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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

Humour, Pizza, and Firecrackers

William Sitwell has resigned over making a joke about vegans, has Britain lost its sense of humour? We discuss this with columnist for The New Observer Andre Walker. Broadcaster Fiona Phillips joins us to talk about the best pepperoni pizzas in the market. And we get an interesting call about firecrackers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 01, 201840 min

Halloween, Feminism, and Donald Trump

It looks like feminism has made young men more ambitious, just like the Metropolitan Police as they've decided to launch their own range of merchandise. And what happens when a caller tells Mike Graham the show sounds just like Fox News? Happy Halloween! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 201840 min

Burglaries, White Men, and Vegans

We're going to have to start to investigate burglaries ourselves so we talk to Sargeant Simon Kempton from Dorset Police to find out how that's going to work. Columnist Giles Coren tells us about his solution to being too old, male and white. And food writer William Sitwell has made a joke about killing vegans, but what does vegan comedian Carl Donnelly think of that? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 30, 201846 min

Westminster, Terrorists, and Halloween

Is Westminster corrupt? Should we worry about the rise of the far-right? And how long are you going to celebrate Halloween for? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 201843 min

Army, Women, and Period Pains

Women can now apply for all roles in UK military. But why do some people think that period pains would be a problem? And it's Friday, so here's the Perrior. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 201833 min

Poppies, Robots, and Goats

Today we start wearing poppies, but which colour will be yours? We speak to a professor of robotics to find out who we'd save first in a car crash, and we talk all things hunting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 201839 min

New Houses, Transport and Doddie Weir

We're building new houses - but the busses can't get there! Mike and Daisy speak to Councillor Martin Tett from the Local Government Association. Also former Rugby Player Doddie Weir is in the studio to discuss his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 201841 min

Porn, Holidays and Apples

A group of MPs believe that porn is more dangerous than cigarettes! Is that the case? Mike and Daisy speak to Jerry Barnett, a former Pornography business owner. Elsewhere The Lonely Planet have released their top places to visit in 2019 and Daisy gets advice on what to do with her surfeit of apples. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 23, 201840 min

Femi, Marching and the B Word

Mike has a *cough* disagreement with Femi from Our Future, Our Choice. Dawn can barely get a word in edge-ways. And this week's Perrior Awards are revealed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 201837 min

Peterloo, restaurants, and Fortnite

Mike is joined by Katie Perrior to discuss whether the UK is headed into a Peterloo-style crisis, and are joined by top chef Michel Roux Jr for a chat about his new book. They also find out the repercussions for cheating in an online video game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 18, 201841 min

Dangerous Dogs, Stolen Bikes and Dating Apps

Today Mike is joined by Dawn and they discuss the Dangerous Dogs Act - is it really fit to task? Also they speak to Charlie Condell, a man trying to break a cycling world record, but has had his bike stolen! And Jo Hemmings is here to tell you what a good photo for Dating Apps should look like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 201841 min

Cuts, Costs and School Politics

A report has said Tory Austerity isn't working; Mike wants to find out why but the political economist isn't very helpful. Daisy thinks Marie in Castleford should stand as an MP. And Margaret in Stoke says kids in her school are told not to vote for the Conservatives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 201839 min

Babies, Children and Brexit

Harry and Meghan are having a baby; Mike and Daisy get the news from Australia. Are too many children being diagnosed with ADHD? And Mark in Castleford has some pearls of wisdom on Brexit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15, 201838 min

Judges, Cowboys and a Royal Wedding

It's a special day for the whole of the UK (apparently) as Princess Eugenie gets married! Elsewhere should Judges get a 40% pay rise and which halloween costumes are the snowflakes at Kent University getting up in arms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 201841 min

Gender Wars, Kind Words and Trump

Mike's had enough of people attacking men. Paddy in Suffolk has some kind words for Mike and Dawn. And how the police spent £18 million on Trump. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 201835 min

Millennials, Homework and Facetime

Millennials have never had it so easy, and Mike's going to tell you why. Katie'confused by her kid's homework. And could you remember 5,000 faces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 201843 min

Veterans, Cheats and Dieters

How can we do more to help homeless veterans? Dawn learns about "gaslighting". And Mike wants to know if his dad jokes are funny again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 09, 201849 min

Weather, Wind and Whispers

Mike's not convinced he should change his life to stop global warming. Paddy in Suffolk just wants it to be warmer. And Daisy tries her hand at ASMR whispering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 08, 201836 min

Nobel Prizes, Plastic Penguins and The Perriors

Mike is outraged that Donald Trump hasn't won the Nobel Peace Prize. Dawn is not impressed! Why are plastic penguins living in a zoo in Telford? And this week's Perrior Awards are announced. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 05, 201840 min

Cyberwars, Conspiracies and Acronyms

The UK has declared a cyber war on Russia but Mike and Daisy find a few people who aren't convinced. And Gyles Brandreth pops into the studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 04, 201846 min

Housework, Maybots and Letter Openers

£12,000 to do the dishes. Should you get payed for doing the housework? Katie Perrior tells Dawn and Mike the latest news from the Tory Conference. And Craig in Oxford thinks owning a letter opener makes you middle-class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 03, 201836 min

Immigration, Radio Hosts and Stupid Dogs

The Tories are introducing a new immigration policy, Mike and Daisy think they're wrong. Pat in Stepney Green reckons Mike would change his mind if someone took his job! And Bono or Bozo, are dogs actually stupid? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 02, 201835 min

Tories, Sex Workers and Robbers

Dawn Neesom joins Mike once again and the pair speak to Katie Perrior who tells them the lowdown from the Tory Party Conference. Elsewhere, should the University of Brighton have had a stand at their freshers fair advising student sex workers? And finally caller Jaques tells a thrilling story of when he caught a burglar in his home armed with a hammer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 01, 201841 min

Hiding, Takeaways and Gay Penguins

Katie Perrior is back with Mike and they are discussing food hygiene, hiding in the toilet away from your kids and a pair of gay Danish kidnapping penguins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 201844 min

Justice, Girl Guides and Monkey Pox

Mike and Dawn hear why families of victims of the Birmingham Pub Bombing are still waiting for justice. Should trans boys be allowed to join the Girl Scouts? And do we need to worry about Monkey Pox? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 201838 min

A Night In A Cell, Whale Spotting and Killing Eve

Daisy McAndrew and Mike Graham chat about whether a Halloween night spent in Fred West's police cell is inappropriate. They join Alex Dibble for some whale spotting on The Thames and have you seen Killing Eve? Well, according to Daisy, it's the best thing on telly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26, 201844 min

Labour Conference, Golf and Hair Transplants

Daisy McAndrew joins Mike to talk all things politics as the Labour conference continues. MP Graham Stringer joins them on the phone with the latest updates. They also ask whether golf clubs should introduce women's toilets and créches to encourage more females into the sport. And has David Beckham had a hair transplant? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 201836 min

Politics, Bodyguard and a Women's Only Island

Dawn Neesom and Mike Graham talk to Katie Perrior from the Labour Conference. Mike wasn't impressed with the Bodyguard finale. They discuss whether the German president should be invited to the cenotaph for the 100th anniversary of the end to WW1. And how would Dawn cope on a women's only island?... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 24, 201844 min

B-words, Tantrums and the Perriors

There's no avoiding the "B word" as Mike calls for Brexit by 10:30am. Katie wasn't impressed with someone at the Mercury's last night. And who's won big in the Perrior Awards this week? . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 21, 201830 min

Big Business, Slow Trains and Rock 'n' Roll

Will Daisy have to give up her lattes to help fight big business? How do you solve a problem like the train lines? And this might actually be the death of rock and roll. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 201834 min
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