Reform Party Leader and talkRADIO Presenter Richard Tice kicks off today’s show at The Independent Republic to discuss the failures of the Met police as only 6% of reported crimes are ending up with a charge. Former Scotland Yard Superintendent Nusrit Mehtab carries on the conversation on the force and what it takes to become a police commissioner and who is fit for the role. Ruth London from Fuel poverty Action discusses the latest proposals for electricity rationing for poorer families and whe...
Feb 11, 2022•53 min
Baroness Claire Fox kicks off today's show with her State of Play, discussing yesterday's PMQs and Boris Johnson's future as Prime Minister. NHS Dentist and Member of the British Dental Association's General Dental Practice Committee Mark Green joins Mike shortly after to discuss the dentist appointment wait list that has now hit 40 million. Sir John Redwood MP for Wokingham discusses the latest surge in energy prices, food and living insecurity, and new oil and gas fields in the North Sea. Reno...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Conservative MP for Ipswich Tom Hunt kicks off another day at The Independent Republic of Mike Graham to discuss the upcoming cabinet shake up, Jacob Rees Mogg's new position and the latest party gate shenanigans. Former West Ham left back Scott Minto joins Mike shortly after to discuss why Kurt Zouma was part of yesterday's starting XI amid his ongoing controversy. Tonia Buxton returns for her weekly takedown of the past week, highlighting the ongoing protests within the NHS and the power of sp...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Kevin O'Sullivan and Laura Dodsworth join Mike Graham for a special podcast edition of Plank of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 08, 2022•49 min
John Rentoul starts the show, speaking about Sir Keir Starmer getting mobbed outside Parliament last night... going back to Boris' comment about Jimmy Saville and Starmer. Kevin O'Sullivan and Mike discuss the horrific video that has surfaced regarding West Ham football player Kurt Zouma. Jeremy Kyle and Mike carry on the discussion of the animal abuse, and what action should be taken. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 08, 2022•51 min
Starting the week is Brendan Chilton, discussing the green agenda, and bills. Angela Levin joins Mike to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Peter Hitchens and Mike have their weekly chat, touching on Mrs Johnson. Finally Mike Sullivan, Crime Editor of the Sun speaks to Mike about Levi Bellfield's confession. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 12 min
This weeks Tice talks include, energy bills and council tax. Mike talks to Andrew Bridgen MP about Boris losing five of his aides. Julian Jessop reacts to the latest increase of inflation and the Bank of England. Plus Mike hears a story that has a not-so micro explosion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 04, 2022•59 min
Baroness Kate Hoey kicks off today's show providing an insight into the latest efforts by the DUP to halt Irish border checks at sea and growing speculation Northern Ireland's First Minister Paul Givan is set to resign. Retired British Army Officer Major General Tim Cross joins Mike shortly after to talk about the British Army's latest plans to order our troops to take a day off duties in order to spend a 'day of reflection' on inclusivity and diversity, Consultant Anaesthetist at Kings College ...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Another day, another deep dive into the latest headlines from the home of common sense. Chief Political Commentator at The Independent John Rentoul joins Mike in the studio to look ahead at this afternoon's PMQs, and Tobias Ellwoood MP's latest letter of no confidence to the Prime Minister. Former Scotland Yard Superintendent Nusrit Mehtab visits the Independent Republic to discuss the recent failings of the Met Police amidst new reports of racism and inappropriate comments from the Charing Cros...
Feb 02, 2022•59 min
Tonia Buxton and Richard Tice join Mike Graham for a special podcast edition of Plank of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 02, 2022•48 min
Conservative MP Bill Wiggin starts the show, reviewing Boris Johnson's reaction to Sue Gray's report. Rebecca Young from Revitalise (a charity providing respite breaks for disabled people and carers) discusses the NHS vaccine U-turn, and how lots of social care staff have unfortunately already lost their jobs due to the deadline in November 2021. Laura Dodsworth and Mike have their weekly chat. Kevin O'Sullivan and Mike return to the Commons chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Richard Taylor joins Mike in the studio, to talk about Boris and the investigation. Chris Daw QC discusses the credibility of the Metropolitan Police. Peter Hitchens and Mike have their weekly chat. Peter Cardwell, talkRADIO's Political Editor reacts to the news that Sue Gray's report has been delivered to No.10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Emma Webb and Sophie Corcoran join Mike Graham for a special podcast edition of Plank of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 31, 2022•48 min
The Independent Republic returns for another rip roaring show with Leader of the Reform Party Richard Tice showing up to the scene to provide the latest shenanigans surround the ongoing party gate debacle, as well as the public's growing apathy toward the issue. Head of Lifestyle Economics at the IEA Christopher Snowdon arrives shortly after to explain Rishi Sunak's newly proposed tax hikes and what that means for you and your pocket! Comedian Leo Kurse takes a visit to The Independent Republic ...
Jan 28, 2022•53 min
The home of common sense returns for another rip roaring edition of The Independent Republic. CEO of the Independent Business Network, Brendan Chilton kicks off the show to discuss the worrying rise in crime across the capital and what the police are failing to do to rectify the increasing violence on our streets. Former Royal Editor of The Sun, Duncan Larcombe joins Mike to discuss Prince Andrew and his latest attempt to demand a trial by jury. Broadcasting legend Mark Saggers pops into the stu...
Jan 27, 2022•39 min
The Independent Republic opens its gates to another day of mayhem within Westminster and beyond; Legendary Political Editor of The Sun on Sunday, David Wooding kicks off the show to discuss Cressida Dicks probe into the ongoing party gate scandal, Former Tory Minister Anne Widdecombe joins shortly after to give her take on the situation describing it as “the perfect storm’. Former Scotland Yard Superintendent Nusrit Mehtab joins Mike to explain the process of carrying out such an investigation a...
Jan 26, 2022•55 min
Dawn Neesom and Cristo Foufas join Mike Graham for a special podcast edition of Plank of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 25, 2022•50 min
The world headquarters of common sense returns to chart another safe passage through the choppy waters as Putin continues his plans to allegedly invade Ukraine, Downing St fight off another party gate scandal and much more. Political Commentator for The Independent John Rentoul kicks off the show with mIKE as they try to make sense of the latest controversies at no10 and the sudden resignation of Lord Agnew of Oulton yesterday in the House of Lords. Author & Journalist Laura Dodsworth provid...
Jan 25, 2022•55 min
Sun and Sunday Times Columnist Rod Liddle kicks off the start of another week at The Independent Republic to discuss the ongoing turmoil within the Conservative Party, the end of train announcements, vaccinations, and more. Criminal Defence Lawyer Nick Freeman joins Mike to discuss the latest controversial changes to the highway code. Peter Hitchens returns for his weekly half hour segment to discuss the latest situation with Russia, Ukraine and NATO, and asks whether the Tories really have the ...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Kicking off the show we have Richard Tice, talkRADIO presenter, in the studio with Mike discussing Ukraine and the latest Covid figures. We are then joined by Brendan O'Neill discussing the end of Plan B and the end of lockdowns. We had caller, John, who clashed heads with Mike about Boris Johnson. We also talk to Harry Wilkinson from Net Zero Watch about the rising energy bills crisis and, last but not least, the Perrior Awards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Mike is back with another rip-roaring show highlighting the very best and worst of today's headlines. Barrister and Social Commentator, Francis Hoar kicks off the show to discuss all things Boris Johnson and how he may attempt to win back public trust since lifting COVID restrictions. Co-founder of the Regional Investment Platform, Justin Urquhart discusses the cost of living in the UK as inflation rates jump to a 30 year high of 5.4%, and things get heated as Conservative MP for Litchfield Mich...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 11 min
With the pork pie plotters aiming to bring down Boris Johnson we kick off todays show with Baroness Claire Fox who gave her evaluation on the Prime Ministers long term political health. Robert Clark Defence Policy Associate at the Henry Jackson Society provides his evaluation on what is currently taking place on the border of Ukraine, and what we should expect next with Putin's power grab of former soviet states. Activist, Author & Broadcaster Tonia Buxton joins Mike in the studio to explain...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 16 min
We bring you another meaty chunk of radio red meat from the maestro of mid morning. With Boris still under fire, Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen joins Mike to tell us why he's calling for Boris Johnson's resignation. Author and Journalist Laura Dodsworth explores last night's events inside the House of Lords, Kevin O'Sullivan tells us why he believes the BBC is on borrowed time, and we are joined in the studio by Dr Steve James who explains why mandatory vaccination proposals for NHS staff will j...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 35 min
Emma Webb and Sophie Corcoran join Mike Graham for a special podcast edition of Plank of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 19, 2022•48 min
We bring you another meaty chunk of radio red meat from the maestro of mid morning. With Boris still under fire, Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen joined us to tell us why he's calling for Boris Johnson's resignation. Author and Journalist Laura Dodsworth explores last night's events inside the House of Lords, Kevin O'Sullivan tells us why he believes the BBC is on borrowed time and we are joined in the studio joined by Dr Steve James who told us why mandatory vaccination proposals for NHS staff wi...
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 35 min
Radio's Big Dog, Mike Graham starts the week by looking at the desperate measures by the government to save Boris's backside. Independent's Chief Political Commentator, John Rentoul kicks the show off as we stick our finger in the air to test the political climate. Talking of big dogs, Peter Hitchens returns for his regular Monday slot, and we're joined by Rebecca Ryan from Defund the BBC to discuss Nadine Dorries's decision to freeze the licence fee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Richard Tice starts the show, discussing the past couple of days for No.10. Shane McInnes gives Mike the latest on Novak Djokovic. Dave Charner and Mike speak about how an energy company has started sending out socks, and finally Mike and Karlia Lykourgou, a Barrister at Doughty street Chambers, comment on Prince Andrew being stripped of his military titles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 14, 2022•59 min
Belinda de Lucy and Jeremy Kyle join Mike Graham for a special podcast edition of Plank of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 13, 2022•51 min
Graham Stringer MP starts the show talking about Boris and parties. Angela Levin joins Mike to discuss the latest on Prince Andrew and the possibility of him facing a civil case. Helen Dale is here for Helen's Headlines, discussing Boris and the bash and Novak Djokovic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 13, 2022•56 min
John Rentoul from the Independent starts the show with the No.10 Party in question. Professor Angus Dalgleish joins Mike to discuss testing and whether it's creating mass panic. Laura Dodsworth joins Mike in studio to speak about Government U-turns on masks mandates, PCR testing and isolation periods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 11, 2022•56 min
