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Apr 16, 2019 • 45min

Fed Up Teachers, The Notre Dame Fire, And Mr Motivator

We look into why teachers want to quit. We cross live to Robert Hardman outside the Notre Dame cathedral. Is Carlsberg the most mediocre beer in the world? And Mr Motivator joins us to explain why exercise could reduce the risk of bowel cancer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 15, 2019 • 47min

A Fired Prince, Legal Aid For A Jihadi Bride, And Beards

Is it time to fire Prince Harry and Meghan? Why is Shamima Begum getting legal aid if she's not a British citizen? And is it true that beards carry more germs than dogs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 12, 2019 • 33min

Shindigs, Alexa, and the Perriors

Now that all that No Deal Brexit emergency planning has been stood down, where on Earth has the £4bn gone? Mike wants to get to the bottom of it, and speaks to Kate Hoey of Labour Leave and takes your calls to work it out. We also speak to Eva Blum-Dumontet about the fact that your Alexa device is listening to you whether you like it or not, and producer Con guides us through this week's Perrior Awards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 11, 2019 • 46min

A Halloween Extension, Middle Classes, And Train Or Railway Stations?

Will we leave the EU on Halloween? Comedian Mark Dolan joins us to talk about the death of the middle classes. And transport expert Christian Wolmar will settle the debate once and for all... is it train station or railway station? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 10, 2019 • 41min

Firefighters, Chinese Pork, And A European Council

Firefighters in Devon are being ask to carry out police duties as well. Theresa May is on her way to Brussels to find out whether European leaders approve another extension. And bacon and pork prices could rise after a viral outbreak in China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 9, 2019 • 43min

Divorce, Beauty, And Too Many Eggs

Is it getting easier to get a divorce? What makes Mike Graham beautiful? Why do we throw away so many eggs? And is it acceptable to drink at work? The answers to all these questions, on today's podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 8, 2019 • 46min

A horse, Reading Habits, And Honesty

We're back in the warm studio after two weeks in Westminster in which absolutely nothing has changed. A British woman is facing jail in Dubai because she called someone a 'horse' on Facebook. Parents don't read enough to their children. And would you return a wallet full of money or would you keep it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 5, 2019 • 51min

Plumbers, By-Elections, And A Brextension

We've reached the end of the most historic week in politics... since last week! We're joined by the Editor of the New European Matt Kelly and legendary professor Sir John Curtice. Plus, we'll ask CEO of Pimlico Plumbers Charlie Mullins how to fix both Brexit and the House of Commons leak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 4, 2019 • 47min

Calm Before The Storm, Accidental No Deal, And Compromise

MPs have been given the green light to go to their constituencies today, however we're in the Tent of Shame to speak to Labour MP Nic Dakin, former First Minister of Scotland Jack McConnell and former No10 Director of Communications Alastair Campbell. Status update: rain is pouring down but still nothing happening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 3, 2019 • 46min

A Brilliant Idea, Boring Sandwiches, And The Oddest Couple In Political History

It's Wednesday and it's the morning after Theresa May had a brilliant idea to try to save Brexit. We speak to Labour MPs Chris Bryant and Jim Fitzpatrick, Lib Dem Brexit Spokesman Tom Brake, former Chief of Communications for Downing Street Katie Perrior and Comedian Mark Dolan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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