We speak to barrister Bobby Friedman about the Home Office flight which has deported 17 people to Jamaica this morning. Tory MP Andrew Bridgen explains why he thinks going ahead with HS2 is a bad idea. Plus, do you trust the Met Police using facial recognition software when it fails most of the time? And a lawyer pops in to explain to Mike whether he can patent the word 'Plank'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 11, 2020•46 min
We catch up with Dr Bharat Pankhania to find out what the Coronavirus situation is like at the moment and whether we should be concerned. Plus, Professor Feargal Cochrane tries to make sense of the Irish election results. And we check in with our favourite space expert Greg Smye Rumsby about the Solar Orbiter mission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 10, 2020•46 min
We speak to former Superintendent of the Met Police Dal Babu about why people seem not to trust the police these days. Sir Alistair Graham gives his thoughts on the peerage nominations list. Plus, the Perrior Awards and lots of your calls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 07, 2020•52 min
We speak to former Royal Editor of The Sun Charles Rae about whether Union Flags should be flown on Prince Andrew's birthday. We cross live to Florida to speak to Simon Calder. Plus, Dr Rakib Ehsan from the Henry Jackson Society pops in to talk about radicalisation. And we taste some gin with Helena Nicklin and Adrian Smith from The Three Drinkers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 06, 2020•42 min
We speak to former Culture Secretary John Whittingdale to get his thoughts on whether we should stop prosecuting people who don't pay for their TV licence. Ismael Lea South from the Salam Project talks about changing terrorism laws. And how is it possible that David Cameron's bodyguard forgot to pick up a gun from a plane toilet? Security Expert Will Geddes answers that question. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 05, 2020•50 min
We speak to barrister Jerry Hayes about whether we can change terrorism sentences retrospectively. Conservative leader at the London Assembly Susan Hall pops in for a chat. We speak to motoring journalist Mike Rutherford about the petrol and diesel car sales ban. And can you be fired for stealing from the work canteen? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 04, 2020•53 min
We speak to the Director of Policy at Quilliam International David Toube about yesterday's attack in Streatham. We analyse Boris Johnson's thoughts on what a trade deal with the EU should look like. And why does Ofgem want to get rid of gas boilers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 03, 2020•55 min
The day has come and the future is bright. Welcome to a special show celebrating that we're finally leaving the EU. We speak to Matt Kelly from The New European, Conservative MP Col Bob Stewart, former Labour MP Kate Hoey, and Chair of the ERG Mark Francois. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 31, 2020•1 hr 8 min
We try to make sense of the new Fisheries Bill. Tony Blair's former Political Secretary John McTernan explains whether there's a bright future ahead for the Labour Party. And here's what happens when a bunch of people who can't understand a report call the show... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 29, 2020•49 min
Dale Vince pops into the studio to see Mike and talk about climate change. Norman Baker talks about Prince Andrew's finances. Plus, Co-founder of The Offside Rule podcast Kait Borsay explains why it is nonsense that women don't want to talk about football. And broadcasting legend Tony Blackburn pays tribute to Nicholas Parsons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 28, 2020•53 min
We pay tribute to Kobe Bryant. Brexit Party MEP Belinda de Lucy pops in to explain why she's so thrilled she'll be our of a job by the end of the week. And Lib Dem Home Affairs spokesperson Christine Jardine criticises Boris Johnson's new visa plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 27, 2020•54 min
We speak to retired Met Police Officer Chris Hobbs about knife crime. Dr Laurence Buckman explains how to spot the Chinese Coronavirus. And why would parents bring their children to the pub if they want to get drunk? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 24, 2020•55 min
Boris Johnson says we're entering a new chapter for Britain as the Brexit Bill is passed by Parliament so we ask former Tory MP Nick de Bois if he knows what it looks like. Plus, we get the latest on the Coronavirus and we speak to someone who lives in Wuhan. And James Whale joins us to talk about grey hair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 23, 2020•52 min
We speak to the Director of the Global Warming Policy Forum about Donald Trump's speech at Davos about climate change. Professor Alan Woodward explains how Jeff Bezos got hacked. And we look into Boris Johnson's immigration plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 22, 2020•54 min
The NHS is facing huge clinical negligence legal fees so we speak to a personal injury lawyer to find out why. Conservative MEP Lance Forman pops in to talk all things politics. And what happened when Mike Graham woke up this morning and found out he had no water? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 21, 2020•54 min
We catch up with Royal Editor of The Evening Standard Robert Jobson about the latest Harry and Meghan news. Lord Charlie Falconer argues whether the House of Lords should be moved up north. Plus, Professor John Oxford explains what's going on with the SARS-like Chinese virus. And Chair of the Brexit Party Richard Tice argues why we should drop the project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 20, 2020•53 min
Former Royal Editor of The Sun Charles Rae talks about what's next for Harry and Meghan now that it seems they'll be gone for a long while. How do cows communicate with each other? And we catch up with John Rentoul and Brexit Party MEP Martin Daubney about the Brexit Big Ben Bongs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 17, 2020•56 min
Justice Minister Chris Philp explains why TV cameras are going to be allowed in Crown Courts in England and Wales. Mike Yardley talks about the current climate crisis moment. And are millennials killing off the fry-up? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 16, 2020•38 min
We kick off with Barrister Bobby Friedman to find out why pub banter can get you into trouble at work. The Bishop of Buckingham Alan Wilson explains why he doesn't want church bells to ring on Brexit Day. Plus, why has Mark Morrell (aka Mr Pothole) taken an orange tank to Westminster Square today? And Dawn Neesom lists her Planks of the Week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 15, 2020•51 min
We speak to former Head of Royal Protection Dai Davies about how much it is going to cost to protect Meghan and Harry in Canada. Labour MP Carolyn Harris tells us what she thinks of the new rules against gambling with credit cards. And Conservative MP Mark Francois explains why he wants people to donate money so Big Ben will chime at 11pm on the 31st of January. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 14, 2020•54 min
The Queen, Prince Charles, Prince William, and Prince Harry are meeting up at Sandringham today to figure out what happens next with the Sussexes. We get Robert Jobson and Robert Hardman's view on what might happen. We speak to newly elected Labour MP Charlotte Nichols about the leadership contest. And would you go to the moon with a billionaire? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 13, 2020•54 min
Ingrid Steward, Editor in Chief of Majesty Magazine, joins Mike to discuss Harry and Meghan becoming financially independent. We talk about the Labour leadership battle with Anneliese Dodds, Labour and Cooperative MP for Oxford East. Mike Rutherford, motoring journalist, gives us his view on th edrivers of petrol and diesel cars facing a £10 charge to tackle Oxford pollution. And of course, we have The Perrior Awards hosted by Marta Malagon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Jan 10, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Former Royal Editor of The Sun Charles Rae gives us his thoughts on Harry and Meghan's sudden decision to quit their royal roles. TV Critic Mike Ward explains why the BBC is lacking creative ideas. And former strategist for Donald Trump Sebastian Gorka talks about Iran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 09, 2020•50 min
Dr Paul Stott from the Henry Jackson Society pops in to explain what's going on in Iran. Uri Geller tells Mike why he deserves a job in Downing Street. And Russell Quirk goes through his Planks of the Week list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 08, 2020•48 min
What will happen to the Brexit Party after we leave Europe on January 31? Brexit Party MEP, Anne Widdecombe, gives her view. Simon Calder, Travel Editor for The Independent, tells us everything we need to know about Crossrail delays. And Quentin Letts, Sketch writer for The Times, talks us through the Labour leadership race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 07, 2020•48 min
We kick off speaking to former Commander of the British Forces Colonel Richard Kemp about the ongoing situation in Iran. Plus, former Political Secretary for Tony Blair John McTernan gives us his thoughts on the Labour leadership race. And we catch up with Lord Berkeley to find out how exactly the HS2 budget is getting out of control. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 06, 2020•47 min
Ethical vegan Jordi Casamitjana discussed his "philosophical belief" being protected in law. Kulveer Ranger, former adviser to Boris Johnson, looked into Dominic Cummings' call for weirdos and misfits to shake up Whitehall. And former Metropolitan Police officer Peter Bleksley talked to Mike about the growing power of private police forces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 03, 2020•53 min
Deputy Leader of York Council, Andy D'Agorne, defends the city's planned car ban. Colonel Richard Kemp discusses the Army's latest recruitment campaign. And Brendan Chilton of Labour Future examines the poll which suggests Sir Keir Starmer is the favourite to lead the party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 02, 2020•51 min
Trevor Phillips, former Head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, debunks the ongoing virtue signalling across society. Alp Mehmet from Migration Watch UK raises his concerns on Johnson's points-based immigration system. And John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator for the Independent, looks back at the politics of 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 31, 2019•53 min
Roger Leighton, Chief Executive of 9 academies, discusses elite schools snubbing £1m for scholarships for working class white boys. Dominika Piasecka from the Vegan Society argues for the rights of 'ethical vegans'. And Charlie Shepherd from the Lake District Ramblers scrutinises the calls to make the national park more accessible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 30, 2019•52 min
