Donald Trump is threatening a 25% tariff on practically everything it imports from the US. On today’s Balls Radio, Phil Dobbie highlights how twisted the logic of Trumponomics has become. Plus, was Nigel Farage right to be outraged by his treatment on the Andrew Marr programme yesterday. And a police investigation into Danny Baker’s tweet – really?
It’s a shame that a tweet likening a royal baby to a performing monkey is seen as being racist. What could have been a nuanced debate about privilege is destroyed by a simplified view that, because the royal baby comes from mixed-race heritage, the tweet was intended to be racist. In today’s Balls Radio Phil Dobbie asks whether we can have any discussion these days without outraged people taking to Twitter. Meanwhile, Brexit yet again demonstrates the flaws of democracy. Do you realise just how ...
It’s VE day today – commemorating the end of the war in Europe. But could President Trump’s heavy handedness over Iran be leading us into World War 3? Phil Dobbie looks at that development on Balls Radio today. Plus, is Nigel Farage keeping bad company. Phil argues that at times he talks sense, but then he goes and spews shite with Alex Jones, the conspiracy theorist who said the Sandy Hook massacre never happened. The grieving parents we saw on TV were all trained actors. Would you accept an in...
Theresa May will be rejoicing the arrival of the Royal baby, because it takes the focus away from the lack of progress on Brexit talks. The UN will be a little disappointed though – that overpopulation is devastating the planet. The 1,800 page report that they hoped would spur world leaders into action seems to have got lost in the news cycle, as one more child – who will no doubt leave a huge ecological footprint – adds to the problem. Phil Dobbie discusses it all on today’s Balls Radio.
The Tory party has been decimated in the local elections. Labour aren’t faring too well either. The destruction could have been worse if it wasn’t for a severe lack of choice. The real demonstration of disquiet will come from the European elections. At least the people of Fleet had a choice – they could have voted for a Monster Raving Loony councillor in the form of Howling ‘Laud’ Hope. He suggests voting for ‘none of the above’ – maybe that needs to be the name for a new political party. The ne...
If Gavin Williamson really did leak state secrets, however inconsequential they were, shouldn’t he be tried with treason and sent to the Tower? Balls Radio also looks at the revamp of Facebook, included a new function that could see the number of extra marital affairs mushroom. Good time to be a lawyer. But if you want a job that pays well but doesn’t require you to do much, become the Governor of the Bank of England. They meet today to discuss interest rates, but will do nothing and say even le...
It looks like attempts at a leadership overthrowal in Venezuela haven’t moved too far. Balls Radio asks who benefits the most from unrest in this part of the world, particularly if it pushes up oil prices? Plus, can Apple make it as a services provider. The markets seem buoyed by their latest earnings results, even though the numbers were down, but is it based on false hope? And Labour is ignoring the opportunity to force another vote on Brexit. If they did, they would cream it in the European e...
On the anniversary of Hitler’s alleged death – he actually lives in Basingstoke - the cold war reaches dizzying heights as Russia is accused on using Beluga Whales to spy on us. Phil Dobbie suggests this is a major threat, because they only haver 66 submarines but there are 80,000 Beluga Whales. He also discusses the shortfall in Alphabet earnings, because of Google’s massive fine in Europe, and how the US are threatening not to share intelligence with us if we let Huawei help build our5G networ...
Who will be next to declare a climate emergency. Jeremy Corbyn and Nicola Sturgeon are already in there? But what will they do about it? A referendum perhaps? Plus, will a Tory and Labour annihilation put the pressure on a deal before the EU elections. And we announce the winner of the next Eurovision Song Contest. You heard it here first.
We can expect a cabinet resignation today over leaks from the National Security Council. Phil Dobbie suggests, like at school, the culprit should own up or the whole class gets detention. Also, the man so incompetent he even failed as a suicide bomber. And the fire at Port Talbot – were they hoping for the same reaction as the Notre Dame? We’re stil waiting for the pledges from wealthy benefactors.
Welcome to the 29th birthday of the Hubble telescope and, as Britain prepares to isolate itself, we also look at the anniversary of Robinson Crusoe. Today, Phil Dobbie also looks at the regulators block on the Sainsbury Asda merger, and asks why not? Plus, look out for the cast of the new Bond movie today and why people are not having their kids immunised. Phil gives one compelling reason for the anti-vaccine crowd to change their mind.
Twitter made record earnings in the last quarter, thanks to online advertising. But have you ever clicked on an online ad, except by accident? The Extinction Rebellion are figuring out what to do next when it comes to raising the same of urgency over climate change, just as Britain goes 90 hours without burning coal to power the national grid. And Donald Trump is coking to town, but won’t be addressing parliament. Balls Radio suggests he should be allowed in to Westminster, provided he takes Q&a...
The three top stories of the day, covered quickly on the new Balls Radio: President Trump is set to impose sanctions on anyone who buys oil from Iran, no exceptions. Is he getting ready for regime change? Brexit talks resume today, but the main focus of the Tory party seems to be getting rid of Theresa May. Could we really end up with Boris as PM? Another Trump visit. Word has it that another trip is planned for the President to visit the UK in June. He is already coming to France, then he reali...
On today’s Balls Radio Phil Dobbie spreads fear that a hard Brexit could mean a sudden lack of soft toilet paper. As a confirmed Brexiteer, he argues why another referendum is the only way forward, and suggests Brexiteers should want it too. Otherwise, the future lies with Theresa May’s deal, which will inevitably lead to a very soft Brexit at the end of the transition period. And a further two years of angst in the process.
It’s world frog day, now officially recognised by Balls Radio. But, Phil Dobbie asks, can Toads be involved too? He also looks at tax changes this year and asks, why does Philip Hammond insist on making everything so bloody complicated. As if tax codes weren’t complicated enough next month he just adds to the confusion. Plus, can you summarise a book in a tweet?
We’d be shocked if mainstream media and politicians sprouted fundamentalist Islamic extremism. In Britain, a few right-wing nut jobs might be given a little media exposure, but in Australia they are given prime time TV shows. More shocking is how a Queensland politician used the atrocity as an opportunity to quote a passage from the bible to justify the actions of the shooters. How has society got so much wrong. The political process has to take part of the blame – the UK needs to avoid a voting...
Is Theresa May’s voice croaky because she is tried and overworked, or is it because the Devil has taken control of her body? On today’s Balls Radio, Phil Dobbie examines the possibly work of Satan in the Brexit process. Are Brexiteers really devil worshippers set to destroy our life and turn us to the dark side. Or is Jean Claude Juncker the Devil incarnate, speaking to us in his strange, incomprehensible tongue (French)? Either way, an exorcism seems to be the only way out of Europe.
The two of Fair Haven in Vermont has voted in a goat as Mayor. At any other time it would seem ridiculous, but now, given the state of politics, perhaps they have the right idea. On today’s Balls Radio Phil Dobbie asks whether we should ask the goat what to do next on Brexit – we need some fresh thinking.
Theresa May said, with a straight face, that there was no correlation between rising crime and falling police numbers. But, as Phil Dobbie discusses in today’s Balls Radio, even her Home Secretary David Javid, doesn’t believe her. Listen in to find out why the end of March will see the end of May, and the steps to a People’s Vote, whether you want one or not.
Celebrities are dying at an alarming rate. What’s going on. Phil Dobbie investigates. Well, investigates is a big word – he talks about it. Plus, the obvious answer to Brexit that even George Galloway agrees with. And sperm, have you counted yours?
