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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 latest in Afghanistan and the Panic Pandemic

Dr Rakib starts the show with Mike discussing the recent events happening in Afghanistan. Communications Director of the Henry Jackson Society joins Mike to discuss the recent revelation of the Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fleeing to the UAE. Helen Dale returns to discuss New Zealand going into a three-day lockdown. Ben Habib discusses with Mike the geopolitical implications of the recent events in Afghanistan. Finally, journalist John Tierney joins Mike from New York to discuss 'The Panic Pand...

Aug 19, 20211 hr 22 min

Parliament Recalled, Protesting Veterans, and Scotland Covid Laws

John Rentoul starts the show, commenting on the fact that Parliament has been recalled to discuss Afghanistan. Army Veteran, Andrew Fox speaks to Mike live from College Green. Laura Dodsworth and Mike touch on Covid laws in Scotland, as the Scottish government want to make emergency Covid powers permanent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 19, 202154 min

Afghanistan Update and Hydrogen Energy

Mike continues the discussion of Afghanistan and the Taliban with former Defence Minister Sir Gerald Howarth, and Retired British Army Officer Sr Simon Mayall. Andrew Montford from the Global Warming Policy Forum speaks about the push for hydrogen energy. Finally, Angela Levin talks about Prince Harry encouraging military veterans to support each other during trying times in Afghanistan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 20211 hr 14 min

The Taliban, Gun License and Graham vs Hitchens Round Sixty-Five

Tobias Ellwood starts the week, discussing the latest events in Afghanistan. Christopher Graffius from the British Association for Shooting and Conservation comments on social media being used as a tool by police to vet for gun licenses. Finally, Peter Hitchens and Mike have their weekly discussion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 202156 min

Plymouth Shooting, NHS app, Taliban and Marble Arch Mound

Richard Tice starts the show. Jamie Jenkins discusses the latest statistics from the 'pingdemic.' talkRADIO Newsreader Ross Powell gives Mike an update on the Plymouth shooting. Rob Clark speaks about the Taliban, and Simon Calder chats to Mike at the top of the Marble Arch Mound. Finally the Perrior Awards with Izzy Rowland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 14, 20211 hr 14 min

Covid Tests, GP Access, and Andrew Cuomo

Paul Charles starts the show, talking about the PCR test profit margin for travellers. Professor Angus Dalgleish speaks about the patient access to GP, and cancelled NHS operations during the pandemic. Sebastian Gorka and Mike discuss how New York Govenor Andrew Cuomo has resigned in the wake of harrassment report, and how CNN has fired three employees for being unvaccinated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 202155 min

Energy Prices, Pfizer Jab, Gurkhas Protesting, and Undercover Man

Johnbosco Nwogbo, from 'We Own It' starts the show, talking about the disgraceful hike in energy bills. Retired Paediatrician Dr Ros Jones discusses how teenage boys are 14 times more likely to suffer rare heart complications from Pfizer's covid jab. Rob Clark from the Henry Jackson Society tells Mike about the Gurkhas protesting for pension equality. Finally, Nigel West and Mike speak about how a British man has been arrested in Germany, accused of spying for Russia. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Aug 11, 202146 min

Home Working, Prince Andrew, Rip Off Tests, and Virtual Appointments

Brendan Chilton starts the show, discussing how people are still working from home during the pandemic. Charlie Rae speaks about how Virginia Giuffre has filed a court case against Prince Andrew. Ben Clatworthy from the Times speaks about PCR tests and how extortionate they are. Finally, Professor Karol Sikora tells Mike about face to face appointments and PCR tests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 20211 hr 3 min

Vaccines for Kids, Migrants in Hotels, France, and Named & Shamed Employers

John Rentoul starts the show. Ben Habib speaks about migrants and how they are failing to quarantine in hotels. Ben Clatworthy from the Times and Mike discuss holidays in France. Finally, Paul Scully and Mike talk about how certain employers have been named and shamed for paying less than minimum wage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 05, 202152 min

Economic Recovery, PM's Popularity, Climate and Scotland's Rules

Sir John Redwood speaks to Mike about the economic recovery of the pandemic, and Sir Redwood's recent experience when of when he was asked to be a guest on Newsnight. Laura Dodsworth joins Mike for their weekly chat, discussing the PM's popularity. Dr Benny Peiser and Mike talk about the climate crisis, as Starmer was quoted saying the PM is missing in action over this. Finally, Donald MacLeod and Mike cover the latest on Scotland, night clubs and horizontal drinking. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Aug 04, 20211 hr 7 min

Nanny State, Shishov, Travel Tests, and Forgotten on Furlough

Nick de Bois starts the show, talking about how the NHS Track and Trace app has been updated to prevent another 'Pingdemic.' Isabel Sawkins from the Henry Jackson Society speaks about how Vitaly Shishov, Head of Belarus exile group has been found dead in Ukraine. Sean Tipton from the Association of British Travel Agents talks to Mike about extortionate travel tests and home firms charging high prices could face the axe. Journalist Ellie Phillips and Mike cover the forgotten furloughed staff, and...

Aug 03, 20211 hr 2 min

Conservative Party, Business, Online Safety Bill and Cycle Lanes

Brendan Chilton starts the show, discussing the Conservative Party and the NHS. Justin Urquhart - Stewart speaks to Mike about Britain's economy. Conservative MP for Folkestone, Damian Collins and Mike talk about the Online Safety Bill. Finally Nick Freeman and Mike cover cycle lanes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 02, 202158 min

Free Tickets, Oil Tanker Attack, and Graham vs Hitchens Round Sixty-Four

Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen starts the week, discussing skill sets, and vaccine incentives for the young. Rob Clark from the Henry Jackson Society and Mike speak about an oil tanker attack in Iran. Peter Hitchens and Mike have their weekly catch up, and finally, Lewis MacLeod joins Mike in the studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 02, 20211 hr 2 min

No jab no job, French Farce, Record on Race and The Perrior Awards

Richard Tice starts the show, discussing domestic passports for students and the fact that firms could require staff to carry jab passports in the work place. Paul Charles and Mike discuss the latest with travel. Shaun Bailey and Mike speak about the 'systemic failure' of police. Finally, the Perrior Awards with Izzy Rowland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30, 202158 min

Channel Crossing, Wayne Rooney, Rinsing Dishes and Tesco's

Ben Habib starts the show, talking about migrant crossings, and Boris as a leader. Bizarre Reporter for the Sun, Joe Kasper discusses Wayne Rooney, as he has been pictured in a hotel room resulting in his job at Derby County on the line. Laura Dodsworth and Mike have their weekly chat and finally Mark Pilkington speaks about the shortage of delivery drivers, as Tesco is offering a £1000 incentive to sign up for job! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 28, 20211 hr 2 min

Crime Crackdowns, NHS Under Pressure and Frexit

Conservative MP for Beckenham Colonel Bob Stewart kicks off the show to discuss the latest regarding vaccine passports, policing and Priti Patel’s apparent inability to make a difference in regard to the ongoing migrant crossings. Dr Laurence Gerlis joins Mike shortly after to discuss just how the NHS is as stretched now as it was at the pandemic's peak in January according to health experts. President of Generation Frexit Charles-Henri Gallois then talks to Mike on the latest protests in France...

Jul 27, 20211 hr 6 min

Plummeting Infection Rates, Cummings and Channel Crossings

Chief Political Commentator at The Independent John Rentoul kicks off today’s show to discuss Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Sajid Javids latest public apology. Jamie Jenkins joins Mike shortly after to discuss the plummeting COVID-19 infection rates in the UK, followed by Peter Hitchens who discusses his latest piece in the Mail on Sunday regarding Dominic Cummings and Former Head of UK Border Force Tony Smith closes the show with a discussion on the overwhelming number of migran...

Jul 26, 20211 hr 17 min

Hate Crimes, Vaccine Passports, Channel Crossings and the Holiday Surge

Leader of Reform UK Richard Tice starts the show discussing the latest on COVID-19 vaccinations and passports, in addition to the ongoing migrant crisis on the English channel. Head of campaigns for The Freedom Association Andrew Allison comes on to discuss the future of mask wearing in public (or lack thereof), followed by Baroness Kate Hoey of Lylehill and Rathlin who chats to Mike about Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen's failure to reach an agreement on UK demands to reshape post-Brexit...

Jul 23, 20211 hr 8 min

NHS App, Food Shortages, and Cummings

Former Conservative MP and Brexit Party MEP Ann Widdecombe starts the show, giving her opinion on the NHS track and trace app and vaccine passports. Retail Specialist Mark Pilkington discusses the pingdemic, and how this affects businesses, with staff and food shortages. Finally Willian Clouston gives his thoughts on Dominic Cummings and the Labour Party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 22, 202141 min

The growing migrant crisis, Dominic Cummings speaks out again... and is it really freedom week?

To start the show Mike is joined by Jamie Jenkins to discuss the latest in coronavirus stats and his views on vaccine passports. Joe Twyman talks with Mike on the latest Dominic Cummings interview with Laura Kuenssberg. Joining Mike in the studio, Laura Dodsworth talks about the lack of freedom we still have despite having restrictions lifted earlier this week. Finally, Tom Hunt talks to Mike about the latest announcements to tackle the migrant crisis in Britain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Jul 21, 20211 hr 1 min

The Vaccine Passport U-turn

To kick off the show, Mark Littlewood, Director of the Institute of Economic Affairs joins Mike to discuss the announcement of vaccine passports for large events and nightclubs. Ben Habib returns to talk to Mike about the new plans to tackle Britain's growing migrant issue. Madeline Stone, Legal and Policy Officer of Big Brother Watch joins Mike to continue the discussion around vaccine passports. Finally, sibling duo Right Said Fred Mike on the show to talk about freedom day and vaccine passpor...

Jul 20, 202154 min

Freedom Day, Graham vs Hitchens round sixty-three, Pitchfork and do we need to continue to wear masks?

Dan Hodges returns to the show to talk with Mike about freedom day and the recent news of Boris self-isolating. Afterwards, Michael Kill talks to Mike about the re-opening of nightclubs for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Peter Hitchens and Mike have their weekly chat. Home Office and Justice Minister, Chris Phillip finishes the show talking to Mike about the plans the home secretary will unveil to support refugees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 19, 20211 hr 5 min

Pingdemic, Whistle-Blowing, Oprah Award and The Perrior Awards

Richard Tice starts the show, talking about the latest with the track and trace app. Jim Killock from the Open Rights Group speaks to Mike about the Matt Hancock CCTV and how devices have been seized from two houses. Lewis MacLeod gives Mike his best impression. Angela Levin and Mike discuss the Duke and Duchess of Netflix and finally the Perrior Awards with Izzy Rowland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 16, 20211 hr 2 min

Vaccine Passports, Travel Chaos, Levelling Up and the Snack Tax

Brendan Chilton begins the show with Mike discussing the latest with labour and vaccine passports. Sean Tipton, Spokesman for the Association of British Travel Agents gives us an update on the latest travel guidance. With Boris announcing a new plan to level up the UK, Tom Lees joins Mike to discuss the reaction to these announcements. Finally, Tam Fry discusses the new proposed snack tax. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 202154 min

Care Home Staff, Pitchfork, Ulster and Looking for Spies

Starting the show, Baroness Claire Fox joins Mike to discuss how compulsory vaccinations for care home staff have been backed by MPs. Alberto Costa and Mike speak about Colin Pitchfork's release. Colin Breen talks about how the government plan to end historical prosecutions in Northern Ireland, and how an MP named Soldier F in parliament. Finally, Security Expert Will Geddes and Mike have a chat about how MI5 want you to look for Russian and Chinese spies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

Jul 14, 202153 min

Online abuse, ministers mixed messaging, foreign aid cuts

To kick off the show Dr Rakib Ehsan talks to Mike about the recent racist abuse England footballers have received. Afterwards Annabel Denham, Director of the Institute of Economic Affairs discusses the continued mixed messages government ministers have given to the public over mask-wearing. James Chiavarini, goes on to discuss with Mike about perhaps being vegetarian isn't as good for the planet as we thought. Dr Alan Mendoza joins Mike to discuss votes to cut UK foreign aid. Finally, Andrew All...

Jul 13, 20211 hr 3 min
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