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Apr 5, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
Gimme Arrest
Chair of the Police & Crime Committee London Assembly Susan Hall kicks off todays show to discuss a plethora of breaking news this morning as Peter Murrell, Nicola Sturgeon’s husband, has been arrested by Scottish police in an investigation into the Scottish National party’s fundraising and finances, we also discuss why 54,000 ‘friends and family’ of TfL staff have been allowed free travel despite financial woes. Former Royal Butler & Royal Commentator Grant Harrold joins shortly after to discuss the revelation Prince Harry did in fact tell US authorities about his drug history when he applied for his visa. Conservative Party Deputy Chairman and MP for Stockton South Matt Vickers returns to The Independent Republic to discuss Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's recent announcement for government plans to crackdown on anti-social behaviour and illegal migration in this great nation. Executive Director of the Henry Jackson Society Dr Alan Mendoza joins shortly after to discuss further President Donald Trump's arrest as well as Finland's recent confirmation of NATO membership. Former Scottish Editor of The Telegraph Alan Cochranes calls Mike to discuss further the arrest of former SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell, and Adam Coleman from the New York Post closes the show with his thoughts on the 'farcical' arrest of President Trump. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 4, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min
The Teflon Don
Author and Sociologist Frank Furedi kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines as new polls reveal almost half of voters believe leader of the opposition Keir Starmer lacks vision and Donald Trump prepares for his arrest and court appearance in New York City. Political columnist at The Sun Trevor Kavanagh joins shortly after to discuss the passing of political powerhouse Nigel Lawson who has died at the age of 91 and the detainment of WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich in Yekaterinburg for alleged espionage. Political commentator Russell Quirk returns to The Independent Republic to discuss why Royal Mail first class stamps now cost more than £1 for the first time ever, Journalist and Author Laura Dodsworth returns for her weekly takedown of the headlines from clown world and San Diego Breakfast Host Ladona Harvey closes the show with more insight into President Trump's impending arrest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 3, 2023 · 1 hr 32 min
What The Dickens?
Former MEP and member of The Reform Party Rupert Lowe kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's headlines as Home Secretary Suella Braverman convinces the nation her Rwanda scheme is safe, and Rishi Sunak launches a new grooming gang task force. Travel Editor for The Sun Lisa Minot joins Mike in the studio shortly after to discuss the ongoing disruption once again at the port of Dover as travellers remain in long queues to catch ferries to France after waits in excess of 12 hours. Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens returns for his weekly half hour, CEO of the British Independent Retailers Association joins shortly after to discuss pay and display machines set to be scrapped in favour of cashless options such as mobile phone apps, and Angela Levin closes the show for the latest royal roundup. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 31, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
I Can't Get No Satisfaction
Historian, Broadcaster and Senior Fellow at the New Culture Forum Rafe Heydel-Mankoo kicks off todays show to discuss the shocking news Former US President Trump has been indicted as New York prosecutors have been investigating the payment of hush money to an adult film star prior to his election in 2016, we also look at the week's top headlines. Roads & Local Transport Minister Richard Holden MP joins Mike shortly after to discuss the government's new plans to clamp down on pothole pain, we also get Mr Holden's thoughts on London Mayor Sadiq Khan's recent comments that anti-ULEZ protests have been hijacked by Nazis. Political Adviser for The Reform Party and Former MEP Alex Phillips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 30, 2023 · 1 hr 28 min
Pot Noodled
Baroness Kate Hoey kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines as Britain is poised to sign an Indo-Pacific trade deal in Brexit victory. As the government announced households are to be penalised if they do not switch away from gas under net zero plans today we talk to Head of Policy at Net Zero Watch Harry Wilkinson in the studio to get to the bottom of the government's new net zero policies. Conservative MP , ERG Member & Chair of the Net Zero Scrutiny group of MPs Craig Mackinlay returns to The Independent Republic to continue the net zero discussion as he voices his concern with the government's newly proposed policies, we also get Mr Mackinlay's views on the ongoing migrant crisis as locals go to war over accommodation centre for 5,000 new boat migrants. Nick Rogers AM, spokesman for GLA conservatives Transport discusses the latest ULEZ updates and what more Sadiq Khan could do to damage the city. Lastly, a recent report from the Policy Exchange shows how children are 'put at risk' by gender ideology in schools, the Director of Research Iain Mansfield explains what he found in his research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 29, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
The New Elite
Chief Political Commentator at The Independent John Rentoul kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines as Jeremy Corbyn announces his fight against Labour as an Independent moving forward, NHS falls out of favour with the general public in a new poll low and the plans from the Home Office for migrants to be housed on a giant barge and two military bases rather than hotels under government plans to deter people from coming to the UK. Academic & Writer Matthew Goodwin returns to the Independent Republic to discuss his recent piece in The Sun discussing how Britain is being run by a ‘New Elite’ of radical woke middle-class liberals completely out of step with the public. TalkTVs Kevin O Sullivan joins Mike shortly after to discuss the sad passing of broadcasting legend Paul O Grady and The Spectators James Heale closes the show to react to today's PMQs live from College Green. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 28, 2023 · 1 hr 25 min
Hamza Useless
Journalist and Political Commentator Candice Holdsworth kicks off today's show to discuss lawless Britain as a recent poll finds 70% of Brits believe criminals handed too lenient sentences. Journalist at the The Herald Kevin Mckenna joins shortly after to discuss the results of the SNP leadership race as Humza Yousaf is to be formally elected as Scotland's sixth first minister in a vote in the Scottish Parliament. Former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond returns to The Independent Republic to discuss further Hamza Yousaf's success in the leadership race adnt what this means for the future for Scotland. Journalist and Author Laura Dodsworth also returns for her weekly lowdown from the top stories in clown world and Former MEP, Immigration Barrister & Migration Expert Steven Woolfe closes the show to discuss Rishi Sunak and Tory rebels reaching a ‘ceasefire’ over migrants Bill, all that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 27, 2023 · 1 hr 31 min
Begging For Trouble
Reform Party Member and Former MEP Ben Habib kicks off today's show to discuss Rishi Sunak's plans to open ‘safe’ routes for 20,000 migrants a year as public drug use, fly-tipping and low-level crimes such as graffiti are to be targeted with a strategy of “hotspot” policing and “short and sharp” punishments. Asst. Police & Crime Commissioner West Midlands Tom McNeil joins shortly after to discuss the issue further as crime in the West Midlands soars. Mail on Sunday Columnist Peter Hitchens returns to The Independent Republic for his weekly takedown of the last week in news. Political Editor Scottish Daily Mail Michael Blackley joins Mike shortly after to provide the latest from the SNP leadership race as a new leader is set to be announced later today and Professor Karol Sikora closes the show to discuss cancer care centres that are beginning to open up their doors once again, all that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 24, 2023 · 1 hr 27 min
Vive La Pension
Leader of the Reform Party Richard Tice kicks off todays show to discuss the mornings top headlines as Britain’s top lawyers say they will refuse to prosecute climate activists and only 1% of lost or stolen grant cash for COVID has been recovered. Conservative MP Sir John Redwood joins shortly after to discuss the Bank of England raising interest rates to 4.25pc as council tax tops £2,000 as rates rise for the 11th time. Leader of Harrow Council Councillor Paul Osborn returns to The Independent Republic to discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding Sadiq Khan's ULEZ expansion as almost 700,000 London car drivers facing ULEZ fee when zone expands. Writer for The Spectator in Paris Gavin Mortimer joins Mike shortly after to discuss the ongoing protests in the capital as fury soars over Macrons actions on pension reform, Crime Editor at The Sun Mike Sullivan joins Mike in the studio to discuss why names of suspects are to be kept secret by cops under new guidelines and talkSPORTS's boxing correspondent Gareth A Davies closes the show to discuss sports last vestige against woke culture as well as Eddie Hearns recent visit to TalkSport to face off with Simon Jordan, all that and so much more so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 23, 2023 · 1 hr 31 min
Threedom!
TalkTV's International Editor Isabel Oakeshott kicks off todays show to discuss the 3 year anniversary of Boris Johnson's declaration of a nationwide lockdown to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, Conservative Peer Lord Robert Hayward joins Mike live from College Green shortly after to reflect on yesterdays Partygate hearing as Boris Johnson repeatedly insisted he did not intentionally mislead Parliament in a heated grilling by MPs. Executive Editor and Presenter at Unheard Freddie Sayers returns to The Independent Republic to discuss further the 3 year anniversary of lockdown with particular focus on a new study that shows what percentage of the population shockingly still support such draconian measures that were carried out during the pandemic. Conservative MP Gareth Bacon joins Mike live from College green to discuss Sadiq Khan's ULEZ claims that have come under scrutiny, former police officer Harry Miller follows shortly after to discuss foreign crooks including drug dealers who carried out more crimes in Britain after Keir Starmer campaigned for them to stay. Business Editor at The Spectator Martin Vander Weyer discusses the Bank of England interest hike announced this morning by .25% and Washington Editor Amber Athey closes the show to discuss the potential arrest of President Donald Trump and Piers Morgan's exclusive interview with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, all that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 22, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min
Gone To Pot
Political columnist at The Sun Trevor Kavanagh kicks off today's show to discuss the Johnson inquiry into his misleading of parliament during 'partygate', in addition to the Windsor framework vote today in the house of commons as MPs decide on a new Brexit deal for northern Ireland. Conservative MP for North Herefordshire Bill Wiggin joins Mike shortly after live from College Green to discuss the Tory rebels who want to toughen new illegal immigration laws as it is revealed today deported illegal migrants ‘to cost UK £9bn over three years. Former First Minister Scotland. Leader of the Alba Party Alex Salmond returns to The Independent Republic to discuss the SNP leadership race as contenders highlight Nicola Sturgeon's failings in leadership at a recent debate, we ask Mr Salmond how he thinks the race is going. Mark Morell aka Mr Pothole joins shortly after to discuss Britain’s pothole crisis as HALF the country’s roads are crumbling and repair backlog hits record high and Conservative MP and Tory rebel Jonatahn Gullis closes the show live from College Green after today's PMQs for his reaction as well as MPs plans to toughen new illegal immigration laws. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 21, 2023 · 1 hr 25 min
Standards Not Met
Conservative Peer Lord Baron Stewart Jackson of Peterborough kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines including a damning report that has found "institutional racism, misogyny and homophobia" within the Metropolitan Police - and suggested the force could be broken up if it fails to improve. Shortly after we go live to Scotland Yard to speak to our reporter on the ground Oliver Whitfield-Miocic for further information on the report, followed by Chairman of the Police and Crime Committee for the London Assembly Susan Hall for her views on the damning report. Anew report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has underscored the pressing need to rapidly accelerate the transition to clean power and net zero capabilities, we speak to Author of Not Zero: How an Irrational Target Will Impoverish You, Help China (and Won't Even Save the Planet) Ross Clark to discuss the feasibility and cost to undergo such measures. Journalist and Author Laura Dodsworth returns for her weekly lowdown of the headlines from clown world and Senior Analyst at the Times Education Supplement Grainne Hallahan to discuss why Ofsted urged to pause inspections after a teacher took her own life after her schools results. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 20, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
Widdy's Return
Chief Political Commentator from The Independent John Rentoul kicks off today's show to discuss the latest headlines in the world of politics as SNP head deeper into turmoil as SNP chief executive and Husband to Nicola Sturgeon Peter Murrell resigns amid membership row,and Boris Johnson mounts defence over partygate. Former Head of UK Border Force Tony Smith joins shortly after to discuss Suella Bravermans Rwanda policy set to begin deportations by this Summer. Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens returns to The Independent Republic for his half hour as we delve into XI and Putin's meeting today, Putin's ICCP arrest warrant and the 20th anniversary of the Iraq war. Former Scotland Yard Superintendent Nusrit Mehtab joins shortly after to discuss how and why more than 100 Metropolitan Police officers being investigated for sexual misconduct are currently working without restrictions. 11 former Brexit Party MEPs, including Ann Widdecombe and Ben Habib, have announced today they will be rejoining the Reform Party ahead of the local elections, we speak to Ann Widdecombe live from Westminster on the party's plans heading into the next couple years of politics and elections. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 17, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
A License To Bill
Leader of the Reform Party Richard Tice kicks off todays show to review the weeks headlines as we were hit with a new budget proposed by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt as Labour, we also discuss the mayhem ensuing on the streets of France as Macron bypasses a controversial vote on pensions while Dutch protestors enjoy a big win in provincial elections as the people rallied against their governments environmental policies. Former President of the Royal College of Nursing Dame Anne Rafferty joins shortly after to discuss the proposed NHS pay rise now offered by the government in order to put an end to public sector strikes and Conservative MP Miriam Cates returns to The Independent Republic to discuss her thoughts on this weeks budget as she highlights her concerns that the treasury is ultimately nationalising childhood. Director General at The Institute of Economic Affairs continues the discussion on Jeremy Hunt's newly proposed budget as well as proposals for the BBC license fee to increase by £13 from next year and the ongoing banking crisis with Credit Suisse and other institutions. British Army Veteran Hugh Andree returns to the studio with Mike to discuss to what extent our veterans are benefitting from the budget. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 16, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min
Leaf Us Alone!
TalkTV's International Editor Isabel Oakeshott kicks off today's show to discuss yesterday's budget, migrant forecasting carried out by The Sun, as well as her reaction to The Lockdown Files and the journalistic work carried out by her and her team at the Telegraph. Travel correspondent from The Independent Simon Calder joins shortly after to give us the full lowdown on today's train strikes and how this will affect you and your commute. Conservative MP for North East Somerset & Former Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Jacob Rees-Mogg returns to the Independent Republic to discuss yesterday's budget, we also ask Mogg why the government have decided to raise corporation tax as Jeremy Hunt waves through the biggest tax burden since war in the 2023 budget. Deputy Comment Editor at the Telegraph Annabel Denham continues the conversation surrounding the budget with a particular focus on why the government's plans for free childcare has been halted until 2025, we discuss whether this is a good plan for parents and families at all? Political Editor of the Scottish Daily Mail Michael Blackley joins shortly after to provide the latest from the SNP leadership race, and member of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee and Conservative MP Bob Seely closes the show to discuss the Russian fighter jet that intercepted a US drone and how this will affect the ongoing conflict in the east. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 15, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min
A Spring in your Budget
It's all about the Spring Budget today as our guests all give their thoughts to Jeremy Hunt's new policies. Former Brexit party MEP and Chairman of BrexitWatch, Ben Habib lets Mike know what he think Hunt's new budget will affect business within the UK, plus he discusses how the national strikers have become more deluded than ever. Economist expert Justin Urquhart-Stewart joins the show to help explain how exactly each policy will effect the UK, the pound and your pocket, with Childcare receiving more funding and if fuel tax will be dropped. Plus Former conservative MP, Nick De Bois CBE and current conservative MP Marco Longhi, give their take on how the conservatives have handled the budget from previous years to now and offer their suggestions on what should come from the budget to help boost Britain's economy. Gavin Mortimer, writer for The Spectator is back with a new article and chats to Mike on how the Albanian Mafia have taken over Europe's trafficking network. Finally, Mike has a rant at the BBC after Gary Lineker's and Match Of The Day's mess, the BBC still want to take your TV Licence even after you've long gone. All the plus so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2023 · 1 hr 13 min
The Junior Doctor won't see you now
Just when you think it was all over about Gary Lineker, Professor Frank Furedi, Author and Sociologist kicks off todays show to discuss the decisions made around his comments and behaviour we also get Frank's views on how Lockdowns have turn the general public into germaphobes. Former Chief Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police and a former ambassador of the child protection charity Kidscape Dai Davies also joins Mike to give us his expertise on the Gary Glitter case, following the news last night that he will be recalled to prison. With a new trio in town, Sir Simon Mayall KBE relates what he thinks of the AUKUS Deal following Rishi Sunak's trip to San Diego and announcing yesterday £5 billon extra funding for the UK's Military of Defence. Plus, if you were expecting to see a (Junior) Doctor, predict a backlog of two weeks says Consultant Oncologist Professor Karol Sikora as we enter day two of the Junior Doctor's Strikes. Of course this wouldn't be the Independent Republic of Mike Graham if we didn't discuss one of the UK's underlying issues that concern you, Craig MacKinlay, Conservative MP for South Thanet chats to Mike about the Migrant Bill after its passed last night and his thoughts on the ECHR and EU's handling of the matter Finally, ahead of the Budget tomorrow, we speak to business owner Mark Kent, the Chief Executive of the of Scotch Whisky Association who shares his hopes and expectations that he would like to see from Jeremy Hunt. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 13, 2023 · 1 hr 27 min
Lineker Strikes Back
The Gary Lineker row continues as the Director General of the BBC rows back and apologises for the weekend sports outage. Meanwhile Suella Braverman orders police to protect free speech while the Ministry of Defence secures an extra £5bn in this week's Budget. Elsewhere Rishi Sunak enlists spies to help business counter Chinese tech threat on the eve of the Integrated Review being published while backbench Tory MPs express their unease of the Illegal Migrant bill to detain and deport child refugees. Mike gives his unique take on Netflix covering Prince Harry’s Nazi uniform shame in next series of The Crown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 10, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min
Summit Up Rishi?
Leader of the Reform Party Richard Tice kicks off today's show to discuss the first British-Franco summit for the past five years as Rishi arrives in France to meet Emmanuel Macros to discuss trade, channel crossing and investments for the future. As delays for HS2 have been announced as rail line costs soar we talk to transport commentator Christian Wolmar to figure out when or if the project will ever be complete. Host of The What China Wants Podcast Sam Olsen returns to The Independent Republic to discuss todays front page story in The Telegraph newspaper as another day of The Lockdown Files as we find out today No 10 are beginning to consider the Wuhan leak theory after backlash. As the Home Office find an extra £2 billion to fund hotel rooms for asylum seekers we talk to Chairman of Migration Watch Alp Mehmet and Sir John Redwood MP on how feasible this will be. All that and so much more so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 9, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min
Salty Lineker
Columnist for The Sun & The Sunday Times Rod Liddle kicks off todays show to discuss the government's newly proposed plans to stop the channel crossings as it is revealed by the Telegraph today Britain has taken in the most refugees since Second World War, we also get Rod's views on The ongoing Lockdown Files. Social Policy Analyst and Writer Rakob Ehsan continues the migrant conversation with Mike, and as more than 200 have been arrested with drugs, guns and swords seized during county lines crackdown we speak to Detective Superintendent Rick Sewart, lead officer for the county lines crackdown at the Metropolitan police to discuss how the operation went for him and his team. As five councils launch a judicial review over ULEZ expansion we speak to Leader of Bromley Council Colin Smith to understand how he and his team are fighting back against Sadiq Khan's proposals. Matt Ridley from The Sun returns to The Independent Republic to discuss the sad passing of Legendary astrologer Mystic Meg who has passed away at the age of 80 and Conservative MP Marco Longhi closes the show to get his thoughts on the lockdown files, newly proposed migration rules and Mr Gary Lineker! All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.