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James O'Brien
Journalist and broadcaster
James O'Brien is a British journalist, broadcaster, and author. He is best known for his work as a presenter on LBC Radio and his podcast, The James O'Brien Podcast. He has written several books and has been a vocal advocate for progressive causes.
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What's the point of bay leaves?James O'Brien's Mystery HourSep 3, 202650:07HostSmallest living thing in the human body?James O'Brien's Mystery HourAug 27, 202649:58HostWhy can we smell rain before it falls?James O'Brien's Mystery HourAug 20, 202645:10HostWhy does posh slang stay the same?James O'Brien's Mystery HourAug 13, 202648:02HostWalking around in a see-through dress?James O'Brien's Mystery HourAug 6, 202648:11HostHarmonica making my dog howlJames O'Brien's Mystery HourJul 30, 202647:36HostDo crabs have a dominant claw?James O'Brien's Mystery HourJul 23, 202650:43HostAre my polished nails suffocating?James O'Brien's Mystery HourJun 25, 202649:09HostDo birds herd sheep?James O'Brien's Mystery HourJun 18, 202648:04HostDucks in the sea?James O'Brien's Mystery HourJun 11, 202646:19HostCan mosquitoes get drunk?James O'Brien's Mystery HourJun 4, 202648:45HostWhy is popcorn a cinema snack?James O'Brien's Mystery HourMay 28, 202648:08HostHow do football commentators remember players?James O'Brien's Mystery HourMay 21, 202648:51HostWhen did people start Mexican waving?James O'Brien's Mystery HourMay 14, 202649:59HostApril 1, 2026 - Trump says he is considering withrawal from NATO, and it's not an April Fool's jokeSimon Marks ReportingApr 1, 202619:10GuestWhat has Trump's war shown us about the modern world?James O'Brien DailyMar 25, 202654:59HostHas Donald Trump completely bottled it on Iran?James O'Brien DailyMar 23, 20261:04:36HostWhy has Trump started this war?James O'Brien DailyMar 20, 20261:02:37HostKeir Starmer rejects Trump's Strait of Hormuz requestJames O'Brien DailyMar 16, 202653:25HostMarch 6, 2026 - US facing growing accusations of culpability for missile attack on Iranian girls' school that killed 168Simon Marks ReportingMar 6, 202616:31Host