The EU have conceded that a no-deal Brexit seems to be the most likely outcome. Caller Nicola in Newport shares a very sad story about the state of care for Dementia sufferers in the UK and Tommy Shepperd MP puts the case forward for a second Indyref. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 06, 2019•40 min
Boris Johnson is preparing for a 'people v politicians' general election - we get the thoughts of former Conservative MP Nick de Bois on how that election could pan out. Plus, farm theft claims are at a seven-year high. And we speak to Simon Calder about the chaos going down at Heathrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 05, 2019•46 min
The Lib Dems have claimed the Brecon and Radnorshire seat in yesterday's by-election. What does this mean for Boris Johnson's majority in the Commons? We speak to Brexit Party MEP Lance Forman and Lib Dem MP Christine Jardine. And should dog walkers be regulated? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 02, 2019•53 min
We speak to Darryl Morris about the damage fake beggars are causing to homeless people. Piers Corbyn pops in to take some calls and give us his views on climate change. And we finish the show tasting some Slovenian wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 01, 2019•49 min
Meghan and Harry say they're not having more than two children for the benefit of the planet. Former MP and columnist for The Times pops in to talk about the state of British politics. And is it time to kill the homeownership dream? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 31, 2019•50 min
Boris Johnson is up in Scotland today, what's his popularity like north of the border? We speak to Sir Norman Lamb about whether cannabis should be legalised. And Meghan Markle has edited this year's Vogue UK September issue, is she putting herself in the firing line? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 29, 2019•47 min
We're back in the cool studio and speak to Brexit Party MEP Annunziata Rees-Mogg about Boris's cabinet and Dominic Cummings. Why is the heat causing so much travel disruption? And Stewart Weir joins us to talk about hypocrisy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 26, 2019•46 min
Mike is live once more from College Green. Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn go head to head in the House of Commons for the first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 25, 2019•41 min
Welcome back to the talkRADIO tent on College Green where the temperature has reached 31 degrees! Today is Theresa May's last day as Prime Minister. To reflect on her premiership, we're joined by former Chief of Communications at No10 Katie Perrior, Labour MP Kate Hoey, Conservative MPs Paul Scully and Bob Seely, Quentin Letts from The Times, our very own Julia Hartley-Brewer, former Deputy PM Lord Michael Heseltine, former Tory MP Jerry Hayes, and comedian Mark Dolan. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Jul 24, 2019•49 min
Boris Johnson is the new leader of the Conservative Party. Live from the Tent of Shame on College Green we bring you reactions from: Conservative MPs Colonel Bob Stewart and Nigel Evans, former newspaper editor Paul Connew, former Foreign Secretary Patrick McLoughlin, DUP leader in Westminster Nigel Dodds, Editor of The Times Red Box Matt Chorley, and The Times Foreign Correspondent Lucy Fisher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 23, 2019•53 min
Klaxons at the ready as we're expecting more resignations to follow Sir Alan Duncan's. We speak to Lib Dem MP Christine Jardine about what to expect from their new leader. And why are office romances not a thing anymore? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 22, 2019•49 min
We look ahead to next week in politics with our Political Editor Ross Kempsell and we get familiarised with the various resignation klaxons we're going to need to use. Should mobile phones be banned at weddings? And is it true that wine made in Sheffield is better than the one made in Champagne? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 19, 2019•54 min
Sunday Times columnist Rod Liddle joins the Independent Republic in the studio with Mike to talk about his new book on the Brexit betrayal. Also Piers Corbyn (astrophysicist and brother of Jeremy) is on the phone to speak about Greta Thunberg slamming the UK Government's commitment to go carbon-free. PLUS Richard in Manchester has a very strong views about Theresa May. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 18, 2019•39 min
Why are some prolific criminals avoiding jail? We speak to Conservative MP Neil O'Brien to find out what needs to change. We catch up with Annunziata Rees-Mogg in Strasbourg. From now on, we'll be getting fewer Hobnobs for the same price. And it's World Emoji Day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 17, 2019•46 min
Both Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt believe Jeremy Corbyn is antisemitic - where do we go from here? A report says farming techniques have to change in order to save the planet. And Andre Walker joins in to tell us what a big fan of Kate Winslet he is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 16, 2019•52 min
Tune in from 7pm to hear the final showdown between Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt in association with The Sun but, in the meantime, we've invited former Conservatives Stewart Jackson (team Boris) and Sir Roger Gale (team Hunt) to tell us why their candidate deserves to be PM. We also discuss the freedom of the press in relation to the leaked cables. And Sports Minister Mims Davies joins us to look back at an outstanding weekend of sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Jul 15, 2019•54 min
Vanessa George is the worst female paedophile in British history but she's going to be released from prison. We speak to barrister Jerry Hayes about why our parole system is allowing it. John Rentoul joins us to give us an update on the Tory leadership contest. And a plastic surgeon tells Mike the work he could have done on his face! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 12, 2019•46 min
We talk to Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry about the escalating tensions with Iran. How easy is it for someone to sneak into Buckingham Palace? And Comedian Mark Dolan joins us to talk about bad neighbours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 11, 2019•41 min
It's the morning after the night before, in which Jeremy Hunt and Boris Johnson went head to head to try to convince the public they both deserve to be the next Prime Minister. David Attenborough warns of social unrest if we ignore climate crisis. And is it time to abolish private schools? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 10, 2019•47 min
Did Russia leak Sir Kim Darroch's memos? What's Labour's position on Brexit? What makes the Universal Credit system vulnerable to fraud? And how will drones help the police catch dangerous drivers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 09, 2019•47 min
The Labour Party is not expecting this week's BBC Panorama on anti-Semitism, we speak to Tony Blair's former Political Secretary to find out why they're so worried. Plus, more migrants have been detained after crossing the English Channel on boats. And should parents play online games with their children? Mike's son pops in to teach him how to play Minecraft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 08, 2019•41 min
Extinction Rebellion say they will shut Heathrow down by flying some toy drones within its exclusion zone - but don't worry because they'll give us two months' notice! Plus, Andy Burnham claims northerners are discriminated when they come to London. Is that true? There's only one way to find out... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 05, 2019•45 min
Jeremy Hunt says he wants to overturn the ban on fox hunting. We speak to someone who used to be against it but now is all for it. Plus, we know it's hard to choose godparents for your children but why do Harry and Meghan want to keep theirs secret? And we'll find out why trans fats are actually not that bad for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 04, 2019•38 min
Boris Johnson has promised a review of "sin taxes" as obesity has overtaken smoking as a cause of cancer. What's the point of the licence fee? And Retail Expert Claire Bailey explains why next Christmas might get cancelled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 03, 2019•47 min
Paul Connew comes in to talk about the highest salaries at the BBC, it is time to abolish the Licence Fee? Is it true that old people are the only group that we're still allowed to mock? And we'll find out why we can't use the word 'kimono' anymore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 02, 2019•47 min
Is Nigel Farage the new rock star of British politics? What's the best excuse you've ever come up with? And we talk to The Royal Butler about why you should never tweet when you're angry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 01, 2019•45 min
We spend around 10,000 minutes a year moaning about things so we've given Mike a slot so he can complain about stuff. What happens to your digitals assets when you die? And we look at violence in British schools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 28, 2019•52 min
We speak to Conservative MP David Davies about whether we need a points immigration system. We cross live to Glastonbury. And we find out what Brexit Party MEP Jonathan Bullock makes of Boris Johnson's comments comparing the party to puff balls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 27, 2019•47 min
Conservative MP James Cartlidge pops in to tell Mike why Jeremy Hunt would make a better PM than Boris Johnson. Is it racist to charge foreigners to use the NHS? And should Dad's Army be banned? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 26, 2019•40 min
talkRADIO's Political Editor Ross Kempsell caught up with Boris Johnson this morning. The frontrunner to become the next PM opened up about his Brexit plan... and what keeps him busy in his spare time. Plus, we speak to Mark Littlewood from the Institute of Economic Affairs to find out what's the real cost of reducing carbon emissions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 25, 2019•48 min