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Aug 17, 2022 • 1h 7min

A Period Of Confusion

Author and Sociologist Frank Furedi kicks off tomorrows show to discuss how modern slavery laws are becoming the ‘biggest loophole’ for migrants and why Supermarket Iceland's attempts to roll out an interest-free loan scheme to help shoppers amid the cost-of-living crisis simply wont work in the long run. Conservative MP for Rayleigh and Wickford, and Former Minister of State for Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Mark Francois MP joins shortly after to discuss why RAF jobs boss has quit amid claims 'offers to white men are paused to meet diversity targets'. Criminal Defence Lawyer, Author & Commentator Nick Freeman returns to The Independent Republic to discuss how cyclists could be forced to have number plates and insurance amidst new road law implementations. Senior Partner at Collins Solicitors Des Collins joins Mike shortly after to discuss his efforts in representing 1500 individuals who were subject to the infected blood victims who are now set to receive £100,000 each in compensation and Political Commentator Reem Ibrahim closes the show to discuss the shocking news that Dundee City Council have appointed a man as a ‘period dignity officer’. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 16, 2022 • 1h 25min

An Atmosphere of Catastrophy

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Aug 12, 2022 • 54min

Return of The Mike

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Jul 20, 2022 • 1h 26min

The Last Waltz

Chief Political Commentator at The Independent John Rentoul kicks off today's show to discuss the latest from the Conservative leadership race as just three contenders remain. Conservative MP Andrew Bowie joins Mike shortly after from College Green to discuss why he is giving his full support to Rishi Sunak in the leadership race. As inflation hits a 40 year high in this country, personal finance expert Jasmine Birtles returns to The Independent Republic to discuss how we can make our pounds stretch further during these difficult times. Former Conservativer MEP David Bannerman kicks off the second hour to discuss his efforts to get Boris Johnson on the ballot box despite his resignation, Conservative MP Alicia Kearns joins shortly after from College Green to explain why she's backing candidate Penny Mordaunt, Chairman of Britpac Henry Bolton joins Mike to discuss the shocking amount of illegal migrants who have crossed this channel this year alone as figures soar to 15,000, and travel correspondent for The Times Ben Clatworthy closes the show to discuss the ongoing travel chaos in the air, on our roads and on the railways. All that and so much more, so tune in!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 19, 2022 • 1h 10min

Meltdown

Baroness Kate Hoey kicks off today's show to discuss the latest surrounding the Conservative Party leadership race after Tom Tugendhat became the latest to drop out of the race. Conservative MP Justin Tomlinson joins shortly after from College Green to discuss why he's backing Kemi Badenoch for PM. Deputy Director of Net Zero Watch Andrew Montford returns to The Independent Republic to discuss why the government's net zero strategy has been deemed unlawful, Professor Len Shackleton from the IEA joins shortly after to discuss why increased inflation is making Britain unlivable and why exactly are the railways struggling to operate in the heat, and James Whale closes the show to provide some common sense amidst the heatwave hysteria. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 18, 2022 • 1h 12min

Feel The Burn

Political Editor of The Daily Express David Maddox kicks off today's show to discuss the latest from the Conservative Party Leadership race after last night's debate on ITV. Royal Biographer Angela Levin joins shortly after to discuss Tom Bowers shocking new book on the Sussex's. Mail on Sunday Columnist Peter Hothcens returns to the Independent Republic to discuss his latest column on e-scooters, Priti Patel's crackdown on recreational drug use and President Biden's recent trip to the Middle East. Writer for The Spectator Sam Ashworth-Hayes joins shortly after to discuss hos .latest piece regarding Britain's slow economic growth over the years and who is to blame, and the Deputy Defence Minister of Ukraine Major General Volodymyr Havrylov closes the show to discuss the latest from the conflict in Ukraine. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 15, 2022 • 1h 13min

Campaign No Gain

Leader of The Reform UK party Richard Tice kicks off today's show to discuss the latest in the Conservative Party leadership contest as Boris Johnson urges defeated rivals to back anyone but Rishi Sunak. Conservative MP Andrew Bowie joins shortly after to discuss why he believes Rishi Sunak is the best choice to lead this country. Political commentator Richard Taylor returns to the Independent Republic for his weekly takedown of the week's headlines, founder of Ecotricity Dale Vince joins shortly after to discuss why energy suppliers being urged to review their soaring direct debit charges, and Author of Every Breath You Take: China's New Tyranny and former Foreign Correspondent for Channel 4 news Ian Williams closes the shoes to discuss how China's zero Covid policy is destroying their economy. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 15, 2022 • 1h 2min

A Frosty Reception

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Jul 13, 2022 • 1h 6min

In For A Penny

Former Brexit Party MEP Ben Habib kicks off today's show to discuss the ongoing Conservative Party Leadership race before Tom Tugendhats speech. We get his thoughts on who he would like to see lead the country by next week. Lee Anderson MP joins shortly after from College Green to share why he has chosen to back Kemi Badenoch in her leadership fight. After listening in to Penny Mordaunt MPs leadership speech, legendary journalist Sam Mcalister returns to The Independent Republic to talk about her new book 'Scoops', as she provides a behind the scenes look at the BBCs most shocking interviews including her incredible success with the now infamous Prince Andrew interview for BBC's Newsnight. Travel Editor for The Independent Simon Calder joins Mike to discuss why Heathrow is planning to cap passengers to 100,000 today to fight the summer travel chaos, and Former Met Police Detective Maggie Oliver closes the show to discuss child sex crimes in Telford that has been ignored for generations leading to more than 1,000 girls being abused, an inquiry has found. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 11, 2022 • 1h 3min

The Runners And Riders

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