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The PM has been taking holidays instead of attending Coronavirus COBR meetings. And later in the programme, schools are going back today: how are you planning to teach your children? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973
What do Sadiq Khan, Brian May, and Theo Usherwood have in common? They're all on the show today! This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973
Economists are worried about lockdown, but are we anywhere near ready to end it? What's more important: your health, or our wealth? Also: the first flight of fruit-pickers will arrive from Romania today. For some reason, you're angry about this. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversaion call: 0345 60 60 973 or e-mail the show: coronacrisis@global.com
The pandemic has been hard on our pockets, and even harder on our mental health - so let's talk about it. *CONTENT WARNING* - Today's show is a hard listen. It features a number of callers who have found themselves struggling during the lockdown. If you are struggling to cope, you are not alone. The Samaritans will take your call 24 hours a day on 116 123. You can also search online for Mind and The Citizen's Advice Bureau. Do not suffer alone, talk to someone.
In what can only be described as an horrific state of affairs, two of UK's largest care home providers have reported 521 Coronavirus deaths. So let's talk about it - what are we doing wrong, and how can we fix it? This is a catchup version of James O'Brien's live, daily show. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973 You can also now e-mail the show: coronacrisis@global.com
Listeners call in with examples of those still violating social distancing guidelines and urge people to stay at home. We also give an opportunity to highlight the work of unsung heroes from communities across the UK. We end on our weekly Mystery Hour.
After the deaths of 9 bus drivers in London, we hear from those working in public transportation to get an idea of the conditions they work under, along with measures that may (or may not) have been taken by their employers to ensure their safety. Despite repeated calls from health professionals and experts it seems that some members of the public are still reluctant to socially distance themselves from each other. We ask: why?
Today we asked health care professionals in the NHS to share their experiences from the front lines in the fight against the coronavirus. We also hear intimate stories of their daily struggles and sacrifices they are having to make.
Today we're asking listeners if they were out this weekend despite being instructed to stay indoors - if so, why? We're also talking fake news - specifically the belief amongst some that the 5G masts are directly responsible for coronavirus. Finally, we question why footballers are being are being urged to make financial sacrifices whilst others are being overlooked.
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