• What should the Christmas message to our political leaders be?
    Dec 24 2024

    Iain is in for James O'Brien, where he reflects on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch's Christmas messages. He speaks with Political Impressionist and Comedian Rory Bremner, and asks callers what their messages are to political leaders. Nick Molden, Founder of Emissions Analytics, provides an explanation into the shift away from fossil-fuel powered cars to electric alternatives. Robbie Williams plans to resit his GCSE exams, and Iain speaks with ADHD expert Dr Tony Lloyd to discuss how the condition can affect school attainment. Tennis player Jack Draper revealed that he drives a second-hand car - Iain asks whether we are more materialistic than we used to be, and speaks with a Behavioural Economist to understand more.

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    2 hrs and 23 mins
  • Can we still have faith in the Church?
    Dec 23 2024

    Iain is in for Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, where he speaks with an executive member of Minister and Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivors, David Greenwood. He also speaks with Jamie Gray, the son of Kevin Gray who lost his Rolex after collapsing at a West Ham football match.

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    2 hrs and 26 mins
  • How do we tackle the dangers of binge drinking?
    Dec 19 2024

    How do we tackle the dangers of binge drinking?

    Plus, tremendous author Robert Harris takes your calls!

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    2 hrs and 32 mins
  • Will 2025 be a year for peace?
    Dec 18 2024

    Will 2025 be a year for peace?

    Joining Iain Dale for this special end-of-year Cross Question are singer and songwriter Fuse ODG, comedian Ava Vidal, broadcaster and DJ Liz Kershaw and economist Linda Yueh.

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    2 hrs and 32 mins
  • What happens next if a truce is agreed in Gaza?
    Dec 17 2024

    What happens next if a truce is agreed in Gaza?

    Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Lib Dem MP and health spokesperson Helen Morgan, Alba Party general secretary Chris McEleny, political commentator Lin Mei and former Conservative adviser Tom Skinner.

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    2 hrs and 30 mins
  • Is China a threat to the UK?
    Dec 16 2024

    Is China a threat to the UK? And should we ban smacking children?

    Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour's leader in the House of Lords Baroness Smith, Conservative peer and former health minister Lord Bethell, Fire Brigades Union general secretary Matt Wrack and pollster and commentator Scarlett Maguire.

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    2 hrs and 29 mins
  • Should we ban homeschooling?
    Dec 12 2024

    Do we need to spend more on the military? Security journalist Lizzie Dearden takes your calls. And should we ban homeschooling?

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    2 hrs and 28 mins
  • Are we sending too many people to prison?
    Dec 11 2024

    Are we sending too many people to prison?

    Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are economist and former Observer editor Will Hutton, former Conservative MP Jo Gideon, Reem Ibrahim from the Institute of Economic Affairs & Labour MP Mike Tapp.

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    2 hrs and 29 mins