Sportswriter for The Daily Telegraph Jim White kicks off todays show to discuss the latest sanction imposed on Chelsea Football Club Owner Roman Abramovic. CEO of the Independent Business Network Brendan Chilton joins shortly after for The State of Play to discuss all things Ukraine and what the West needs to do to improve the situation. Shortly after we take a visit to Ukraine to talk to the Editor of Ukrainian Newspaper EV to get his take on the latest from Kyiv. Former Brexit Party MEP Belind...
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Journalist and Columnist for the Mail on Sunday Dan Hodges kicks off today’s show to discuss the latest from Ukraine and the consequent actions taken by the West and 10 Downing Street. General Secretary for the Free Speech Union Toby Young arrives shortly after to discuss the rising concern amongst parents when it comes to freedom of speech inside their children’s schools.Daily Telegraph Columnist and Author Tim Stanley joins the Independent Republic of mike Graham to discuss his latest piece di...
Mar 09, 2022•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Conservative MP for Isle of Wight and Member of The Foreign Affairs Select Committee Bob Seely MP kicks off todays show to discuss the latest from Ukraine and what else needs to be done to end this conflict sooner rather than later. Shortly after we go live live to Ukraine where our correspondent Pawel Kurzak provides the latest from Ukraine and the ever increasing refugee problem as a result of Putin’s invasion. Author and Journalist Laura Dodsworth for her weekly takedown where she discus...
Mar 08, 2022•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Conservative MP for Ipswich Tom Hunt and Research Fellow at Civitas Robert Clark kick off todays show by joining Mike in the studio to discuss the latest on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens joins Mike shortly after to talk about his latest column on what its going to take to ensure Putin fails and Founder of Fair Fuel UK Howard Cox closes the show to discuss oil soaring to its highest price since 2008. All that and so much more so tune in! Hosted on Acast....
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Political Commentator Richard Taylor kicks off the show to discuss this afternoon’s press conference with Liz Truss, Wales’ Gender Reform Bill and provides his take on the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian Security Analyst Maria Avdeeva and Language Teacher and Translator Svetlana Zorina join Mike shortly after live from Ukraine to provide the latest from their local areas after ongoing bombardment from Russian forces. Editor of The Spectator Fraser Nelson discusses the asylum situation sur...
Mar 03, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Director of Studies at The Henry Jackson Society Sam Ashworth-Hayes visits the Independent Republic to discuss last night’s State of The Union Address, and the growing threat from Russia as they increase their offence. Ukrainian MP Inna Sovsun joins Mike shortly after to provide the latest from her hometown as it continues to shelter from three days of Russian bombardment. Tonia Buxton returns for her takedown of the last week’s hysterical headlines. GP Dr Peter Holden discuss the latest disappo...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Foreign Correspondent for The Independent Mary Dejevsky kicks off todays show to give her take on the latest coming from Ukraine and to get her live reaction of Ukrainian Ambassador to the UK Vadym Pstaiko's latest press conference on the ongoing invasion. Conservative MP for Bracknell and Army Officer of 26 years Colonel James Sunderland joins Mike shortly after to discuss how more than 150 former British Paratroopers who fought in Afghanistan are heading to Ukraine to fight against Putin. Jour...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Andriy Zagorodnuk kicks off today's show to discuss the latest from Kyiv amidst the ongoing conflict, and consequent invasion of Ukraine from Russia. Research Fellow at Civitas and former Army Officer of 9 years Robert Clark joins Mike Graham shortly after to provide his take on the ongoing conflict. Defence and Security Editor for the Independent Kim Sengupta joins the Independent Republic from Kyiv to provide an eyes on the ground update, and Former British Ar...
Feb 28, 2022•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jeremy Kyle and Emily Carver join Mike Graham for a special podcast edition of Plank of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 23, 2022•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Associate Editor of The Spectator Rod Liddle kicks off today's show to discuss the latest between Ukraine and Russia, Tonia Buxton returns to the Independent Republic to give her take on the tyrannical state of Canada, further information regarding the Wuhan leak theory and innocent Smoothies latest 'Greenwashing' controversy. And LaDona Harvey arrives from across the pond to finally meet Mike Graham in person for her United States of LaDona segment, discussing all things Biden and the state of ...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Ch...
Feb 02, 2022•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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 La...
Jan 25, 2022•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
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