Talk Breakfast

The result of the referendum are in and Boris Johnson as a ''stomping'' majority. Mike has all the big names as the Independent Republic comes live from College Green. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new study revealed that the UK, with the exception of Scotland, had the highest drink-drive limit in the European Union, with tolerance levels far above those in other countries. Should drink driving limits be cut? US aviation regulators allowed Boeing's 737 Max aircraft to continue flying despite knowing there was a risk of further crashes and Mystery as 'hundreds' of birds found dead in road i...

It's the day before the morning after... or something like that. YouGov has released the last poll before election day and their very own Chris Curtis joins us to explain what it means. Virgin Radio's Tim Cocker pops in to take us through the artists of the decade. Plus, we find out why this is the first year in ages in which more pubs have opened than closed. And our callers weigh in on the state...

Former Newspaper Editor Paul Connew argues why the licence fee should be kept. Comedian and Broadcaster Tommy Sandhu defends the third class on trains. And David Matchett from Borough Market pops in with some delicious cheese from all countries in the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to the Director of the ResPublica think tank Philip Blond about what's going to happen in the last hours of the election campaign. Plus, who are the mortgage prisoners and how can we help them? And Simon Calder explains why people steal mattresses from five-star hotels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the end of another week and we kick it off by speaking to former Brexit Party now Independent MEP Annunziata Rees-Mogg and Shadow Business Secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey. Former Spice Girl Mel B will tell us what to look for when dating. And Brendan O'Neill defends your right to have as many Christmas lights as you like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined by Chair of the Conservative Party James Cleverly. Simon Calder pops in to talk about the French strike that is going to disrupt British travellers. Should we ban Christmas markets in the UK? And we finish tasting some of the best whisky out there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to Chief Diplomatic Correspondent for The New York Times Steven Erlanger about what Trump is getting up to at the NATO summit. Chef Marcus Wareing pops in to talk about his new book. Plus, actor Paul Merton goes through the best films we've ever seen. And what if feeding babies peanuts and eggs could slash the risk of allergies? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike speaks to Shadow Employment Rights Secretary Laura Pidcock. What are our preferences when naming dogs? Plus, Bruce Williamson from campaign group Rail Future comes back to discuss rail fares. And talkRADIO's film critic Rebecca Perfect explains why Martin Scorsese doesn't want us to watch his films on a phone screen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After last week's terror attack in London Bridge, we ask Dr Paul Stott from the Henry Jackson Society what's wrong with the system. Stewart Weir explains why 8,000 people in Scotland have been left with no heating. And Psychologist Emma Kenny investigates whether 'sun ear pods' can help with Winter Blues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another day, another debate to analyse - this time with former newspaper editor Neil Wallis. Are vegans ruining the environment? And President of the AA Edmund King about whether smart motorways should be safer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to Shadow International Trade Secretary Barry Gardiner and Conservative Candidate Mark Francois about the new poll that shows the Conservatives would win the election with a huge majority. Plus, Rebecca Perfect from Love The Revision pops in to explain why millennials are buying more and more houseplants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to Shadow Justice Secretary Richard Burgon about Corbyn's interview with Andrew Neil and antisemitism in the party. Plus, Minister for Digital and Broadband Matt Warman tells Mike poor mobile signal will be a thing of the past. And what's going on in Blackpool? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We kick off with Adam Cailler from The Jewish Telegraph to find out whether he thinks Jeremy Corbyn has appropriately dealt with antisemitism in the Labour Party. A new study has revealed signs of brain damage in obese teenagers. And Rebecca Onslow-Cole from Croft & Cole Christmas Trees explains why Christmas trees need a passport these days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

We kick off with Intelligence Historian Nigel West to talk about the Australian investigation into an alleged Chinese plot to install spy MP. Plus, will the film Blue Story glamorise knife crime? And we speak to comedian Carl Donnelly about why vegan men are *supposedly* better in bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Labour manifesto has been released and Mike catches up with Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell to try to understand how they're going to fund their pledges. How are people going to cope with the December rail strike? And we speak to TV Critic Mike Ward to get his thoughts on The Crown's latest season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Royal Editor of The Sun Charles Rae gives us his thoughts on Prince Andrew after he's stepped down from royal duties. Coldplay will not go on tour until concerts are environmentally beneficial (is that bad news?). And comedian Mark Dolan attempts to explain why workers pull sickies to avoid going to work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the morning after the ITV debate between Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn and we analyse it with Professor Tim Bale from The UK in a Changing Europe. Former Pensions Minister Sir Steve Webb argues whether pension age should rise to 70. Security Minister Brandon Lewis catches us up with the latest on the campaign trail. And are beavers a tool to combat flooding? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

We speak to the Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell and the Deputy Leader of the Green Party Amelia Womack. Plus, Italian chef Gennaro Contaldo joins us to discuss the benefits of soup. And Dating Expert Nadia Essex explains why grammar mistakes are a deal breaker for some. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Royal Writer for The Daily Mail Richard Kay joins us on the line to talk about Prince Andrew's interview with Emily Maitlis, was it the right thing to do for the Prince? Joe Twyman from Delta Poll explains whether TV debates actually have an impact on the polls. And why is it possible that thousands of buildings in the UK still have flammable cladding? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Lib Dem candidate Christine Jardine joins us to talk us through her party's election proposals. talkRADIO's political correspondent Charlotte Ivers catches up with John McDonnell. And what's the truth about social mobility in this country? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an exclusive interview on The Independent Republic, former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon shares his thoughts on Trump's impeachment, Brexit, UK politics and much more. Plus, John Rentoul takes us through today's immigration control promises by the Tories. And James Max tries to work out why a couple who ordered a dinner set online got packets of Play Doh instead. Hosted on...

Council parking charges soar by 90% but spending on potholes has plummeted! We speak to motoring journalist Mike Rutherford and we take your calls on the subject. After someone sold a china teapot for £1m, is it possible that you have a treasure hidden in your attic? And Comedian Pat Monahan discusses whether we should eat boiled eggs on the train. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

We kick off the show speaking to Brexit Party MEP Annunziata Rees-Mogg about Nigel Farage's decision to pull candidates from Tory seats. We go through the I'm A Celebrity line-up and we speak to Mark Dolan about why Extinction Rebellion want to ruin Christmas. Plus, a genetics professor tells Mike that maybe he was a weird kid... listen to find out why! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

On Armistice Day we ask for your war stories. We cross live to Madrid to find out what the hell happens after the fourth Spanish general election in four years. Joe Twyman from Delta Poll talks us through what might happen with our General Election! Plus, we speak to the owner of a gin shop that has banned cheesy Christmas songs. And, after much delay, here's last Friday's edition of the Perrior A...