Talk Breakfast

Chairman of the Met Police Federation Ken Marsh gives his thoughts on whether it's fair that officers are investigated for a crash on the way to the Streatham attack. Psychologist Honey Langcaster-James explains the psychology behind stockpiling. Plus, we catch up with travel guru Simon Calder. And Conservative MP Matt Vickers argues whether MPs drink more than the rest of us. Hosted on Acast. See...

We speak to Trade Minister Greg Hands. Why are a third of separated parents avoiding child payments? And Lord Sugar joins us to talk about vegan treats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Striking school children descend on Bristol town centre to see Greta Thunberg speak in public. Will the Coronavirus affect the summer of sport? Plus as it's friday - The Perrior Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We catch up with former Labour MP Jim Fitzpatrick to find out what's next for the party. What are your rights if you're told to self-isolate because of Coronavirus? Reverend Andy Coates wonders whether it's true that religious people have better health. And why is Apple banning on-screen villains from using iPhones? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to Dr David Lloyd about the latest on the Coronavirus. Former Brexit Party MEP Alex Phillips pops in to comment on this week's PMQs. And chef John Burton-Race comes in to talk about his biography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chis Snowden from the IEA joins us to try to work out whether the left has gone mad. Plus, Slater and Gordon lawyer Danielle Parsons reacts to Harvey Weinstein's sentence. And Donald MacLeod pops in to chat about all sorts of topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Priti Patel being kept out of the loop because civil servants don't trust her? Dr Bharat Pankhania pops in to give us the latest on the Coronavirus. Lord Charlie Falconer argues whether the Lords should be entitled to expenses. And we speak to Jim Dale from British Weather Services to find out if there's snow on the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Environment Minister Rebecca Pow, tells Mike why The Government wants us to stop burning wet logs. We find out why the number of criminals being sentenced by the courts drops to its lowest level in a decade - with just 6% sent straight to jail. And finally Nigel Harris, Editor of Rail Magazine reveals Europe's best railway stations.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Life Sciences Minister, Nadhim Zahawi defends Boris Johnson, Claude Moraes Former Labour MEP defends the Labour party and Graham Smith from Republic tells Mike that the royal brand is in tatters.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Home Secretary Priti Patel tells Mike about changes to the UK's immigration system. Labour's Peter Dowd has some harsh criticisms of Boris Johnson and Legendary music producer Steve Lillywhite discusses the politically charged Brit awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With more rain forecast in the worst flood hit areas of the UK Mike talks to Chief Executive at the Royal Meteorological Society, Liz Bentley. Kwasi Kwarteng, Minister for Business, Energy and Clean Growth presents a new drive to reduce carbon emissions. And.. Extinction Rebellion are up to no good again.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the tragic news of the death of Caroline Flack, Mike asks why is there such a culture of blame? Chief Exec of the Royal Meteorological Society, Professor Liz Bentley tells of the chaos caused by Storm Dennis and we speak to you, our listeners about the future of The BBC.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Director of Communications at No10 Katie Perrior gives us her thoughts on the reshuffle. How do you protect your dog from Storm Dennis? And Harry Fone from the Taxpayers' Alliance explains why some local councils waste so much money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Its Cabinet Reshuffle day and we saw a surprise resignation from Sajid Javid! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to dairy farmer Jason Salisbury about whether tofu is worse for the planet than meat. Editor of Spiked Online Brendan O'Neill weighs on the current situation with deportations to Jamaica. And we speak to psychologist Jo Hemmings about whether VR experiences that let you see your dead loved ones are good for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to barrister Bobby Friedman about the Home Office flight which has deported 17 people to Jamaica this morning. Tory MP Andrew Bridgen explains why he thinks going ahead with HS2 is a bad idea. Plus, do you trust the Met Police using facial recognition software when it fails most of the time? And a lawyer pops in to explain to Mike whether he can patent the word 'Plank'. Hosted on Acast. S...

We catch up with Dr Bharat Pankhania to find out what the Coronavirus situation is like at the moment and whether we should be concerned. Plus, Professor Feargal Cochrane tries to make sense of the Irish election results. And we check in with our favourite space expert Greg Smye Rumsby about the Solar Orbiter mission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to former Superintendent of the Met Police Dal Babu about why people seem not to trust the police these days. Sir Alistair Graham gives his thoughts on the peerage nominations list. Plus, the Perrior Awards and lots of your calls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to former Royal Editor of The Sun Charles Rae about whether Union Flags should be flown on Prince Andrew's birthday. We cross live to Florida to speak to Simon Calder. Plus, Dr Rakib Ehsan from the Henry Jackson Society pops in to talk about radicalisation. And we taste some gin with Helena Nicklin and Adrian Smith from The Three Drinkers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

We speak to former Culture Secretary John Whittingdale to get his thoughts on whether we should stop prosecuting people who don't pay for their TV licence. Ismael Lea South from the Salam Project talks about changing terrorism laws. And how is it possible that David Cameron's bodyguard forgot to pick up a gun from a plane toilet? Security Expert Will Geddes answers that question. Hosted on Acast....

We speak to barrister Jerry Hayes about whether we can change terrorism sentences retrospectively. Conservative leader at the London Assembly Susan Hall pops in for a chat. We speak to motoring journalist Mike Rutherford about the petrol and diesel car sales ban. And can you be fired for stealing from the work canteen? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to the Director of Policy at Quilliam International David Toube about yesterday's attack in Streatham. We analyse Boris Johnson's thoughts on what a trade deal with the EU should look like. And why does Ofgem want to get rid of gas boilers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The day has come and the future is bright. Welcome to a special show celebrating that we're finally leaving the EU. We speak to Matt Kelly from The New European, Conservative MP Col Bob Stewart, former Labour MP Kate Hoey, and Chair of the ERG Mark Francois. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We try to make sense of the new Fisheries Bill. Tony Blair's former Political Secretary John McTernan explains whether there's a bright future ahead for the Labour Party. And here's what happens when a bunch of people who can't understand a report call the show... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dale Vince pops into the studio to see Mike and talk about climate change. Norman Baker talks about Prince Andrew's finances. Plus, Co-founder of The Offside Rule podcast Kait Borsay explains why it is nonsense that women don't want to talk about football. And broadcasting legend Tony Blackburn pays tribute to Nicholas Parsons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.