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•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 35 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 19, 2022•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast Conservative MP Craig Mackinlay starts the show, discussing the impact of lockdowns and isolation periods. Peter Hitchens and Mike have their weekly chat, touching on the concept of decriminalising marijuana. Mark Littlewood from the Institute of Economic Affairs chats to Mike about the price of fizzy drinks and the rise of food prices. Finally, Mike has a rant on Meghan Markle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Richard Tice starts the show, talking about how Labour have criticised the Tories of being high tax and low growth. Jamie Jenkins discusses mask wearing in schools, and how unbeneficial it is for children to wear them. Rebecca Ryan from Defund the BBC chats to Mike about how ministers have backed calls for the BBC to play the national anthem daily. James Evans, Conservative MS for Brecon and Radnorshire tells Mike about the Covid restrictions in Wales, and finally, the Perrior Awards with I...
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ben Habib starts the show, giving his thoughts on the the Colston Four and migrants. Harry Miller discusses the Colston statue, and the police behaviour surrounding the incident. Kevin O'Sullivan and Mike speak about Pope Francis' comments that people who choose pets over children are selfish. Finally, Cathy Adams from the Times joins Mike in the studio to chat the latest on travel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 06, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Francis Hoar starts the show, discussing what parents can do about children wearing face masks in schools. Mike has a rant about a very naughty postie. Tonia Buxton and Mike have their weekly chat. Finally, Mark Borkowski joins Mike to speak about Prince Andrew. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Esther Krakue and Russell Quirk join Mike Graham for a special podcast edition of Plank of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 05, 2022•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dan Hodges starts the show, dicussing a shortage of NHS staff and the number of Omicron cases. Mike has a rant about parking fines. Laura Dodsworth and Mike have their weekly catch up. Danielle Boxall and Mike speak about overflowing bins in the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mike is back better than ever for his first show of 2022. Kicking off the year is Conservative MP Tom Hunt, chatting about where the PM is and mask in school. Simon Calder speaks about travel in 2022. Peter Hitchens and Mike catch up after the festive period. Finally, Dr Ros Jones and Mike discuss mask wearing in schools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brendan Chilton starts the show, discussing the Omicron variant, and if Boris has made the right choice not to impose a full lockdown before Christmas. Dr Laurence Gerlis tells Mike about the variant, and what we know so far from the data collected. James Chiavarini and Mike chat about the hospitality sector and Helena Nicklin and Mike enjoy cheese and wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Mike Graham hosts 'Quiz Of The Year' with Jeremy Kyle, Kevin O'Sullivan, James Whale and Dawn Neesom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 23, 2021•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast John Rentoul starts the show, looking back on the year's political highlights. Conservative MP Henry Smith chats to Mike about how the cost of supporting asylum seekers has doubled in the last three years. Tonia Buxton and Mike speak about how to make the perfect Christmas dinner. Finally, Sebastian Gorka tells Mike about a message he sent to Nancy Pelosi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kevin O'Sullivan, Emily Carver, Dawn Neesom and Will Geddes join Mike Graham for a very special podcast edition of plank of the week... who will be crowned the Plank of the Year? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 21, 2021•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Starting the show is Conservative MP Craig Mackinlay, who voted against Covid passports; he discussed the Prime Minister and his dwindling majority in the Commons. Bruce Williamson from Rail Futures chats to Mike about the train travel over the festive period, and the shortage of workers. Laura Dodsworth and Mike have their weekly chat. Finally, Angela Levin and Mike chat about the Queen; how she is breaking tradition and spending Christmas at Windsor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Baroness Kate Hoey starts the show, discussing the resignation of Lord Frost and how the Conservative Party has been split from his exit. Dr Tony Hinton comments on Fraser Nelson's exchange with SAGE's modelling committee Chairman. Mike takes a call from Paul in Rotherham, who has expressed his feelings towards the Government. Peter Hitchens and Mike have their weekly chat. Finally, Portia Berry-Kilby chats to Mike about Quidditch, and how the game is trying to change the name to distance itself...
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dan Hodges starts the show, talking about yesterday's Commons vote. Tom Hunt tells Mike why he voted against vaccine passports. Dave Mountford from the Forum of British Pubs discusses the hospitality sector. Kate Howell from Borough Marker chats to Mike about cheese! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 15, 2021•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr Renee Hoenderkamp starts the show, discussing boosters, and how many cancers could be missed in the booster drive. Henry Hill from Conservative Home speaks about the Commons vote on Plan B. Laura Dodsworth joins Mike in the studio, and Stephen McPartland tells Mike why he'll be voting against the vaccine passports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Emily Carver and Cristo join Mike Graham for a special podcast edition of Plank of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 09, 2021•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
