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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

Pre Recorded Announcement, Red List, Wokery and Graham vs Hitchens Round Eighty-Two

Sir John Redwood starts the week, discussing booster jabs, and No.10 parties. Simon Calder and Mike speak about the red list and how it is set to be scrapped. Peter Hitchens and Mike have their weekly chat, and Georgia Gilholy from Young Voices chats about the wokeists, and how they're 'at it' again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 20211 hr 11 min

Indoor Spaces, 10p Pint Rise, Vaccine Refuseniks, and A&E Patients

Richard Tice starts the show, talking about Plan B. Alastair Kerr from the Campaign for Pubs discusses what the new government rules mean for the industry, and how some pubs facing cancellations may have to introduce a 10p pint rise. Esther Krakue joins Mike in the studio. Finally, Mike chats about how a record number of patients spend more than 12 hours in AE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10, 20211 hr 4 min

Allegra Stratton, Allegra Stratton, Allegra Stratton

Starting the show is Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood, talking about the PM's interference with Pen Farthing, how the Foreign Office Chief spent 11 days on holiday while the Taliban took over Kabul, and gives his thoughts about the leaked mock press conference that Allegra Stratton was caught on film laughing and joking. Trevor Kavanagh carries on the narrative of the No.10 Christmas party. Mike takes a call from Angela in Stow-on-the-Wold, who gets upset and very angry about the callousness of th...

Dec 08, 20211 hr 12 min

Extended Rules, Genderbread , and Graham vs Hitchens Round Eighty-One

Ann Widdecombe kicks the week off, discussing the latest Covid variant, vaccines and how they were supposed to be our 'freedom passports.' Simon Calder and Mike chat about the prospects of leaving the country, and what the rules mean. Mike has a rant about Civil Servants and how they have been shown a 'genderbread person' graphic. Peter Hitchens and Mike have their weekly chat. Finally, John Jolly from Parentkind speaks about calls for tougher sentences in light of the horrific murder of Arthur ...

Dec 06, 20211 hr 21 min

By-Election, Child Abuse and The Perrior Awards

*Trigger warning* - contains narrative of child abuse and neglect. Richard Tice starts the show, talking about the by-election he ran in, and the result. Gerry Hannah from Parenting Together discusses the abuse suffered by Arthur Labinjo-Hughes who was tragically murdered, Esther Krakue joins Mike in the studio and finally, the Perrior Awards with Izzy Rowland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 03, 20211 hr

Christmas, Storm Arwen, and Mail on Sunday

John Rentoul joins Mike in the studio, talking about Emmanuel Macron and Boris' name calling incident. Andrew Long, from Switchtcraft speaks about how up to 30,000 homes have been left without electricity from the aftermath of Storm Arwen. Comedian Dave Chawner and Mike discuss the prospects of a Christmas filled with loved ones. Finally, Angela Levin comments on the verdict that Meghan Markle has won the legal battle against Mail on Sunday for publishing a letter from her father. Hosted on Acas...

Dec 02, 202159 min

Green Paper, Omicron, Spotify Deal and Greece's Plans

Starting the show is William Clouston, talking about the migrant report that came out today, and the SDP's green paper. Dr Waqar Rashid and Mike speak about the latest Covid variant, and Dr Rashid reacts to the PM's press conference yesterday. Tonia Buxton and Mike speak about the loss of Tonia's mother-in-law, and Mike has a rant about the Sussexes; how they haven't met their part of their £18m Spotify deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 01, 202157 min

Omnicrom, Face Masks, and BBC

Dan Hodges starts the show, talking about booster jabs in a bid to safe Christmas. Jamie Jenkins and Mike discuss Coivd hostpitalisations. Laura Dodsworth and Mike have their weekly chat. Finally, Brendan O'Nell speaks about how the BBC have been accused of 'lacking balance.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 20211 hr 10 min

New Omicron COVID Variant, Mask Hypocrisy & The Migrant Crisis Continues

Dr Renee Hoenderkamp kicks off the show today to discuss the latest information regarding the new South African Omicron COVID variant and what that means for us here in the UK. Co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Refugees and Conservative MP for Ruislip, Northwood & Pinner David Simmonds joins Mike to discuss the latest on the ongoing migrant crisis and subsequent Channel conflict with France. Co-founder of the Us for Them campaign, Liz Cole discusses last night's Teaching Award...

Nov 29, 202151 min

Channel Crossings, Black Friday and Nativity Plays

Baroness Claire Fox starts the show, touching on the Police and Crime Bill and the tragedy of the 27 migrants that drowned whilst crossing the Channel earlier on in the week. Mike has a rant about nativity plays. Independent retailer Clare Bailey chats about Black Friday and Extinction Rebellion blocking Amazon. Esther Krakue joins Mike in the studio speaking about the new coronavirus variant. Finally, Dr Tony Hinton discusses GPs and how they are backing strike action over face-to-face appointm...

Nov 26, 20211 hr 16 min

Migrants, Boris and Dinghies

John Rentoul starts the show, chatting about the Tory Party's opinion of the PM. Ben Habib speaks to Mike about how 27 migrants have died crossing the channel. Craig Mackinlay and Mike carry on the narrative of migrants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 202157 min

Tory Party, Harper's Law, Deliveries, and Happiness

Andrew Allison from the Freedom Association starts the show, discussing the Tory Party and those who make the rules, without a point of reference. Founder of Fair Cop, Harry Miller talks about Harper's Law. Mike rants about deliveries... what's your expereince? Tonia Buxton joins Mike in the studio, touching on the increasing lockdowns in Europe, and what it means to be happy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 24, 20211 hr

Peppa Pig World, Pitchfork, Totalitarianism, and Social Care

Have YOU been to Peppa Pig World? Brendan Chilton starts the show, chatting about the PM and his fumbling efforts trying to address the nation. Professor of Criminology James Treadwell continues the narrative of Colin Pitchfork and how he has been recalled to prison. Laura Dodsworth and Mike have their weekly chat, speaking about the increasing amount of lockdowns across Europe. Mike has a rant about the Brit Awards, and finally, Jeevun Sandher, Economist talks to Mike about the Health and Socia...

Nov 23, 20211 hr 17 min

Pitchfork, Social Care, Wokes and Graham vs Hitchens Round Seventy-Nine

Bill Wiggin starts the week off, discussing the recall to prison of child killer Colin Pitchfork. Chris Daw QC continues the Pitchfork narrative, but things get a little heated. Mike has a rant about calling people 'woke.' Peter Hitchens and Mike have their weekly conversation. Finally, Mike speaks to Amelia Jones, live from Wisconsin, reacting to the news of the Christmas Parade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 202151 min

Migrants, Racism Row, Austria, and the Perrior Awards

Former MEP Belinda de Lucy starts the show, chatting about the current state of play. Lance Forman touches on the cricketing world, and the unfolding racism scandal. Dr Tony Hinton comments on the proposed lockdown in Austria from Monday. Finally, the Perrior Awards with Izzy Rowland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19, 20211 hr 7 min

Car Crash, Rail Plan, Selection Box, and Wales

John Rentoul starts the show, touching on HS2 rail plans and Boris claiming he 'crashed the car' on the Paterson row. Bruce Williamson from Rail Futures gives his thoughts on the eastern leg of HS2. Jo Hemmings and Mike chat abotu the psychology behind the chocolate selection box. Finally, Jamiens and Mike speak about Wales latest and Mike has a rant about Meghan Markle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 20211 hr 2 min

Accomodation, Obesity, and Perseverance

Baroness Kate Hoey starts the show, chatting about Northern Ireland and her visit to Dover. Martin Daubney discusses the Liverpool attacker, and how he was housed in accommodation funded by the tax payer. Tonia Buxton and Mike have their weekly chat and finally, David Crystal, Author of the Cambridge Encyclopaedia speaks about the word of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17, 20211 hr 8 min

Austria, Liverpool, Tesco Christmas Ad and Scottish Earthquake

Dr Renee Hoenderkamp starts the show, discussing how Austria has put all unvaccinated into a lockdown. Ben Habib speaks about the Liverpool suicide bomber, and illegal immigrants. Laura Dodsworth joins Mike in the studio, touching on Tesco's Christmas advert, and Benny Peiser chats about COP26 and the earthquake in Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16, 20211 hr 17 min

Liverpool Attack, COP26, Eastern Europe Crisis, and Graham vs Hitchens Round Seventy-Eight

Starting the week is Conservative MP Tom Hunt, reacting to the latest news of the Liverpool blast. Dale Vince chats to Mike about whether he thought COP26 was a success or not. Peter Hitchens and Mike have their weekly chat, and finally Rob Clark from the Henry Jackson Society discusses the Eastern Europe crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 20211 hr 9 min

Migrant Crossing Reaches New Highs, COP26, BMJ Pfizer Investigation and NHS Shortages

Former Head of UK Border Force Tony Smith discusses the number of migrants crossing the channel to the UK hitting new records today as another 1000 reach our shores. Harry Wilkinson, head of policy at Net Zero Watch gives Mike the latest on COP26. Investigative journalist, Paul Thacker explains his ongoing investigation into Pfizer for the British Medical Association and Medical Director and former radiologist Lizzie Barclay closes the show with an innovative way to tackle NHS pressure and short...

Nov 12, 202149 min

Geoffrey Cox, Meghan Misleads The Court, and No Jab No Job Threat from Javid

Conservative MP for West Dorset, Chris Loder, kicks off the show to talk on MP’s holding second jobs following the Geoffrey Cox scandal, along with Sajid Javid’s plans to potentially ban over-65s without Covid boosters from public spaces. Dr Jane Townson and Nicola Richards explain the detrimental impact of mandatory jabs for care home workers and Head of Positive Profile PR Henry Gewanter explores the latest updates in the Meghan Markle court case following her apology for misleading the courts...

Nov 11, 20211 hr 5 min

Post-pandemic Teaching, Covid Passports and Conflict on the Poland/Belarus Border

Headmistress and Social Mobility Commission Chair, Katharine Birbalsingh, discusses education, responsible use of technology, and what parents can do to improve performance in the classroom. Independent statistician Jamie Jenkins crunches the current Covid numbers to tell us whether Wales were wise to extend passport usage. And with Poland and Belarus staring one another down at the border, chairman of BRITPAC Henry Bolton OBE joins us with his prediction for what happens next. Hosted on Acast. ...

Nov 10, 202159 min

PM to Blame, Mini Nuclear Reactors & Life of a Nurse

Dan Hodges starts the show, chatting about Boris Johnson's responsibility for this humiliating, omnishambolic, multi-lane pile-up, Andrew Montfield joins Mike to analyse Rolls-Royce's mini nuclear reactors, and Laura Dodsworth is in the studio to discuss the life of a nurse and the weaponisation of fear in the time of Covid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 09, 202152 min

Doctors Barred From Affluent Areas, Tory Sleaze & Growing Mistrust With The Monarchy

Ann Widdecombe kicks off the show to discuss this afternoon's Parliamentary debate on MP’s standards. Consultant Neurologist and GP Dr Waqar Rashid discusses the latest piece from The Times stating doctors are set to be barred from jobs in richer areas. Peter Hitchens returns to discuss his recent column in the Mail on his growing mistrust in the Queen and Rod Liddle discusses his latest piece in the Times as well as recent controversy surrounding Owen Patterson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Nov 08, 20211 hr 15 min

Paterson, Respiratory Failure, and Army Experience

John Rentoul starts the show, talking about how Owen Paterson has resigned from the 'Tory sleaze' backlash. Dr Tony Hinton discusses how a gene has been identified that doubles the risk of respiratory failure from Covid-19. Rob Clark and Mike speak about Rob's time in the Army, and finally, Mike has a rant about the BBC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 05, 20211 hr
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