Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Are violent video games responsible for - or linked to - real-life lawlessness?
00:17 James Hanson makes the argument against this moral panic.
05:28 Caller Christine fiercely disagrees, wondering what sort of enjoyment anyone could get out of a game like Grand Theft Auto.
11:11 Caller Simon has been playing video games for nearly 40 years and can proudly say he has not yet killed anyone.
13:58 Caller Dexter draws attention to a murder that was linked to the violent video game 'Manhunt'.
17:37 Caller Colin believes games like GTA definitely have 'an influence' - but that doesn't mean they should be banned.
20:20 Caller Billy wonders if violent video games will indirectly lead to a more prepared conscription-base.
23:59 Caller Shrivan draws a link between the lawlessness in Middlesbrough and violence in video games.
26:46 Caller Tosin argues that games like GTA have an 18 rating 'for a reason'.
28:09 Caller Kyle used to play video games under age - but it has never given him 'any desire' to act out violence in real life.
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Are violent video games responsible for - or linked to - real-life lawlessness?
00:17 James Hanson makes the argument against this moral panic.
05:28 Caller Christine fiercely disagrees, wondering what sort of enjoyment anyone could get out of a game like Grand Theft Auto.
11:11 Caller Simon has been playing video games for nearly 40 years and can proudly say he has not yet killed anyone.
13:58 Caller Dexter draws attention to a murder that was linked to the violent video game 'Manhunt'.
17:37 Caller Colin believes games like GTA definitely have 'an influence' - but that doesn't mean they should be banned.
20:20 Caller Billy wonders if violent video games will indirectly lead to a more prepared conscription-base.
23:59 Caller Shrivan draws a link between the lawlessness in Middlesbrough and violence in video games.
26:46 Caller Tosin argues that games like GTA have an 18 rating 'for a reason'.
28:09 Caller Kyle used to play video games under age - but it has never given him 'any desire' to act out violence in real life.
Listen to the full show on the all-new LBC App: app.af.lbc.co.uk/btnc/thenewlbcapp
#jameshanson #gta #debate #LBC
LBC is the home of live debate around news and current affairs in the UK.
Join in the conversation and listen at lbc.co.uk
Sign up to LBC’s weekly newsletter here: l-bc.co/signup
