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Talk Breakfast

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The best bits from Breakfast on Talk. Listen and watch live every weekday from 6am til 10am.

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Episodes

Parliament Resumes: Live from College Green

Mike Graham gets MPs' reactions to the Supreme Court ruling live from College Green with a little help from Darren Grimes, Katie Perrior, John Rentoul and more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 201959 min

Historic Supreme Court Ruling: Proroguing Unlawful

Mike Graham reacts live to the historic Supreme Court ruling speaking to Andre Walker, Alistair Campbell as well as getting reactions from Conservative, Labour and Lib Dem MPs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 24, 201956 min

Labour Conference, Loneliness and Thomas Cook

We speak to John McTernan, Former Political Secretary for Tony Blair about the Labour Party Conference. Andy's Men Club talk to us about loneliness and why men have less mates and Mike asks what went wrong with Thomas Cook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23, 201939 min

Climate Strikes, Dr Hilary Jones, And Spy TVs

We speak to Brendan O'Neill from Spiked Online about today's climate change strikes. Dr Hilary Jones tells us about giving up clothes for good. And is your Smart TV spying on you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 201953 min

European Tyranny, Social Care, And Travel Advice

We catch up with Brexit Party MEP Alexandra Phillips about how things work in the European Parliament. Four hundred homes are sold every week to fund elderly social care. And Simon Calder provides some expert travel advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 201952 min

Nigel Farage, Prison YouTubers, And Dumbing Down

We speak to Brexit Party Leader Nigel Farage. How is it possible for a prisoner to run a YouTube channel? And we'll find out why some women decide to play dumb when they go on a date. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 18, 201948 min

Luxembourg, The Pannick Hearing, And Dr Phillip Lee

After the presser that never happened in Luxembourg yesterday, we analyse the fallout with Professor Tim Bale and Brexit Party MEP Michael Heaver. Are statins bad for you? Plus, we cross over live to the Supreme Court to find out whether Lord Pannick has found his documents or not. And we speak to former Tory now Lib Dem MP Dr Phillip Lee live from Bournemouth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 17, 201953 min

Donations, Eco-Anxiety, And The Lib Dems

We start the week by talking to Andrew Bridgen about the RNLI's foreign aid budget. Professor Sir Cary Cooper joins us to explain what eco-anxiety is and why children are suffering from it. And we cross live to the Lib Dem conference in Bournemouth to ask Tom Brake why his party is pledging to revoke Article 50. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16, 201942 min

Dale Vince, Taking The PM To Court and Butterflies

MG takes on Eco-Millionaire Dale Vince as he is taking the PM to court to try and stop him ignoring the bill passed by Parliament to ask for a Brexit Extension. We take your calls and find out why its been a good summer for butterflies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 201936 min

Yellowhammer, A Bridge To Ireland, And A New Planet

The Operation Yellowhammer report has been released and people are panicking. We speak to a Professor of Architecture to find out whether it is possible to build a bridge to Ireland. And we've find a new planet we could live in... 111 light-years away! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 201944 min

Migrants, An Unlawful Suspension, And Labour Affairs

A record number of 86 migrants are intercepted in the Channel in one day. Courts in Scotland rule Parliament's suspension unlawful but what does that mean? We speak to barrister and former MP Jerry Hayes to find out. Plus, we're joined by Labour MP Steve McCabe to discuss Labour party affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11, 201943 min

John Bercow, MPs for a deal, And Prescription Drugs

John Bercow has stepped down and Parliament has been prorogued. We speak to barrister Bobby Friedman to find out what the legal situation is between now and the 14th of October. Conservative MP Victoria Prentis joins us to explain what the MPs Against No Deal group is about. And Dr Mike Smith tells us about Britain's dependency on prescription drugs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 10, 201948 min

Another Week Of Intrigue, Prorogation, And Optimism

Welcome to another week in British politics. Parliament will be suspended at the end of today but who knows what else will happen over the next few days. We're joined by Brexit Party MEP Lucy Harris, (still) Labour MP and anti-Semitism tsar John Mann, SNP's Business Spokesman Drew Hendy, and Conservative MP Colonel Bob Stewart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 09, 201948 min

Protests, Cheap Beer, And The Voice Of The People

We've taken a break from the Westminster madness to hear what our listeners have to say about the current political situation. Plus, we speak to Green Party MEP Alexandra Phillips. Founder of Wetherspoon pubs joins us to explain why beer will be cheaper after Brexit. And a special edition of the Perrior Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 06, 201941 min

Surrender Of The Lords, Arrogance, And Hopelessness

It's the morning after the night before, in which the House of Lords agreed to make sure the Surrender Bill goes through. Lord Charlie Falconer and Tim Loughton MP can't agree on whether Mike is a good broadcaster or not. Ed Vaizey storms out. And Jim Fitzpatrick tries to make sense of everything that's going on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 05, 201945 min

The Lunatics In The Asylum, Dominic Cummings, And Chlorinated Chicken

The lunatics have taken control of the asylum and Boris Johnson is going to call a snap general election! Or is he? Trying to make sense of it all we’re joined by Chief Political Commentator at the Independent John Rentoul, Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen, former Deputy Mayor of London Victoria Borwick, and Labour MPs Lisa Nandy and Stephen Timms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 04, 201948 min

Return Of The Mike, Common Sense, And Tory Rebels

Mike is back from his well-deserved holiday just in time to pitch the talkRADIO tent out in Westminster once more. Will the Tory rebels get a bill through in order to block no-deal? Will Boris Johnson call a general election? Who knows! Joining us to try to make sense of the whole thing are Tory rebel Justine Greening, SNP Business Spokesman Drew Hendry, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 03, 201945 min

HS2, Criminal Gangs, And The London Zoo Annual Weigh In

Should HS2 be scrapped one and for all? Author Wensley Clarkson pops in to tell us about his new book 'The Crossing'. And we go live to the London Zoo for the annual weigh in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 22, 201948 min

Leaving the EU, Dr Hilary Jones, And Council Tax

We catch up with Brexit Party MEP James Forman about Brexit. Dr Hilary Jones tells us about the most expensive holiday countries to get ill. Plus Labour MP Clive Betts wants the government to look at Council Tax bands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 21, 201950 min

Carbon Offsetting, An Adventure, And Tracking Devices

Elton John has asked people to stop criticising Harry and Meghan for using a private jet so frequently. Apparently it is okay because of this thing called Carbon Offsetting, we speak to Anthony Day to find out what that is. Travel Editor for The Independent Simon Calder is going on an adventure. And is your car tracking everything you do? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 20, 201949 min

Yellowhammer, Citizenship, And Meetings

We ask George Pascoe-Watson what he thinks about the Yellowhammer leaked document. Rakib Ehsan from the Henry Jackson Society pops in to talk about citizenship among other things. What's the point of meetings? And we cross live to Edinburgh to talk to comedian Patrick Monahan about this year's best joke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 19, 201948 min

Criminal Prosecutions, Weddings, And Health Checks

Former Scotland Yard Detective Peter Bleksley joins us to try to figure out why criminals prosecuted are not sent to jail. Why are millennials not going to weddings? And medical health checks might become more tailored to individual concerns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 201955 min

The So-Called SpAd Jihad, Holiday Exodus, And The Boat Of Shame

Conservative YouTuber Mahyar Tousi pops in to talk all thing politics, including the so-called SpAd Jihad that is going on at No10 under Dominic Cummings. Why are so many Brits fleeing the country after some holiday rain? And Greta Thunberg is sailing to New York... on the boat of shame! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 201945 min

A Betrayal, First Aid For Dogs, And Multiple Marriages

We speak to Brexit Party MEP Martin Daubney about the no-deal betrayal plot. Emma Hammett from First Aid For Life pops in to show Mike how to save a dog from choking. And are multiple marriages better for women? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 14, 201951 min

Killer Naps, Hands-free Phones, And Mushrooms

Are naps bad for you? Should we ban the use of hands-free phones? And how do you grow mushrooms from coffee beans? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 13, 201948 min

GP Appointments, Wine Tax, And How To Bribe Your Children

Patients now have to wait 15 days for a GP appointment - we speak to a doctor about how he feels about it. Did you know that wine is the most unfairly taxed product? And Mark Dolan explains how to successfully bribe your children... sort of. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 201943 min

A Birthday, Meat, And Bad Drivers

It's Mike's birthday and to celebrate we're all giving up meat! Just kidding. But we speak to chef Aldo Zilli about other things we can eat instead in order to save the planet. And would you pass your driving test again? Mike Rutherford thinks you wouldn't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 09, 201944 min

Knife Crime, Abbey Road, And Books

A police officer was attacked with a machete in London last night. We cross live to Abbey Road to mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic Beatles crossing photo. And Editor of The Times Literary Supplement Stig Abell comes in to tell us about the nation's favourite books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 08, 201940 min

Nick De Bois, Post-Brexit Food Shortages and The Cancelled Festival

Boardmasters Festival was cancelled with hours before the gates opened. Mike speaks to some disappointed ticket holders making the best of it. Nick De Bois is in the studio to answer your Brexit questions and The Food and Drinks Federation are worried about a No-Deal Brexit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 07, 201939 min
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