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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

Fuel Crisis, Southeastern Train Line, and Scrapping Two Metres

Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen starts the show, talking about the fuel crisis. Howard Cox, founder of FairFuelUK discusses a story about a woman selling petrol on Facebook... that has caused outrage. Bruce Williamson from the campaign group Railfuture chats to Mike about how Southeastern train line has breached their franchise agreement. Finally, Professor Karol Sikora and Mike speak about how hospitals have been told they can axe the two metre social distancing rule. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Sep 28, 202151 min

Fuel Crisis, HGV Logistics, Panic Buying and Graham vs Hitchens Round Seventy-One

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown starts the week, discussing the fuel crisis. Andrew Allison from the Freedom Association talks about HGV drivers and the logistics of how to fix shortages. Peter Hitchens and Mike have their weekly chat, and finally Psychologist Emma Kenny chas about the psychology behind panic buying. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 20211 hr 10 min

Insulate Britain, Common Colds, Denmark, and Fuel Deliveries

Richard Tice starts the show, discussing the latest action of climate protest group Insulate Britain, as they block the Port of Dover. Dr Tony Hinton and Mike chat about how leading experts have said Covid will resemble a common cold by next spring. Stine Jacobsen speaks to Mike live from Denmark, as the country has dropped all Covid restrictions. Finally, Shane Brennan talks to Mike about rationing fuel deliveries and driver shortages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Sep 24, 202154 min

Not Easy Being Green, Eco Hypocrites, Energy Advice and Melbourne Protests

John Rentoul starts the show, reacting to Boris's comment about Kermit the Frog and going green. Trevor Kavanagh, Political Columnist at the Sun discussed the hypocritical Insulate Britain organisation. Policy Expert from Uswitch.com Justina Miltienyte gives advice on energy bills, and what to do if your energy provider has folded. Finally, Helen Dale gives her thoughts on the Melbourne anti-lockdown protests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 23, 202156 min

Open for Business, CO2 Shortage, Vaccines, and Strictly Dancers

Ben Habib starts the show, commenting on Boris' trip to the US and the newly formed AUKUS pact. Nick Allen from British Meat Processers Association discusses the CO2 shortages and how this will affect British supermarkets. Tonia Buxton and Mike have their weekly chat. Finally, Hannah Hope from the Sun on Sunday comments on the third professional Strictly dancer refusing the jab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 22, 20211 hr 2 min

Insulate Britain, Bailouts, Jabs 4 Kids, and Hospital Hold Ups

Bobby Friedman starts the show, chatting about M25 chaos as Insulate Britain blocks the road for the FIFTH time. Roger Helmer, Former UKIP Energy Spokesperson discusses how tapayers may have to bail out big energy companies. Laura Dodsworth joins Mike in the studio speaking about the vaccine rolling out to 12-15 year olds. Finally, Professor David Taylor and Mike talks to Mike about hospital hold ups during the pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 21, 20211 hr 7 min

Energy Companies, Trans Row, US Travel and Graham vs Hitches Round Seventy

Sir John Redwood starts the week, discussing how taxpayers face multibillion-pound bail out bill for energy companies. Christine Jardine speaks about the Liberal Democrats Party conference and people transitioning. Mike and Peter have their weekly chat, and Simon Calder chats to Mike about Boris going to the US . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 20211 hr 4 min

Police and Crime Bill, Cabinet, Long Covid and the Perrior Awards

Starting the show, Baroness Claire Fox chats about the Police and Crime Bill, Insulate Britain and Gloria's Law. John Rentoul and Mike discuss Boris' Cabinet choice. Professor David Livermore and Mike speak about long covid, and finally the Perrior Awards with Izzy Rowland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 17, 202159 min

Reshuffle, Icons, Insulate Britain and Sajid Javid

William Clouston starts the show, discussing the cabinet reshuffle and what it means for the voter. Norman Brennan joins Mike to speak about Insulate Britain, as the police have been criticised for their soft-handed approach. Dawn Neesom chats about Haz and Megz, as they have made their way onto the Times 100 list, being labelled as icons. Finally, Professor Karol Sikora talks about holding press conferences for medical emergencies other than covid, and how Sajid Javid has urged GPs to see patie...

Sep 16, 20211 hr 6 min

Covid in Kids, Begum, and Judicial Review

Jamie Jenkins starts the show, discussing the data about children with covid and the risk. Dr Paul Stott, Head of Security and Extremism at Policy Exchange speaks about Shamima Begum; she would rather die than go back to ISIS. Tonia Buxton joins Mike in the studio. Finally, Solicitor Stephen Jackson speaks to Mike about how care home workers are seeking a judicial review against the Government's mandatory vaccine policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 15, 20211 hr 3 min

Vaccinating Kids and Covid Winter Plans

Conservative MP Marcus Fysh starts the show, as he called for Professor Chris Whitty to resign on his stance of vaccinating teenagers. Laura Dodsworth joins Mike in the studio, continuing the narrative of vaccinating 12-15 year olds and talking about patient access to GPs and A&E. Finally, Dr Charles Levinson speaks to Mike, about winter plans to combat covid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 202158 min

Ditched Passports, Red List Quarantine, Planting Trees and Graham vs Hitchens Round Sixty-Nine

Ann Widdecombe kicks off the week, discussing scrapped vaccine passports, winter plans for covid and Afghan interpreters. Peter Hitchens joins Mike for his weekly chat. Lisa Francesca Nand talks to Mike about red list quarantining and travel PCR tests. Finally, Guy Barter from the Royal Horticultural Society speaks to Mike about planting trees for climate change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 20211 hr 9 min

Remembering 9/11

Richard Tice joins Mike in the studio, looking back as tomorrow marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attack. Kim Sengupta, Defence and Diplomatic Editor of the Independent speaks to Mike about what he saw during his time in Afghanistan. Lynsey Fifield from the Heritage Foundation gives Mike her thoughts over the past 20 years since the attack, and how Biden's time in office has effected American politics. Sujo John, a 9/11 survivor recalls the events that unfolded on the day, and finally, Mair...

Sep 10, 20211 hr 18 min

Care, Back to France, and Cressida Dick

John Rentoul starts the show, taking about social care in the UK and how KPMG are wanting to recruit a third of staff from working class backgrounds. Alp Mehmet from Migration Watch discusses Priti Patel's plans to send migrant boats back to France. Harry Miller, founder of the Fair Cop group speaks about calls for the removal of Cressida Dick. Finally, Dr David Lloyd and Mike chat about the new social care proposal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 09, 20211 hr 1 min

Social Care, White House, Vaccines For Kids, and Geronimo

Dr Tony Hinton starts the show, talking about the reform to health and social care. White House Correspondent Ksenija Pavlovic McAteer joins Mike in the studio, discussing Biden. Tonia Buxton and Mike cover vaccines for children. Finally, Kevin O'Sullivan speaks to Mike live from the Geronimo protest outside Defra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 08, 20211 hr 3 min

Tax Rise, Rush Hour, Covid Passes and Firebreaker Lockdown

Brendan Chilton starts the show, talking about the National Insurance hike and migrants crossing over the Channel. Rebecca Ashton from the IAM RoadSmart discusses rush hour, as the roads return to pre-pandemic levels. Laura Dodsworth joins Mike in the studio. Finally, Pauline Latham and Mike speak about the possible 'firebreak lockdown.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 07, 20211 hr 4 min

2% National Insurance Rise, Guy's Hospital, Afghan Refugees, and Care Homes

Richard Tice starts the show. Emma Webb from Save Our Statues chats to Mike about the latest statue to come under fire. William Clouston speaks to Mike about where Afghan refugees will go. Finally, Dr Waqar Rashid discusses care homes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 03, 20211 hr 11 min

Raab, Vaccine Passports, Teachers, and Queen of the Woke

Ben Habib starts the show, talking about Afghanistan. Alex Cole-Hamilton, Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats discusses vaccine passports. Clemmie Moodie joins Mike in the studio, speaking about Piers Morgan, and Liz Cole from UsForThem covers the fact that teachers are no more likely to catch covid than any other working adults. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 02, 202155 min

Vaccine Passports, Pitchfork, Taliban and Stephen Lawrence

Toby Young starts the show, discussing the breaking news that Piers Morgan has been cleared by Ofcom of the comments he made about Meghan Markle. Conservative MP Alberto Costa speaks about Colin Pitchfork's release today. Dr Rakib Ehsan joins Mike in the studio to talk about the Taliban. Finally, Clive Driscoll and Mike cover the three part drama about Stephen Lawrence, and the role he played in convicting Stephen's murderers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 01, 20211 hr 5 min

Raab, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Vaccine Passports and the 'F' Word

John Rentoul joins Mike in the studio, to speak about the future of Dominic Raab. Matt Vickers and Mike touch on the NHS recruiting for Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Heads and Assistants. Alan Miller, Campaigner at #OpenForAll discusses vaccine passports and how they have been hit by errors. Finally, Mike has a rant about doctors calling people fat, and how people shouldn't be so sensitive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 31, 202157 min

Afghanistan and Graham vs Hitchens Round Sixty-Seven

Tobias Ellwood MP joins Mike to discuss the latest in Afghanistan. Angela Levin returns to discuss the latest with the Royals. Peter Hitchens joins Mike for their weekly chat. Finally, Sebastian Gorka chats to Mike about his latest interview with former President Donald Trump. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 30, 20211 hr 16 min

Afghanistan, POTUS, Green List and the Perrior Awards

Richard Tice joins Mike in the studio, to discuss Afghanistan and vaccinating 12 year olds. Dennis Reed from Silver Voices speaks to Mike about how GPs are to receive a pay increase for online consultations. Bob Seely, Conservative MP for the Isle of Wight talks about Biden, and Simon Calder tells Mike about the updated green travel list. Finally, the Perrior Awards with Izzy Rowland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 27, 202157 min

Terror Attack Warning, 12 Year Olds, Unite and the Royal Racist

Colonel James Sunderland starts the show, talking about Afghanistan. Liz Cole, Co-Founder of UsForThem tells Mike about the government planning to vaccinate 12 year olds. Andrew Woodcock from the Independent and Mike speak about how Sharon Graham wins race to succeed Len McCluskey as Unite general secretary. Finally, Angela Levin and Mike discuss the Duke and Duchess of Netflix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 26, 20211 hr 6 min

ONS Statistics, Kabul, Papers and Charlie Watts

Jamie Jenkins starts the show, talking about Covid statistics. Rob Clark and Mike discuss the latest on Afghanistan. Tonia Buxton and Mike speak about Covid conditions in Cyprus, and finally legendary music Producer Steve Lillywhite and Mike chat about the late Rolling Stones member, Charlie Watts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 202159 min

Hiring Staff, GP Surgeries, and Keir Starmer

Baroness Kate Hoey starts the show, talking about Keir Starmer and Afghanistan. Toby Fowlston, Chief Executive Officer of Robert Walters discusses how bosses are hiring staff who can work from home in Latvia. Dr Charles Levinson, Chief Executive of Doctor Call speaks about how GP surgeries are facing a crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 202156 min

Afghanistan, travel update and Graham vs Hitchens Round Sixty-Six

Kim Sengupta, Defence and Diplomatic Editor of the Independent starts the conversation off from Kabul with the latest on Afghanistan. Colonel Bob Stewart, Conservative MP for Beckenham then gives us his take on the US and Biden's handling of the evacuations in Afghanistan. Peter Hitchens is back for round sixty-six of Graham Vs Hitchens. Finally we have travel expert Lisa Francesca Nand giving us an update on the latest travel restrictions and PCR tests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Aug 23, 20211 hr 9 min

Afghanistan, NHS waiting lists and Woke Culture

Richard Tice, leader of the Reform UK, starts off the conversation about the latest in Afghanistan and whether Dominic Raab should be fired. Emma Webb and Mike discuss woke culture looking at the Globe theatre giving audience trigger warnings over 'upsetting' Romeo & Juliet performance and trans artist Mila Jam has rewritten the iconic ‘It’s raining men’ to feature inclusive pronouns. Finally Dr. Tony Hinton, retired surgeon, looks NHS waiting list and the knock on effects of these lists. Ho...

Aug 20, 202149 min
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