The Session with Tom Swarbrick

The Investment Session: crypto markets soar

Global — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:05:00 +0100

As crypto markets soar and mortgage rates fall, Chris Justham and Ben Kumar from 7 Investment join Tom Swarbrick for an Investment Session on LBC.

The Investment Session: Trump Tariffs

Global — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:06:00 +0100

As President Trump's tariffs send the world's markets spiralling, join Tom Swarbrick for the Investment Session. Tom is joined by Chris Justham, Justin Urquhart Stewart and Jon Najarian.

The Investment Session: inflation jumps to 3%

Global — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:11:00 +0100

As inflation jumps to 3 percent and the chance of an interest rate cut plummets, Tom is joined by Ben Kumar and Chris Justham from 7 Investment Management for The Investment Session.

Simon Squibb joins the Investment Session

Global — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:51:00 +0100

Entrepreneur Simon Squibb joins the Investment Session.

And - as Donald Trump's first week as 47th President of the United States draws to a close, Tom Swarbrick is joined by 7 Investment Management's Ben Kumar and Chris Justham for the Investment Session

The Investment Session: The UK economy shrinks for a second month in a row - what does this mean for you and your money?

Global — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 18:49:00 +0100

As the UK economy shrinks for a second month in a row, Tom is joined by 7 Investment Management's Chris Justham and Ben Kumar for the Investment Session.

The Investment Session: Trump, Interest Rates and the Budget

Global — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:08:00 +0100

As Donald Trump is re-elected to the White House, Tom is joined by Ben Kumar and Chris Justham from 7 Investment Management for The Investment Session.

The Investment Session: What does the International Investment Summit mean for you and your money?

Global — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 17:23:00 +0100

As the government holds its International Investment Summit, Tom is joined by Ben Kumar and Chris Justham from 7 Investment Management for The Investment Session.

The Investment Session: What does the interest rate decision mean for you and your money?

Global — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 18:55:00 +0100

As the Bank of England holds interest rates at 5%, Tom is joined by Ben Kumar and Chris Justham from 7 Investment Management for The Investment Session.

The Investment Session: The Bank of England cuts the interest rate for the first time in four years - what does it mean for your money?

Global — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 18:08:00 +0100

As the Bank of England cuts the interest rate from 5.25% to 5%, Tom is joined by Ben Kumar from 7 Investment Management for The Investment Session.

The Investment Session: What will the general election mean for your money?

Global — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:52:00 +0100

Ahead of the general election, Tom is joined by 7 Investment Management's Chris Justham and Ben Kumar, for the Investment Session.

The Investment Session: The UK comes out of recession - what does it mean for your money?

Global — Fri, 10 May 2024 18:53:00 +0100

As new GDP figures confirm the UK has moved out of recession, Tom is joined by Chris Justham of 7 Investment Management for The Investment Session.

As NATO marks 75 years, foreign affairs expert Tim Marshall takes your calls

Global — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:37:00 +0100

Foreign Affairs Analyst Tim Marshall takes your calls on Israel-Gaza, the war in Ukraine, the future of global conflict and Nato's past and future.

The Investment Session: Will the Budget make me better off?

Global — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:28:00 +0100

As the Chancellor delivers the final Budget before the general election, Tom is joined by 7 Investment Management's Chris Justham and Bloomberg senior columnist Merryn Somerset-Webb, for the Investment Session.

The Investment Session: What does the interest rate decision mean for you and your money?

Global — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:50:00 +0100

As the Bank of England holds interest rates at 5.25% for the fourth time in a row, Tom is joined by our resident trader bros, Chris Justham and Ben Kumar from 7 Investment Management, for the Investment Session.

Israeli Government Spokesperson Eylon Levy takes your calls

Global — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:22:00 +0100

As US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Palestinians must not be pressured into leaving Gaza, Israeli Government Spokesperson Eylon Levy takes your calls.

The Investment Session: How to make your money work for you in 2024

Global — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 18:27:00 +0100

As HSBC becomes the latest big lender to cut mortgage rates, Tom is joined by our resident trader bros, Chris Justham and Ben Kumar from 7 Investment Management, for the Investment Session.

Getting to Net Zero with Ed Conway

Global — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:35:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, journalist Ed Conway talks to Tom Swarbrick about his book Material World: The Six Raw Materials That Shape Modern Civilization and the quest to reach Net Zero.

The Investment Session: What does the interest rates hold mean for you?

Global — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 17:55:00 +0100

As Andrew Bailey warns there's “still some way to go” before inflation targets are hit and the Bank of England keeps rates steady at 5.25 per cent, Tom is joined by our resident business bros, Chris Justham and Ben Kumar from 7 Investment Management, for the Investment Session.

IDF Reservist Nimrod Palmach

Global — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:47:00 +0100

Tom speaks to Nimrod Palmach - an IDF reservist who has been hailed as a hero in Israel for his actions on October 7, after he ignored orders and drove towards the kibbutzim to fight against the Hamas attackers, including at Kibbutz Be’eri, where a massacre took place.

Alison Lomax - Managing Director of YouTube UK

Global — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 17:36:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, Tom speaks to Alison Lomax, Managing Director of YouTube UK, about how the organisation is growing, how much that is contributing to the UK's economy - and how you can gain from it.

Investment Session: What does the interest rates hold mean for your money?

Global — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:31:00 +0100

As the Bank of England keeps interest rates at 5.25%, Tom is joined by our resident business bros, Chris Justham and Ben Kumar from 7 Investment Management, for the Investment Session.

Jordan Peterson speaks to Tom Swarbrick

Global — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:00:00 +0100

As the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship Conference takes place in London, Tom Swarbrick speaks to the man who partly inspired it, psychologist and author Jordan Peterson.

BONUS: Foreign Affairs Analyst Tim Marshall takes your calls on Israel-Gaza

Global — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 17:34:00 +0100

Foreign Affairs Analyst Tim Marshall takes your calls on Israel-Gaza

The Investment Session

Global — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 19:23:00 +0100

The Investment Session

Global — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 10:27:00 +0100

The Investment Session with Chris Justham and Ben Kumar, from 7 Investment Management

The People Who Will Change The World: Ariel Ekblaw of the Aurelia Institute

Global — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 15:26:00 +0100

As part of his LBC show, Tom Swarbrick speaks to The People Who Will Change The World, those who are revolutionising the way we live and creating a better future for the human race. In the fourth of this series, Tom speaks Ariel Ekblaw, Director of the Aurelia Institute, a team of researchers and designers preparing humanity to become a thriving spacefaring species.

The People Who Will Change The World: Andrew Steele on the science of ageing

Global — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 18:11:00 +0100

As part of his LBC show, Tom Swarbrick speaks to The People Who Will Change The World, those who are revolutionising the way we live and creating a better future for the human race. In the fourth of this series, Tom speaks to biologist and author Dr Andrew Steele on the science of ageing.

The People Who Will Change The World: Greg Brittles of Tokamak Energy

Global — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 16:00:00 +0100

As part of his LBC show, Tom Swarbrick speaks to The People Who Will Change The World, those who are revolutionising the way we live and creating a better future for the human race. In the third of this series, Tom speaks to Senior Magnet Engineer at Tokamak Energy, Greg Brittles, about their work in developing fusion energy for all.

The People Who Will Change The World: Dr Josh Flack of Mosa Meat

Global — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 16:00:00 +0100

As part of his LBC show, Tom Swarbrick speaks to The People Who Will Change The World, those who are revolutionising the way we live and creating a better future for the human race. In the second of this series, Tom speaks to Mosa Meat's Head of Cell Biology Dr Joshua Flack about their work in developing lab-grown meat.

The People Who Will Change The World: Sir Richard Branson

Global — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 16:00:00 +0100

As part of his LBC show, Tom Swarbrick speaks to The People Who Will Change The World, those who are revolutionising the way we live and creating a better future for the human race. In the first of this series, Tom speaks to Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson about his life of innovation, including Virgin Orbital.

Consciousness (Part 2) with Prof Anil Seth

Global — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, neuroscientist Professor Anil Seth returns to talk with Tom Swarbrick about his research into consciousness - including how technology is improving our understanding of it.

Mental Wellbeing with Dr Alastair Santhouse

Global — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, psychiatrist Dr Alastair Santhouse joins Tom Swarbrick to talk about the strong link between our emotional and physical well-being, and what medicine and doctors get wrong in treating poor mental health.

The Human Brain with Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett

Global — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, neuroscientist Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett joins Tom Swarbrick to talk about her research on our brains and how they create the emotions we experience.

Metacognition with Dr Steve Fleming

Global — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, cognitive neurologist Dr Steve Fleming joins Tom Swarbrick to talk about metacognition - the science behind self-awareness.

Addiction with Mandy Saligari

Global — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, addiction therapist Mandy Saligari joins Tom Swarbrick to talk about both psychological and practical ways of fighting addictions.

The Human Senses with Prof Guy Leschziner

Global — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, neurologist Professor Guy Leschziner returns to speak with Tom Swarbrick about the importance of each of the human senses and how they are connected to each other.

Dopamine with Dr Anna Lembke

Global — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, psychiatrist Dr Anna Lembke joins Tom Swarbrick to discuss how the chemical dopamine affects our mental health and our emotional state.

Memory (Part 2) with Prof Morgan Barense

Global — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, neuroscientist Prof Morgan Barense returns to speak with Tom Swarbrick about how we create our memories - and how they change over time.

Panpsychism with Dr Philip Goff

Global — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, philosopher Dr Philip Goff, joins Tom Swarbrick to discuss his theory of panpsychism - the belief that everything in the universe has a degree of consciousness.

Psychedelic Therapy with Dr Rick Doblin

Global — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, the founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), Dr Rick Doblin, joins Tom Swarbrick to discuss his pioneering research into the use of psychedelics to treat illnesses.

Exploring Mars with Dr Bruce Banerdt

Global — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, the principal investigator for NASA's InSight Mars Lander Dr Bruce Banerdt joins Tom Swarbrick to discuss the robot's exciting discoveries below the surface of the Red Planet.

Ancient Civilisations with Graham Hancock

Global — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, the journalist and author Graham Hancock joins Tom Swarbrick to discuss his research into the origins of human civilisations - and his belief that an entire period of history before the last ice age has been forgotten by his colleagues.

Sleep Disorders with Prof Guy Leschziner

Global — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, neurologist Professor Guy Leschziner joins Tom Swarbrick to discuss where sleep disorders come from and some of the innovative ways of treating them.

Secret Military Innovation with Sharon Weinberger

Global — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, journalist Sharon Weinberger joins Tom Swarbrick to discuss her research into the secretive US Government Agency known as DARPA - responsible for radical and sometimes chilling new military technologies.

Evolution with Dr Prosanta Chakrabarty

Global — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, ichthyologist Dr Prosanta Chakrabarty joins Tom Swarbrick to discuss why he believes humans are not the end of an unfinished story of evolution.

Cults with Dr Janja Lalich

Global — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, sociologist Dr Janja Lalich joins Tom Swarbrick to discuss how widespread cults are in 21st Century Western society, how they operate, and her own experiences of being a member of one.

Mortality with Dr Sheldon Solomon

Global — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, social psychologist Dr Sheldon Solomon joins Tom Swarbrick to discuss our sense of mortality and his terror management theory.

Deep Sea Exploration with Kasey Cantwell

Global — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, Kasey Cantwell from the US Government's National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration joins Tom Swarbrick to discuss the mysteries of what exists and what goes on beneath the waves.

Consciousness with Prof Anil Seth

Global — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, neuroscientist Professor Anil Seth joins Tom Swarbrick to talk about consciousness, including how our brains compute and help us understand our own experiences.

Tinnitus with Dr Laurence McKenna

Global — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, clinical psychologist Dr Laurence McKenna joins Tom Swarbrick to talk about the effects of tinnitus - and how it can be treated.

The Human Nervous System with Dr Stephen Porges

Global — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr Stephen Porges joins Tom Swarbrick to talk about his polyvagal theory - which focuses on the connection between our brain and our heart, lungs, and digestive tract.

Time with Dr Heather Dyke

Global — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, philosopher Dr Heather Dyke joins Tom Swarbrick to talk about how we understand the passage of time - and if time travel could actually be possible.

Artificial Intelligence with Prof Oren Etzioni

Global — Wed, 25 May 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, AI expert Professor Oren Etzioni joins Tom Swarbrick to talk about how existing technologies are shaping our lives - and what AI technology might be able to achieve in future.

Memory with Prof Morgan Barense

Global — Wed, 18 May 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, neuroscientist Prof Morgan Barense joins Tom Swarbrick to talk about how our brains create memories and how those memories can change over time.

Space Exploration with Dr Jennifer J. Wiseman

Global — Wed, 11 May 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, astronomer Dr Jennifer J. Wiseman joins Tom Swarbrick to talk about her work at the Hubble Space Telescope - and the secrets of the universal it reveals.

Psychedelics with Dr Matthew W. Johnson

Global — Wed, 04 May 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, psychedelics researcher Dr Matthew W. Johnson joins Tom Swarbrick to talk about how and why attitudes towards drugs' medicinal benefits are changing.

Testosterone with Dr Carole Hooven

Global — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, evolutionary biologist Dr Carole Hooven joins Tom Swarbrick to talk about how testosterone helps define who we are.

The Origin of Life with Dr Sara Walker

Global — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 23:01:00 +0100

In this episode of The Session, astrobiologist Dr Sara Walker joins Tom Swarbrick to talk about how life actually began.