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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

The Downing Street Secrets, Yobs, And Dale Vince

Former Director of Comms for Theresa May Katie Perrior joins us to catch us up with what's happening behind the scenes in Downing Street. Former Head of Royal Protection Dai Davies explains why police are using tasers more. Dale Vince looks back at the biggest stories of 2019. And we bring you The Ultimate Perrior Awards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 201955 min

Another Queen's Speech, Policies That Might Happen, And No Crown

Hang on a minute, I thought we'd already had a Queen's Speech this year? Correct! It's Groundhog Day in the Tent of Common Sense and we're joined by Conservative MPs Mark Francois, Bob Seely, and Ben Bradley. Plus, Shadow Economic Secretary to the Treasury Jonathan Reynolds. And, Matteo Bergamini from Shout Out UK explains why his Facebook page has just been shut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 201955 min

Chris Bryant, Migrants, And Nerds

We kick off with Labour MP Chris Bryant to find out whether he blames Jeremy Corbyn for the election result. The number of migrants crossing the channel continues to rise, are we doing enough about it? And is it a hate crime to call someone a nerd? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 201951 min

Peerages, Daisy Cooper, And Drama At The Opera

Should former MPs be given peerages so they can return to politics? New Lib Dem MP Daisy Cooper joins us for the first time in the Independent Republic of Mike Graham. The Sun on Sunday's Political Editor and opera aficionado David Wooding pops in to talk about a fight at the Royal Opera House. And Helen Knapman talks us through the best products of 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 17, 201953 min

Lord Falconer, Young Voters, And The Top 100 Planks of the Year

We speak to former Labour Lord Chancellor Lord Charlie Falconer about what's gone wrong in the Labour Party. Esther Krakue from Turning Point UK explains what young voters want. And it's time for Mike to release the Top 100 Planks of the Year list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 201945 min

Election Special: Live from College Green

The result of the referendum are in and Boris Johnson as a ''stomping'' majority. Mike has all the big names as the Independent Republic comes live from College Green. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 201946 min

Drink Driving, Aviation and the Mysterious Case of the Dead Starlings

A new study revealed that the UK, with the exception of Scotland, had the highest drink-drive limit in the European Union, with tolerance levels far above those in other countries. Should drink driving limits be cut? US aviation regulators allowed Boeing's 737 Max aircraft to continue flying despite knowing there was a risk of further crashes and Mystery as 'hundreds' of birds found dead in road in Anglesey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 12, 201948 min

The Last Poll, Ed Sheeran, And the NHS

It's the day before the morning after... or something like that. YouGov has released the last poll before election day and their very own Chris Curtis joins us to explain what it means. Virgin Radio's Tim Cocker pops in to take us through the artists of the decade. Plus, we find out why this is the first year in ages in which more pubs have opened than closed. And our callers weigh in on the state of the NHS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 11, 201947 min

The Licence Fee, Trains, And Cheese

Former Newspaper Editor Paul Connew argues why the licence fee should be kept. Comedian and Broadcaster Tommy Sandhu defends the third class on trains. And David Matchett from Borough Market pops in with some delicious cheese from all countries in the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10, 201951 min

The Final Countdown, Mortgage Prisoners, and Stolen Mattresses

We speak to the Director of the ResPublica think tank Philip Blond about what's going to happen in the last hours of the election campaign. Plus, who are the mortgage prisoners and how can we help them? And Simon Calder explains why people steal mattresses from five-star hotels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 09, 201948 min

Annunziata Rees-Mogg, Rebecca Long-Bailey, and Mel B

It's the end of another week and we kick it off by speaking to former Brexit Party now Independent MEP Annunziata Rees-Mogg and Shadow Business Secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey. Former Spice Girl Mel B will tell us what to look for when dating. And Brendan O'Neill defends your right to have as many Christmas lights as you like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 06, 201950 min

James Cleverly, Christmas Markets, And Whisky

We're joined by Chair of the Conservative Party James Cleverly. Simon Calder pops in to talk about the French strike that is going to disrupt British travellers. Should we ban Christmas markets in the UK? And we finish tasting some of the best whisky out there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 05, 201953 min

Donald Trump, Marcus Wareing, And Allergies

We speak to Chief Diplomatic Correspondent for The New York Times Steven Erlanger about what Trump is getting up to at the NATO summit. Chef Marcus Wareing pops in to talk about his new book. Plus, actor Paul Merton goes through the best films we've ever seen. And what if feeding babies peanuts and eggs could slash the risk of allergies? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 04, 201952 min

Laura Pidcock, A Dog Named Brexit, And Rail Fares

Mike speaks to Shadow Employment Rights Secretary Laura Pidcock. What are our preferences when naming dogs? Plus, Bruce Williamson from campaign group Rail Future comes back to discuss rail fares. And talkRADIO's film critic Rebecca Perfect explains why Martin Scorsese doesn't want us to watch his films on a phone screen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 03, 201949 min

London Bridge, No Heating, And Winter Blues

After last week's terror attack in London Bridge, we ask Dr Paul Stott from the Henry Jackson Society what's wrong with the system. Stewart Weir explains why 8,000 people in Scotland have been left with no heating. And Psychologist Emma Kenny investigates whether 'sun ear pods' can help with Winter Blues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 02, 201939 min

Petty Politics, Vegans, And Smart Motorways

Another day, another debate to analyse - this time with former newspaper editor Neil Wallis. Are vegans ruining the environment? And President of the AA Edmund King about whether smart motorways should be safer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 201950 min

Barry Gardiner, Mark Francois, And Houseplants

We speak to Shadow International Trade Secretary Barry Gardiner and Conservative Candidate Mark Francois about the new poll that shows the Conservatives would win the election with a huge majority. Plus, Rebecca Perfect from Love The Revision pops in to explain why millennials are buying more and more houseplants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 201946 min

Corbyn's Car Crash Interview, Poor Mobile Signal, and Blackpool

We speak to Shadow Justice Secretary Richard Burgon about Corbyn's interview with Andrew Neil and antisemitism in the party. Plus, Minister for Digital and Broadband Matt Warman tells Mike poor mobile signal will be a thing of the past. And what's going on in Blackpool? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27, 201945 min

Antisemitism, Obesity, And Christmas Trees

We kick off with Adam Cailler from The Jewish Telegraph to find out whether he thinks Jeremy Corbyn has appropriately dealt with antisemitism in the Labour Party. A new study has revealed signs of brain damage in obese teenagers. And Rebecca Onslow-Cole from Croft & Cole Christmas Trees explains why Christmas trees need a passport these days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 26, 201946 min

Chinese Spies, Knife Crime, And Veganism

We kick off with Intelligence Historian Nigel West to talk about the Australian investigation into an alleged Chinese plot to install spy MP. Plus, will the film Blue Story glamorise knife crime? And we speak to comedian Carl Donnelly about why vegan men are *supposedly* better in bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 201941 min

McDonnell Round Two, A Long Strike, And The Crown

The Labour manifesto has been released and Mike catches up with Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell to try to understand how they're going to fund their pledges. How are people going to cope with the December rail strike? And we speak to TV Critic Mike Ward to get his thoughts on The Crown's latest season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 201956 min

The Prince Who Got Sacked, Coldplay, and Pulling Sickies

Former Royal Editor of The Sun Charles Rae gives us his thoughts on Prince Andrew after he's stepped down from royal duties. Coldplay will not go on tour until concerts are environmentally beneficial (is that bad news?). And comedian Mark Dolan attempts to explain why workers pull sickies to avoid going to work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 201956 min

The Big Debate Hangover, Pensions, and Beavers

It's the morning after the ITV debate between Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn and we analyse it with Professor Tim Bale from The UK in a Changing Europe. Former Pensions Minister Sir Steve Webb argues whether pension age should rise to 70. Security Minister Brandon Lewis catches us up with the latest on the campaign trail. And are beavers a tool to combat flooding? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20, 201953 min

John McDonnell, Amelia Womack, And Malaria Soup

We speak to the Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell and the Deputy Leader of the Green Party Amelia Womack. Plus, Italian chef Gennaro Contaldo joins us to discuss the benefits of soup. And Dating Expert Nadia Essex explains why grammar mistakes are a deal breaker for some. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19, 201949 min

Prince Andrew's Car Crash Interview, Polls, And Cladding

Royal Writer for The Daily Mail Richard Kay joins us on the line to talk about Prince Andrew's interview with Emily Maitlis, was it the right thing to do for the Prince? Joe Twyman from Delta Poll explains whether TV debates actually have an impact on the polls. And why is it possible that thousands of buildings in the UK still have flammable cladding? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 201949 min

Christine Jardine, Free Broadband, And Class

Lib Dem candidate Christine Jardine joins us to talk us through her party's election proposals. talkRADIO's political correspondent Charlotte Ivers catches up with John McDonnell. And what's the truth about social mobility in this country? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 201948 min

The Bannon Exclusive, Immigration Promises, And Closest Substitutes

In an exclusive interview on The Independent Republic, former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon shares his thoughts on Trump's impeachment, Brexit, UK politics and much more. Plus, John Rentoul takes us through today's immigration control promises by the Tories. And James Max tries to work out why a couple who ordered a dinner set online got packets of Play Doh instead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14, 201950 min

Parking Charges, A China Teapot, And Smelly Eggs

Council parking charges soar by 90% but spending on potholes has plummeted! We speak to motoring journalist Mike Rutherford and we take your calls on the subject. After someone sold a china teapot for £1m, is it possible that you have a treasure hidden in your attic? And Comedian Pat Monahan discusses whether we should eat boiled eggs on the train. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 13, 201952 min

Annunziata Rees-Mogg, The Jungle, And Maybe Mike Was A Weird Kid

We kick off the show speaking to Brexit Party MEP Annunziata Rees-Mogg about Nigel Farage's decision to pull candidates from Tory seats. We go through the I'm A Celebrity line-up and we speak to Mark Dolan about why Extinction Rebellion want to ruin Christmas. Plus, a genetics professor tells Mike that maybe he was a weird kid... listen to find out why! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 12, 201950 min

War Stories, Christmas, And The Spanish Mess

On Armistice Day we ask for your war stories. We cross live to Madrid to find out what the hell happens after the fourth Spanish general election in four years. Joe Twyman from Delta Poll talks us through what might happen with our General Election! Plus, we speak to the owner of a gin shop that has banned cheesy Christmas songs. And, after much delay, here's last Friday's edition of the Perrior Awards. Someone might or might have not been fired for this... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Nov 11, 201953 min
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