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May 11, 2020 · 53 min
Staying Alert, Finding Your Voice, and Graham v Hitchens Round Six
What does it mean to stay alert? Sun on Sunday Political Editor David Wooding helps us find out. Newsreader Sandy Warr teaches us how to find our voice. And Mail on Sunday Columnist Peter Hitchens joins Mike for another chat.
May 8, 2020 · 1 hr
Freedom, VE Day, and Prince Andrew
Colonel Richard Kemp joins us to celebrate VE Day. Mike disagrees with Christopher Snowdon from the IEA over our freedom in lockdown. Plus, we catch up with former Royal Editor of The Sun Charles Rae.
May 7, 2020 · 1 hr
Body Mass Index, Mark Dolan, and Planes
Dr Mike Smith helps us work out how the BMI works and whether weight makes people more vulnerable to Covid19. We cross live to Madrid to catch up with talkRADIO's Rebeca Newnes. Mark Dolan joins us to discuss tequila. And former pilot Terry Tozer ...
May 6, 2020 · 52 min
Horizontal Refreshment, Simon Calder, and Pasta
Well, well, well... Professor Neil Ferguson has had to resign after being caught breaking lockdown rules. Former Conservative MP Stewart Jackson gives us his thoughts on this story. Plus, we catch up with travel guru Simon Calder and chef Theo Randall ...
May 6, 2020 · 33 min
Plank of the Week - Emily Carver and Patrick Christys
Emily Carver and Patrick Christys join Mike Graham for a special podcast edition of Plank of the Week.
May 5, 2020 · 45 min
Sadiq Khan, Antibodies, and Laws
Is Sadiq Khan avoiding scrutiny? We get Susan Hall's opinion. Plus, we speak to the CEO of Quotien Franz Walt because his company has developed a new Coronavirus antibody test. And we former Conservative MP Nick de Bois explains how laws are made.
May 4, 2020 · 1 hr 6 min
Vaccines, Earthquakes, and Graham v Hitchens Round Five
We catch up with former Political Editor of The Sun George Pascoe Watson and Professor Karol Sikora. Plus, the return of Mail on Sunday Columnist Peter Hitchens. And we learn more about earthquakes!
May 1, 2020 · 1 hr 8 min
Boris Briefing, Ryanair, and Gold
What does John Rentoul make of Boris Johnson's first briefing after his return to work? David Else from Lonely Planet explains how travel will change once we come out of lockdown. And we learn about the Gold Rush!
Apr 30, 2020 · 49 min
Quentin Letts, How To Stay Safe Online, and Wine
We catch up with sketch writer for The Times Quentin Letts and former Deputy Mayor of London Victoria Borwick. Plus, we learn how to stay safe online with Will Geddes and we taste some wonderful wine from New Zealand to celebrate Sauvignon Blanc Day!
Apr 29, 2020 · 29 min
Plank of the Week - Georgie Frost and Will Geddes
Georgie Frost and Will Geddes join Mike Graham for a special podcast edition of Plank of the Week.
Apr 29, 2020 · 48 min
Boris Has A Baby, Carol Decker, and Chocolate
Political Columnist for The Times Rachel Sylvester kicks us off as we find out that Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds have had a baby. We also speak to Coordinator of National Coronavirus Testing Professor John Newton. Plus, we catch up with Carol Decke...
Apr 28, 2020 · 46 min
Heroes, Silence, and Big Macs
Does staying at home make us heroes? Not according to Founder of the Institute of Ideas and Brexit Party MEP Claire Fox. We also speak to Dr Clare Gerada about today's minute's silence for fallen key workers. Plus, we cross live to New Zealan...
Apr 27, 2020 · 57 min
Mixed Messages, Kim Jong Un, and Graham v Hitchens Round Four
Chair of the Met Police Federation Ken Marsh explains how difficult it is to implement the Government's lockdown guidelines. Is Kim Jong Un dead or alive? Peter Hitchens returns for another chat with Mike. And we learn about Stonehenge.
Apr 24, 2020 · 57 min
Westminster Bridge Planks, Disinfectant, and Primates
Chair of the Treasury Select Committee Anthony Browne joins Mike to discuss the help available to small businesses during the pandemic. Dr Mike Smith explains why you should not inject yourself with disinfectant. And Chris Packham gives us a homeschool...
Apr 23, 2020 · 57 min
Testing, Dogs, and Table Manners
We speak to former Conservative MP Nick de Bois about how Dominic Raab is dealing with the Coronavirus crisis. Will dogs suffer from separation anxiety once things go back to normal? And Royal Butler Grant Harold explains how to lay the table properly.
Apr 22, 2020 · 46 min
Vaccines, Missouri, and Blood
We kick things off speaking to Professor George Lomonossoff to find out more about the vaccine against Covid-19. Plus, Professor Inderjeet Parmar explains why the U.S. state of Missouri is suing China. And CEO of First Aid for Life Emma Hammett explain...
Apr 21, 2020 · 32 min
Plank of the Week - Alex Phillips and Neil Wallis
Alex Phillips and Neil Wallis join Mike Graham for a special podcast edition of Plank of the Week.
Apr 21, 2020 · 47 min
The NHS, The Tower of London, and John Torode
We're joined by former Conservative MP Stewart Jackson and Mike clashes with a GP over the state of the NHS. Plus, we go on a virtual tour of the Tower of London and we catch up with Masterchef host John Torode.
Apr 20, 2020 · 45 min
Harry and Meghan, Pantomimes, and Graham v Hitchens Round Three
We speak to former Royal Editor of The Sun Charles Rae about Harry and Meghan's decision to freeze out UK tabloids. Plus, we catch up with Mail on Sunday Columnist Peter Hitchens. And, in our homeschooling section, we learn more about pantomimes.
Apr 17, 2020 · 54 min
Light At The End Of The Tunnel, Lord Adonis, And Latin and Ancient Greek
We speak to former Government Communications Director Lucian Hudson about whether there's light at the end of the tunnel. We catch up with Lord Andrew Adonis. And we learn more about the influence of Latin and Ancient Greek!