Talk Breakfast

Tonia Buxton and Richard Tice 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 Bill Wiggin starts the show, reviewing Boris Johnson's reaction to Sue Gray's report. Rebecca Young from Revitalise (a charity providing respite breaks for disabled people and carers) discusses the NHS vaccine U-turn, and how lots of social care staff have unfortunately already lost their jobs due to the deadline in November 2021. Laura Dodsworth and Mike have their weekly chat. Kevin O'Sullivan and Mike return to the Commons chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Taylor joins Mike in the studio, to talk about Boris and the investigation. Chris Daw QC discusses the credibility of the Metropolitan Police. Peter Hitchens and Mike have their weekly chat. Peter Cardwell, talkRADIO's Political Editor reacts to the news that Sue Gray's report has been delivered to No.10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma Webb and Sophie Corcoran join Mike Graham for a special podcast edition of Plank of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Independent Republic returns for another rip roaring show with Leader of the Reform Party Richard Tice showing up to the scene to provide the latest shenanigans surround the ongoing party gate debacle, as well as the public's growing apathy toward the issue. Head of Lifestyle Economics at the IEA Christopher Snowdon arrives shortly after to explain Rishi Sunak's newly proposed tax hikes and what that means for you and your pocket! Comedian Leo Kurse takes a visit to The Independent Republic to inform Mike and the rest of us on the latest goings on from Clown World; with Minnie Mouse, Harry Potter, and Only Fools and Horses causing a stir? Find out why and much more on the home of common sense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The home of common sense returns for another rip roaring edition of The Independent Republic. CEO of the Independent Business Network, Brendan Chilton kicks off the show to discuss the worrying rise in crime across the capital and what the police are failing to do to rectify the increasing violence on our streets. Former Royal Editor of The Sun, Duncan Larcombe joins Mike to discuss Prince Andrew and his latest attempt to demand a trial by jury. Broadcasting legend Mark Saggers pops into the studio to pay tribute to the late Barry Cryer who sadly passed away today, and Former Met detective Peter Bleksley joins the Independent Republic to further explain London's rising crime issue and the worrying allocation of the force's funds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Independent Republic opens its gates to another day of mayhem within Westminster and beyond; Legendary Political Editor of The Sun on Sunday, David Wooding kicks off the show to discuss Cressida Dicks probe into the ongoing party gate scandal, Former Tory Minister Anne Widdecombe joins shortly after to give her take on the situation describing it as “the perfect storm’. Former Scotland Yard Superintendent Nusrit Mehtab joins Mike to explain the process of carrying out such an investigation and believes the PM “Needs to be held accountable” on the contrary, talkRADIO Presenter Kevin O’Sullivan joins the Independent Republic to argue why Boris needs to keep his post for the time being. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dawn Neesom and Cristo Foufas join Mike Graham for a special podcast edition of Plank of the Week.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world headquarters of common sense returns to chart another safe passage through the choppy waters as Putin continues his plans to allegedly invade Ukraine, Downing St fight off another party gate scandal and much more. Political Commentator for The Independent John Rentoul kicks off the show with mIKE as they try to make sense of the latest controversies at no10 and the sudden resignation of Lord Agnew of Oulton yesterday in the House of Lords. Author & Journalist Laura Dodsworth provides her take on nudge units that have gone from COVID-19 to the highway code, talkRADIO presenter James Whale makes a surprise appearance to defend Boris Johnson amid calls for his resignation, and Independent Statistician Jamie Jenkins explains the latest ONS failings in their COVID reporting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sun and Sunday Times Columnist Rod Liddle kicks off the start of another week at The Independent Republic to discuss the ongoing turmoil within the Conservative Party, the end of train announcements, vaccinations, and more. Criminal Defence Lawyer Nick Freeman joins Mike to discuss the latest controversial changes to the highway code. Peter Hitchens returns for his weekly half hour segment to discuss the latest situation with Russia, Ukraine and NATO, and asks whether the Tories really have the heart to reform the BBC? and Celebrity Chef Anthony Worral Thompson joins the Independent Republic to share his bewilderment at Jamie Oliver's latest decision to hire 'offence advisors' to prevent him from causing offence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.