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  • Feb 7, 2023 · 1 hr 39 min

    Out With The Old, In With The Who?

    Join us on TalkTV as our Political Editor leads the discussion on today's cabinet reshuffle under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, live from 10 Downing Street. Ben Habib, former MEP, will share his thoughts on the new appointments and The Spectator's recent interview with former PM Liz Truss. In light of the recent 7.8 magnitude earthquake in southeastern Turkey near the Syrian border that has claimed over 5,000 lives and caused widespread injury, we will hear from Istanbul resident Arda Tunca on the ground for insight into the impact of this natural disaster and the efforts of local and global communities to aid in recovery. We will also hear live reaction from lawyer Chris Daw KC on the sentencing of former Met Police officer David Carrick, who has now admitted to 85 offenses, including multiple rapes and has been sentenced to a minimum of 30 years in prison. Laura Dodsworth returns for her weekly analysis of the latest news from "clown world," followed by Rob Clark, Director of Defence & Security Unit at Civitas, who will discuss the necessary changes to maintain a strong defense for Britain in the face of cost concerns presented to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Tune in for all this and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Feb 6, 2023 · 1 hr 23 min

    Taking The Liz

    Chairman of The Freedom Association and Former MEP David Bannerman kicks off todays show to discuss Liz Truss' return into the public sphere after her abrupt resignation last year, former defence minister Gerald Howarth joins shortly after to echo Truss' return with particular regard made to her plans to reignite her China row in a fresh challenge to Rishi Sunak. Columnist for the Mail on Sunday Peter Hitchens returns for his weekly discussion with Mike with a particular focus on last week's revelation that the army spied on lockdown critics in an operation that targeted politicians and high-profile journalists like Peter who raised doubts about pandemic response. Host of What China Wants podcast Sam Olsen returns to the Independent Republic to discuss the Chinese spying balloon saga and how it has deflated efforts to mend US-China relations, Annabel Denham from the Institute of Economic Affairs closes the show to discuss her recent piece in the Spectator that outlines what striking workers don’t tell you about public sector pay as the biggest-ever round of NHS strikes gets under way today. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Feb 3, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min

    Road To Hell

    Editor of CapX John Ashmore kicks off today's show to reflect on TalkTV's exclusive interview with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak last night as he assures the country on his confidence in the Rwanda policy and the conservative party's mission to solve the migrant crisis. Travel Editor for The Independent Simon Calder joins shortly after to discuss why drivers are facing a 40 mile detour to get around a 200m stretch of road works in what is being labelled the 'Road To Hell'. Commissioning Editor at The Spectator Mary Wakefield makes her debut on The Independent Republic to discuss her recent piece explaining where she thinks the Met Police are going wrong. Independent energy Consultant Kathryn Porter joins shortly after to discuss Ofgem ordering British Gas to stop force-fitting prepayment meters, Adam Coleman from The New York Post returns to The Independent Republic to discuss the latest stories from across the pond and TalkTV Presenter and former Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries closes the show to discuss her exclusive interview with Boris Johnson live tonight at 8pm! All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Feb 2, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min

    100 Days In

    Writer and Commentator Candice Holdsworth kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines as teachers continue their nationwide strike, we discuss how it's affecting parents and children alike. Diary Editor for The Spectator James Heale joins shortly after to share his thoughts on Rishi Sunaks first 100 days in Downing Street as Prime Minister. Author and journalist Frank Furedi returns to the Independent Republic to discuss further the nationwide strikes causing turmoil in this country, we also ask Frank's thoughts on the spying of lockdown critics and journalists by our very own military. A new investigation by the Times has revealed how British Gas debt agents are breaking into homes of vulnerable people, we speak to head of investigations Paul Morgan- Bentley to get to the bottom of this shocking story. We also go live to the Bank of England as they announce new interest rates today with Business Editor at The SPectator Martin Vander Weyer closing the show to express his concerns at rising interest rates and the looming recession. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Feb 1, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min

    Walkout Wednesday

    Leader of The Social Democratic Party William Clouston kicks off today's show to discuss 'Walkout Wednesday' as Britain is hit by the biggest day of action in over a decade. Professor Len Shackleton from The Institute of Economic Affairs continues the conversations as well as a solution to our rail woes that aren't necessarily tied up to re nationalisation. Former MEP Ben Habib returns to the Independent Republic to discuss the shocking failures of our immigration and parole board as murders by asylum seekers continue. Police officers were called by the ambulance service shortly after 5pm on Tuesday after a report that a dog had attacked a child in the back garden of a property in Broadlands, Netherfield, we speak to dog behaviourist Stan Rawlinson to understand what needs to be done to deter any more attacks from happening. and former Conservative MP Nick De Bois closes the show to recap today's Prime Minister's Questions. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jan 27, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min

    Doom The Bell Tolls

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  • Jan 26, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min

    Zelenksy And The Jets

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  • Jan 24, 2023 · 1 hr 24 min

    Forgotten Principals

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  • Jan 19, 2023 · 1 hr 26 min

    Ardern Bye

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  • Jan 17, 2023 · 1 hr 29 min

    A Metal Misadventure

    Writer and commentator Candice Holdsworth kicks off todays show to discuss teachers' vote to strike for seven days in February and March and how that will affect parents and students across the country, and why Rishi Sunak has blocked Nicola Sturgeon’s gender reforms. Former Met Police Superintendent Nusrit Mehtab joins shortly after to discuss the multiple chances the Met Police missed to stop rapist David Carrick in his tracks and how the nation is losing faith in the police force. Executive head at St Thomas the Apostle college and consultative head at Sacred heart school Serge Cefai returns to the Independent Republic to further discuss his dismay at the recent teachers strike announcement. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride MP joins Mike to discuss the latest ONS labour market statistics as UK pay surges 6.4 percent but real wages have dropped to 2.6 percent. Author Laura Dodsworth returns to the Independent Republic for her weekly lowdown and takedown of wokery and London Assembly Member for Bexley and Bromley and the deputy leader of the GLA Conservatives Peter Fortune closes the show to discuss how Sadiq Khan has made ‘false and dishonest’ statements to the London Assembly and manipulated ULEZ results. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jan 16, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min

    McTearUp

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  • Jan 12, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min

    Harry The Pothead

    TalkTV's International editor Isabel Oakeshott kicks off todays show to discuss 100,000 civil servants are set to go on strike once again and we also react to Rishi Sunaks address to the nation as he promises to end taxpayers paying billions for illegal migrants to stay in pricey hotels in 1st broadcast to nation. Times columnist Matthew Syed joins shortly after to discuss his latest column on Prince Harry's new book. Property expert Ed Mead returns to the Independent Republic to discuss more than 750,000 households at risk of mortgage default, and energy analyst at the Institute of Economic Affairs Andy Mayer joins to discuss why one person every 10 seconds are being cut off as millions cannot afford to top up their prepayment meter, and KOGO San Diego Breakfast Host Ladona Harvey closes the show to discuss the latest from across the pond. All that and so much more so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jan 9, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min

    Spare Us

    Chairman of BrexitWatch and Former MEP Ben Habib kicks off today's show to discuss his Brexit warning as conservatives are accused of creating a 'chasm' between Britain and Northern Ireland and why foreign investors are turning away from unstable Britain. Royal Biographer joins shortly after to discuss Prince Harry's controversial interview on ITV last night. Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens returns for his weekly segment on The Independent Republic to discuss the reintroduction of masks as nothing but an effort to maintain fear and control, not health. Director General of The IEA joins shortly after to discuss his recent piece in the Times when he urges that stopping small boats isn’t enough to turn the tide on immigration and Dr Emily Ball a GP from Merseyside closes the show to discuss why junior doctors are continuing whether their strike efforts amidst an NHS in turmoil. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jan 6, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min

    Reign It In

    Leader of The Reform UK Party Richard Tice kicks off today's show to discuss the political year for himself and other political parties as we react to speeches made this week from all three. Royal Biographer Anglea Levin expresses her disappointment and disgust after claims made by by Prince Harry is his Memoir Spare. Statistician Jamie Jenkins returns to the Independent Republic of Mike Graham to discuss the latest NHS figures around covid and the ongoing NHS crisis. Former British Army Officer, Sir Simon Mayall makes his first appearance on the Independent Republic to discuss how Prince Harry’s claim he killed 25 members of the Taliban will raise security concerns. Plus we ask how much information do we really need to know about the private lives of the Royal Family with Historian and Senior Fellow at the New Culture Forum, Rafe Heydel-Mankoo. And Founder, The Together Declaration Alan Miller joins the show to tell us about the Low Traffic Neighbourhood protest happening on the weekend and why the system is an awful idea. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jan 4, 2023 · 1 hr 6 min

    Easy as Pi

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  • Jan 3, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min

    Don't Mask Me Again

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  • Dec 22, 2022 · 1 hr 17 min

    D'OH-A!

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  • Dec 20, 2022 · 1 hr 17 min

    A Blight Christmas

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  • Dec 19, 2022 · 1 hr 7 min

    Royal Bail

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