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Mike talks to Meteorologist Jim Dale about the floods wreaking havoc in Yorkshire. Professor Tim Dale talks about Extinction Rebellion's plans for 12 more days of election protests and Former Scotland Yard Detective Peter Bleksley advises on how to put off burglars at their busiest time of year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a turbulent day for the Labour party which saw its Deputy Leader Tom Watson resign, plus they, along with the Tories, will be targeted by the Unite To Remain alliance. Also what's been your favourite words that have come out of the whole Brexit debate? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All I want for Christmas is... a rail and Royal Mail strike? We talk to Professor Len Shackleton from the IEA to find out what's the point of strikes these days. CEO of the Dogs Trust explains why there's a surge of people buying dogs before Christmas. We cross live to San Diego to catch up with LaDona Harvey. And what happens when a caller accuses Mike of being thick? Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

The Labour Party would like us all to do four-day weeks, we speak to Robert Colvile from the Centre for Policy Studies about whether that's a good idea. Columnist Dawn Neesom gives her opinion about Emma Watson refusing to call herself 'single'. And Royal Butler Grant Harold tells us which things make us British. Plus, we take your calls on how fireworks affect your pets. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Welcome to The Independent Republic for another week. We chat all things Brexit and General Election with pollster Joe Twyman, Dr Rakib Ehsan from the Henry Jackson Society, talkRADIO's Andre Walker, and Brexit Party MEP Alexandra Phillips takes some calls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel Farage has lunched his General Election campaign and also caught up with talkRADIO. Plus, Conservative candidate for Mayor of London Shaun Bailey joins us in the studio. And we speak to a lot of callers, including a woman from Workington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to talkRADIO, your election station! We speak to William Clouston, the leader of the Social Democratic Party. Roy Lilley joins us to discuss the state of the NHS. And Howard Hughes brings us spooky Halloween stories! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're having an election on the 12th of December and we've popped down to the Tent of Common Sense to celebrate. We're joined by Joe Twyman from Delta Poll, Alastair Campbell, Tory MP guy Opperman, and Mark Dolan. Plus, we speak to Yvette Williams MBE from Justice 4 Grenfell to find out what she makes of the inquiry report released today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Will there be a General Election in December now that Labour seem to back the idea? We speak to former Conservative MP Stewart Jackson and Comedian Geoff Norcott pops in to talk about it. Plus the get former firefighter Jim Fitzpatrick's thoughts on what we know so far about the Grenfell inquiry report. And Emma Hammett from First Aid for Life brings us first aid tips ahead of Bonfire Night. Hoste...

Clocks went back an hour yesterday and our very own Brexit countdown clock has gone back three months thanks to the EU's 'flextension'! What next? We speak to SNP Business spokesman Drew Hendry about why his party wants an election on the 9th of December. Plus we have a chat with The Laughing Gardener. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lord Daniel Finkelstein joins us to discuss to which extent the DUP are key for the Brexit deal to get approved by the Commons. Former Royal Editor of The Sun Charles Rae talks all things Meghan Markle. And how long until we can get on flying taxis? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another edition of the most-balanced show on British radio - live from College Green! Today we speak to Barrister and former MP Jerry Hayes, Labour MP Kate Hoey, SNP MP Stephen Gethins, Tory MP Mark Francois, MP for Winchester who recently lost the Conservative whip Steve Brine, and Lib Dem MP Wera Hobhouse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the biggest week in UK politics... since the last one! It's Miserable Monday down in Westminster as the Prime Minister will ask the chamber to hold a Meaningful Vote... again. Who knows whether anything will actually change but we're joined by ERG member Andrew Bridgen and Lib Dem Chief Whip Alistair Carmichael. Plus barrister Bobby Friedman will explain whether Boris Johnson is in cont...

Welcome to the Tent of Common Sense, MPs are sitting and so are we! Nobody knows what's going on today and whether we will have a Brexit deal by the end of it but we're trying our best to work it out. We speak to Labour MP John Mann, Lib Dem MP Layla Moran, Professor Anand Menon and even some remainers. Live from College Green, it's Super Saturday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

It's a weird day in Brexitland as we're all waiting for MPs to sit tomorrow and decide whether they approve of Boris Johnson's Brexit deal. We get the thoughts of Nigel Nelson, The Sunday People's Political Editor. Plus, we cross live to Barcelona to talk to journalist Stephen Burgen about why there's been fire on the streets every night this week. And, is it safe to give bread to ducks? Hosted on...

Boris Johnson says he has got a Brexit deal, but will it get enough parliamentary support even if the DUP don't back it? We speak to Conservative MP Nigel Evans, Brexit Party MEP Alexandra Phillips, and Labour MP Jim Fitzpatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Royal British Legion announces the red poppy isn't just for fallen soldiers - what does Colonel Richard Kemp make of it? Lewis Hamilton is worried. And a restaurant in Bromley has made it to this year's AA Restaurant Guide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Assistant Editor of Conservative Home Henry Hill joins us to explain what's happening in Westminster and Brussels this week. Why were people happier when Victoria was Queen? And Brendan O'Neill from Spiked Online helps us analyse whether Extinction Rebellion have actually achieved anything with their protests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Graham reacts to the Queen's Speech with MPs Jim Fitzpatrick and Mike Gapes along with former Conservative MP Stewart Jackson. Alastair Campbell also comes down to the Tent of Common Sense to put the People's Vote Campaign to Mike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike gets optimistic about Brexit with Conservative MP Guy Opperman. We talk to an expert about dreams and what they mean and Lib Dem MP Norman Lamb makes the case for the legalisation of cannabis. All that and we ask what's your favourite album of all time? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Labour donor and author John Mills warns of the 'existential crisis' facing the Labour Party. Mike talks to old colleague and Sunday Post columnist Donald MacLeod and sips on some Margaritas with Alfred Cointreau, sixth generation scion of the Cointreau family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Met Police's DAC Laurence Taylor makes clear their line on the Extinction Rebellion protests. Mike wonders if the King of Sweden is on to a good idea after removing five relatives from the royal family and LaDona Harvey updates on Trump impeachment developments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dale Vince, Ecotricity founder, tries to win Mike over as they talk Extinction Rebellion. We look at a new invention that freezes leaves off the railway, could it be the answer to winter delays? And talkSPORT's Adrian Durham takes Mike down memory lane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Graham talks to Conservative Home's Henry Hill and Labour MP Nic Dakin about who could be the Remainer's PM of 'National Unity'. Dawn Neeson takes us through the young royals 'National Takeover' and we look at the little matter of the Extinction Rebellion protest trying to bring London to a standstill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to Daniel Janner QC about Operation Midland's report into Carl Beech's bogus VIP paedophile ring claim. Conservative member of the London Assembly Susan Hall shares her thoughts on Extinction Rebellion. And James Chiavarini from Il Portico restaurant pops in to talk about hunting and feed Mike some squirrel tacos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.