Director of The Academy of Ideas Baroness Claire Fox kicks off today’s show to discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding Angela Rayner, Elon Musk’s latest acquisition of Twitter, and googles new ‘inclusivity tool’ built to prevent offence. GP Dr Renee Hoenderkamp joins shortly after to discuss whether an alarming outbreak of children's hepatitis may have been brought on by Covid lockdown weakening immunity in the young. Author and Journalist Laura Dodsworth returns to The Independent Republic ...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chief political commentator The Independent John Rentoul kicks off today’s show to discuss what the future holds for Prime Minister Boris Johnson amidst Sue Gray’s latest report, as well as Emmanuel Macron’s recent victory in the French elections against Marine Le Pen. Mail on Sunday Columnist Peter Hitchens returns for his weekly segment to discuss the influx of so called ‘dead end degrees’ within British Universities, as well as the recent decision to extradite Julian Assange to the Unite...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast talkRADIO Presenter and Leader of the Reform UK Party Richard Tice kicks off today’s show to discuss plans to investigate the Prime Ministers over claims he misled Parliament about parties at no10 during the lockdown, what does the future hold for Boris? Travel Correspondent for The Independent Simon Calder provides us with an update on the latest international COVID travel requirements, Conservative MP Tom Hunt returns to The Independent Republic to discuss why he thinks Boris Johnson shou...
Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Former Brexit Party MEP Ben Habibn kicks off today’s show to discuss Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s trup to India in efforts to draw the nation closer to the West amidst growing tensions with Russia. GP at SameDayDoctor Dr Laurence Gerlis joins shortly after to discuss why the struggle to see GP’s is tougher for Britons than other western nations according to a new survey, and former Trump adviser and host of the America First podcast Sebastian Gorka closes the show to discuss the UK court’s app...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sociologist, Author and Free Speech Campaigner Professor Frank Furedi kicks off today’s show to discuss why Britian seems to be in a state of turmoil culturally and what exactly can be done to rectify this problem. Transport Correspondent for The Times Ben Clatworthy joins shortly after to discuss how new rules have been introduced to allow owners of self driving cars to watch television while driving and Former prison governor and Director of Community Safety at the Home Office Ian Acheson clos...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Writer for Mail on Sunday Dan Hodges kicks off today’s show to discuss why he thinks Boris Johnson needs to resign amidst the ongoing partygate scandal. Director of Communications at The Institute of Economic Affairs Annabel Denham joins shortly after to discuss Jacob Rees-Mogg’s call for civil servants to stop working from home as new figures reveal some departments are only a quarter full. Writer and Journalist Laura Dodsworth returns for her weekly takedown of the weeks headlines, she asks wh...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Conservative MP Sir John Redwood kicks off today’s show to look ahead at Boris Johnson’s announcement tens of thousands could be sent to Rwanda under relocation plan for asylum seekers. Political Editor of The Sun on Sunday David Wooding joins shortly after for a live reaction to Boris Johnson’s press conference on Rwanda. Political Commentator Richard Taylor returns to the Independent Republic to discuss former prime Minister Tony Blair’S current comments on why Britain should begin a bombing c...
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Will Geddes and Carol Decker join Mike Graham for a special podcast edition of Plank of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 14, 2022•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Former Political Editor At The Sun George Pascoe-Watson kicks off today’s show to discuss the Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak reject calls to resign over lockdown fines. GP Dr Charles Levinson comes on to discuss why a third of GPs are planning to quit in next five years, former Head of Health Analysis at the ONS Jamie Jenkins comes on shortly after to discuss the latest COVID figures over the easter break, and Head of Cultural Affairs at the IEA Marc Glendenning closes the show to discuss wh...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Head of Lifestyle Economics at the IEA Christopher Snowdon kicks off today’s show to discuss the ongoing travel chaos at British airports, the fuel shortages gripping the nation and the ever growing concerns with cost of living. Professor Karol Sikora comes on to discuss why nearly 40% of cancers are only diagnosed when patients turn up at A&E. Author and Journalist Laura Dodsworth returns for her weekly takedown of the weeks headlines in clown world as NHS leaders demand the return of tough...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Spiked Columnist and Author Ella Whelan kicks off today’s show to discuss whether political spouses are fair game in the media world amidst the latest controversy surround Rishi Sunak’s wife and the ongoing fuel protests in central London. Former British Army Colonel and chemical weapons expert Hamish De Bretton-Gordon comes on to discuss the latest from Ukraine, Mail on Sunday Columnist Peter Hitchens returns for his weekly segment to discuss how modern day marriage failures are becoming an inc...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Political Commentator Richard Taylor kicks off today’s show to discuss Spains U-Turn on freeing restrictions on unvaccinated Brits, why business confidence in Wales has plunged to all time lows in the UK, and why teachers are calling for classes to use translations of Taylor Swift lyrics to replace the 'sexist' syllabus of old. Former Brexit Party MEP Ben Habib comes on to discuss hybrid work environments and its detriment to the environment according to a new study, director of Net Zero Watch D...
Apr 07, 2022•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chief Political Commentator for The Independent John Rentoul kicks off today's show to discuss Kier Starmers two year anniversary as the leader of the opposition, Travel Expert Paul Charles joins Mike shortly after to discuss the ongoing travel chaos as travellers face chaos at Britain’s busiest airports for several weeks as massive queues and cancelled flights continue to derail families’ Easter getaways. Tonia Buxton returns for her weekly takedown of the week's headlines with a particula...
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kevin O'Sullivan and Claire Fox join Mike Graham for a special podcast edition of Plank of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 05, 2022•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Conservative MP for Ipswich Tom Hunt kicks off today's show to discuss the latest regarding the rising cost of living, ongoing travel chaos and the proposed ideas to outsource migrants to Rwanda edges closer to being finalised. Former NHS Trust Chairman Martin Gower joins Mike shortly after to discuss the NHS' latest failings in early cancer diagnosis. Laura Dodsworth returns to The Independent Republic for her weekly rundown of the top headlines from clown world including the ongoing COVID inqu...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Associate Editor of The Spectator Rod Liddle kicks off today's show to discuss the latest from OFSTED stating how COVID restrictions were damaging to children's health, the cost of living crisis and the growing problem with illegal channel crossings. Travel Correspondent at The Times Ben Clatworthy joins shortly after to discuss the 9 hour queues at Dover and Easyjet cancelling over 200 flights due to COVID. Mail on Sunday Columnist Peter Hitchens returns for his weekly rundown of the weeks head...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Director of the Academy of Ideas Baroness Claire Fox of Buckley kicks off today’s show to discuss the ongoing problem with the Labour Party’s inability to define a woman and confidence in the NHS hitting a 25 year low. talkRADIO News Editor Alex Dibble joins shortly after to provide the latest details on a major review into Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), led by maternity expert Donna Ockenden after findings publicised this morning revealed high incompetence on their maternity ...
Mar 30, 2022•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chief Political Writer for Spiked Brendan O'Neil kicks off todays show to discuss the latest and persistent failings of the National Health Service, Former Armed Services Minister Lord Andrew Robathan joins shortly after to discuss Britain’s decision to cut the size of the army due to the "stout defence of Ukraine" shows that “small bands of determined people” are more effective according to James Heappey, the armed forces minister. Author and Journalist Laura Dodsworth returns for her week...
Mar 29, 2022•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russell Quirk 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.
Mar 29, 2022•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Former Brexit Party MEP Ben Habib kicks off todays show to discuss the latest updates regarding Northern Ireland Protocol, Good Friday Agreement, and the ever increasing migrant crossings across the channel. Security Expert Will Geddes joins shortly after to give his take on last nights Academy Awards where Best Actor winner Will Smith slapped Comedian Chris Rock speechless after telling a joke. Mail on Sunday Columnist Peter Hitchens returns to The Independent Republic to discuss his Joe B...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Conservative MP and Chair of the Defence Select Committee Tobias Ellwood kicks off today's show to discuss the latest from Ukraine and yesterday's NATO summit where President Joe Biden stated NATO will act if Russia uses chemical weapons against Ukraine. Professor of Sociology and Former Government Adviser Professor Robert Dingwall joins Mike shortly after to discuss the latest plea to end hospital COVID rules as waiting lists continue to grow. Political Commentator Richard Taylor returns to The...
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Political Commentator for The Mail on Sunday Dan Hodges kicks off today’s show to discuss Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement yesterday as well as the ongoing refugee problem as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Owner of Il Portico James Chiavarini arrives shortly after to discuss strange council guidelines regarding serving red meat and how Chicken Kiev’s are back on the menu amidst a brief cancellation. Journalist and Author of White Flag? An Examination of the UK's Defence...
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Head of Lifestyle Economics at the Institute of Economic Affairs Christopher Snowdon kicks off today’s show to discuss Rishi Sunak’s spring statement and the increasing cost of living in the UK. Ukrainian MP Kira Rudik joins Mike shortly after live from Kyiv to discuss the latest on the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, and Writer and Journalist Laura Dodsworth returns for her weekly segment to discuss the latest goings on in clown world and we commemerate the freedoms and lives lost as we hi...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Conservative MP for Ashfield Lee Anderson kicks off todays show to discuss the Rishi Sunaks upcoming spring statement, the benefits of fracking, and the mounting party gate investigation. Chief Political Commentator for The Independent John Rentoul joins Mike shortly to discuss the party gate investigation further. Independent Statistician and commentator Jamie Jenkins returns to the Independent Republic to discuss the ONS’ newly released COVID figures on excess deaths and why government officia...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Baroness Kate Hoey of Lylehill and Rathlin kicks off the show today to discuss the Northern Ireland Protocol and the mounting pressure on Rishi Sunak as we look ahead to cuts on fuel duty to ease the cost-of-living crisis. Director of Communications at the IEA Annabel Denham joins shortly after to shed more light on this week's Spring Statement from the Chancellor. Mail on Sunday Columnist Peter Hitchens returns to the Independent Republic for his weekly focusing on the moral posturings of ...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Reform Party Leader and talkRADIO Presenter Richard Tice kicks off today's shoes to discuss the recent outrage caused by P&O Ferries after sacking 800 staff with plans to replace them with cheaper agency workers. Head of Investigations at The Times Paul Morgan-Bentley joins Mike shortly after to talk on his recent report looking into how hundreds of civil servants at the DVLA carried out no work on full pay for significant periods of the pandemic as managers boasted of watchin...
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Political Commentator and broadcaster Richard Taylor kicks off todays show to discuss Boris Johnsons recent trip to Saudi Arabia in his latest efforts to find a solution to the growing problem surrounding fuel amidst the Russian invasion of Ukraine, how wokery isn't helping Ukraines cause and what can be done about the refugee problem in this country. Professor Karol Sikora joins shortly after to discuss the NHS's growing cancer treatment backlog and what can be done in order for the s...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Writer for The Independent and Spectator Mary Dejevsky kicks off today's show to discuss the latest amidst the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Ukraines intentions to not join NATO. Relief worker Pawel Kurzak talks to Mike shortly after from Western Ukraine to discuss his latest efforts in training Ukrainian volunteers for medical and military situations. Journalist and broadcaster Tonia Buxton returns to the independent Republic to give her take on the latest headli...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Military historian and psychologist Mike Yardley kicks off todays show to discuss the latest from Ukraine and how this war may end sooner rather than later, and we ask whether we are creating a modern Weimar Republic in Russia? Shortly after we go back to the Ukraine/Poland to talk to talkRADIO Presenter Rob Rinder who provides the latest on the relief efforts currently underway. Journalist Laura Dodsworth returns for her weekly segment to discuss the latest from clown world and Martin Roberts m...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Baroness Claire Fox kicks off today’s show to discuss the latest from Ukraine and the growing refugee problem, shortly after we go live to the Ukraine/Poland border to talk to talkRADIO Presenter Rob Rinder who is live on the scene to provide legal support to those fleeing Ukraine. Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens returns to the Independent Republic for his regular spot where he discusses his latest column in the Mail, a new inquiry into drug policy by the Home Affairs Committee and how R...
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