James O'Brien - The Whole Show This is going to take you by surprise
Feb 17, 2026
Simon Woolley, Crossbench peer who founded Operation Black Vote, reflects on Jesse Jackson's legacy and civic duty. Joe Mulhall, research director at Hope Not Hate, discusses far-right activity around Reform/Goodwin. They explore political narratives, media influence, vaccine hesitancy, phone theft in London, and allegations linking extremists to local campaigns.
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Who Writes The National Narrative?
- James links disparate events (Mandelson, Bannon, Farage, polling) to question who shapes the public agenda.
- He argues media framing and selective coverage distort public perception of political momentum.
Bannon, Epstein And Farage Link
- James recounts Steve Bannon texting Jeffrey Epstein praising his LBC appearance and plotting.
- He highlights Bannon's links to Nigel Farage and alleged interference in UK politics.
Exclude Unvaccinated Children To Protect The Herd
- Excluding unvaccinated children from school can protect others and reduce outbreaks.
- James suggests exclusion as a necessary public-health measure despite social costs.