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Andy Burnham is set to meet President Trump for the first time since becoming PM next week.
But will he be taking tips from Mamdani? Or will it all end up a bit Zelenskyy..?
@natashadevon.bsky.social shares her thoughts:
But will he be taking tips from Mamdani? Or will it all end up a bit Zelenskyy..?
@natashadevon.bsky.social shares her thoughts:
Andy Burnham’s upcoming showdown with President Trump: What should he do?
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September 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Andy Burnham is set to meet President Trump for the first time since becoming PM next week.
But will he be taking tips from Mamdani? Or will it all end up a bit Zelenskyy..?
@natashadevon.bsky.social shares her thoughts:
But will he be taking tips from Mamdani? Or will it all end up a bit Zelenskyy..?
@natashadevon.bsky.social shares her thoughts:
'The timing of this is interesting...'
Matt Frei and academic Josephine Harmon react to Trump banning major US news outlets from the White House.
Matt Frei and academic Josephine Harmon react to Trump banning major US news outlets from the White House.
September 19, 2026 at 12:08 PM
'The timing of this is interesting...'
Matt Frei and academic Josephine Harmon react to Trump banning major US news outlets from the White House.
Matt Frei and academic Josephine Harmon react to Trump banning major US news outlets from the White House.
Please @andyburnham.bsky.social, don't tax Ali's croissant...
September 19, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Please @andyburnham.bsky.social, don't tax Ali's croissant...
'The ability to have a proper conversation is gone.'
'Right-wing' caller Andy tells @matthew-wright.bsky.social that since Brexit, his social media algorithm pushes 'nasty' political content from opposing views.
'Right-wing' caller Andy tells @matthew-wright.bsky.social that since Brexit, his social media algorithm pushes 'nasty' political content from opposing views.
September 19, 2026 at 10:16 AM
'The ability to have a proper conversation is gone.'
'Right-wing' caller Andy tells @matthew-wright.bsky.social that since Brexit, his social media algorithm pushes 'nasty' political content from opposing views.
'Right-wing' caller Andy tells @matthew-wright.bsky.social that since Brexit, his social media algorithm pushes 'nasty' political content from opposing views.
'We have to get our act together and look at defence.'
Former civil servant Philip Rycroft examines how Trump drawing away from US allies should be an 'unambiguous wake-up call to Europe'.
Former civil servant Philip Rycroft examines how Trump drawing away from US allies should be an 'unambiguous wake-up call to Europe'.
September 19, 2026 at 9:45 AM
'We have to get our act together and look at defence.'
Former civil servant Philip Rycroft examines how Trump drawing away from US allies should be an 'unambiguous wake-up call to Europe'.
Former civil servant Philip Rycroft examines how Trump drawing away from US allies should be an 'unambiguous wake-up call to Europe'.
'Facism thrives when you let it.'
Portsmouth RNLI temporarily suspended services after volunteers received abuse following an anti-migration protest.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social says it's one of the most 'disgusting' stories he's heard throughout his career.
Portsmouth RNLI temporarily suspended services after volunteers received abuse following an anti-migration protest.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social says it's one of the most 'disgusting' stories he's heard throughout his career.
September 19, 2026 at 8:42 AM
'Facism thrives when you let it.'
Portsmouth RNLI temporarily suspended services after volunteers received abuse following an anti-migration protest.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social says it's one of the most 'disgusting' stories he's heard throughout his career.
Portsmouth RNLI temporarily suspended services after volunteers received abuse following an anti-migration protest.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social says it's one of the most 'disgusting' stories he's heard throughout his career.
'They're not a threat to us in any way, shape, or form.'
'Wrong!'
Caller Patrick thinks the UK should be 'cosying' up to China in response to the Saudi oil crisis, but Tom Swarbrick isn't so sure.
'Wrong!'
Caller Patrick thinks the UK should be 'cosying' up to China in response to the Saudi oil crisis, but Tom Swarbrick isn't so sure.
September 17, 2026 at 1:13 PM
'They're not a threat to us in any way, shape, or form.'
'Wrong!'
Caller Patrick thinks the UK should be 'cosying' up to China in response to the Saudi oil crisis, but Tom Swarbrick isn't so sure.
'Wrong!'
Caller Patrick thinks the UK should be 'cosying' up to China in response to the Saudi oil crisis, but Tom Swarbrick isn't so sure.
'Remember what their marriage was forged in... misogynistic, outdated, aristocratic nonsense.'
Shelagh Fogarty believes it's 'within the realms of reason' that King Charles said Diana 'would be forgotten'.
Shelagh Fogarty believes it's 'within the realms of reason' that King Charles said Diana 'would be forgotten'.
September 17, 2026 at 1:11 PM
'Remember what their marriage was forged in... misogynistic, outdated, aristocratic nonsense.'
Shelagh Fogarty believes it's 'within the realms of reason' that King Charles said Diana 'would be forgotten'.
Shelagh Fogarty believes it's 'within the realms of reason' that King Charles said Diana 'would be forgotten'.
'It could do things beyond our imagination.'
Caller David's theories on how AI could 'collapse' society leaves @mrjamesob.bsky.social 'chilled'.
Caller David's theories on how AI could 'collapse' society leaves @mrjamesob.bsky.social 'chilled'.
September 17, 2026 at 11:20 AM
'It could do things beyond our imagination.'
Caller David's theories on how AI could 'collapse' society leaves @mrjamesob.bsky.social 'chilled'.
Caller David's theories on how AI could 'collapse' society leaves @mrjamesob.bsky.social 'chilled'.
'It seems suddenly strange to object now...'
Caller Matthew explains to @mrjamesob.bsky.social why he doesn't understand the landslide result in Piddington's symbolic referendum to leave the UK.
Caller Matthew explains to @mrjamesob.bsky.social why he doesn't understand the landslide result in Piddington's symbolic referendum to leave the UK.
September 16, 2026 at 12:23 PM
'It seems suddenly strange to object now...'
Caller Matthew explains to @mrjamesob.bsky.social why he doesn't understand the landslide result in Piddington's symbolic referendum to leave the UK.
Caller Matthew explains to @mrjamesob.bsky.social why he doesn't understand the landslide result in Piddington's symbolic referendum to leave the UK.
'What is nuance?'
You can watch @mrjamesob.bsky.social and @natashadevon.bsky.social in conversation on our Global Player app.
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You can watch @mrjamesob.bsky.social and @natashadevon.bsky.social in conversation on our Global Player app.
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What is nuance? James O'Brien and Natasha Devon in conversation Video | Global Player
James is joined by LBC's Natasha Devon
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September 16, 2026 at 12:06 PM
'What is nuance?'
You can watch @mrjamesob.bsky.social and @natashadevon.bsky.social in conversation on our Global Player app.
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You can watch @mrjamesob.bsky.social and @natashadevon.bsky.social in conversation on our Global Player app.
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'I don't think you've thought this through, mate...'
Listener Richard thinks people who advocate for English independence are branded 'racists', but @mrjamesob.bsky.social can't track his thought process behind it.
Listener Richard thinks people who advocate for English independence are branded 'racists', but @mrjamesob.bsky.social can't track his thought process behind it.
September 15, 2026 at 12:05 PM
'I don't think you've thought this through, mate...'
Listener Richard thinks people who advocate for English independence are branded 'racists', but @mrjamesob.bsky.social can't track his thought process behind it.
Listener Richard thinks people who advocate for English independence are branded 'racists', but @mrjamesob.bsky.social can't track his thought process behind it.
'People read headlines and think they're experts.'
Blind caller Connor uses AI tools to navigate apps but says he receives 'crazy abuse' because of it.
Blind caller Connor uses AI tools to navigate apps but says he receives 'crazy abuse' because of it.
September 14, 2026 at 2:51 PM
'People read headlines and think they're experts.'
Blind caller Connor uses AI tools to navigate apps but says he receives 'crazy abuse' because of it.
Blind caller Connor uses AI tools to navigate apps but says he receives 'crazy abuse' because of it.
'You call it a base - I call it a cult.'
Donald Trump asked a crowd to pledge their allegiance to him ahead of the midterms. @mehdirhasan.bsky.social brands it 'insane stuff'.
Donald Trump asked a crowd to pledge their allegiance to him ahead of the midterms. @mehdirhasan.bsky.social brands it 'insane stuff'.
September 14, 2026 at 11:41 AM
'You call it a base - I call it a cult.'
Donald Trump asked a crowd to pledge their allegiance to him ahead of the midterms. @mehdirhasan.bsky.social brands it 'insane stuff'.
Donald Trump asked a crowd to pledge their allegiance to him ahead of the midterms. @mehdirhasan.bsky.social brands it 'insane stuff'.
'As soon as he found out he couldn't speak, he threw his toys out of the pram.'
'Donald Trump is only about himself - not 3,000 dead Americans', says @mehdirhasan.bsky.social as he explains why the president didn't go to New York for the 9/11 commemorations.
'Donald Trump is only about himself - not 3,000 dead Americans', says @mehdirhasan.bsky.social as he explains why the president didn't go to New York for the 9/11 commemorations.
September 14, 2026 at 10:29 AM
'As soon as he found out he couldn't speak, he threw his toys out of the pram.'
'Donald Trump is only about himself - not 3,000 dead Americans', says @mehdirhasan.bsky.social as he explains why the president didn't go to New York for the 9/11 commemorations.
'Donald Trump is only about himself - not 3,000 dead Americans', says @mehdirhasan.bsky.social as he explains why the president didn't go to New York for the 9/11 commemorations.
'It leads to oligarchy, fascism, and a complete disconnect from democracy.'
@mehdirhasan.bsky.social warns that Reform's £72m donations mark 'the most dangerous American road we can go down'.
@mehdirhasan.bsky.social warns that Reform's £72m donations mark 'the most dangerous American road we can go down'.
September 14, 2026 at 10:24 AM
'It leads to oligarchy, fascism, and a complete disconnect from democracy.'
@mehdirhasan.bsky.social warns that Reform's £72m donations mark 'the most dangerous American road we can go down'.
@mehdirhasan.bsky.social warns that Reform's £72m donations mark 'the most dangerous American road we can go down'.
'I think they absolutely can't stand him...'
Matt Frei reacts to Trump's 'odd' omission in the presidential lineup at New York's 9/11 memorial event.
Matt Frei reacts to Trump's 'odd' omission in the presidential lineup at New York's 9/11 memorial event.
September 11, 2026 at 5:18 PM
'I think they absolutely can't stand him...'
Matt Frei reacts to Trump's 'odd' omission in the presidential lineup at New York's 9/11 memorial event.
Matt Frei reacts to Trump's 'odd' omission in the presidential lineup at New York's 9/11 memorial event.
'You could smell it until Christmas.'
Mark Riley details to @mrjamesob.bsky.social what it was like being a journalist in New York on 9/11.
Mark Riley details to @mrjamesob.bsky.social what it was like being a journalist in New York on 9/11.
September 11, 2026 at 12:11 PM
'You could smell it until Christmas.'
Mark Riley details to @mrjamesob.bsky.social what it was like being a journalist in New York on 9/11.
Mark Riley details to @mrjamesob.bsky.social what it was like being a journalist in New York on 9/11.
'I don't use the Underground. I've slept with my bedroom door open for 25 years.'
Caller Andrew was stranded on a train on 9/11. He tells Nick Ferrari about the trauma of that day.
Caller Andrew was stranded on a train on 9/11. He tells Nick Ferrari about the trauma of that day.
September 11, 2026 at 12:04 PM
'I don't use the Underground. I've slept with my bedroom door open for 25 years.'
Caller Andrew was stranded on a train on 9/11. He tells Nick Ferrari about the trauma of that day.
Caller Andrew was stranded on a train on 9/11. He tells Nick Ferrari about the trauma of that day.
'Is this the tipping point?'
Reform are under investigation by the Met Police and Shelagh Fogarty wonders if this is when the 'wall comes down' for Farage.
Reform are under investigation by the Met Police and Shelagh Fogarty wonders if this is when the 'wall comes down' for Farage.
September 9, 2026 at 2:52 PM
'Is this the tipping point?'
Reform are under investigation by the Met Police and Shelagh Fogarty wonders if this is when the 'wall comes down' for Farage.
Reform are under investigation by the Met Police and Shelagh Fogarty wonders if this is when the 'wall comes down' for Farage.
'It's either cowardice, or criminal intent.'
James O'Brien spells out the 'two options' behind the anti-migrant protesters wearing masks.
James O'Brien spells out the 'two options' behind the anti-migrant protesters wearing masks.
September 8, 2026 at 11:37 AM
'It's either cowardice, or criminal intent.'
James O'Brien spells out the 'two options' behind the anti-migrant protesters wearing masks.
James O'Brien spells out the 'two options' behind the anti-migrant protesters wearing masks.
'By endlessly repeating that people’s anxieties are ‘legitimate’, politicians are giving credence to the far-right’s propaganda and inadvertently stoking the tensions they were designed to rile up.'
✍️ @natashadevon.bsky.social for LBC Opinion
✍️ @natashadevon.bsky.social for LBC Opinion
Britain does not have an immigration problem, it has a nuance problem writes Natasha Devon | LBC
By endlessly repeating that people’s anxieties are ‘legitimate’, politicians are giving credence to the far-right’s propaganda and inadvertently stoking the tensions they were designed to rile up.
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September 8, 2026 at 10:22 AM
'By endlessly repeating that people’s anxieties are ‘legitimate’, politicians are giving credence to the far-right’s propaganda and inadvertently stoking the tensions they were designed to rile up.'
✍️ @natashadevon.bsky.social for LBC Opinion
✍️ @natashadevon.bsky.social for LBC Opinion
'They are standing up for their country, because no one else is listening to them.'
'You can express that concern without a balaclava on, looking like a paramilitary.'
Shelagh Fogarty and caller Barry debate after the anti-migrant protests.
'You can express that concern without a balaclava on, looking like a paramilitary.'
Shelagh Fogarty and caller Barry debate after the anti-migrant protests.
September 7, 2026 at 2:10 PM
'They are standing up for their country, because no one else is listening to them.'
'You can express that concern without a balaclava on, looking like a paramilitary.'
Shelagh Fogarty and caller Barry debate after the anti-migrant protests.
'You can express that concern without a balaclava on, looking like a paramilitary.'
Shelagh Fogarty and caller Barry debate after the anti-migrant protests.
This is @mrjamesob.bsky.social's London.
September 7, 2026 at 1:15 PM
This is @mrjamesob.bsky.social's London.
"He was laughing at it!"
The Reform protesters have complained about the way they were ejected from conference.
But one of them tells @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social the response from party figures has been 'just as shocking'.
The Reform protesters have complained about the way they were ejected from conference.
But one of them tells @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social the response from party figures has been 'just as shocking'.
September 7, 2026 at 10:20 AM
"He was laughing at it!"
The Reform protesters have complained about the way they were ejected from conference.
But one of them tells @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social the response from party figures has been 'just as shocking'.
The Reform protesters have complained about the way they were ejected from conference.
But one of them tells @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social the response from party figures has been 'just as shocking'.