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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

DVLA Strike, GP Penalties, Space Race, and Kamala Harris

Conservative MP Bill Wiggin starts the show, discussing the DVLA strike, and the fact that only 20 licences have been issued. Dr Waqar Rashid talks about GPs... how they face penalties for not seeing enough patients. Jason Reed speaks about Prince William and how he has criticised the space race. Finally, Sebastian Gorka joins Mike to chat about Kamala Harris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 14, 20211 hr 1 min

Christmas Gifts, Doorbell Cameras, Blackfishing, and NI Protocol

Andrew Bridgen starts the show, commenting on Keir Starmer's ability to drive a lorry, and how containers of Christmas gifts have been turned away. Security Expert Will Geddes talks about football fans at a Hungary v England game, and a doorbell that has 'breached privacy.' Tonia Buxton and Mike have their weekly chat. Finally, Ben Habib and Mike chat about the latest with the Northern Ireland Protocol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 13, 20211 hr 8 min

Energy Hike, Engineers, Vaccinating Teenagers, and Covid Report

John Rentoul starts the show, discussing opinion polls, and how they reflect public opinion. David Buik comments on the energy bill hike. Mike has a rant about the term 'engineers.' Laura Dodsworth and Mike have their weekly chat. Finally Dr Tony Hinton talks about the report into the Covid crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 20211 hr 25 min

Cancelled, White Privilege, Gritters, and Graham vs Hitchens Round Seventy-Three

Nick Buckley starts the week, discussing what it's like to be cancelled in the current climate. Conservative MP Jonathan Gullis joins Mike, commenting on the term 'white privilege.' Peter Hitchens and Mike have their weekly chat. Finally, Councillor Darren Rodwell fron the Local Government Association chats to Mike about the possibility of a shortage of gritters and what that means for winter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 11, 20211 hr 14 min

Metropolitan Police, Gas Shortage, and an Old Street Protest

Richard Tice joins Mike in the studio, discussing the Metropolitan police, and Polexit. Dr Alan Mendoza chats to Mike about the Russian-inflicted gas shortage. talkRADIO’s Ricky Freelove reports live from the scene of the latest Insulate Britain protest. Dai Davies speaks to Mike about the Met Police, and what they should have done in light of the murder of Sarah Everard. Finally, Claire Fox and Mike discuss the power of conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 08, 20211 hr 16 min

CPC, Gas Bills, Medical Testing, and Travel Advice

Henry Hill from Conservative Home starts the show, reflecting on the Prime Minister's speech at the Conservative Party Conference. Johnbosco Nwogbo from We Own It discusses the rise in energy bills. Doctors have been told cut back on medical testing to tackle climate change, and Jason Reed from Young Voices talks about this. Finally, Simon Calder and Mike chat about the latest travel advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 07, 20211 hr 6 min

Boris, Vaccine Passports in Wales and Social Care

Former Director of Communications at Number 10 Katie Perrior starts the show, looking ahead to Boris’ speech. Independent Statistician Jamie Jenkins talks to Mike about vaccine passports in Wales. Tonia Buxton and Mike have their weekly chat. Finally, Esther Rantzen chats to Mike about Sajid Javid’s comments, that social care should start at home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 06, 20211 hr 8 min

Supermarket Chaos, Facebook, Claddinng Scandal, and Winter Plan

Chris Loder speaks to Mike, live from the Conservative Party Conference. He discusses the supermarket supply chain. Security Expert Will Geddes chats to Mike about Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp going down for hours last night. Professor Susan Bright talks to Mike about how a gentleman has taken his life after the cladding scandal. Finally, Laura Dodsworth and Mike have their weekly chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 05, 20211 hr 6 min

Conservative Party Conference, Travel System, and Graham vs Hitchens Round Seventy-Two

Director General of the Institute of Economic Affairs, Mark Littlewood starts the show, live from the Conservative Party Conference, Paul Charles discusses the new travel system. Peter Hitchens and Mike have their weekly chat. Finally, Sarah Elliott from Republican Overseas UK talks about Biden's slide in the polls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 04, 20211 hr 2 min

Cressida Dick, Under Arrest, and St. Andrews University

Richard Tice starts the show, discussing the calls for Cressida Dick to resign in light of the murder of Sarah Everard. Retired London Police Officer Norman Brennan talks about the procedure of getting arrested, after Wayne Couzens tricked Sarah into getting into his hire car. Brendan O'Neill chats to Mike about St. Andrews University's diversity and consent modules, that students must undertake before embarking on their degree. Finally, Forensic Criminologist Dr Jane Monckton-Smith speaks about...

Oct 01, 202153 min

Starmer's Speech, Furlough Scheme, Employment Gap and Nightmare Christmas

Brendan Chilton starts the show, reacting to Keir Starmer's speech at the Labour Party Conference. Shantha David from the Law Society discuss the furlough scheme that ends today. Ann Widdecombe talks about how Dominic Raab has suggested using prisoners to fill the employment gap. talkRADIO's Newsreader Ross Powell breaks the news that Wayne Couzens receives his sentencing. Finally, James Withers from Scottish Food and Wine speaks about Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Sep 30, 202153 min

Blah Blah Blah, Fishing War, Tim Davie and Woke Fireworks

Founder of Ecotricity Dale Vince starts the show, discussing Insulate Britain and Greta Thunberg. Baroness Kate Hoey speaks about the Northern Ireland Protocol and how the French have accused the UK of igniting a new fishing war. Tonia Buxton and Mike have their weekly chat. Finally, Mike has a rant about a 'woke' firework display. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 202158 min

Fuel Crisis, Southeastern Train Line, and Scrapping Two Metres

Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen starts the show, talking about the fuel crisis. Howard Cox, founder of FairFuelUK discusses a story about a woman selling petrol on Facebook... that has caused outrage. Bruce Williamson from the campaign group Railfuture chats to Mike about how Southeastern train line has breached their franchise agreement. Finally, Professor Karol Sikora and Mike speak about how hospitals have been told they can axe the two metre social distancing rule. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Sep 28, 202151 min

Fuel Crisis, HGV Logistics, Panic Buying and Graham vs Hitchens Round Seventy-One

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown starts the week, discussing the fuel crisis. Andrew Allison from the Freedom Association talks about HGV drivers and the logistics of how to fix shortages. Peter Hitchens and Mike have their weekly chat, and finally Psychologist Emma Kenny chas about the psychology behind panic buying. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 20211 hr 10 min

Insulate Britain, Common Colds, Denmark, and Fuel Deliveries

Richard Tice starts the show, discussing the latest action of climate protest group Insulate Britain, as they block the Port of Dover. Dr Tony Hinton and Mike chat about how leading experts have said Covid will resemble a common cold by next spring. Stine Jacobsen speaks to Mike live from Denmark, as the country has dropped all Covid restrictions. Finally, Shane Brennan talks to Mike about rationing fuel deliveries and driver shortages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Sep 24, 202154 min

Not Easy Being Green, Eco Hypocrites, Energy Advice and Melbourne Protests

John Rentoul starts the show, reacting to Boris's comment about Kermit the Frog and going green. Trevor Kavanagh, Political Columnist at the Sun discussed the hypocritical Insulate Britain organisation. Policy Expert from Uswitch.com Justina Miltienyte gives advice on energy bills, and what to do if your energy provider has folded. Finally, Helen Dale gives her thoughts on the Melbourne anti-lockdown protests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 23, 202156 min

Open for Business, CO2 Shortage, Vaccines, and Strictly Dancers

Ben Habib starts the show, commenting on Boris' trip to the US and the newly formed AUKUS pact. Nick Allen from British Meat Processers Association discusses the CO2 shortages and how this will affect British supermarkets. Tonia Buxton and Mike have their weekly chat. Finally, Hannah Hope from the Sun on Sunday comments on the third professional Strictly dancer refusing the jab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 22, 20211 hr 2 min

Insulate Britain, Bailouts, Jabs 4 Kids, and Hospital Hold Ups

Bobby Friedman starts the show, chatting about M25 chaos as Insulate Britain blocks the road for the FIFTH time. Roger Helmer, Former UKIP Energy Spokesperson discusses how tapayers may have to bail out big energy companies. Laura Dodsworth joins Mike in the studio speaking about the vaccine rolling out to 12-15 year olds. Finally, Professor David Taylor and Mike talks to Mike about hospital hold ups during the pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 21, 20211 hr 7 min

Energy Companies, Trans Row, US Travel and Graham vs Hitches Round Seventy

Sir John Redwood starts the week, discussing how taxpayers face multibillion-pound bail out bill for energy companies. Christine Jardine speaks about the Liberal Democrats Party conference and people transitioning. Mike and Peter have their weekly chat, and Simon Calder chats to Mike about Boris going to the US . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 20211 hr 4 min

Police and Crime Bill, Cabinet, Long Covid and the Perrior Awards

Starting the show, Baroness Claire Fox chats about the Police and Crime Bill, Insulate Britain and Gloria's Law. John Rentoul and Mike discuss Boris' Cabinet choice. Professor David Livermore and Mike speak about long covid, and finally the Perrior Awards with Izzy Rowland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 17, 202159 min

Reshuffle, Icons, Insulate Britain and Sajid Javid

William Clouston starts the show, discussing the cabinet reshuffle and what it means for the voter. Norman Brennan joins Mike to speak about Insulate Britain, as the police have been criticised for their soft-handed approach. Dawn Neesom chats about Haz and Megz, as they have made their way onto the Times 100 list, being labelled as icons. Finally, Professor Karol Sikora talks about holding press conferences for medical emergencies other than covid, and how Sajid Javid has urged GPs to see patie...

Sep 16, 20211 hr 6 min

Covid in Kids, Begum, and Judicial Review

Jamie Jenkins starts the show, discussing the data about children with covid and the risk. Dr Paul Stott, Head of Security and Extremism at Policy Exchange speaks about Shamima Begum; she would rather die than go back to ISIS. Tonia Buxton joins Mike in the studio. Finally, Solicitor Stephen Jackson speaks to Mike about how care home workers are seeking a judicial review against the Government's mandatory vaccine policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 15, 20211 hr 3 min

Vaccinating Kids and Covid Winter Plans

Conservative MP Marcus Fysh starts the show, as he called for Professor Chris Whitty to resign on his stance of vaccinating teenagers. Laura Dodsworth joins Mike in the studio, continuing the narrative of vaccinating 12-15 year olds and talking about patient access to GPs and A&E. Finally, Dr Charles Levinson speaks to Mike, about winter plans to combat covid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 202158 min

Ditched Passports, Red List Quarantine, Planting Trees and Graham vs Hitchens Round Sixty-Nine

Ann Widdecombe kicks off the week, discussing scrapped vaccine passports, winter plans for covid and Afghan interpreters. Peter Hitchens joins Mike for his weekly chat. Lisa Francesca Nand talks to Mike about red list quarantining and travel PCR tests. Finally, Guy Barter from the Royal Horticultural Society speaks to Mike about planting trees for climate change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 20211 hr 9 min

Remembering 9/11

Richard Tice joins Mike in the studio, looking back as tomorrow marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attack. Kim Sengupta, Defence and Diplomatic Editor of the Independent speaks to Mike about what he saw during his time in Afghanistan. Lynsey Fifield from the Heritage Foundation gives Mike her thoughts over the past 20 years since the attack, and how Biden's time in office has effected American politics. Sujo John, a 9/11 survivor recalls the events that unfolded on the day, and finally, Mair...

Sep 10, 20211 hr 18 min

Care, Back to France, and Cressida Dick

John Rentoul starts the show, taking about social care in the UK and how KPMG are wanting to recruit a third of staff from working class backgrounds. Alp Mehmet from Migration Watch discusses Priti Patel's plans to send migrant boats back to France. Harry Miller, founder of the Fair Cop group speaks about calls for the removal of Cressida Dick. Finally, Dr David Lloyd and Mike chat about the new social care proposal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 09, 20211 hr 1 min

Social Care, White House, Vaccines For Kids, and Geronimo

Dr Tony Hinton starts the show, talking about the reform to health and social care. White House Correspondent Ksenija Pavlovic McAteer joins Mike in the studio, discussing Biden. Tonia Buxton and Mike cover vaccines for children. Finally, Kevin O'Sullivan speaks to Mike live from the Geronimo protest outside Defra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 08, 20211 hr 3 min
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