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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

Social Media, Carers, And Flat-Pack Furniture

Minister Margot James has announced a crackdown on social media giants after spare of suicides and inaction on self-harm posts. We speak to the CEO of The Prince's Trust to find out whether this is enough. More than 600 carers a day are forced to quit work, including some of our listeners. And soon you'll be able to rent Ikea furniture! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 05, 201952 min

Japanese Cars, Cleaning Cloths and Road Rage

Nissan is taking the production of some of its cars from Sunderland to Japan but, as James Max points out, it's not because of Brexit. Former Royal Butler Grant Harold joins us to talk about a cleaning cloth that has sold out after having been promoted by an Instagram influencer. And some listeners call us in to tell us their road rage stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 04, 201944 min

Self-checkouts, Snowmaggedon, and Bingo

People are shoplifting more and self-checkouts are partly to blame. We go live to Bristol airport to find out how they're coping with Snowmaggedon. Why are millennials so into bingo? And Producer Cornelius delivers the worst Perrior Awards ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 01, 201947 min

Brussels, Cleaning and Champagne

As the UK awaits the EU's rebuttal to May's new Brexit deal, Mike speaks to Tory MEP Daniel Hannan about what to expect. Caller Vicky makes a strong display worthy of being sent to Brussels to negotiate the deal herself, Mike learns about how to clean and that champagne may be a British invention after all... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 201935 min

The Coldest Meeting, The Backstop, And Unicorns

Theresa May is going back to Brussels with a unicorn. Well, not quite. But she is going to ask the EU to remove the backstop from the Withdrawal Agreement. We speak to our Political Editor Ross Kempsell, Conservative MP Dr Phillip Lee, CEO of Shout Out UK Matteo Bergamini, Former Chief of Staff for Dominic Raab Nick de Bois and Sun on Sunday Political Editor David Wooding to work out whether she has a chance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 30, 201952 min

Super Tuesday, Polls, And The talkRADIO Tent Of Shame

We're disappointed we didn't get snow but excited because it's Super Tuesday and today Parliament gets to vote on lots of amendments to Theresa May's Brexit deal. So we're back in the talkRADIO Tent of Shame trying to predict what will happen. No polls, though. Mike doesn't trust polls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 201943 min

College Green, The Freezing Cold, And A Meaningless Vote

Here we are once again in the talkRADIO Westminster tent of shame. It's freezing cold and we're looking ahead to what Mike Graham calls the meaningless vote that will take place tomorrow evening. We're joined by former newspaper editor Neil Wallis, former Tony Blair adviser Matthew Doyle, Green Party peer Baroness Jenny Jones, Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen and Lib Dem MP Tom Brake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 201945 min

A Stiff Upper Lip, The Queen, And Burns Night

Prince William is not a big fan of the stiff upper lip, but what's wrong with it? The Queen wants us to unite over Brexit. And it's Burns Night so we taste a haggis burger live in the studio. Happy Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 201940 min

Antibiotics, Fracking, And The Best B&B In The World

The government is going to pay for companies to create new antibiotics capable of killing superbugs, Helen Stokes-Lampard from the Royal College of GPs tells us why. Energy expert Malcom Grimston argues that fracking might not be as bad as some people want to make us believe. And we head all the way to Torquay to discover the best B&B in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 201939 min

Q Fever, Tuneless Choirs and The Chinese in Scotland

Mike Graham speaks to defence journalist Sean Rayment about the plight of after-care for people leaving the armed forces. People who can't sing are starting to join special choirs and there's been an increase in Chinese people visiting Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 201941 min

The Police, Plastic, and PMQs

The Met Police have been accused of belittling frontline officers. Poundland are selling plastic wrappers filled with nothing ahead of Valentine's Day. And our Political Editor Ross Kempsell pops in to tell us what the hell is going on on PMQs today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 201946 min

Builders, Nappies, And A Blood Moon

Should you trust a builder who can start working immediately? Can you call yourself a feminist while refusing to change nappies? And why was the moon bloody red last night? Find the answers to these three questions on today's Brexit-free podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 21, 201944 min

Hitachi, Nuclear Power and Awards

Hitachi could be pulling out of the nuclear power plant in Wales. Could this mean a energy crisis? Plus The Perrior Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18, 201936 min

A Brand New Day, Jeremy Corbyn, And A Call To Resign

Mike Graham is calling for Jeremy Corbyn to resign. We talk to former spin doctors Alastair Campbell and Guto Harri. And Conservative MP Colonel Bob Stewart and Stephanie Lloyd from Progress pop in to help us figure out what the options on the table are after Theresa May survived the no-confidence vote last night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 201945 min

The Day Of The Dead, A Dead Woman Walking, And Another Vote

Another difficult day for Theresa May. She saw her Brexit deal rejected by the Commons last night and today she faces a no-confidence vote in her government. Honestly, we're thinking of permanently moving into our tent at College Green. Most of our guests think she will survive tonight's vote, are they right? Only time will tell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 201949 min

The Biggest Day In Recent Political History, A Meaningful Vote, And Some Drums

As Parliament prepares for the meaningful vote on Theresa May's Brexit deal this evening, we're keeping a close eye on what's going on from the talkRADIO tent in College Green. To the soundtrack of a loud bell and some drums, today's podcast features Sir Vince Cable, Katie Perrior, David Wooding, Sir Edward Leigh, Stanley Johnson, Bob Seely, and Damian Collins. See you on the other side! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 15, 201952 min

Theresa May, The Brexit Deal, and Parliament

Is there anything else? We're live from College Green talking to a long list of MPs including Tom Brake, Chris Williamson, Chris Philp, Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, David Davies and former Chief of Staff for Dominic Raab while he was Brexit Secretary Nick de Bois. We're all asking them the same question. Will Theresa May see her Brexit deal approved by the Commons tomorrow? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14, 201939 min

Brexit, Murray and the Perriors

Mike heads back to College Green to get the latest on Brexit. Andy Murray is quitting tennis, he just doesn't know when. And this week's Perrior Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 201940 min

Brexit, Exes, and Small Brains

BREAKING NEWS: Brexit is still a thing. Labour MPs Peter Dowd and Kate Hoey have very different views on how things should be after March. 2019. Chris Martin has tagged along his ex-wife's honeymoon, is that weird? And apparently being fat makes your brain smaller... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 201937 min

Brexit, James Whale, and Doorbells

We're still trying to understand what's going on in Westminster and aiming to find out whether drones will bring British airports to a standstill. In the meantime, James Whale joins us to tell us the perks of being bald. And LaDona Harvey reports from California to talk about that guy who has been caught licking a doorbell for three hours. Yes, you've read that right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 09, 201942 min

Drones, Verbal Abuse, and Chillimatoes

After a drone shut Gatwick down in December, airports are going to be given more power to bring down drones in the future. MPs have written to the Met Police over verbal abuse by protesters outside Parliament. And what happens when scientists try to create a hybrid of chillies and tomatoes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 08, 201938 min

Mickey Mouse, Paternity Tests, and the NHS

The Republic is back in business! One in four students are on 'Mickey Mouse' courses that won't lead to well-paid jobs. What happens when a man finds out he's not the biological father of his children? And will Theresa May's 10-year plan really help the NHS? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 07, 201944 min

The Best of 2018 - Episode 3 of 3

Merry Christmas to one and all and welcome to The Independent Republic of Santa Claus. That's right Father Christmas is on hand to look back over the past year of Mike Graham's Mid-Morning Show on talkRADIO. In this episode Mike takes on austerity, caller Rudy and George Monbiot. Father Christmas also hosts a special Best of edition of The Perrior Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 26, 201851 min

The Best of 2018 - Episode 2 of 3

Merry Christmas to one and all and welcome to The Independent Republic of Santa Claus. That's right Father Christmas is on hand to look back over the past year of Mike Graham's Mid-Morning Show on talkRADIO. In this episode Mike and Katie Perrior meet Martin Hibbert who was a victim of the Manchester Arena Terror Attack. Katie goes head to head with James Delingpole and there is a river of curry in Bradford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 25, 201850 min

The Best of 2018 - Episode 1 of 3

Merry Christmas to one and all and welcome to The Independent Republic of Santa Claus. That's right Father Christmas is on hand to look back over the past year of Mike Graham's Mid-Morning Show on talkRADIO. In this episode Mike goes head to head with Femi Oluwole, Jason Cundy and Jonanthon Portes. Plus Mike has trouble getting to Centre Parcs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 24, 201851 min

Drunk Tanks, Christmas TV, and Bargains

It's the last show before Christmas! The NHS is spending £300,000 on drunk tanks to provide a safe space for people to go if they've been drinking too much. Mike Ward goes through the shows not to miss on telly and Giselle Wainwright brings us the best bargains to grab before the holidays. Merry Christmas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 201840 min

Drones, Fake Whisky, and A Christmas Number One

Flights at Gatwick airport are cancelled because of a drone. A third of rare Scotch whiskies tested are found to be fake. And we'll find out why Flakefleet Primary School in Lancashire could get the Christmas Number One. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 201845 min

Role Models, Arctic Monkeys, and Steve Lillywhite

Almost half of young people lack a parent who is a role model, with many looking up to social media stars as well. What do we do about it? And legendary record producer Steve Lillywhite joins us to talk about the Arctic Monkeys, U2 and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 201839 min

Mourinho, Recycling, and Tea Ba

Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Manchester United and talkSPORT legend Alan Brazil has some stuff to say about it. The Government wants us to put food in different bins. And former Royal Butler Grant Harold joins us to talk about eco-friendly tea bags. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 201841 min

Traffic, Christmas food, and Panto

Brace yourselves as travelling in the Christmas period is going to be absolute chaos. How can you save money on your Christmas food? And we talk to Mr Panto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 17, 201840 min
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