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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

Scotland, Venice and Britbox

Christine Jardine speaks about the PM visiting Scotland today. Alison Hernandez, from Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner talks about the face mask rule in takeaways. Simon Calder reports live from Venice, and Mike Ward discusses Britbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 23, 202057 min

Baby Names, Sense of Humour, and The Internet

Stewart Jackson looks ahead to the last PMQs before summer recess, and touches on the Russian Report. Professor Sir Cary Cooper speaks to Mike about baby names, as one new born has been named Lucifer. Neil Oliver talks about sense of humour and Professor Thomas Crick takes the homeschooling segment on 'The Internet.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 22, 20201 hr 3 min

Russian Report, Pay Rise, Police Force and Red Kites

Bob Seely speaks to Mike starts today's show off with China and Russia. Ben Zaranko, Research Economist for the Institute for Fiscal Studies, talks about almost 900,000 public sector workers getting a pay rise. Dai Davies speaks to Mike about the Police Force, and how they won't crack down on shoppers not wearing masks. Stuart Winter, Sunday Express Nature Columnist takes the homeschooling segment on Red Kites. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 21, 202051 min

Vaccines, Spain, Mars and Graham vs Hitchens Round Sixteen

Dr Mark Parrish from International SOS talks about the latest developments on the Covid-19 vaccine. Peter Hitchens and Mike speak about face masks. talkRADIO's Rebeca Newnes gives Mike an update on Spain. As UAE launches Hope spacecraft in their first mission, Space Expert Greg Smye-Rumsby speaks to Mike about Mars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 202059 min

Back to Work, Prince Andrew, Cancel Culture and The Perriors

Annunziata Rees- Mogg starts the show, praising the efforts of the NHS staff. Charles Rae gives Mike the latest of the Royal Family, as Prince Andrew looses his official website. Rapper, Author and Podcast Host Zuby speaks to Mike about 'cancel culture.' The week finishes with The Perrior Awards... even the window cleaners don't miss it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17, 202053 min

Commons Relocation, Twitter, Laughing Gas and Andrew Neil

Political Editor of The Sun on Sunday David Wooding starts the show with the possibility of the Commons moving up north to York, and Dr Julian Lewis having the whip removed. Will Geddes speaks about major US Twitter accounts being hacked. Conservative MP for Stockton South, Matt Vickers talks about the rising concern of laughing gas, and Paul Connew tells Mike about The Andrew Neil Show coming to an end on the BBC as cuts are unveiled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 16, 202056 min

PMQs, Blackburn, Dogs and BIDMAS

Assistant Editor of ConservativeHome Henry Hill talks about PMQs and Huawei. Councillor Quesir Mahmood speaks to Mike about the sharp rise in infections in Blackburn, and the latest measures that have been put in place. Neil Oliver discusses the power of dogs, and Dr Jamie Frost takes the homeschooling segment on BIDMAS. What answer would you get? 13-3x4+2=? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 202058 min

Masks, Antisemitism, China and The Periodic Table

Professor Karol Sikora talks about mask wearing enforced in shops. John McTernan speaks to Mike about Labour MPs being silenced over an antisemitism report. Matthew Henderson, from the Henry Jackson Society informs Mike on Huawei. Tom Whipple, Science editor of the Times takes the homeschooling segment. Check out his Chemistry text book, 'Get Ahead in Chemistry.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 202049 min

Furlough Rejection, Ghislaine Maxwell, Clouds and Graham vs Hitchens Round Fifteen

Businessman and former MEP Lance Forman starts the week, talking about the furlough scheme and Brexit. Peter Hitchens and Mike discuss 'cloth nappies' (aka face masks), taking it to round fifteen. Royal Editor of the Evening Standard Robert Jobson talks to Mike about the upcoming trial of Ghislaine Maxwell. Meteorologist and Lecturer, Chris Bell takes the homeschooling segment on clouds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 20201 hr 3 min

Kate Hoey, Hot Dog Pizza, and Hurricanes

Kate Hoey kicks us off talking about the BBC. Tam Fry from the National Obesity Forum explains why the nation needs to lose weight. And we learn about hurricanes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 20201 hr 1 min

Mini Budget Hangover, PAYE Freelancers, and Cancel Culture

John Rentoul from The Independent kicks us off with his thoughts on Rishi Sunak's mini budget. But Journalist Ellie Phillips explains that PAYE Freelancers have once more been forgotten by the Treasury. And Brendan O'Neill from Spiked Online joins us to talk about cancel culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 09, 20201 hr 4 min

Chancellor, Masks, Battle of the Somme and Weightloss

George Pascoe Watson and Mike talk about the summer economic update. Presenter and Comedian Mark Dolan speaks to Mike about masks, and how taboo it is to not wear one. Neil Oliver joins Mike, talking about the Battle of the Somme and the freedom to think. Finally, Gregg Wallace tells Mike about his four stone weight loss, and how he achieved a healthier lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 08, 202058 min

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
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