Unbelievably, US President Donald Trump has blamed the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for starting the war with Russia, while continuing to exclude Ukraine from its own peace-talks. Considering this and the unprecedented appeasement of the Kremlin by the White House - has Putin already won the war?

Also, James interviews the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, who takes your phone calls.

A report from the Commons' Women and Equalities Committee is warning against "ageist stereotyping" across the UK. When did you first realise that the outside world saw you as old?

This episode was recorded on the 19th February. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

Successive governments trying to look "tough on crime" have driven a rising prison population that's overwhelmed the system, according to a new report. Why doesn’t prison work? Why does the public still think that it does?

Also, Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch has said “our country and all of western civilisation will be lost” if efforts to promote rightwing ideas fail. She implored Brits to get up off their knees and “fight”. What does she mean and who does she want us to fight?

And, the head teacher of a school in Monmouth has introduced Saturday detentions for disobedient pupils. He’s said his school has “zero-tolerance towards defiance”. Do most kids perform better under strict teachers? How much do disruptive children impact teachers and peers?

This episode was recorded on the 18th February. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he is "ready and willing" to put UK troops on the ground in Ukraine to help guarantee its security as part of a peace deal. Should British troops be sent to Ukraine?

And, US Vice-President JD Vance has verbally attacked European democracies, saying the greatest threat facing the continent was not from Russia and China, but "from within". Why is he saying this?

This episode was recorded on the 17th February. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.