Stewart Jackson explains the new voting system in parliament, as it is the first day back. Simon Calder talks to Mike about quarantine air bridges and Jane Mulkerrins describes the scenes in New York. For our homeschooling segment, we head to the great outdoors, as Andrew White discusses his passion - Walks around Britain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 02, 2020•57 min
Professor Karol Sikora and Mike talk about schools reopening in England. Chris Hobbs and Mike speak about the protests in London over the weekend... but what about the social distancing? Hitchens and Graham have their ninth heated debate, and for our home schooling segment we talk about the solar system.... truly out of this world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 01, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Dr Luke Evans starts the show with the government's easing of the lockdown, while Stewart Weir talks about Scotland's plans. Former Labour MP Kate Hoey joins Mike in the Independent Republic, adding her common sense. Royal Graphical Society's Steve Brace leads the homeschooling segment on 'the water cycle' and last but not least Marta joins Mike for this week's Perrior Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29, 2020•1 hr 6 min
David Wooding starts the show off with this week's political climate, and Anthony Browne discusses the reopening of pubs and restaurants. Tim Luckhurst chats to Mike about Emily Maitlis' attack on Cummings. Finally, Mike gets a maths lesson on Pythagoras Theorem, giving himself a 10/10! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28, 2020•55 min
Claire Coutinho starts the dialogue off about Boris' slump in the polls, as Cummings is still a hot topic. Tej Parikh analyses the Chancellor's furlough scheme, while Professor Karol Sikora discusses the 'local lockdowns.' Finally, Mike is joined by Neil Oliver, chatting about the UK's Coastline for today's homeschooling segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27, 2020•53 min
Jo Hemmings and Russell Quirk join Mike Graham for a special podcast edition of Plank of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2020•34 min
Tim Montgomerie kicks the show off with Mike discussing Dominic Cummings, the PM's Chief Adviser. Stewart Jackson adds to the conversation. Simon Calder updates Mike on international travel, while talkRADIO's Political Correspondent reports live from Spain. Finally, Robert Jenrick talks to Mike about the government's new plan for the homeless. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2020•50 min
Mike discusses the latest from No.10, With Henry Hill. Jerry Hayes weighs in on Cummings, and Tom Whipple joins Mike for today's homeschooling session 'electricity.' Finally, its round eight for Hitchens and Mike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 25, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Completing his first week in the brand new studio (did he mention that?) Mike is joined by George Pascoe Watson, talking about Covid-19 immunity certificates. Mr Loophole discusses the laws around cyclists, and Chris Hobbs highlights the effects that the new coronavirus spot checks could have on the police force. A Technical Specialist explains how to fix your car and we look back for the Perrier Awards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 22, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Nigel Farage describes scenes he has witnessed at Dover, and Patrick Christys discusses the government furlough scheme. Professor Karol Sikora reports on the drop of Coronavirus cases. Steve Brace keeps us informed for the homeschooling section, talking about ocean tides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21, 2020•58 min
John Rentoul (Political Commentator) weighs in on the week ahead as it is time for parliamentary recess. James Rogers from the Henry Jackson Society talks about breaking the supply chain from China and David Wooding explains the difference between Mozart and Beethoven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 20, 2020•56 min
Alex Phillips and Donald MacLeod join Mike Graham for a special podcast edition of Plank of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 19, 2020•21 min
James Starkie (Former Government Adviser) speaks to Mike about the new Immigration Bill. Fancy a holiday? Simon Calder from The Independent talks about the possibilities of a sunny summer getaway, and Charlie Rae fills Mike in on the Royals... Happy Anniversary Meghan and Harry! And, if you thought 2020 was bad... wait till you hear about 1666! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 19, 2020•55 min
We kick things off with former Head of Comms at Downing Street Sir Robbie Gibb. State School Secondary Teacher Calvin Robinson explains why he wants children and teachers to go back to school. Plus, Tom Whipple from The Times explains the science behind a rainbow. And, it's the return of Mail on Sunday Columnist Peter Hitchens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18, 2020•1 hr 2 min
We kick things off with Sun and Sunday Times Columnist Rod Liddle. Plus, we catch up with Conservative MP for the Isle of Wight Bob Seely. And we learn more about arts and crafts at home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15, 2020•56 min
We kick things of with Executive Editor of Conservative Home Mark Wallace and we ask Dr Bharat Pankhania about the new antibodies test that has been approved for widespread use. Plus, we find out where phobias come from with Adam Michael Cox. And tomorrow it's International Whisky Day so we do a little tasting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 14, 2020•58 min
As England gets back to work today, we ask Dr Mark Parrish from International SOS how we can do it safely. We catch up with former Conservative MP Nick de Bois. And Founder of DeltaPoll Joe Twyman teaches us how to carry out a survey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 13, 2020•55 min
Dawn Neesom and Dave Chawner join Mike Graham for a special podcast edition of Plank of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 13, 2020•22 min
We kick things off with former Head of Government Communications Lucian Hudson. Founder of Ecotricity and Chairman of Forest Green Rovers explains why football should return behind closed doors. And John Hammond teaches us how meteorologists predict the weather. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12, 2020•54 min
What does it mean to stay alert? Sun on Sunday Political Editor David Wooding helps us find out. Newsreader Sandy Warr teaches us how to find our voice. And Mail on Sunday Columnist Peter Hitchens joins Mike for another chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 11, 2020•53 min
Colonel Richard Kemp joins us to celebrate VE Day. Mike disagrees with Christopher Snowdon from the IEA over our freedom in lockdown. Plus, we catch up with former Royal Editor of The Sun Charles Rae. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 08, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Dr Mike Smith helps us work out how the BMI works and whether weight makes people more vulnerable to Covid19. We cross live to Madrid to catch up with talkRADIO's Rebeca Newnes. Mark Dolan joins us to discuss tequila. And former pilot Terry Tozer explains how planes fly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 07, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Well, well, well... Professor Neil Ferguson has had to resign after being caught breaking lockdown rules. Former Conservative MP Stewart Jackson gives us his thoughts on this story. Plus, we catch up with travel guru Simon Calder and chef Theo Randall teaches us how to make pasta at home. And we might even get a special message from Chateau Marmont... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 06, 2020•53 min
Emily Carver and Patrick Christys join Mike Graham for a special podcast edition of Plank of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 06, 2020•33 min
Is Sadiq Khan avoiding scrutiny? We get Susan Hall's opinion. Plus, we speak to the CEO of Quotien Franz Walt because his company has developed a new Coronavirus antibody test. And we former Conservative MP Nick de Bois explains how laws are made. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 05, 2020•45 min
We catch up with former Political Editor of The Sun George Pascoe Watson and Professor Karol Sikora. Plus, the return of Mail on Sunday Columnist Peter Hitchens. And we learn more about earthquakes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 04, 2020•1 hr 6 min
What does John Rentoul make of Boris Johnson's first briefing after his return to work? David Else from Lonely Planet explains how travel will change once we come out of lockdown. And we learn about the Gold Rush! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 01, 2020•1 hr 9 min
We catch up with sketch writer for The Times Quentin Letts and former Deputy Mayor of London Victoria Borwick. Plus, we learn how to stay safe online with Will Geddes and we taste some wonderful wine from New Zealand to celebrate Sauvignon Blanc Day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 30, 2020•49 min
Georgie Frost and Will Geddes join Mike Graham for a special podcast edition of Plank of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 29, 2020•29 min
Political Columnist for The Times Rachel Sylvester kicks us off as we find out that Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds have had a baby. We also speak to Coordinator of National Coronavirus Testing Professor John Newton. Plus, we catch up with Carol Decker. And we find out about where chocolate comes from! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 29, 2020•48 min