LBC

Britain's answer to talk radio, though it sounds nothing like American talk radio. LBC is a national news, talk and phone-in station owned by Global, with about 3.6 million listeners a week. Rather than keep every show neutral, it says it aims for balance across its schedule, so presenters with very different views can follow one another on the same day. It is the easiest way to hear how ordinary listeners actually argue about the news, and its long interviews with senior politicians often make headlines the next morning.