Talk Breakfast

Head of Lifestyle Economics at the IEA Christopher Snowdon kicks off today’s show to discuss the ongoing travel chaos at British airports, the fuel shortages gripping the nation and the ever growing concerns with cost of living. Professor Karol Sikora comes on to discuss why nearly 40% of cancers are only diagnosed when patients turn up at A&E. Author and Journalist Laura Dodsworth returns for her weekly takedown of the weeks headlines in clown world as NHS leaders demand the return of tougher covid restrictions as infections rise and China’s shocking zero covid policy and Child adolescent Clinical Psychologist Dr Zenobia Storah closes the show to discuss how child mental health services are now at ‘breaking point’ as referrals rise. All that and so much more so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spiked Columnist and Author Ella Whelan kicks off today’s show to discuss whether political spouses are fair game in the media world amidst the latest controversy surround Rishi Sunak’s wife and the ongoing fuel protests in central London. Former British Army Colonel and chemical weapons expert Hamish De Bretton-Gordon comes on to discuss the latest from Ukraine, Mail on Sunday Columnist Peter Hitchens returns for his weekly segment to discuss how modern day marriage failures are becoming an increasing detriment to children, the latest from the ongoing French election and NHS chiefs recent calls for new COVID curbs as infections rise, and headmistress & Social Mobility Commission Chair Katharine Birbalsingh closes the show to discuss why 1/2 of teachers are planning to leave their post due to work overload… all that and so much more so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Political Commentator Richard Taylor kicks off today’s show to discuss Spains U-Turn on freeing restrictions on unvaccinated Brits, why business confidence in Wales has plunged to all time lows in the UK, and why teachers are calling for classes to use translations of Taylor Swift lyrics to replace the 'sexist' syllabus of old. Former Brexit Party MEP Ben Habib comes on to discuss hybrid work environments and its detriment to the environment according to a new study, director of Net Zero Watch Dr Benny Peiser joins shortly after to provide the latest details on Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s recent urge for the UK's energy use to be 95% nuclear or green by 2030. Filmmaker and Journalist Ami Horowitz makes his first appearance at the Independent Republic to discuss Elon Musk’s recent admission to the board of Twitter, Joe Biden, and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chief Political Commentator for The Independent John Rentoul kicks off today's show to discuss Kier Starmers two year anniversary as the leader of the opposition, Travel Expert Paul Charles joins Mike shortly after to discuss the ongoing travel chaos as travellers face chaos at Britain’s busiest airports for several weeks as massive queues and cancelled flights continue to derail families’ Easter getaways. Tonia Buxton returns for her weekly takedown of the week's headlines with a particular focus on the ongoing COVID inquiry, talkRADIO legend Kevin O'Sullivan joins The Independent Republic to discuss the latest regarding Channel 4's privatisation efforts, June Sarpong's recent departure from her diversity officer role and how in the world Jimmy Saville was heavily relied to bePrince Charles PR expert? Solicitor and consultant at Mills & Reeve focusing primarily on his work supporting projects for the firm's national family law team Nigel Shepherd closes the show to discuss new no-fault divorce laws introduced in England and Wales. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin O'Sullivan and Claire Fox join Mike Graham for a special podcast edition of Plank of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conservative MP for Ipswich Tom Hunt kicks off today's show to discuss the latest regarding the rising cost of living, ongoing travel chaos and the proposed ideas to outsource migrants to Rwanda edges closer to being finalised. Former NHS Trust Chairman Martin Gower joins Mike shortly after to discuss the NHS' latest failings in early cancer diagnosis. Laura Dodsworth returns to The Independent Republic for her weekly rundown of the top headlines from clown world including the ongoing COVID inquiry, the pandemics detrimental effects on young people's social skills and Elon Musk recently becoming a major stakeholder in Twitter and what this means for the future prosperity of free speech. Balkans, Irag, and Afhanistan Veteran and former bomb disposal experty Major Chris Hunter QGM joins Mike to discuss the latest from Ukraine and Russia's Wagner Group of mercenaries, and talkSPORT Reporter Rupert Bell clses the show to discuss Tiger Woods proposed compettive comeback to the Augusta National. All that and so much more so tune in!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Associate Editor of The Spectator Rod Liddle kicks off today's show to discuss the latest from OFSTED stating how COVID restrictions were damaging to children's health, the cost of living crisis and the growing problem with illegal channel crossings. Travel Correspondent at The Times Ben Clatworthy joins shortly after to discuss the 9 hour queues at Dover and Easyjet cancelling over 200 flights due to COVID. Mail on Sunday Columnist Peter Hitchens returns for his weekly rundown of the weeks headlines including the decrease in standards at schools and the legacy of Mary Whitehouse, and Senior Fellow of the RealClear Foundation and author of Green Tyranny Rupert Darwall closes the show to discuss Boris Johnson's decision to drop wind farms in favour of more nuclear power stations. All that and so much more so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Director of the Academy of Ideas Baroness Claire Fox of Buckley kicks off today’s show to discuss the ongoing problem with the Labour Party’s inability to define a woman and confidence in the NHS hitting a 25 year low. talkRADIO News Editor Alex Dibble joins shortly after to provide the latest details on a major review into Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), led by maternity expert Donna Ockenden after findings publicised this morning revealed high incompetence on their maternity ward leading to hundreds of unnecessary deaths. Virologist at the University of Leeds Andrew Macdonald returns to the Independent Republic to discuss the recent announcement from government stating there is no longer any need to rest for COVID if you’re ill as well as the latest regarding the Omicron sub variant, and Broadcaster Tonia Buxton joins us live from the French Alps where her resort is currently empty due to Russian sanctions. All that and so much more so tune in!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chief Political Writer for Spiked Brendan O'Neil kicks off todays show to discuss the latest and persistent failings of the National Health Service, Former Armed Services Minister Lord Andrew Robathan joins shortly after to discuss Britain’s decision to cut the size of the army due to the "stout defence of Ukraine" shows that “small bands of determined people” are more effective according to James Heappey, the armed forces minister. Author and Journalist Laura Dodsworth returns for her weekly segment to how discuss Keir Starmer is still unable to define what a women is, why NHS trusts are asking men if they are pregnant before having scans, followed by NHS Trust Chairman Martin Gower joins Mike to provide some clarity and further questions concerning hospital visit rules. All that and so much more so tune in!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russell Quirk and Emily Carver join Mike Graham for a special podcast edition of Plank of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.