Andrew Pierce speaks to Daily Mail’s Deputy Political Editor, John Stevens about Boris Johnson's battle to save his premiership, and the CEO of National Energy Action, Adam Scorer about Rishi Sunak’s plan to offer £200 in loans to help households cover the soaring price of energy this coming April. Plus, Baz Bamigboye on why Denzel has been bitten by the bard bug. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 04, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 639
Andrew Pierce Speaks to Katie Schmuecker of the Joseph Rowntree Foundabout about Rishi Sunak’s measures to combat the cost-of-living crisis and to Professor Ciaran Martin, former Chief Executive of the National Cyber Security Centre about whether Vladimir Putin's ‘army’ of cybercriminals could target the UK. Plus, are hairy legs the last taboo for women? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 03, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 638
Andrew Pierce speaks to Conservative MP Jake Berry on why calls for Boris Johnson's resignation are running out of steam and to Lib Dem Christine Jardine about the £9bn of public money spent on useless PPE. Plus, Liz Jones on why she faked so many orgasms with her ex-husband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 02, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 637
Andrew Pierce talks to Nick 'Mr Loophole' Freeman who believes he knows how Boris and the rest of No. 10 could get out of potential fines over ‘Partygate’ (and says he would be willing to defend them), and speaks to Georgina Laming, campaigns manager at Plan International about West Yorkshire police going undercover to tackle catcalling on the streets. Plus, why Covid lockdowns have led to a boom in opioid addiction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 01, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 636
Andrew Pierce talks to the Daily Mail's deputy politics editor John Stevens on what Sue Gray's long-awaited report could mean for Boris Johnson, and speaks to Conservative MP Sir John Redwood on a push to reap the benefits of Brexit. Plus, the lifestyle tricks which could help you live to 100. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 31, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 635
Andrew Pierce speaks with Dal Babu, former chief superintendent in the Metropolitan Police, who discusses the delay of Sue Gray’s report into parties in 10 Downing Street, and to Eva Wallace, a reputation and privacy solicitor at the Vardags law firm about Prince Andrew's lawyers asking for trial by jury. Plus, are you ready for ‘conscious commuting’? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 28, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 634
Andrew Pierce speaks with former Brexit secretary David Davis about why the proposed rise in National Insurance contributions must be scrapped, and to Lib Dem MP Layla Moran about the Prime Minister's alleged involvement in the evacuation of Pen Farthing's animals from Afghanistan. Plus, Is divorce more of a problem for men than women? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 27, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 633
Andrew Pierce speaks with Chris Hobbs, a former detective sergeant in the Metropolitan Police about the Met opening an investigation into potential coronavirus regulation breaches at Downing Street and Whitehall, and to Mike Fulwood, Senior Research fellow, Oxford Institute of Energy Studies, about what would happen to British gas supplies if access to Russian gas is limited after a Russian invasion into Ukraine. Plus, watch out for broadband bandits who could be increasing your monthly payments...
Jan 26, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 632
Andrew Pierce speaks with Rebecca English, the Daily Mail's Royal Editor, to find out what has happened to Meghan and Harry's podcast, and to Duncan Dollimore, head of Campaigns for Cycling UK about big new changes to the Highway Code when it comes to cyclists and pedestrians. Plus, some of the strangest insurance claims ever made. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 25, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 631
Andrew Pierce speaks with Colonel Richard Kemp, the former chairman of COBRA and a former British Army Commander who doesn’t think we should consider Britain withdrawing half its diplomatic staff stationed in Kiev as an indication that there is intelligence that Russia is about to invade Ukraine, and to Harriet Line, Chief Political Correspondent for The Daily Mail who believes the easiest way for the government to tackle the growing cost of living crisis will be to scrap the planned National In...
Jan 24, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 630
Andrew Pierce speaks with Editor-in-Chief at Majesty Magazine Ingrid Seward who thinks people are jumping to unfair conclusions following accusations that Prince Andrew is entitled and abused his staff, and to the Chair of the Campaign for Real Education, Chris McGovern, who believes schools should not be defying the government guidance to drop mask-wearing and allow children to return to life as normal. Plus, singer MeatLoaf, whose album Bat Out Of Hell is the fourth best-selling of all time, h...
Jan 21, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 629
Andrew Pierce spoke to Ann Widdecombe, former Brexit Party MEP after Boris Johnson sees off a challenge to his premiership, and speaks to Hannah Essex, Co-Executive Director of the British Chambers of Commerce about how the end of Working From Home guidance will affect business. Plus, is Dry January actually bad for you? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 20, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 628
Andrew Pierce speaks with Robert Woolard, chairman of Grassroots Britain who says that Boris Johnson CAN turn things around but he is running out of time, and to aviation analyst Alex Macheras about why the 5G phone network has caused chaos for air travel. Plus, forget pro-biotics… should you be adding post-biotics to your diet? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 19, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 627
Andrew Pierce speaks with Sir Tony Brenton, the Former British ambassador to Russia, who believes we're as close to a major war in Europe as we have been for a long time, and to the Mail’s deputy political editor John Stevens on Dominic Cummings’ latest broadside against Boris Johnson. Plus, Michelin-starred chef Jean-Christophe Novelli on the time a customer punched him in the face. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 18, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 626
Andrew Pierce talks to Dai Davies, the former Royal Protection Officer, who says the country does not ‘owe’ Harry and Meghan protection, and to MP Peter Bone, who says that abolishing the BBC Licence fee is far more important to ordinary people than Downing Street parties. Plus, sleep expert Guy Leschziner on how to drop off and get a perfect night's sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 17, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 625
Andrew Pierce talks to Rebecca English, The Daily Mail's Royal Editor, after Prince Andrew was stripped of all his royal and military titles by the Queen, and speaks to former Government advisor Paul Richards about the continuing revelations about lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street. Plus, does being right-wing make it harder to find romance? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 14, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 624
Andrew Pierce spoke to Sir Roger Gale, one of the Conservative MP's who has submitted a letter calling for a leadership contest, and speaks to Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams about The Duke Of York's difficult options in his New York legal case. Plus, what's in an accent? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 13, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 623
Andrew Pierce speaks to Chris Hopkins, Associate Director at Savanta Comres about what a new poll could mean for the Prime Minister's future, and speaks to Dr Patricia Macnair about why care homes need to give residents more autonomy. Plus, the Revenue may have given people a reprieve this year - but it’s no time to relax about tax! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 12, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 622
Andrew Pierce speaks to Sarah Vine about why the 10 Downing Street Party goes against Conservative principles, and speaks to Lobby Akinola, whose father died of Covid-19 in 2020, about about the betrayal he feels having followed the rules the government themselves imposed and broke. Plus, can a pill replace a trip to the gym? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 11, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 621
Andrew Pierce speaks to Miles Dilworth, who infiltrated the anti-vaccine group Alpha Men Assemble who are training to attack vaccine centres and police, and speaks to Robert Halfon Conservative MP for Harlow, and Chair of the Education Select Committee about why the Cost of Living Crisis is the number one issue facing the Prime Minister. Plus, the 'sea dragon' found in Britain - and why it's so important. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 10, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 620
Andrew Pierce speaks to the Chief Executive of The Resolution Foundation, Torsten Bell on the planned tax hikes that could bring a cost of living catastrophe for families this April, and talks to Professor Ian Jones, a virologist at the University of Reading, about Britain’s first ever case of bird flu in a human and the risks of an outbreak. Plus, a major publisher has been accused of cancelling famed American author Norman Mailer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 07, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 619
Andrew Pierce speaks to the Daily Mail’s Royal editor Rebecca English on suggestions that Prince Andrew could settle out of court in his American civil case, and talks to travel expert Paul Charles, Chief Executive of The PC Agency, on what new travel rules mean for Britons hoping to get abroad. Plus, David Bowie’s back catalogue sells for an eye-watering sum - but what does it mean? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 06, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 618
Andrew Pierce talks to Dr Layla McCay, Director of Policy at The NHS Confederation, about whether seven-day isolation rules could lead to the NHS being overwhelmed this winter, and talks to Andy Cook, Chief Executive of the Centre for Social Justice, on why Sadiq Khan’s move to effectively decriminalise cannabis is highly dangerous. Plus, the app that helps you save money every time you switch on the dishwasher! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 05, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 617
Andrew Pierce speaks to Mark Stephens, a top human rights lawyer at Howard Kennedy Law Firm, on what he thinks the outcome may be for Prince Andrews dismissal case, and talks to Dr Kishan Bodalia, an NHS doctor, about the rising number of people isolating. Plus, how to stick to your New Year resolutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 04, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 616
The best of Andrew Pierce’s health stories from 2021, from Femail journalist Claudia Connell on health signallers, to Laura Biggs on having a baby at 47 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 03, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 615
The best of Andrew Pierce’s political interviews this year, from Sir Iain Duncan Smith on EU stealing vaccine to Conservative MP Jake Berry on the historic Tory win of Hartlepool. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 31, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 614
The best of Andrew Pierce’s sport and business stories this year, from Matt Gatward on the Euro finals to Ruth Sunderland on the reaction to this years budget. Plus, Rich Jarman, standing in for Andrew, speaks to Tim Nichols on the UK's success in the Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 30, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 613
The best of Andrew Pierce’s animal stories this year, from ponies in care homes, to Andrea Devine, who specialises in knitting with animal fur See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 29, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 612
The best of Andrew Pierce’s royal stories this year, from the death of the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip, to Harry and Meghan taking on NYC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 28, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 611
The best of Andrew Pierce’s offbeat stories this year, from journalist Katie Glass' year of no sex, to Chef on his Alexis Gauthier 'faux-gras' recipe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 27, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 610