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Simon's weekly chronicle of events from a deeply unserious United States. Listen live every week on Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on LBC at 5:50pm or find it here on demand afterwards.This week: - Trump's mad move in the Middle East;- the scrapping of US humanitarian aid fuels the spread of Ebola;- Jill Biden spins a yarn in her new memoir.
Journalist and broadcaster Rachel Johnson joins Andrew Gold to discuss the "tripwires" currently silencing British discourse. From her "Master" investigation into Neil Gaiman and the complexities of coercive control (33:00) to why she remains a "Remainer" despite the "4-hour biometric queues" of a post-Brexit world (16:00), Rachel pulls no punches. SUPPORT MY GUEST: - Follow Rachel Johnson on X: https://x.com/RachelSJohnson - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racheljohnsonpublic/ - Watch her The Master series on Neil Gaiman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh48rdEgLIg - Keep up with her on LBC: https://www.lbc.co.uk/radio/presenters/rachel-johnson/ SPONSORS: Support our sponsor: go to https://boncharge.com and use code HERETICS to save 15%. Go to https://boncharge.com and use code HERETICS to save 15%. Go to https://surfshark.com/heretics for 4 extra months of Surfshark Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code andrewgold at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/andrewgold Check Plaud UK: https://bit.ly/40Gzdh1 | US: https://bit.ly/475MQKe Notepro: https://bit.ly/479tWSR Organise your life: https://akiflow.pro/Heretics Earn up to 4 per cent on gold, paid in gold: https://www.monetary-metals.com/heretics/ Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics We explore the "overcorrection" of the Boris-wave immigration, why the "center ground" is being treated as heresy, and the "puddle-deep" nature of modern political fame. Support the Heretics mission: Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations: Andrew Gold | Heretics. #RachelJohnson #BorisJohnson #UKPolitics #LBC #FreeSpeech #Heretics #AndrewGold #Islamism Join the 30k heretics on my mailing list: https://andrewgoldheretics.com Check out my new documentary channel: https://youtube.com/@andrewgoldinvestigates Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok Heretics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics Chapters: 00:00 "This country has gone nuts" 05:30 - Should the Burka be banned? 09:00 - The "Boris Wave" of immigration 13:30 - Fined for stopping the boats? 16:00 - Almost divorced in a post-Brexit queue 20:00 - The "Anywhere" people vs. Sovereignty 23:45 - Is Europe becoming a Caliphate? 27:30 - Handling the "Islamophobe" label 33:00 - The "outside bath" & Neil Gaiman 37:15 - "Master" & Coercive Control 43:00 - Why I hate "cancellation" 46:50 - Boris's final morning in Downing Street 48:15 - The Queen's final advice: "Don't be ******" 52:10 - Is Israel an Apartheid state? 55:40 - Getting rid of "Victim Culture" 57:50 - Russell Brand & Noel Gallagher Madness 1:00:00 Rachel Storms Off Set! Is She Really Joking? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Simon's live update for Henry Riley's Sunday afternoon programme on the UK's LBC.
Simon's live update for Clive Bull's overnight programme on the UK's LBC.
Simon's live breaking news report for Nick Abbot's programme on LBC.
Simon's weekly chronicle of the American story for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. This week: -- Trump sets up a slush fund for his mates after a quid-pro-quo with his own Justice Department.-- That ain't no ballroom. It's a Bond villain's bunker.-- Remembering Barney Frank
Simon's live update James O'Brien's morning programme on the UK's LBC.
Simon's live update for "Tonight with Andrew Marr" on the UK's LBC.
Simon's live update for James O'Brien's morning programme on LBC. Today:-- Trump TACOs over Iran...again-- Trump's audacious plan to funnel taxpayer cash to his mates-- And it's a big night in Kentucky Republican politics.
Simon's live update for Ben Kentish's late night programme on the UK's LBC.
Colleen Babcock is Head of Partner Marketing at Rightmove, one of the UK's most trusted and best‑loved brands.In this episode we discuss:Learning that personal development isn't selfishRe-branding and differentiation as the market leaderEvolving Rightmove's income streamsEnsuring people remain central to the brandWhy emotion matters in b2b marketingWhy customer complaints are like a big dogMarketing Lessons from theatreThe importance of ‘Interactive WTFs'Colleen BabcockColleen Babcock leads the B2B marketing teams helping agents and developers grow through smarter, more effective marketing. With over 20 years in the property industry and more than a decade at a FTSE 100 brand, she combines a love of storytelling with a sharp strategic lens and a strong belief that even B2B marketing is always personal.She's known for building high‑performing teams, using data to guide decisions and turning brand strategy into commercial action - without losing the human touch (or her trademark energy). Alongside her leadership role, Colleen is a national media spokesperson on the housing and rental market, regularly appearing on Sky News, LBC and the BBC to make Rightmove's insights clear, useful and never boring..Full show notes, including a transcript, links to everythingdiscussed and contact details can be found on the episode page here: https://eximomarketingstrategy.com/interactive-wtf-with-colleen-babcock-strategy-sessions-podcast/
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Simon's live update for Matt Frei's Saturday morning programme on the UK's LBC.
Caroline speaks to the Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, who is also Minister for Equalities and Women, about the tumultous week for Sir Keir Starmer as almost 100 Labour MPs called on him to go. Claire Ainsley, who was policy director for Keir Starmer when he was in opposition and is now at the Progressive Policy Institute and Robert Colville, director of the centre right think tank, the Centre for Policy Studies assess whether Labour is doing enough to promote growth, in the week that the UK economy unexpectedly grew by 0.6% during the first three months of the year.Conservative peer Matthew Elliott, who was the Chief Executive of the Vote Leave campaign during the Brexit referendum ten years ago and the Liberal Democrats' Business spokesperson Sarah Olney debate whether Europe is once again becoming a defining issue in British politics after the prime minister vowed to put “Britain at the heart of Europe”.And two long-term Westminster insiders discuss Labour's leadership challenge: the Labour peer, Ayesha Hazarika, who worked as an adviser to several senior Labour party politicians and LBC presenter and writer Iain Dale.
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it here on catch-up afterwards.This week: Trump goes to China in search of vast trade deals, but brings very little back after getting a flea in his ear over Taiwan.
Shelagh Fogarty, LBC presenter
The Forgotten BeatlesEpisode 15: Tony SheridanThis episode, we turn the spotlight on the man The Beatles referred to as “The Teacher”, guitarist and singer Tony Sheridan*******Links mentioned in this episodeTony SheridanWikipedia Page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_SheridanThe Teacher: The Tony Sheridan Story by Alan Mann - https://www.amazon.com/Teacher-Sheridan-Story-Alan-Mann/dp/0957528507/Tony Sheridan – The One The Beatles Called "The Teacher", by Colin Crawley. - https://bookshop.org/a/10029/9781515092612RTE audio documentary Are You Tony Sheridan? - https://bookshop.org/a/10029/9781515092612https://www.rte.ie/radio/doconone/771586-are-you-tony-sheridanWebsites:Alan J. Porter - YouTube Channel - Forgotten Beatles related videos - https://www.youtube.com/@AlanPorterWriter**************Thanks for listening to this episode of Before They Were Beatles Presents: The Forgotten Beatles. If you would like to leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast platform that would be great and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can find me on most social media platforms @alanjporter or you can email me at alan@beforetheywerebeatles.comYou can also subscribe to the FREE monthly Before They Were Beatles newsletter at https://beforebeatles.substack.com/Don't forget to join us next time when we turn the spotlight on Quarrymen Pete Shotton, and Bill Smith**************Some Other Guy performed by The Savage Young Beatles is used with permission.The Before They Were Beatles podcast series is a production of Megrin Entertainment, a division of 4Js Group LLC.**************Let us know what you think!Email the show at contact@longboxcrusade.comThis podcast is a member of the LONGBOX CRUSADE NETWORK:LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/longboxcrusadeVisit the WEBSITE: http://www.longboxcrusade.com/Follow on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BeforeBeatleshttps://twitter.com/LongboxCrusadeFollow on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/longboxcrusadeLike the FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/LongboxCrusadeSubscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/4LkhovSubscribe to the main LBC network podcast feed on Apple Podcasts at:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-longboxcrusade/id1118783510?mt=2Or the single podcast feed for Before They Were Beatles at:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-they-were-beatles/id1561234606Thank you for listening and we hope you have enjoyed this episode of Before They Were Beatles: The Forgotten Beatles.#TheForgottenBeatles #TheBeatles, #Beatles, #Music
Simon's live update for "Tonight with Andrew Marr" on the UK's LBC.
As Keir Starmer clings on to his premiership, there's one man continuing his victory laps. Nigel Farage's party Reform UK was the big winner in last week's local elections, picking up more than 1,450 council seats. So, what's behind this? Is this just a blip – or the start of a new phase of British politics?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Lara Spirit, deputy political editor, The Sunday Times.Host: Luke Jones.Producers: Callum Martin, Sophie McNulty.We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: New Reform councillor suspended after racist posts emergeFurther listening: “Keir Starmer couldn't run a bath.” What next for Labour?Clips: BBC, Manchester Evening News, LBC, Reform UK, APT. Photo: Getty Images.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dave and Fionnuala are back on their mission to steal a Guinness World Record off a British radio station… and this time it's an absolutely brutal one.The challenge: eat three dry cream crackers in under 35 seconds. No water during it, no butter, no Nutella, no cheats. The record's been standing since 2005, held by LBC's Ambrose Mendy at a ridiculous 34.78 seconds.Dave goes first and leaves what can only be described as a criminal amount of crumbs across the studio. Then Fionnuala steps up… fast eater reputation on the line, gag reflex doing bits, and the clock absolutely bullying them both.
Simon's live update from Washington for Matt Frei's Saturday morning programme on the UK's LBC. Today: US reaction to Britain's local, Scottish and Welsh elections. Plus the latest on Iran, the President's upcoming trip to China, and is Marco Rubio the man to watch for 2028?
Simon's live update for LBC's "Tonight with Andrew Marr" on the sudden interest in Marco Rubio as a possible Trump successor.
Our election results special. Iain speaks to all the major parties, plus top analysis from Aggie Chambré and LBC's Elections Commentator Gareth Knight. LBC reports from across the UK.
Shelagh Fogarty, LBC presenter
Richie Allen with a unique and amusing take on the day's top news stories. On today's show: Is the end of the Iran war nigh? Who is advising asylum seekers to pretend that they are gay to boost their chances of staying in the UK? Is a top LBC radio presenter listening to your BBG? It looks like it. Plus much more.
Simon's live update for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.
Simon's live update for "Tonight with Andrew Marr" on the UK's LBC.
Simon's latest roundup with James O'Brien on the UK's LBC.
Simon's live chat with Lewis Goodall on the UK's LBC.
Simon's live update for Matt Frei's Saturday morning programme on the UK's LBC.
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States, for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it here on demand afterwards.This week, the King and Queen beguile Americans and deliver a pointed message in the direction of Donald Trump. And the Supreme Court sets the stage for electoral chaos in America later this year.
Labour Cabinet minister Heidi Alexander takes LBC listeners' calls.Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are MPs Rosie Wrighting from Labour, Gareth Bacon from the Conservatives and Monica Harding from the Liberal Democrats, plus the political strategist James Starkie.
Simon's live update with James Max on LBC.
Simon's live update from Washington after a disquieting weekend. With James O'Brien on LBC.
Simon's live update for Nick Abbot's Sunday night / Monday morning programme on LBC. Tonight, a stunning exchange between President Trump and one of America's top news anchors in the aftermath of the attempt to attack White House Correspondents Dinner at the Hilton in Washington.
Simon's live update from Washington for LBC with Ranvir Singh presenting.
More of Simon's rolling news coverage for LBC and LBC News with Clive Bull presenting, as the White House Correspondents' Dinner was scrubbed following an attempted attack on Trump administration officials at the Hilton hotel.
Simon's live update on the investigation into Saturday night's attempted attack on the "Hinckley Hilton" as President Trump was in the ballroom for the White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner. With Henry Riley on the UK's LBC.
Simon's rolling live coverage on LBC of the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents Association annual dinner at the Hilton hotel in the centre of the city. With Clive Bull presenting in London.
A former royal protection officer claims that Prince Andrew's security team did not know about Jeffrey Epstein's prior sex offense conviction when Andrew visited him in New York in 2010. The conviction was allegedly viewed as a localized U.S. matter rather than something that would automatically be flagged to British protection services. This visit occurred shortly after Epstein had served time for soliciting sex from a minor, and it was during that trip that Andrew was photographed walking with Epstein in Central Park—an image that would later become emblematic of the scandal.The explanation has done little to quiet the broader backlash surrounding Andrew's continued association with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. His decision to maintain contact with Epstein after his conviction remains one of the most scrutinized aspects of his conduct, reinforcing questions about judgment, awareness, and accountability. The controversy continues to linger, with critics arguing that the circumstances stretch credibility and highlight deeper failures in how such associations were handled at the highest levels.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's team 'did not know' Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted paedophile during New York trip, officer claims | LBC
Simon's live roundup for Matt Frei's Saturday morning programme on LBC.
Simon's preview of the State Visit for Vanessa Feltz's Saturday afternoon programme on LBC.
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. This week:-- the Pentagon threatens the Falklands ahead of the Royal visit-- Trump makes more contradictory claims about Iran-- FBI Director Kash Patel is accused of dereliction of duty-- Why a Congressional race in New York is turning into a massive headache for the big tech industry.
Simon's live roundup of the latest events in the United States for James O'Brien's morning programme on the UK's LBC.
The crown jewel drew big ratings! Conor Daly is back on Speed Street after his trip to Long Beach, and he joins Producer Bobby to share everything he saw at IndyCar's latest event. The guys talk about Felix Rosenqvist's strong showing throughout the weekend and how Alex Palou and the Chip Ganassi Racing 10-Team continue to execute when it matters most. Felix joins the show to chat about the much needed breakthrough he and his Meyer Shank 60-team had in LBC and how they'll use the runner-up finish as momentum heading into the Month of May. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
More unexpected news from Washington, as Navy Secretary John Phelan becomes the latest senior figure at the Pentagon to be defenstrated by Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth. Mine with Henry Riley on LBC.
Simon's live update for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.
Simon's live update for James O'Brien's morning programme on the UK's LBC.
Simon's live breaking news update for Iain Dale's programme on the UK's LBC.
Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys✖️✖️✖️In this episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, Travis Chappell (host of the Travis Makes Money Podcast) joins to break down the latest developments in the Liberty Baptist Church financial scandal involving former senior pastor Scott Gray and deceased associate pastor and financial director Tim Forgy.We cover the leaked audio recordings from the March 22nd, 2026 church meeting led by attorney David Gibbs III of the National Center for Life and Liberty, where the congregation learned the full extent of the church's financial mismanagement — including secret bank accounts, forged board minutes, and unauthorized loans taken out without board knowledge or approval.The outside CPA firm hired to investigate called it "one of the worst cases" of church financial fraud they had ever seen.✖️✖️✖️CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro01:59 How this came to light06:42 Pastor Scott Gray's Public Statement09:12 Did Scott Gray Lie About Stepping Away from Ministry?12:03 Church Business Meeting12:46 How church finances improved after Scott Gray Left15:16 Maybe "the worst case" the CPA had ever seen18:21 Scope of the investigation21:17 Forged documents to obtain loans27:05 Did Tim Forgy act without Scott Gray's knowledge?28:27 Maxed out church credit cards32:56 Staff were asked not to take paychecks43:12 Double payments made to Pastor Scott Gray47:13 Excessive and undocumented spending51:29 Nearly $400k cost to church57:33 Luxury purchases01:04:37 Churches need strong systems to prevent this01:10:24 Poorly planned building projects01:14:46 Gibbs says Scott Gray has been "combative"01:16:19 Executive Summary01:18:32 Civil/Criminal Charges aren't being pursued01:22:43 LBC's financial strategy moving forward✖️✖️✖️CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:preacherboyspodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoyshttps://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/https://twitter.com/preacherboysdochttps://www.instagram.com/preacherboyspodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@preacherboyspodTo connect with a community that shares the Preacher Boys Podcast's mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/✖️✖️✖️The content presented in this video is for informational and educational purposes only. All individuals and entities discussed are presumed innocent until proven guilty through due legal process. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers.✖️✖️✖️Music by Lou Ridley — “Bible Belt” | Used with permission under license.This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PreacherBoys and get on your way to being your best self.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy