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The best bits from Breakfast on Talk. Listen and watch live every weekday from 6am til 10am. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 12, 2019 • 48min
Drink Driving, Aviation and the Mysterious Case of the Dead Starlings
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 in Anglesey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 11, 2019 • 47min
The Last Poll, Ed Sheeran, And the NHS
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 of the NHS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10, 2019 • 51min
The Licence Fee, Trains, And Cheese
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.

Dec 9, 2019 • 48min
The Final Countdown, Mortgage Prisoners, and Stolen Mattresses
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.

Dec 6, 2019 • 50min
Annunziata Rees-Mogg, Rebecca Long-Bailey, and Mel B
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.

Dec 5, 2019 • 53min
James Cleverly, Christmas Markets, And Whisky
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.

Dec 4, 2019 • 52min
Donald Trump, Marcus Wareing, And Allergies
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.

Dec 3, 2019 • 49min
Laura Pidcock, A Dog Named Brexit, And Rail Fares
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.

Dec 2, 2019 • 39min
London Bridge, No Heating, And Winter Blues
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.

Nov 29, 2019 • 50min
Petty Politics, Vegans, And Smart Motorways
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.


