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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

China, Sunak's Mini Budget, Antibodies, and E-Scooters

Matthew Henderson from the Henry Jackson Society starts the show with China. Conservative MP Chris Clarkson tells Mike ahead of the Mini Budget what to expect from the Chancellor. Professor Karol Sikora discusses an antibody study, that suggests herd immunity to Covid-19 is 'unachievable.' Caller Marie speaks to Mike about Care Homes, and finally, Nick Freeman, Criminal Defence Lawyer talks about how unsafe e-scooters are on the road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 07, 20201 hr 2 min

Arts Venues, Restaurant Reservations, Thunder & Lightning and Graham vs Hitchens Round Fourteen

Stewart Jackson and Alistair Smith speak to Mike about Arts venues receiving billions of pounds in government support. Peter and Mike have their weekly catch up, making it round fourteen. James Chiavarini talks to Mike about his restaurant reopening, and how 23 bookings didn't show. Clare Nasir takes today's homeschooling segment, on thunder and lightning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 06, 20201 hr 20 min

Omnipotence, Northern Ireland, and The Octopus

Norman Baker speaks to Mike about the arrest of Ghislaine Maxwell and how Prince Andrew thinks he is omnipotent. Peter Bleksley talks about law enforcement busting encrypted messaging software. Kate Hoey gives Mike an update from Northern Ireland on the reopening of pubs, and the funeral of ex- IRA leader Bobby Storey's funeral. Marine Conservation Biologist, Caitlin Richards takes the homeschooling segment, talking about 'The Octopus' and finally... the Perrior Awards! Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Jul 03, 202051 min

PMQs Review, Economy, Sports Therapy and The Royals

David Wooding and Mike catch up on yesterday's PMQs, children's education and public transport. Jonathan Davis highlights the current state of the economy, warning that it is worse that the 1930s. Sports Therapist Becky Adam talks about not being able to get back to work, and Charles Rae speaks about Prince Harry and Meghan, bringing you the latest in the court case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 02, 202054 min

Premier League, Apprenticeships, and Teeth

Jonny Gould starts the show off with the Premier League and the Black Lives Matter campaign. Neil Oliver talks to Mike about the benefit of apprenticeships. Matthew Syed joins Mike in the studio, covering politics and social media. Finally, Hannah Woolnough takes the homeschooling segment, on how to look after your teeth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 01, 20201 hr 14 min

Wine, Build Build Build, Jobs Jobs Jobs and Georgian Tea

Wine Expert, Helena Nicklin talks to Mike about paper wine bottles. Charlotte Ivers and Mike comment on Boris' speech, as he vows 'build build build.' Wes Streeting, Shadow Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury reacts to the PM's speech, stating that he was heavy on the rhetoric. Finally, David Harper takes the homeschooling segment today... fancy a cup of Georgian tea? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 202056 min

School Spending, Traffic Light Quarantine, Pirates and Graham vs Hitchens Round Thirteen

Nick de Bois kicks the week off, as the PM has outlined a plan to spend over £1billion on schools. Peter and Mike talk about terrorists, and marijuana. David Else from the Lonely Planet explains the traffic light system, and how countries will be ranked as rules start to relax. Pirates are today's homeschooling segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 20201 hr 10 min

Starmer, Courts, Pants, Blood Types and the Perrior Awards

John McTernan speaks about the Labour Party leader sacking Long-Bailey. Jerry Hayes talks about the court system tackling the backlog of cases. Men, how often do you buy your underwear? A study says every five years! Conservative MP for Watford, Dean Russell discusses the crammed beaches. Blood types are the topic of today's homeschooling segment with Dr Maria Teresa Esposito and without further ado, the Perrior Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 26, 20201 hr 10 min

Holidays, Brixton, Liverpool FC, Royals and Whiskey

Travel Editor of The Sun, Lisa Minot discusses the surge in holiday bookings. Former Police Officer Norman Brennan talks about an incident that occurred in Brixton, where 22 police officers were injured. David Wooding and Mike review Liverpool FC, Jenrick and Cummings. Charles Rae speaks about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Mike finishes the show with whiskey tasting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 25, 20201 hr 8 min

Fourth July, Travel, and Weddings

George Pascoe Watson kicks the show off by talking about Boris' announcement yesterday. Simon Calder gives Mike a travel update. Neil Oliver and Mike discuss ideologies. Wedding ceremonies are allowed up to 30 people, so Mike speaks to Holly Higgins, who is set to wed on 1st August. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 202058 min

PM Announcement, Car Parks, Brexit and Exploring

Henry Hill talks to Mike about what the PM is set to say, ahead of the announcement. Nick Freeman discusses the closure of car parks in pubs to combat drink driving. Former MEP Alex Phillips marks the fourth anniversary of Brexit and Vanessa O'Brien speaks to Mike about exploring. Mike listens to Boris Johnson live from the commons as he declares all pubs, bars and hairdressers are to open. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 23, 20201 hr 16 min

No.10, Germany, Pubs, Blue Sky and Graham vs Hitchens Round Twelve

John Rentoul starts the show off talking politics. Elizabeth Shumacher highlights the soaring R rate in Germany. Hitchens and Graham discuss the statues, as Peter went to Oxford University and was followed by BLM protesters. Managing Director for the Forum of British Pubs speaks to Mike about the pubs reopening again but without guidelines how is this possible? Finally Dhara Patel takes the homeschooling segment. Do you know why the sky is blue? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Jun 22, 20201 hr 10 min

Labour Party, Mayor of London, Restaurants and Cauliflower

Former Labour MP, Kate Hoey speaks to Mike about the 2019 General Election and Premier League taking the knee. Susan Hall talks about Sadiq Khan, and restaurant owner James Chiavarini explains how some bars and pubs are reopening, regardless of government advice. Nadra Shah takes the homeschooling segment on cauliflower... did you know you can eat the leaves?! Finally, the Perrior Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19, 20201 hr 3 min

Macron, Pints, BLM and Boats

Anand Menon speaks to Mike about the President of France visiting the UK for Resistance Anniversary. Emma McClarkin from the British Beer and Pub Association talks about the the need for a reopening date. Esther Krakue discusses Oxford College and their backing to remove the Cecil Rhodes statue. Finally, Tom Whipple takes the homeschooling segment on boat buoyancy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 202050 min

Brexit, Education, Individual Thinking, and Rhyming Couplets

Former MEP Annunziata Rees-Mogg, speaks to Mike about Brexit and the Government's lockdown strategies, and how she has stayed away from social media. Lord Jack McConnell tells Mike education should be a priority, and Neil Oliver discusses individual thinking outside of the group. Finally, Phil Sheppard from the National Literacy Trust takes the homeschooling segment on Rhyming Couplets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 202057 min

Education, Brexit, The Royal Family and British Sign Language

Secondary school teacher Calvin Robinson talks to Mike about the lack of school work pupils have down whilst in lockdown. Remember Brexit? Nick De Bois speaks about the UK leaving the EU. Charles Rae tells Mike about Harry and Meghan, and Prince Andrew's ties with Epstein. British Sign Language is the subject of the homeschooling segment today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 202053 min

Class, Non-Essential Shops, and Graham vs Hitchens Round Eleven

William Clouston starts the week off speaking about protests in the UK. Conservative MP Saqib Bhatti talks about the reopening of non-essential shops. Mike and Peter make it round eleven, and Professor Emma Griffin takes the homeschooling segment on the Industrial Revolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 20201 hr

Nigel Farage, Gary McFarlane, and the Perrior Awards

Nigel Farage joins Mike to talk about recent events. Gary McFarlane from Black Lives Matter speaks about the human rights organisation. Marta and Mike look back at this week's shows, and generously give out the Perrior Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 202057 min

UK Economy, Police Officers, and Prime Numbers

Lance Forman talks to Mike about restarting the UK's economy. Norman Brennan and Shaun Bailey discuss the attack of a Hackney Police Officer. Can you guess which ones are the Prime Numbers out of the following: 16,17, 18 and 19? Dr Jamie Frost joins Mike again for today's homeschooling segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11, 202054 min

Slavery Links, Transport for London, and the Circle of 5ths

George Pascoe Watson and Mike continue the debate about statues being pulled down and the reopening of shops from Monday. Sam Packer from Taxpayers' Alliance discusses Transport for London's staff earnings, and Neil Oliver reviews how History is taught. Mike gets musical and relives his child prodigy days with the Circle of 5ths in today's homeschooling segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 202058 min

School U-turn, Rioters, Congestion Charge and Dog 101

Roger Leighton kick starts the show with the latest on the education sector, as plans to reopen primary schools are dropped. Conservative MP Matt Vickers discusses the events of the weekend, and Shaheen Mamun's mission is to challenge the Mayor of London on the increased congestion charge. Today's homeschooling segment is by Ira Moss - All Dogs Matter charity, talking to Mike about how to look after your four legged friend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 09, 202052 min

Protests, British Airways, Toilets and Graham Vs Hitchens Round Ten

Lucian Hudson discusses the Home Secretary's reaction to the BLM protests this weekend. Aviation Analyst, Alex Macheras speaks about British Airways. Raymond Martin from the British Toilet Association leads the homeschooling segment today .... it'll leave you brushed up on your toilet knowledge! Finally, Hitchens and Graham air their views, making it week number ten! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 08, 20201 hr

Staycations, Skin Hunger and Magic

Nick de Bois gives Mike a round up of the week in politics. Fancy a holiday? David Else talks about the prospect of a staycation, and Psychologist Jo Hemmings speaks about the importance of a hug! Lights fly in the studio as Magic Marvin demonstrates some tricks and finally 'The Perrior Awards!' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 05, 20201 hr 10 min

Protests, British Airways and Lady Jane Grey

Protests are the first topic of conversation as Dai Davies and Susan Hall talk to Mike. British Airways are under scrutiny as landing slots and jobs are at risk, and Dr Nicola Tallis takes the homeschooling section all the way back to 1554, talking about Lady Jane Grey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 04, 202057 min

PMQs, Hong Kong, Emotions and Hospitality

John Rentoul speaks to Mike about the latest from Westminster, and Robert Courts joins Mike to discuss the PM's offer of refuge for 3 million people in Hong Kong. Dr Emily Jayne Kilford talks about the brain and how emotions work, and finally, Marcus Wareing highlights the impact of Covid-19 in the hospitality industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 03, 202055 min
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