Talk Breakfast

On today's show, Mike Graham and Dawn Neesom talked to David Toube of Quilliam International about the release of radical hate preacher Anjem Choudary from prison next month. Rear Admiral Chris Parry talks about Russia's joint military 'war games' parade with China, and the Times Science Editor Tom Whipple tells us of an exciting new trouser development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Mike Graham and Dawn Neesom voice their thoughts on the recent Army recruitment drive for young soldiers and take calls from a variety of opinionated listeners. Bernadette John from the Good Schools Guide talks with Mike and Graham about a private school who has had to issue an apology for posting a funny advert, followed by callers who are taking issue with the police. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Mike is joined once more by Katie Perrior who gives her insight on the ongoing Boris saga and the Tory party. The also chat through "hit" TV show Bodyguard, which of course Mike hates! Lisa O'Sullivan is on to talk whether Serena Williams had sexist treatment from a tennis umpire and Sephton Henry from Gangsline talks about David Gauke's call for all prisoners to be given mobile phones for their c...

Boris Johnson's in a spot of bother. Mike thought women were always smarter, so why are they taking "smart drugs"? And Katie has this weeks Perrior Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel Adams MP joins Mike to discuss the growing issue of online re-selling and the battles consumers are facing. Mike gets his teeth stuck into the anonymous source slandering Trump in the New York Times and Julian Clary tells us all about his new children's book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stella Creasy MP is trying to get an amendment through Parliament today that would make misogyny a hate crime, but is this going too far? Mike and Dawn Neesom talk to journalist Sian Norris. Ken in Newcastle rings in with his views and we also speak to Galia - The Extreme Dietitian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's scandal and alleged corruption in the world of Chess just ahead of the all important elections to the World Chess Foundation. Mike and Daisy speak to a Grand Chess Master no less. Plus will water meters become compulsory and is it really more expensive to be single? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the show today MG and Daisy McAndrew talk about lengthy ambulance wait times. Also life coach and journalist Felicity Morse disputes the research that woman (except from the North) are characteristically vain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today MG and Katie Perrior discuss council spending and competitiveness on School Sports Day. Also on the show, John Weir tells us about life as a funeral director. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a shortage of teachers and Mike wants to know what job could be better. Should energy drinks be sold to children? And Daisy might be moving to Italy after talking to Luigi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MG and Katie Perrior discuss scallop wars between French and British fishermen. Katie comments on how realistic The BBC's 'Bodyguard' is. Plus, psychologist and dream expert Ian Wallace busts the myth that eating cheese before bed gives you weird dreams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MG and Daisy McAndrew debate the pros and cons of Stop and Search after the Notting Hill Carnival. Deven Ghelani is on the show to discuss how almost £4 billion of benefits is accidentally handed out. Plus there is disagreement in the clown world - Tamworth's Bibbledy Bob tells all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should you always shake an offered hand, even if its a hook? Dawn might be in for a of trouble with Pam in Wisbech. And this week's Perrior Awards are announced. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should sports stars ever be role-models? It's A-level results day. And Dawn and Mike celebrate Madonna's 60th birthday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike gets angry with Dan in Portsmouth over Ben Stokes's trial. Katie admits she's a magazine hoarder. And what's the poshest baby name you've ever heard? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is vaping really better for you than smoking? Middle-class fly tipping: is up cycling the answer? And Dawn finds out why chubbier men make better husbands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it time cyclists take responsibility for their use of the roads? How did a man from Merthyr Tydfil end up in Magaluf after heading to the pub for one? And Mike tells Katie that something fishy's going on in the world of eye drops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is Mike Firth warning off new neighbors from his new build home? Mike and Dawn do some jargon busting. And who are the winners of this week's Perrior Awards? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Boris Johnson Burka debate rumbles on, we speak to Lord Sheikh, Conservative Peer, who believes Bojo shouldhave the whipped removed. Mike and Dawn then speak to caller Rudi in Exeter who seems very angry about the whole matter. Dan in Portsmouth gives his take too as well as Paddy in County Derry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who better to discuss Boris Johnson than his former aide, Katie Perrior. On the show Katie butts heads with James Delingpole. Dave Arnold tells us what to do if you find a snake under your duvet.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, food producers threaten legal action against Budget Supermarket knock-offs. Also, Mike and Dawn talk about the perils of living to 100 with caller Bruce in Angus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former aide to Tommy Robinson had a tell-all story in the Sunday Times yesterday, but when she was on the show, she wasn't feeling as vocal. Mike and Katie also discuss the price of a pint down the local. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dawn Neesom joins Mike again today. Amazon have been paying even less tax than before and Mike isn't thrilled about it. Also Dawn goes through the best moments of the week with the Perrior Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Large explains to Dawn and Mike why the government might want to bury nuclear waste underneath national parks - and how its a hard thing to make ethical and even the experts are struggling to shift it. Turns out, Jennifer Aniston is actually not heart broken after her well profiled divorce- she is also happily child free - putting some long held and unfair speculation about her life to bed....

Colonel Bob Stewart joins Mike and Katie to discuss the army veteran who is being accused of historical crimes and whether he should be pursued. Whisky has increased in such popularity that Scotch whisky tourism saw a record number of visitors last year, and Graham Littlejohn of the Scotch Whisky Association tells them why he thinks that is. And finally, Mike calls in to lend his two cents on inhe...