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Simon Marks, a seasoned Washington correspondent, joins to discuss the troubling case of Renée Nicole Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent. They examine the implications of police accountability and the shifting narrative from the government. The conversation also touches on Elon Musk's handling of digital misogyny on X, raising concerns over the permissiveness of AI tools that exploit women and girls. Marks critiqued the administration's defensive approach, highlighting chilling trends in governance and freedom of the press.

The podcast delves into the tragic shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, dissecting the conflicting narratives surrounding the incident. Trump’s claims of self-defense clash with damning video evidence, prompting outrage from local leaders. A retired police officer calls it murder, while discussions highlight the blind loyalty of Trump's supporters. With personal testimonies from callers, the conversation also questions the impact of this event on public outrage and examines the systemic issues within ICE operations.

Donald Trump’s supposed rationale for taking over Venezuela and potentially invading Greenland are disintegrating before our eyes. So, why is he actually doing it?And, James speaks with Eddie Perez, a former director at X (then called Twitter), who breaks down the appalling news that X users are “digitally undressing” people, including children, using the platform’s AI chatbot, Grok, with next to no pushback from owner Elon Musk.This episode was recorded on the 7th of January. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

The podcast dives into the controversial claim by Stephen Miller about Trump's interest in annexing Greenland. Discussions revolve around military implications and potential troop build-ups. Is it plausible for Europe to resist a US occupation? The role of NATO in maintaining European stability is critically examined, highlighting the risks of its collapse. Listeners offer compelling views, questioning NATO's effectiveness amid US assertiveness. The logistic challenges of mineral extraction and the Greenlanders' ties to Denmark add a fascinating layer to the conversation.

2026 has certainly started with a bang… Donald Trump has kidnapped the former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, taken control of the country and installed Delcy Rodriguez, a Maduro loyalist, as acting president. Trump’s plans to seize and begin selling the country’s oil, and has turned his eye once again to Greenland, renewing his repeated threat of annexing the Danish territory. LBC’s Political Editor Natasha Clark questions Sir Keir Starmer on his response to the Greenland threat, while James asks the callers: 1) How should Keir Starmer react? 2) What would an American invasion of Greenland look like? 3) How could we stop it?This episode was recorded on the 5th of January. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

Welcome to Mystery Hour! It's the game where James O'Brien invites the callers to ask and answer the most burning of questions - and no topic is off limits. Put your feet up and get ready to absorb some highly interesting but likely useless information!James' live LBC programme and the James O'Brien Daily podcast are back from the 5th January. Have a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year!This episode was recorded on the 18th of December.

James O'Brien presents... Mystery Hour! It's the game in which callers ask and answer questions about absolutely whatever they want. You're guaranteed to learn and laugh, nothing more unfortunately. Enjoy!James' live LBC programme and the James O'Brien Daily podcast are back from the 5th January. Have a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year!This episode was recorded on the 11th of December.

Welcome to another instalment of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour! It's the game which you are guaranteed to learn something from... just maybe not something useful. Conversely, James and the callers might just crack the mysteries of the universe with this one!James' live LBC programme and the James O'Brien Daily podcast are back from the 5th January. Have a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year!This episode was recorded on the 4th of December.

Over the Christmas period why not put your feet up and enjoy all the latest instalments of James Obrien's Mystery Hour - the game in which listeners call up to ask questions about whatever - and I mean whatever - they want. Then the rest call in if they think they've got the answer!James' live LBC programme and the James O'Brien Daily podcast are back from the 5th January. Have a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year!This episode was recorded on the 27th of November.

Time for another instalment of Mystery Hour, the feature in which James O'Brien and his callers do their best to solve the world's greatest mysteries... or thereabouts. Enjoy!James' live LBC programme and the James O'Brien Daily podcast are back from the 5th January. Have a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year!This episode was recorded on the 20th of November.