Talk Breakfast

We pay tribute to Kobe Bryant. Brexit Party MEP Belinda de Lucy pops in to explain why she's so thrilled she'll be our of a job by the end of the week. And Lib Dem Home Affairs spokesperson Christine Jardine criticises Boris Johnson's new visa plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to retired Met Police Officer Chris Hobbs about knife crime. Dr Laurence Buckman explains how to spot the Chinese Coronavirus. And why would parents bring their children to the pub if they want to get drunk? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boris Johnson says we're entering a new chapter for Britain as the Brexit Bill is passed by Parliament so we ask former Tory MP Nick de Bois if he knows what it looks like. Plus, we get the latest on the Coronavirus and we speak to someone who lives in Wuhan. And James Whale joins us to talk about grey hair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to the Director of the Global Warming Policy Forum about Donald Trump's speech at Davos about climate change. Professor Alan Woodward explains how Jeff Bezos got hacked. And we look into Boris Johnson's immigration plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NHS is facing huge clinical negligence legal fees so we speak to a personal injury lawyer to find out why. Conservative MEP Lance Forman pops in to talk all things politics. And what happened when Mike Graham woke up this morning and found out he had no water? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We catch up with Royal Editor of The Evening Standard Robert Jobson about the latest Harry and Meghan news. Lord Charlie Falconer argues whether the House of Lords should be moved up north. Plus, Professor John Oxford explains what's going on with the SARS-like Chinese virus. And Chair of the Brexit Party Richard Tice argues why we should drop the project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Former Royal Editor of The Sun Charles Rae talks about what's next for Harry and Meghan now that it seems they'll be gone for a long while. How do cows communicate with each other? And we catch up with John Rentoul and Brexit Party MEP Martin Daubney about the Brexit Big Ben Bongs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justice Minister Chris Philp explains why TV cameras are going to be allowed in Crown Courts in England and Wales. Mike Yardley talks about the current climate crisis moment. And are millennials killing off the fry-up? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We kick off with Barrister Bobby Friedman to find out why pub banter can get you into trouble at work. The Bishop of Buckingham Alan Wilson explains why he doesn't want church bells to ring on Brexit Day. Plus, why has Mark Morrell (aka Mr Pothole) taken an orange tank to Westminster Square today? And Dawn Neesom lists her Planks of the Week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

We speak to former Head of Royal Protection Dai Davies about how much it is going to cost to protect Meghan and Harry in Canada. Labour MP Carolyn Harris tells us what she thinks of the new rules against gambling with credit cards. And Conservative MP Mark Francois explains why he wants people to donate money so Big Ben will chime at 11pm on the 31st of January. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

The Queen, Prince Charles, Prince William, and Prince Harry are meeting up at Sandringham today to figure out what happens next with the Sussexes. We get Robert Jobson and Robert Hardman's view on what might happen. We speak to newly elected Labour MP Charlotte Nichols about the leadership contest. And would you go to the moon with a billionaire? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Ingrid Steward, Editor in Chief of Majesty Magazine, joins Mike to discuss Harry and Meghan becoming financially independent. We talk about the Labour leadership battle with Anneliese Dodds, Labour and Cooperative MP for Oxford East. Mike Rutherford, motoring journalist, gives us his view on th edrivers of petrol and diesel cars facing a £10 charge to tackle Oxford pollution. And of course, we hav...

Former Royal Editor of The Sun Charles Rae gives us his thoughts on Harry and Meghan's sudden decision to quit their royal roles. TV Critic Mike Ward explains why the BBC is lacking creative ideas. And former strategist for Donald Trump Sebastian Gorka talks about Iran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Paul Stott from the Henry Jackson Society pops in to explain what's going on in Iran. Uri Geller tells Mike why he deserves a job in Downing Street. And Russell Quirk goes through his Planks of the Week list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What will happen to the Brexit Party after we leave Europe on January 31? Brexit Party MEP, Anne Widdecombe, gives her view. Simon Calder, Travel Editor for The Independent, tells us everything we need to know about Crossrail delays. And Quentin Letts, Sketch writer for The Times, talks us through the Labour leadership race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We kick off speaking to former Commander of the British Forces Colonel Richard Kemp about the ongoing situation in Iran. Plus, former Political Secretary for Tony Blair John McTernan gives us his thoughts on the Labour leadership race. And we catch up with Lord Berkeley to find out how exactly the HS2 budget is getting out of control. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ethical vegan Jordi Casamitjana discussed his "philosophical belief" being protected in law. Kulveer Ranger, former adviser to Boris Johnson, looked into Dominic Cummings' call for weirdos and misfits to shake up Whitehall. And former Metropolitan Police officer Peter Bleksley talked to Mike about the growing power of private police forces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Deputy Leader of York Council, Andy D'Agorne, defends the city's planned car ban. Colonel Richard Kemp discusses the Army's latest recruitment campaign. And Brendan Chilton of Labour Future examines the poll which suggests Sir Keir Starmer is the favourite to lead the party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trevor Phillips, former Head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, debunks the ongoing virtue signalling across society. Alp Mehmet from Migration Watch UK raises his concerns on Johnson's points-based immigration system. And John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator for the Independent, looks back at the politics of 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roger Leighton, Chief Executive of 9 academies, discusses elite schools snubbing £1m for scholarships for working class white boys. Dominika Piasecka from the Vegan Society argues for the rights of 'ethical vegans'. And Charlie Shepherd from the Lake District Ramblers scrutinises the calls to make the national park more accessible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Director of Comms for Theresa May Katie Perrior joins us to catch us up with what's happening behind the scenes in Downing Street. Former Head of Royal Protection Dai Davies explains why police are using tasers more. Dale Vince looks back at the biggest stories of 2019. And we bring you The Ultimate Perrior Awards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hang on a minute, I thought we'd already had a Queen's Speech this year? Correct! It's Groundhog Day in the Tent of Common Sense and we're joined by Conservative MPs Mark Francois, Bob Seely, and Ben Bradley. Plus, Shadow Economic Secretary to the Treasury Jonathan Reynolds. And, Matteo Bergamini from Shout Out UK explains why his Facebook page has just been shut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

We kick off with Labour MP Chris Bryant to find out whether he blames Jeremy Corbyn for the election result. The number of migrants crossing the channel continues to rise, are we doing enough about it? And is it a hate crime to call someone a nerd? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should former MPs be given peerages so they can return to politics? New Lib Dem MP Daisy Cooper joins us for the first time in the Independent Republic of Mike Graham. The Sun on Sunday's Political Editor and opera aficionado David Wooding pops in to talk about a fight at the Royal Opera House. And Helen Knapman talks us through the best products of 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

We speak to former Labour Lord Chancellor Lord Charlie Falconer about what's gone wrong in the Labour Party. Esther Krakue from Turning Point UK explains what young voters want. And it's time for Mike to release the Top 100 Planks of the Year list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.