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May 4, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
Cheers For Charlie!
TalkTV International Editor Isabel Oakeshott kicks off todays show to discuss the morning's headlines as we edge ever closer to the King's Coronation, TalkTV's Royal Correspondent Rupert Bell joins shortly after live from Westminster Abbey to get the latest on the preparations being made for the big day in the capital this weekend. Former British Army Officer Sir Simon Mayall KBE returns to The Independent Republic to discuss the coronation further as well as the developing story after explosions have been heard in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, a day after Russia accused Ukraine of carrying out a drone attack on the Kremlin. Royal Pageant master Bruno Peek joins shortly after to discuss whether the public are falling out of love with the Monarchy and Historian, Broadcaster and Senior Fellow at the New Culture Forum Rafe Heydel Mankoo closes the show to discuss the same as well as a draconian new bill proposed in Ireland that has stirred a fierce reaction from people fearful that it is basically a “thought crime” bill. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 3, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min
God Save The Anthem
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May 1, 2023 · 1 hr 35 min
Stormin' Norman
On today's bank holiday special Mike takes a canter through the day's talking points in the company of former MEP Ben Habib. TalkRadio's royal correspondent counts down to the coronation and Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens tells us whether he'll be pledging allegiance to the King. Professor Karol Sikora looks at the human cost of the nurses strike and former police officer delivers a damning indictment on the state of modern policing. It's the Independent Republic of Mike Graham and you're nicked son. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 28, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
Spoil Sports
Leader of The Reform Party Richard Tice kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines as BBC Chair Richard Sharp resigns as after a report finds he breached rules while being interviewed for his role by failing to disclose two potential conflicts of interest. Former President of the Royal College of Nursing Dame Ann Rafferty joins shortly after to discuss why the nurses' strike is to be cut short after a pay decision has been made. Campaign Director at Director at Defund the BBC Rebecca Ryan returns to The Independent Republic to further discuss the BBC in turmoil as an MPs committee claim the broadcaster is stuck in a TV and radio era without digital plan. Travel Correspondent at The Times Ben Clatworthy joins Mike to discuss the upcoming strikes by Mick Lynch and Conservative MP Craig Mackinlay closes the show to discuss why MPs are warning Britain will be unable to keep the lights on with net zero power. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 27, 2023 · 1 hr 33 min
The Snivel Service
TalkTV's International Editor kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines as the ongoing Covid Inquiry demands all WhatsApp texts by ministers after her recent investigation for The Telegraph. Former Police Officer Harry Miller joins shortly after to discuss why Home Secretary Suella Braverman has demanded woke cops ditch political correctness. Conservative MP Tim Loughton returns to The Independent Republic to discuss further Immigration Minister RObert Kenricks recent comments yesterday as he voiced concerns that migration threaten cultural cohesiveness, we also get his views on the ongoing civil service efforts to oust senior politicians for bullying claims. As Steve Barclay denies ‘totally untrue’ claims he bullied civil servants, we speak to his former adviser Leon Emirali to further discuss the claims being made by the 'blob'. Head of Security and Extremism at the Policy Exchange joins Mike to discuss Jihadi prison gangs forcing lags to convert to Islam with violence, damning probe warns, former Education Secretary Kit Malthouse MP arrives to discuss his piece in The Sun this morning as he calls for the end of the teachers strikes that are causing misery to thousands of students nationwide and Adam Coleman from The New York Post closes the show to discuss his visit to the UK ahead of the Coronation. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 26, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
Poison Pill
Former Conservative MP Nick De Bois CBE kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's headlines as the Bank of England chief says Brits must accept they are poorer after Covid and energy crisis. Writer and Author Gavin Mortimer joins shortly after to discuss the ongoing migrant crisis as Minister for Immigration Robert Jenrick has stated Channel migrants threaten cultural cohesiveness as he slams MPs for opposing crackdown on small boat invasion. Chief Executive of The Freedom Association Andrew Allison returns to the Independent Republic to discuss the fury over home working as fewer than half of Foreign Office staff were at HQ when Sudan fighting erupted and Albanian MP Jorida Tabaku closes the show to discuss further the ongoing migrant crisis as a milestone is reached in the UK-Albania agreement on illegal migration. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2023 · 1 hr 34 min
In For The Long Nap
Leader of the Social Democratic Party William Clouston kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines as civil servants demand a four-day working week without losing any pay. Former MEP Rupert Lowe joins shortly after to discuss the ongoing migrant crisis as Albanians crossing channel to UK in small boats plummets after launch of removal scheme. Medical director of Rutherford cancer centres Professor Karol Sikora returns to the independent republic as Britain suffers cancer crisis after pandemic prioritised covid over treatment. Author and journalist Laura Dodsworth returns for her weekly takedown of the headlines from clown world as Joe Biden announces his intention to run in the 2024 presidential election. Lance Forman visits mike in the studio to discuss the king's coronation and Jake Wallis Simons from the Jewish chronicle closes the show to discuss his recent revelation the “antisemitic” letter from Diane Abbott’s own email account had been sent twice to the Observer a week before it was published raising new questions about her claims that it was just a “draft”. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 24, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
Dog Horror
Journalist & Commentator Candice Holdsworth kicks off today's show as we look at the morning's top headlines, senior Fellow at the New Culture Forum Rafe Heydel-Mankoo joins shortly after to discuss the Tory immigration rebels who received services from pro-migration lawyers as the migrant crisis continues. Former Met Police Detective Chief Inspector Mike Neville returns to The Independent Republic to discuss the rising cases of dog attacks across the country with a number of attacks by savage dogs in horror attacks forcing armed police to convene. Former Adviser to Tony Blair John McTernan joins shortly after to discuss Diane Abbott's suspension of the Labour whip. Defence Analyst Colonel Simon Diggins joins Mike to discuss the ongoing crisis in Sudan as British citizens accuse Foreign Office of 'abandoning' them in Sudan and after the sad passing of Strictly Come Dancing legend Len Goodman aged 78 we talk to Strictly star Vincent Simone on Len's life. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 21, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
Dominic The Defiant
As Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigned this morning after two bullying complaints against him were upheld. We speak to a wide range of super guests to discuss the shock resignation from Former Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries, Leader of the Reform Party Richard Tice, TalkTV Political Editor Kate Mccann, Conservative MP Sir Bill Wiggin, Columnist Ella Whelan, Liberal Democrat MP for Twickenham Munira Wilson and many many more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 20, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min
Peakes and Troughs
TalkTV's International Editor Isabel Oakeshott kicks off today's show to discuss how and why judges have lost power to block migrant flights as Russian spy ships threaten to sabotage the UK energy supply. Former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond joins shortly after as we delve deep into the current state of the SNP as SNP treasurer Colin Beattie quits as party fears Sturgeon could be arrested next. Author & Sociologist Frank Furedi returns to The Independent Republic to discuss fuming Man Utd and Man City fans who are in revolt over a ‘crazy’ campaign to make the clubs ditch their historic badges over slavery claims. Military Historian and author Nigel West joins shortly after to discuss further the threat by Russia's navy, and British Astronaut Tim Peake closes the show live from Western Australia as one of the world’s rarest solar eclipses takes place. All that and so much, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 19, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
Edred The Unready
Leader of the Social William Clouston kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines as Suella Braverman prepares to claim the small boats crisis is ‘national emergency’ and Keir Starmer says the same for the NHS. We get Williams' point of view on how to save the country from turmoil. Conservative and rebel Jonathan Gullis MP joins shortly after leaving College Green to discuss why he's urging Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to leave our position within the European Court of Human Rights in order to solve the migrant crisis once and for all. Joe Ventre from the Taxpayers Alliance returns to The Independent Republic to discuss their latest report on 'The UK's highest-paid council workers unmasked', Robert Hardman from The Daily Mail and Author of Our Queen joins shortly after to discuss the passing of D-Day Veteran Joe Cattini who has sadly passed away aged 100 and Assistant Editor of The Spectator and Presenter of 'Our Chinese Whispers' podcast Cindy Yu closes the show to discuss the increasing national security threat from China. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 18, 2023 · 1 hr 11 min
Quiche Lorreign
Former MEP Ben Habib kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines as eco zealots from just stop oil attacked snooker last night, we delve into lawless Britain as the government crackdown on knife possession, and the ever increasing cost of the housing of migrants in this country. Political reporter from the Scottish express David walker joins shortly after as SNP treasurer colin Beattie is arrested by police investigating party's finances. Chairman of the police and crime committee Susan hall am returns to the independent republic to continue the discussion on lawless Britain as well as Sadiq khan who is to face a high court challenge over his ULEZ expansion plans. Author and journalist Laura Dodsworth returns for her weekly takedown of the top headlines from clown world and food critic for the telegraph to discuss the royal family's plans for a French quiche featuring spinach, broad beans, cheese and tarragon will form the centrepiece of street parties across Britain . All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 17, 2023 · 1 hr 24 min
Why The Long Face?
Baron Jackson Peterborough kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines as Nicola Sturgeon under growing pressure to quit the SNP . We also react to a speech by the Prime Minister this morning urging pupils to continue mathematics until the age of 18. As Sadiq Khan faces a High Court challenge over his ULEZ expansion plans speak to Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy Paul Scully MP for his views as well as further information on next week's emergency alert test. Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens returns to The Independent Republic for his weekly takedown of the past week's news, Director of Net Zero Watch joins shortly after to discuss why Britain’s heat pump rollout has been branded as an ‘embarrassment’ while the Brecon Beacons are to be renamed over links to climate change, and former Horse Trainer, Jockey and Grand National Winner Brendan Powell to discuss the controversy surrounding the Grand National on the weekend, we get Brendan's thoughts and expertise on the matter in light of demands by protestors to end the race once and for all. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 14, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min
Man Made Change
Leader of The Reform Party Richard Tice kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak concedes his aim of stopping Channel crossings 'won't happen overnight'. We expand on this further with former Border Force Chief Immigration Officer Kevin Saunders as Italy also declares a state of emergency overnight as migrant crossings surge. Political Commentator Anna McGovern joins the Independent Vassal State of Kevin O'Sullivan to discuss the latest in gender madness as a male GP who wanted to donate blood was turned away by Scottish NHS after he refused to sign a form saying he's not pregnant. Shortly after we talk to former Daily Mirror Fashion Editor Amber Graafland after the passing of legendary fashion designer Dame Mary Quant. A National Guard airman in the US has been arrested over leaked Pentagon documents, we speak to the Former Head of National Counter Terrorism Security Office Chris Phillips to find out how this will affect our own national security across the pond. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2023 · 1 hr 30 min
Driving An Agenda
TalkTV International Editor Isabel Oakeshott kicks off today's show to discuss the mornings top headlines as top secret Pentagon documents claim 50 British special forces are operating inside Ukraine, we also discuss Biden's visit to Northern Ireland as he meets the Irish President this afternoon. As junior doctors strike into their second day we speak to Dr Ada Zembrycka live from St Thomas' Hospital and Dr Aamer Khan for their opposing views on the ongoing demonstrations. As Sadiq Khan's proposed ULEZ expansion is set to face legal opposition from Conservative-run councils we speak to Deputy Leader of City Hall Conservatives & London Assembly Member for Bexley and Bromley Peter Fortune for his views on how he sees the legal challenge going moving forward. Campaign Director at Defund the BBC Rebecca Ryan returns to The Independent Republic to discuss Elon Musk's interview with the BBC last night, Editor of Conservative Home Henry Hill joins shortly after to discuss whether Hamza Yousaf has anything to gain with his vow to push on with Nicola Sturgeon's gender identity reforms, and Royal Author closes the show to give an exclusive interview on his new book out today on King Charles lll. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 12, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min
Plastic Paddy
Political and Social James Melville kicks off today's show ahead of President Biden's meeting with rival Northern Ireland parties today and the junior doctors’ strike continues for a second day as hospitals may have to close A&E departments. Chairman of Republicans Overseas UK Greg Swenson joins shortly after to discuss further Biden's four-day visit to Northern Ireland and the Republic. Former Met Police Detective Chief Inspector Norman Brennan comes on to discuss why on earth more than a million hours of community service are being ignored by criminals, writer from The Spectator Gavin Mortimer returns to The Independent Republic to highlight further problems with the UKs migrant crisis as suspected terrorists are believed to be living in hotels funded by the taxpayer. Shortly after we go live to Westminster where junior doctors are holding their second day of strikes, we speak to Dr Adam Daneshmend to understand why he's outside St Thomas' Hospital today as they demand for higher pay. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 11, 2023 · 1 hr 28 min
Keeping The Peace
Baroness Kate Hoey kicks off today's show to discuss the 25th anniversary of The Good Friday Agreement as President Biden and other world leaders head to Northern Ireland to commemorate the event. As Junior doctors across England have begun a four-day walkout, expected to be the most disruptive in NHS history we speak to Dr Arjan Singh a junior doctor on the picket at Euston to find out why he's protesting today, we also talk to Roy Lilley for his views on the ongoing demonstrations. Political commentator Alex Phillips Reuters to The Independent Republic to discuss why the religious leader has apologised on Monday after footage showed him asking a young boy to suck his tongue at a public event. Mayor of Portland Council joins Kevin to discuss his warning that housing asylum seekers on a barge in the harbour will 'put a load' on the isle and on south Dorset, former Police officer Harry Miller joins shortly after to discuss two climate change activists arrest after attempting to stage a protest at a dinosaur exhibit and head of Cultural Affairs at The Institute of Economic Affairs Marc Glendening closes the show to discuss why he believes no Conservative MP who values liberty can back the Worker Protection Bill. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 10, 2023 · 1 hr 26 min
Barage Backlash
Former MEP kicks off this morning's show with Kevin O'Sullivan standing in for Mike Graham as we delve into the morning's top headlines as we find out only 215 of the 45,000 migrants last year were successfully deported as half of Britons now say it is acceptable to hose migrants on barges off the coast as part of the conservatives migrant policy. We continue the conversation with Deputy Mayor of Portland in Dorset to get her view on the plans being made to house immigrants on a barge on the coast of Dorset. Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens for his Half Hour, Former Met Police Detective Peter Bleksley joins shortly after to discuss the fury as evil killers Wayne Couzens and Ian Huntley will get phones installed in their prison cells. Author of Gender Madness Oli London joins Kevin in the studio to discuss the ongoing trans madness as A remote course in queer performance that teaches students how to be a drag queen has been branded a “Mickey Mouse” degree by critics. Rose Bruford College, which counts Gary Oldman and Tom Baker among its alumni, has opened applications for a Queer Performance master's degree, which is due to start in September. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 7, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min
Good Friday Gone Bad
TalkTV Presenter and Leader of the Reform UK Party Richard Tice kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines as Dover delays continue as Easter weekend kicks off and why Met chief Mark Rowley is unable to sack rogue officers that are a detriment to our police service. Jeremy Hutton from Migration Watch UK joins shortly after to discuss their new study revealing 46 per cent of doctors joining the NHS in England in 2022 came from abroad, outnumbering the number of students who enrolled in medicine courses in England in the 2022-23 academic year. Former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond returns to The Independent Republic to discuss further the controversy and criminal allegations being made by former SNP Chief Executive and wife of Nicola Sturgeon as police finish searching their household yesterday, we ask Mr Salmond whether it is necessary to re-run the SNP leadership race. Travel correspondent from The Independent Simnon Calder joins Mike live from Dover to discuss further the ongoing disruption at the port between the UK and France and Conservative Peer Lord Moylan closes the show to discuss the 25th anniversary of The Good Friday Agreement as we look ahead to Joe Biden's visit to Northern Ireland and the Republic next week. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 6, 2023 · 1 hr 22 min
Argey Bargey!
Baroness Claire Fox kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines as Keir Starmer backs rewriting equality law to ban trans people from same-sex spaces and serving Met Police officers who have been taken away from tackling serious crime and terrorism and instead told to investigate wrongdoing in the force. Writer for The Spectator's Gavin Mortimer joins shortly after to discuss Emmanuel Macros visit to China this week alongside European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in an attempt to use Xi's influence over Russia to promote a peace settlement. TalkTV's International Editor Isabel Oakeshott returns to The Independent Republic to discuss further Donald Trump's shock arrest and arraignment in New York this week and Joe Biden's upcoming state visit to the UK. Travel Correspondent at The Times Ben Clatworthy joins shortly after to discuss more travel disruption as Britain's busiest port will build temporary marquees to check passports in a bid to avoid another weekend of Easter travel chaos after huge queues blighted ferry crossings. MP for Orkney and Shetland and Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on Home Affairs, Northern Ireland and Constitutional Reform Alistair Carmichael MP joins shortly after to discuss further the arrest of Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Morrell and Former Police Officer & Director of Law and order Foundation closes the show to discuss why police are failing to attend 120 burglaries a day. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.