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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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Jan 26, 2026 • 2h 26min
Are the departures of the likes of Jenrick and Braverman a blow or a benefit for the Conservatives?
Are the departures of the likes of Jenrick and Braverman a blow or a benefit for the Conservatives?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Conservative MP and former Cabinet minister Sir Andrew Mitchell, journalist and broadcaster Paul Mason, Labour MP Rachel Blake, plus the 'Heretics' podcast host Andrew Gold.

Jan 22, 2026 • 2h 26min
Do you support the government’s decision to opt out of Trump’s new Board of Peace?
Do you support the government’s decision to opt out of Trump’s new Board of Peace?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the columnist Emily Sheffield, former Conservative minister Steve Baker, plus two members of the House of Lords: Mary Bousted from Labour and Natalie Bennett from the Green Party.

Jan 21, 2026 • 2h 29min
Is it time to stop taking Trump's threats so seriously?
Is it time to stop taking Trump's threats so seriously?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour MP Rachael Maskell, Conservative Shadow Cabinet minister Victoria Atkins, long-time Jeremy Corbyn adviser James Schneider, plus the Daily Telegraph columnist Tim Stanley.

Jan 20, 2026 • 2h 30min
Should this country now emulate Trump and have a more 'UK First' foreign policy?
Should this country now emulate Trump and have a more 'UK First' foreign policy?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Conservatives' Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith, Green Party London Assembly member Zoë Garbett, entrepreneur and author Richard Farleigh, and the anti-racism activist Imarn Ayton.

Jan 19, 2026 • 2h 27min
Is it time to rip up the so-called 'special relationship'?
Is it time to rip up the so-called 'special relationship'?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are MPs Jeevun Sander from Labour and Layla Moran from the Liberal Democrats, Conservative peer Lord Kulveer Ranger, plus the commentator Emily Hewertson.

Jan 15, 2026 • 2h 29min
Has Robert Jenrick defected to Reform UK out of principle or only to benefit his own political career?
Has Robert Jenrick defected to Reform UK out of principle or only to benefit his own political career?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are former Conservative Chief Whip Lord Simon Hart, Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Munira Wilson, former Tory Health Minister Steve Brine, plus political commentator Jonathan Lis.

Jan 14, 2026 • 2h 29min
Why did West Midlands Police kowtow to Islamists over Maccabi Tel Aviv's match in Birmingham?
Why did West Midlands Police kowtow to Islamists over Maccabi Tel Aviv's match in Birmingham?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Labour MP Stella Creasy, former Conservative Cabinet minister Sir Brandon Lewis, the Daily Telegraph columnist Annabel Denham, plus the comedian and broadcaster Dom Joly.

Jan 13, 2026 • 2h 28min
If you were an Iranian and in Iran, what action would you be taking?
If you were an Iranian and in Iran, what action would you be taking?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Justice Minister Jake Richards from Labour, Conservative peer and former Cabinet minister Lord Mark Harper, the University and College Union's General Secretary Jo Grady, and the Daily Telegraph's Poppy Coburn.

Jan 12, 2026 • 2h 28min
Would a military intervention from Trump help or hinder the Iranian protesters' cause?
Would a military intervention from Trump help or hinder the Iranian protesters' cause?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Conservative Shadow Cabinet minister Andrew Bowie, Labour MP Helena Dollimore, barrister and broadcaster Hashi Mohamed, and the Institute of Economic Affairs think-tank's Reem Ibrahim.

Jan 8, 2026 • 2h 29min
How should Britain respond to Russia's threat to attack our troops if they're sent to Ukraine?
How should Britain respond to Russia's threat to attack our troops if they're sent to Ukraine?On the first Thursday edition of Cross Question, Iain hosts an LBC presenters' special, joined by Lewis Goodall, Shelagh Fogarty, Rachel Johnson, and Ali Miraj.


