James O'Brien - The Whole Show
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Listen to James O'Brien's phone-in show, which will make you think - and possibly change your outlook on the big stories.
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Apr 24, 2020 • 2h 31min
Trump said inject WHAT?
The President has given some obscene advice for Coronavirus. And Matt Hancock still hasn't changed his mind on face coverings.
This is a catchup version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio.
Apr 23, 2020 • 2h 30min
Can you cope until Christmas?
It seems we will be stuck indoors until Christmas - are you bothered? Plus: Adil Rey joins me to talk about Racism, Ramadan and coping during lock down.
This is a catchup version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973
Apr 22, 2020 • 1h 30min
A man who believed Coronavirus was a hoax, has died
It's a shorter one today due to PMQs - to listen to that in full download Global Player and listen on LBC News
Apr 21, 2020 • 2h 30min
Have you lost a loved one to COVID?
Today it has been revealed Coronavirus deaths are 41%higher than what has been previously reported. Have you lost a loved one?
It's another hard listen - and as the same with our conversation surrounding mental health, remember you are not alone. The Samaritans will take your call 24 hours a day. You can also search 'Mind' online for coping methods. Your mental health is as important as your physical. Do not suffer alone.
Listen to James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio between 10AM-1PM and call 0345 60 60 973 to join the conversation.
Apr 20, 2020 • 2h 36min
THAT Sunday Times Article
The PM has been taking holidays instead of attending Coronavirus COBR meetings. And later in the programme, schools are going back today: how are you planning to teach your children?
This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973
Apr 17, 2020 • 2h 39min
The Mayor of London takes your calls
What do Sadiq Khan, Brian May, and Theo Usherwood have in common? They're all on the show today!
This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973
Apr 16, 2020 • 2h 32min
Is health, wealth; or do we need wealth for our health?
Economists are worried about lockdown, but are we anywhere near ready to end it? What's more important: your health, or our wealth?
Also: the first flight of fruit-pickers will arrive from Romania today. For some reason, you're angry about this.
This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversaion call: 0345 60 60 973 or e-mail the show: coronacrisis@global.com
Apr 15, 2020 • 2h 30min
Let's talk about your mental health
The pandemic has been hard on our pockets, and even harder on our mental health - so let's talk about it.
*CONTENT WARNING* - Today's show is a hard listen. It features a number of callers who have found themselves struggling during the lockdown.
If you are struggling to cope, you are not alone. The Samaritans will take your call 24 hours a day on 116 123. You can also search online for Mind and The Citizen's Advice Bureau. Do not suffer alone, talk to someone.
Apr 14, 2020 • 2h 36min
Let's talk about Care Homes
In what can only be described as an horrific state of affairs, two of UK's largest care home providers have reported 521 Coronavirus deaths. So let's talk about it - what are we doing wrong, and how can we fix it?
This is a catchup version of James O'Brien's live, daily show. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973
You can also now e-mail the show: coronacrisis@global.com
Apr 9, 2020 • 2h 29min
Who are the unsung heroes of this crisis?
Listeners call in with examples of those still violating social distancing guidelines and urge people to stay at home. We also give an opportunity to highlight the work of unsung heroes from communities across the UK.
We end on our weekly Mystery Hour.
