"Tell me it's not doing exactly the same thing!" Ali Miraj sees similarities between America's actions in Venezuela and Russia's in Ukraine.

"I'm not sure he has a plan..." What next for Venezuela after the 'capture' of President Maduro? That's up to Marco Rubio, says Dr Chris Sabatini.

'We thought it was going to be another Zelenskyy moment in the Oval Office - but they found a way of getting on.' @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social looks ahead to what Zohran Mamdani's mayoralty under President Trump could look like.

'Rachel Reeves is absolutely destroying small business in the UK.' Caller Jim, who had a restaurant prior to Labour's election win, tells @henryriley1.bsky.social why he feels the Chancellor has 'no clue' about what she's doing.

'Why do you want them to clear a mess of 14 years in 18 months?' 'We need to stop pulling the government down', caller Taiye demands, in a debate with @henryriley1.bsky.social over the tax threshold freeze.

‘At what point do you actually stand up? It’s a question of what’s the straw that breaks the camel’s back.’ @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social predicts an ‘inevitable confrontation’ between Keir Starmer and Donald Trump in 2026.

‘Its wealth has been absolutely ransacked and used to funnel terrorist activity and Islamist ideology.’ Iranian caller Rana explains the ‘geopolitical storm’ at the heart of protests across the country.

‘What?!’ @henryriley1.bsky.social can’t believe caller Aries’ idea to ‘punish’ people for turning up to A&E with minor ailments.

‘All I could think about was the sacrifice my mum made as an immigrant working with the NHS.’ Eni Aluko says it was ‘the best day of her life’ being awarded an MBE as she congratulates the Lionesses.

‘I don’t even need to say anything… it’s a brilliant call.’ Henry Riley is impressed by caller Chandra’s personal take on Britishness.

'Tough luck. Send him back.' Journalist and film-maker Andrew Drury has no time for Alaa Abd El Fattah's apology, telling @henryriley1.bsky.social that neither he nor Shamima Begum should be in the UK.

'They have MI5 and MI6 at their fingertips, so if they don't know, then I give up on the whole system.' Caller Jo can't believe government ministers weren't aware of Alaa Abd El Fattah's anti-Semitic and anti-British tweets.

'If I were Home Secretary, I would be revoking his British citizenship today.' Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp wants 'scumbag' Alaa Abd El Fattah deported back to Egypt, after his anti-Semitic and anti-British tweets resurfaced.

'This is absolutely shameful.' Anti-Semitism campaigner Jonathan Sacerdoti demands answers after Alaa Abd El Fattah - who called for the 'killing of Zionists' and described British people as 'dogs and monkeys' - was allowed back into the UK.

‘People like that are putting forward an enemy point of view.’ @iaindale.bsky.social challenges caller Joe’s “Putin propaganda” about Ukraine joining NATO.

'While she forgot all our names, when you play her a song, she would remember it word for word.' DJ Ashley Gordon tells Ian Payne the touching story behind why he now spreads joy in care homes.

'The majority of people feel we've got a bad Brexit deal.' As the government is urged to improve workers' standards in 2026, the TUC's @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social says that involves 'resetting our relationship with the EU'.

'All the polls say you've got the most unpopular government of all time.' Polling expert Lord Hayward tells @henryriley1.bsky.social about the 'pretty awful' local election prospects for Labour in May.

'So many unhappy souls comprise the royal family - they're listless.' @lewisgoodall.com approves of listener Lea's method on 'getting rid of' the monarchy.

'The UK hasn't had a better deal than the EU.' Brexiteers who were concerned about national sovereignty under the EU now see that Trump is 'trying to control Britain', @pimlicat.bsky.social tells @lewisgoodall.com.

- Gregg Wallace - Bob Vylan - The Hamas documentary - Huw Edwards The David Walliams allegations are 'a bad look' considering recent issues at the BBC, says @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social.

‘The incel movement was once fringe. It’s absolutely not, it’s mainstream.’ Soma Sara, @everyonesinvited.bsky.social founder, explains how children are ‘falling victim to harmful misogynistic ideas about what it means to be a man’ online. @natashadevon.bsky.social

‘We never really thought the White House was going to release anything particularly incriminating or detailed.’ As two Congressmen look to start impeachment proceedings against the US Attorney General, @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social has the latest on the Epstein Files.

‘If you want to tax me, you jolly well give me the right to vote.’ Ali Miraj and caller Jo have a strong reaction to the local elections being postponed.

‘Is offering a racist take on everything an automatic vote-winner?’ @matthew-wright.bsky.social ‘destroys’ Kemi Badenoch’s argument about migrants and misogyny, with the help of her former colleague Boris Johnson.

‘You don’t have to be a conspiracy theorist to suggest there’s a White House cover up.’ Simon Marks says it’s ‘a joke’ that Trump hasn’t released the Epstein files in full.

'To tell someone to "go home" just crosses the line.' @sundersays.bsky.social thinks a Reform candidate's comments about David Lammy are a response to people being 'triggered by diversity'.

'I am absolutely seething.' Caller Pat refuses to hold back in her criticism of Labour delaying local elections again, branding the government 'corrupt'.

‘Callers are saying they want to vote, Minister!’ @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social challenges Sir Chris Bryant on the government’s decision to further delay some local elections.

‘There should be no taxation without representation.’ Reform councillor Stephen Atkinson finds the government’s decision to further delay local elections ‘absolutely appalling’.

‘I was absolutely gobsmacked and mortified.’ Caller Charlotte tells James O’Brien about the time her stepson displayed misogynistic behaviour, referencing Andrew Tate.

'You’ve tried to make this entire conversation about the plight of the Palestinian people.' Ben Kentish gets frustrated with broadcaster Ajmal Masroor as they discuss police banning the chant ‘globalise the intifada’.

‘They want to charge for that?!’ As the government considers putting some BBC shows behind a paywall, @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social isn’t enticed by many of the programmes on offer…

‘It’s the front page of three national newspapers and you don’t have a view?’ @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social questions Labour’s Michael Shanks on the potential plan for those on benefits to get free TV licenses.

'It's hard to see how it gets more tasteless than that.' @maitlis.bsky.social analyses Trump's 'narcissistic' reaction to Hollywood director Rob Reiner's death.

'This is hideous.' @mrjamesob.bsky.social is repulsed by Donald Trump 'dancing on Rob Reiner's grave'.

The 54-year-old drove into a crowd of fans at Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade in May, injuring more than 130 people aged between six months and 77 years. Read more: www.lbc.co.uk/article/live...

'That was first class.' @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social is impressed with caller Runo's powerful response to Labour donor Dale Vince's tweet on the Bondi Beach terror attack.

‘I understand…’ ‘No you don’t!’ Government minister Ashley Dalton was heckled at a vigil for those killed in the Bondi Beach terror attack. @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social puts it to Labour Against Antisemitism's Alex Hearn.

'So you don't think there's a problem with small boat migrants using it as a loophole?' Anti-slavery Commissioner Eleanor Lyons tells @natashaclark.bsky.social why she disagrees with the Home Secretary.

'He passed away due to the anger he caused others... He was afflicted with a massive, mind-crippling disease...' The US President has launched an ‘extraordinary’ attack on film director Rob Reiner, blaming his death on 'incurable Trump derangement syndrome.'

Eyewitness recounts horror of Bondi Beach terror attack Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHrQ...

'It is the only way to ensure a two-state solution and long-term peace.' Labour's Alex Davies-Jones responds to concerns that the UK could experience something similar to Bondi Beach after recognising a Palestinian state.

When Harry Met Sally director Rob Reiner and wife found dead with stab wounds at LA home Read more: www.lbc.co.uk/article/rob-...

'Did you spend your whole time doing cocaine? How did you spend that much money?' @matthew-wright.bsky.social is 'flabbergasted' by caller Peter's staggering student debt.

'I'll play you Donald Trump lying, and the Met Commissioner doing what every patriotic Brit should be doing...' @mrjamesob.bsky.social cautions against 'treachery', as Sir Mark Rowley rubbishes Trump's claims about safety under Sadiq Khan last month.

‘For goodness sake… it’s self-defeating.’ Wes Streeting issues a plea to doctors to call off their ‘dangerous’ pre-Christmas strike.

'Complete nonsense.' Met Police Chief Sir Mark Rowley rubbishes Donald Trump's claims about violence in London under Sadiq Khan.

‘I would love to have VAR for political interviews!’ Alison McGovern pushes back at @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social after he challenges her on Keir Starmer's decision to award more Labour peerages.

'I'm staggered.' @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social cannot believe that Labour's Alison McGovern has faith in the one in, one out migration scheme.