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Always punchy, always opinionated, you can find Iain Dale in the Evening live on LBC Monday to Thursday from 7pm. Cross Question, LBC's political panel debate show, features from Monday to Wednesday. On Thursday, a phone-in with top guests from the world of politics, academia, media and entertainment.
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Apr 5, 2026 • 2h 18min
Do you have any faith of peace in the world?
Do you have any faith of peace in the world?

Apr 5, 2026 • 2h 20min
How divided is Britain, and how do we unite?
How divided is Britain, and how do we unite?

Apr 2, 2026 • 2h 30min
Why won't any politician admit that the pensions triple lock is totally unaffordable?
Why won't any politician admit that the pensions triple lock is totally unaffordable?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are former Conservative minister Greg Hands, former Labour adviser Stella Tsantekidou, newspaper editor David Wooding, plus comedian and journalist Ava Vidal.

Apr 1, 2026 • 2h 31min
How should Starmer react to Trump's threat to withdraw the US from NATO?
How should Starmer react to Trump's threat to withdraw the US from NATO?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Social Mobility Commission's deputy chair Resham Kotecha, former Labour Party adviser Scarlett MccGwire, City AM's opinions editor Alys Denby, plus PoliticsHome reporter Harriet Symonds.

Mar 31, 2026 • 2h 30min
Do Trump's constant insults to Britain's Armed Forces show the NATO alliance is at an end?
Do Trump's constant insults to Britain's Armed Forces show the NATO alliance is at an end?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the former Conservative Cabinet minister Michelle Donelan, Liberal Democrat MP Will Forster, The Guardian columnist Zoe Williams, plus the political commentator Albie Amankona.

Mar 30, 2026 • 2h 30min
Call Kemi: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch takes LBC listeners' calls
Call Kemi: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch takes LBC listeners' calls.Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour MP Luke Murphy, former Conservative minister Angela Knight, ConservativeHome assistant editor Tali Fraser, plus the political commentator Matthew Stadlen.

Mar 26, 2026 • 2h 30min
How confident are you in Britain's ability to defend itself?
After the Defence Secretary's disastrous LBC interview, how confident are you in Britain's ability to defend itself?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the former Conservative Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood, Labour MP Jim Dickson, former Tory adviser Lucy Harris, plus LBC's very own Natasha Devon.

Mar 25, 2026 • 2h 31min
Is Iran now calling the shots in this war, rather than Trump?
Is Iran now calling the shots in this war, rather than Trump?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the hotelier Sir Rocco Forte, Labour MP Dr Jeevun Sandher, Conservative peer Kate Fall, plus the Liberal Democrats' leader in Liverpool Carl Cashman.

Mar 24, 2026 • 2h 30min
Is Ed Miliband right to stick to his guns over net zero, or is it time to drill, baby, drill?
Is Ed Miliband right to stick to his guns over net zero, or is it time to drill, baby, drill?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Conservative Shadow Development Minister Wendy Morton, Labour MP Jon Trickett, climate activist Fatima Ibrahim from the Green New Deal campaign, plus the YouTuber and Hashtag United FC founder Spencer Owen.

Mar 23, 2026 • 2h 29min
Is Trump now just looking for the quickest and simplest way to exit this war?
Is Trump now just looking for the quickest and simplest way to exit this war? If so, do you welcome this?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are MPs Joe Powell from Labour and Simon Hoare from the Conservatives, writer and broadcaster Emma Trimble, plus the former Labour adviser James Matthewson.


