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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

Boris' Personal Emails, Vaccines, Stolen Data and The Royals

To start the show Mike speaks to Chief Political Commentator John Rentoul about the PM and Carrie Symonds handing over their personal emails for investigation. Then, Mike is joined by Associate Professor in Cellular Microbiology Dr. Simon Clarke to discuss how safe vaccinated people are inside together and why the Oxford jab may not be offered to under 40s. After, Security and Terror Expert Will Geddes explains the Google data court case and how to protect yourself against having your details st...

Apr 29, 202151 min

EU Trade Deal, Blair's Hair, Self-driving Cars

To kick of this episode, Mike speaks with Baroness Kate Hoey about the UK's new trade deals with the EU, followed by an appearance from talkRADIO's own James Whale for a chat about lockdown hair. Then, Mike is joined by Travel Editor Lisa Francessca Nand to discuss Spain, Covid passports and of course, how holidays will work. And to end the programme, Mike talks about the new self-driving cars with Jim Holder, editorial director a What Car? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Apr 28, 202154 min

Boris' Flat Refurbishment, Hate Crime, Woke Language

To kick off the show Mike speaks to Conservative MP Bill Wigan about who funded Boris Johnson's flat refurbishments. Then he's joined by ex-police officer and co-founder of The Fair Cop Group, Harry Miller to discuss Priti Patel's plans to stop police recording hate incidents as crimes. To end the show, Mike chats to former Brexit Party MEP Belinda De Lucy about the charity that thinks words like 'blind', 'able-bodied' and 'epileptic' are offensive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Apr 27, 202148 min

Boris 'bodies' claim, Freedom Rally, Graham vs Hitchens round fifty-three

talkRADIO's political correspondent Charlotte Ivers and Mail on Sunday commentator Dan Hodges start the show by discussing the feud between Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings, as well as the claims that the PM said he would rather see "bodies pile high" than have another lockdown. Peter Hitchens, Mail on Sunday columnist tells Mike why Boris' 'Green Revolution' will turn Britain into a third world country. And celebrity chef Tonia Buxton explains why she took part in the weekend's freedom rally....

Apr 26, 20211 hr 1 min

Earth Day, Government Leaks, Perrior Awards

Dale Vince, Green entrepreneur & Founder of Ecotricity - the world's first green electricity supplier starts the show, discussing Earth Day and Extinction Rebellion's latest protest outside Lloyds of London. Nick de Bois, former Conservative MP and Author of “Confessions of a Recovering MP” & talkRADIO Host and Mike discuss accusations levelled against Dominic Cummings that he leaked No.10 texts. Actor Lewis MacLeod joins Mike in the studio with a range of impersonations and Izzy Rowland...

Apr 23, 202151 min

XR, Care Home Residents, Opening Borders, and Reagan Statue

Ricky Freelove starts the show, live from Canary Wharf where Extinction Rebellion have smashed windows at HSBC Headquarters. Baroness Claire Fox joins Mike to discuss the treatment of care home residents. Simon Calder gives Mike a travel update. Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell speaks to Mike about his calls for the Reagan statue to be moved to Parliament Square. Finally, LaDona Harvey and Mike comment on the latest with the George Floyd killing and Biden's Climate Change Summit. Hosted on Acast...

Apr 22, 202157 min

Johnny Mercer, Super League in Tatters and Not A Goodbye but A See You Soon!

John Rentoul starts the show, to discuss Johnny Mercer leaving government. Jason Cundy and Ray Parlour join Mike to give their opinion on the European Super League. Neil Oliver joins Mike for their weekly chat. Finally, legendary music producer Steve Lillywhite speaks to Mike about his love for football and his thoughts on the big six backing out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21, 20211 hr 13 min

Starmer, Big Six, and Dropping Cases

Pauline Latham starts the show, reacting to Starmer getting kicked out of a pub in Bath. Rod Liddle and Jamie O'Hara discuss the European Super League. Tom Slater joins Mike to talk about how criminals are being let off due to the pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 20211 hr

Third Wave, European Super League, Reconciliation Talks and Graham vs Hitchens Round Fifty-Two

Professor Phillip Thomas starts the show, to discuss an article he wrote about fearing a third wave after lockdown ends. Mark Saggers reacts to José Mourinho getting sacked, and speaks about the European Super League. Peter Hitchens joins Mike for their weekly discussion, and Angela Levin gives Mike her thoughts on Prince Phillip's funeral and possible talks of reconciliation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 20211 hr 15 min

Return to Normality, Royal Funeral, Testing Concerns

William Clouston, Leader of the Social Democratic Party starts the show telling Mike this week felt like things were returning to normal with the reopening of shops, pubs and restaurants. talkRADIO'S Royal Correspondent Rupert Bell ran through the details of Prince Philip's upcoming funeral. Angela Ruffle, Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Bristol and Mike discuss concerns about the government's rapid testing system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 16, 202155 min

Pubs reopening, Lockdown Frustrations, Care Homes

John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator at the Independent begins the show telling Mike how great it is that life is slowly returning to normal with the easing of lockdown. Lucy Beresford, Relationship Expert and Mike discuss if people have reached breaking point after being locked down for so long. Julia Jones, Co-Founder John’s Campaign shares with Mike the frustrations care home residents are being forced to isolate for 14 days after a walk with families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Apr 15, 202150 min

Covid Deaths, Royal Funeral and Neil Oliver talks Lockdown

Christopher Snowden, Head of Lifestyle Economics at the IEA begins the show discussing PM Boris Johnson's claims that lockdown, not the vaccine, is behind the decline in Covid deaths. Jennie Bond, former Royal Correspondent shares with Mike her memories of Prince Philip ahead of his funeral on Saturday. Neil Oliver, Archaeologist and TV Presenter tells Mike children have been sacrificed during lockdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 15, 202159 min

Th Great Reopening, Prince Philip, Lockdown

Mike is joined by Kevin O'Sullivan for a special broadcast from the Horseshoe Inn pub to celebrate the reopening of the pubs. Royal reporter Rupert Bell discusses the details of Prince Philip's funeral. talkRADIO Breakfast Presenter Julia Hartley-Brewer tells the pair how significant the reopening of pubs and shops is. Toby Young, General Secretary of the Free Speech Union and Calvin Robinson, Conservative Commentator talk about how freedom is still a way off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Apr 15, 20211 hr

The Great Reopening, Covid Vaccines, and Graham vs Hitchens Round Fifty One

Greg Mulholland, Director at The Campaign for Pubs starts the show by telling Mike about how the reopening of pubs went after being forced to close again because of lockdown. Dr Renee Hoenderkamp, NHS GP and Medical writer and Mike discuss if the roadmap out of lockdown needs to be sped up and Peter Hitchens, Mail on Sunday Columnist tells Mike why Prince Philip reminds him of his own Father. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 13, 202153 min

A tribute to Prince Phillip

Mike Graham breaks the news that the Duke of Edinburgh has passed away at the age of 99. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 09, 202139 min

Covid Billionaires, Vaccines, Street Violence and Tiger Woods

Dr Alan Mendoza starts the show discussing Forbes' Billionaire list and how the rich have profited from the pandemic. Dr Andrew Preston speaks to Mike regarding vaccines. Chris Hobbs speaks about police violence as a Dad that stood up to bullies was left fighting for his life. Finally LaDona Harvey gives Mike an update on Tiger Woods' car crash and the George Floyd murder trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 08, 202149 min

Labour's Stance, Town Hall Rich List, Dating Apps and The Invictus Games

Brendan Chilton starts the show, talking about the vaccine passport. Harry Fone from the Tax Payers Alliance discusses the Town Hall Rich List, and how a number of staff received over £100,000 despite unpopular council tax rises. Neil Oliver joins Mike. Dating Expert Nadia Essex speaks about the dating app Bumble. Finally, Angela Levin and Mike cover the latest with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 07, 20211 hr 13 min

Way Off Normal, Sweeping powers, No Summer Holidays and Gardening & Tanks

Lord Moylan starts the show. Henry Smith, Conservative MP, discusses the Covid passport and why he voted against it. Simon Calder gives Mike a travel update. Calvin Robinson speaks about the BBC and decolonising school subjects. Finally, Rupert Bell tells Mike about the Queen stripping Honours from a growing list of people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 06, 20211 hr 14 min

Vaccine Passports, Mass Testing, and Graham vs Hitchens Round Fifty

Paul Bristow starts the show talking about the next steps in unlocking the country and his stance on vaccine passports. Angela Raffle speaks on her hopes of mass testing with Mike. Peter and Mike discuss the frenzy around ‘rape culture’ and its impacts. Harvey Goldsmith joins talkRADIO, talking about vaccine passports for large events and how these passports should be time-limited. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 05, 20211 hr 12 min

Rebellion over Covid passport, Urgent Return, World Autism Week and the Perrior Awards

Lee Anderson starts the show, discussing how the Prime Minister is facing a rebellion over Covid passports. Neil Carberry, Chief Executive of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, talks to Mike about how Google is urging its staff to get back into the office. Comedian Ria Lina joins Mike for World Autism Awareness Week, and finally, the Perrior Awards with Izzy Rowland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 02, 202145 min

Race Review Anger, Four Day Week, George Floyd and Scottish Election

John Rentoul starts the show, talking about the anger of the newly released race report. Joe Ryle, Campaigner at the 4 Day Week Campaign speaks to Mike about the benefits of workers migrating to a 4 day week. LaDona Harvey discusses the George Floyd murder trial and Willie Rennie joins Mike continuing his coverage of the Scottish Election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 01, 202149 min

Race Gap, Travel, Scotland Leaders Debate, and Meghan’s Claims

Lance Forman starts the show. Simon Calder discusses visitors to Britain's top attractions. Neil Oliver and Mike speak about last night's leadership debate in Scotland. Mike takes a call from Justin in London and finally Rupert Bell, talkRADIO’S Royal Correspondent joins Mike in the studio to speak about Meghan’s claims of getting married three days before her televised wedding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 20211 hr 17 min

Assembly Apology, BAME Acronym, Mexit Anniversary and Sarah Everard Vigil

George Pascoe Watson starts the show. Danielle Shepherd, a parent of one of the boys made to 'apologise for rapes committed by their gender' speaks to Mike. Dr Rakib Ehsan discusses scrapping the BAME acronym and the Batley School protests. Royal Biographer Angela Levin marks the Mexit anniversary and Ken Marsh reacts to the breaking news of the police handling of the Sarah Everard vigil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 20211 hr 20 min

Online Safety Bill, Alba Party, Travel Update and Graham vs Hitchens Round Forty- Nine

John Whittingdale, Conservative MP for Maldon and Minister for Media and Data starts the show discussing the Online Safety Bill. Peter Hitchens and Mike have their weekly discussion. Kenny MacAskill joins Mike to speak about Alex Salmond's new Alba Party and Paul Charles, Chief Executive of the PC Agency gives Mike a travel update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 20211 hr 8 min

Northern Ireland Protocol, Coronavirus Powers, Slavery Links and the Perrior Awards

Ben Habib starts the show. Sir John Redwood discusses the extension of Coronavirus powers. Brendan O'Neill talks about the protests outside a school in Yorkshire, and the National Trust. Finally. the Perrior Awrds with Assistant Producer Izzy Rowland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 202150 min
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