'How predators like Russell Brand operate' | James O'Brien - The Whole Show 2026-11-10 03:46

As Russell Brand is sentenced for rape and sexual assault, James explores why individuals who report sexual abuse and misconduct can face such a long and difficult battle to be heard. Why are institutions so often slow to act on allegations of sexual violence? From protecting powerful public figures and reputational concerns to failures in accountability, safeguarding and institutional responsibility, the discussion examines why justice can take so long, why victims and survivors are not always listened to, and what needs to change to ensure organisations take allegations of sexual abuse seriously. Plus, an independent inquiry into white working class educational outcomes reveals those on free school meals fall behind their better-off white classmates from the earliest years of school. James asks how much of that gap starts at home, what children bring with them when they walk through the school gates, and what schools can do to give them a better chance. This episode was recorded on the 9th of November. James O'Brien Daily is a Global production, available every weekday on Global Player, or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode. Listen to the full show on the all-new LBC App: https://app.af.lbc.co.uk/btnc/thenewlbcapp #TypeInPresenterName #TypeInTopic #LBC LBC is the home of live debate around news and current affairs in the UK. Join in the conversation and listen at https://www.lbc.co.uk/ Sign up to LBC's weekly newsletter here: https://l-bc.co/signup