Health and Social Care BoardBy BBC
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US appeals court rules that Trump tariffs can stay in place for now
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35:27US President Donald Trump can keep collecting import taxes, an appeals court has ruled, a day after a ruling found the sweeping global tariffs to be illegal. Also: Chinese paraglider survives 8,000m-high flight.By BBC
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In the coastal city of Porto, Portugal, a unique spiritual community is making waves, literally. The Surf Church, led by Brazilian-born pastor and avid surfer Samuel Cianelli dos Anjos, blends traditional Sunday worship with the sport of surfing. In a country with deep historical and cultural ties to the Catholic Church, Portugal has seen a steady …
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After a federal court ruled US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff levies illegal, his administration have scored a last-minute reprieve. For now, the White House's tariff plan stays in place. But with the legal battle being far from over, we tell you all about the fast changing rules of Trump's trade policy. Elsewhere, we hear why low emission …
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Biggest West Bank settlement expansion in decades
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39:13Israel has announced plans to recognise 22 new Jewish settlements in the West Bank. Will it make a Palestinian state impossible? We hear from an Israeli settler and a Palestinian. A group of Labour MPs is pressing the UK government to officially recognise Palestine. We ask a member of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee why she thinks that could m…
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Trump’s tariffs were initially banned – before being overturned within a day. A federal court had blocked the tariffs on Wednesday night after three judges ruled that Trump had overstepped his authority when introducing them. But just a day later the decision was temporarily paused after a federal appeal court reinstated the tariffs. The White Hous…
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Trump’s tariffs were initially banned – before being overturned within a day. A federal court had blocked the tariffs on Wednesday night after three judges ruled that Trump had overstepped his authority when introducing them. But just a day later the decision was temporarily paused after a federal appeal court reinstated the tariffs. The White Hous…
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China is aiming to join the small club of nations who have successfully returned scientific samples of asteroids for analysis on earth, teaching us more about how our and potentially other solar systems formed. Tianwen-2 launched successfully this week, bound for an asteroid known as Kamo‘oalewa, which sits in a very strange orbit of both the earth…
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The results are in at the shop, and Ian is not impressed.By BBC
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Is it all over for the Conservative Party?
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54:29In today’s episode, James drew on analysis from across the political spectrum, as he explored the Conservative Party’s current decline and questioned whether a route to recovery remains viable. Listeners, particularly former Conservative voters, were invited to reflect on whether the party has passed the point of no return and what a future revival…
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Israel announces twenty-two new settlements in the West Bank
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48:20The Israeli government has announced twenty-two new settlements in the West Bank, which would be illegal under international law.We explore how the move would affect the future of a two-state solution. We also look at the distribution of desperately needed aid in the Gaza Strip, where there are questions over the ability of the controversial Gaza H…
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Israel announces twenty-two new settlements in the West Bank
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48:20The Israeli government has announced twenty-two new settlements in the West Bank, which would be illegal under international law. We explore how the move would affect the future of a two-state solution. We also look at the distribution of desperately needed aid in the Gaza Strip, where there are questions over the ability of the controversial Gaza …
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A US federal court has blocked Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, which the Trump administration is appealing. The news comes amid ongoing trade negotiations – so what does this mean for a global trade war? And is this the end of the story?By BBC
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US halts international student visa applications
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26:36US embassies globally have halted student visa appointments, as social media vetting expands. How is Africa affected? Why is Zimbabwe's controversial radio tax now being implemented? And how AI can predict and prevent child malnutrition in Kenya? Presenter: Richard Kagoe Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya and Bella Hassan Technical Producer: Chris Kou…
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Israel announces major expansion of settlements in occupied West Bank
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28:55Israeli ministers say 22 new Jewish settlements have been approved in the occupied West Bank - the biggest expansion in decades. Also: A US federal court blocks many of President Donald Trump's trade tariffs.By BBC
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Working from home - MLAs told 'not enough space' for civil servants to return to office full time
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1:20:39And - should schoolgirls in NI have the right to wear trousers as part of their uniform?By BBC
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Korea's brief but significant period as an empire as it moved from the 500-year-old dynastic Joseon monarchy towards modernity. It was in October 1897 that King Gojong declared himself Emperor, seizing his chance when the once-dominant China lost to Japan in the First Sino-Japanese War. The king wanted to have the sa…
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Shocking New Witnesses & Evidence at the Diddy Trial - Journalist Lauren Conlin Tells All
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1:48:15Anything Goes with James English Ep 481 Shocking New Witnesses & Evidence at the Diddy Trial - Journalist Lauren Conlin Tells All You can contact James on his social media platforms http://instagram.com/jamesenglish2 http://twitter.com/jamesenglish0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Iranian-American film-maker Maryam Keshavarz explores a world of creativity under restriction, where film-makers find ways to speak despite censorship. Born in New York City to Iranian parents, Maryam grew up moving between two cultures, smuggling pop culture into Iran for her cousins. That early experience - bridging the gap between freedom and li…
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A special report from the frontline in eastern Ukraine where Russian forces are advancing. Also: remembering the renowned Kenyan author Ngugi wa Thiong'o, and saving lives with a defibrillator on Mount Everest.By BBC
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Nvidia, a huge success in the tech world, reported its latest quarterly earnings. The chipmaker, vying with Apple for the position of the world's richest company, beat expectations despite export controls. Elon Musk, , the billionaire and co-founder and CEO of Tesla, has criticised one of the signature policies of President Donald Trump, marking a …
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Russia proposes more direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul
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38:04Russia’s foreign minister has briefed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on a “peace memorandum” to end the war in Ukraine. Sergei Lavrov has suggested direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul on Monday, when he says the memorandum will be presented to Ukrainian negotiators. Meanwhile the German chancellor has pledged more military aid to…
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France's sentences most prolific paedophile ever
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46:47A French court has sentenced a doctor thought to be the country's most prolific ever paedophile to a further twenty years in jail. Joel Le Scouarnec had admitted abusing nearly three hundred people, many of them children under sedation. Also in the programme: on the front line in the east of Ukraine; and the Czechs accuse the Chinese of a state-spo…
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It’s a big night for Helen, while Ian attempts to be subtle.By BBC
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Thames Water has been fined £122.7m for breaching rules over sewage spills and shareholder payouts - the biggest penalty in water company history. How did we let them get away with it and whose fault is it that we're only waking up to this now? And, people caught driving illegal e-scooters will see their vehicles crushed within 48 hours under new p…
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US banana giant Chiquita has laid off around 5,000 workers following a month-long strike as part of nationwide industrial action. Workers are protesting against new social security laws lowering pensions. In 2023, Panama exported $273m of bananas, making it the 13th largest exporter of bananas in the world. What do the layoffs mean for Panama and t…
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The Trump administration regard many of the US’s most prestigious universities as hotbeds of antisemitism and left-wing ideology. In addition to threatening to remove millions of dollars in funding the State Department has now issued a ban to American embassies around the world to stop holding student visa appointments. Social media vetting is also…
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The Trump administration regard many of the US’s most prestigious universities as hotbeds of antisemitism and left-wing ideology. In addition to threatening to remove millions of dollars in funding the State Department has now issued a ban to American embassies around the world to stop holding student visa appointments. Social media vetting is also…
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