The man himself, James O’Brien, is back!

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have agreed to begin negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. As part of a peace settlement, according to the US Defence Secretary, Ukraine should abandon hopes of winning all its territory back from Russia. Is this simply appeasement?

Also, more than 100 new towns could be built under the UK government's plans for the "largest housebuilding programme since the post-war era". How’re we going to build them, and what’s it like moving to a brand new town?

And it’s Thursday, meaning the return of mystery hour!

This episode was recorded on the 13th February. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.