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James unpacks growing doubts over the future of the UK-US “special relationship”, after stark warnings from former NATO figures were met by firm reassurances from the American ambassador. Is the alliance over? If so, how should Britain respond?
Then, as social media executives deny their platforms are inherently addictive to children, the callers share whether social media mirrors more traditional forms of addiction - and what living with serious addiction really feels like.
This episode was recorded on the 23rd of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

Considering how the Peter Mandelson scandal has been dealt with over the last few days, is Sir Keir Starmer actually up to the job of Prime Minister?
And, half of young people have said they would categorically never fight for Britain, according to the Youth Poll. If that's you - why?
This episode was recorded on the 22nd of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

Today, former Foreign Office official, Olly Robbins, sacked by Sir Keir Starmer for not disclosing Lord Mandelson’s vetting failure, told the Foreign Affairs Select Committee that No 10 had a "dismissive" approach to Mandelson's vetting - Downing Street denies this.
James is joined by LBC’s Political Editor, Natasha Clark, to break down the 2.5 hours of evidence provided by Robbins, and asks the listeners whether this is as big a deal as it appears.
This episode was recorded on the 21st of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

With Keir Starmer facing MPs in the Commons over the Peter Mandelson scandal, James asks how serious the mounting pressure really is - and what today’s showdown could mean for his leadership.
And, as three very different columnists separately conclude that Donald Trump has “gone mad”, what evidence do you see of mental decline?
This episode was recorded on the 20th of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

The Foreign Office's most senior civil servant has been effectively sacked by the Prime Minister, who claims the office failed to inform him that Peter Mandleson had failed his security vetting for the role of US ambassador. Does is even matter whether Starmer knew or not - and should he go?
This episode was recorded on the 17th of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.