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Mar 25, 2020 · 43 min
Covid-19 Working Rights, The Self-Employed and Carol Voderman
What should you do if an employer is forcing you into work during the pandemic crisis? Also Carol Vorderman talks numbers.
Mar 24, 2020 · 49 min
Lockdown, Rebecca Long-Bailey and Photosynthesis
Reaction to UK officially going into Lockdown with Labour leadership hopeful Rebecca Long-Bailey. Plus the first in a new-series of home-schooling the nation.
Mar 23, 2020 · 45 min
Mother's Day Walks, Looming Lockdown and Chris Bryant MP
Too many people went outside at the weekend when they should've been self isolating. Mike gives them short-shrift.
Mar 20, 2020 · 46 min
Lance Forman, New Zealand and Shopping Priory
Mike Graham continues extensive coverage of the COVOID-19 crisis, plus Marta brings the Perrior Awards.
Mar 19, 2020 · 50 min
Sir Robbie Gibb, The Cure and The Garage
As the pandemic continues, Mike speaks to former No.10 Head of Comms Sir Robbie Gibb about the government reaction so far. We also hear from two callers who are worried about getting hold of business relief money promised by the government.
Mar 18, 2020 · 53 min
Emergency Laws, Paracetamol, and Brussels
Barrister Bobby Friedman joins us to explain what the Coronavirus Emergency Bill might look like. The Times Science Editor answers the question whether it is better to take paracetamol or ibuprofen if you have Covid-19. And we cross live to Brussels an...
Mar 17, 2020 · 46 min
Lockdown, Jobs, and Hospitality
How's sketch writer for The Times Quentin Letts coping with being in lockdown? Economist Jonathan Davis explains what the impact of Covin-19 will be on jobs. We're joined by Chef Cyrus Todiwala and we cross live to Ireland to see how they...
Mar 16, 2020 · 51 min
Over 70s, Travel Chaos, and Andrew Murrison
We speak to former Shadow Health Minister Andrew Murrison MP about how the government is dealing with Coronavirus. Oncologist Professor Karol Sikora explains why we shouldn't panic. Christian Wolmar argues why not all people over 70 should self-is...
Mar 13, 2020 · 46 min
Children, Denmark, and Delay
Mike talks to The Political Editor of The Sun, Tom Newton Dunn and gets the latest from Denmark. How do you brief children on a fast spreading virus like this? And the weekly round-up of The Perrior Awards where Mike wins one for saying exactly what ev...
Mar 13, 2020 · 40 min
Travel Bans, John McDonnell, and Health
Better late than never! We catch up with David Else from Lonely Planet to find out more about Trump's travel ban. Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell gives his thoughts on this week's budget. And Conservative MP Paul Bristow explains how the Gov...
Mar 11, 2020 · 42 min
The Tent of Common Sense, Rachael Maskell, and Coronabudget
We're back in Westminster ahead of the budget in the company of Conservative MPs Andrew Bridgen and Saqib Bhatti, Lib Dem Peer Baroness Susan Kramer, and Labour MP in self-isolation Rachael Maskell.
Mar 10, 2020 · 54 min
Coronaupdate, Climate Goals, And Squatting or Kneeling?
We speak to Italy-based journalist Alan Friedman and talkRADIO's Ricky Freelove live in Sydney to get the latest on Coronavirus. Dr Benny Peiser explains whether it is realistic to become climate neutral by 2050. And should you squat or kneel at t...
Mar 9, 2020 · 55 min
Katie Perrior, Loopholes, and Can You Have It All?
Former Director of Comms at No10 Katie Perrior shares her thoughts on Trevor Phillips's suspension. Nick Freeman explains why a loophole allows a driver to keep their licence even though they have 66 points on it. And can parents have it all?
Mar 6, 2020 · 49 min
Pay Rises, One Sheikh, And No-Platformed Amber
MPs have had a pay rise, is that a good move? We get the thoughts of former Conservative MP Jerry Hayes. Plus, barrister Bobby Friedman explains what the Dubai sheikh kidnap case is all about. And Emily Carver from the IEA defends about free speech.
Mar 5, 2020 · 50 min
FlyBe, BBC, and Jeremy Hunt
Market commentator David Buik shares his thoughts on the collapse of FlyBe. Sun on Sunday Political Editor David Wooding explains what would happen if Parliament were to shut. What's next for the BBC? And Chair of the Commons Select Committee Jere...
Mar 4, 2020 · 51 min
Mali, Bullying, and the Green Belt
Former NATO Commander Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry joins us to explain why we're sending British troops to Mali. What happens when Mike speaks to a trade union representative about the bullying claims against Priti Patel? And Property Expert Russel...
Mar 3, 2020 · 56 min
Dangerous Driving, Coronatravel, and Stockpiling Psychology
Chairman of the Met Police Federation Ken Marsh gives his thoughts on whether it's fair that officers are investigated for a crash on the way to the Streatham attack. Psychologist Honey Langcaster-James explains the psychology behind stockpiling. ...
Mar 2, 2020 · 45 min
Greg Hands, Child Payments, and Lord Sugar
We speak to Trade Minister Greg Hands. Why are a third of separated parents avoiding child payments? And Lord Sugar joins us to talk about vegan treats.
Feb 28, 2020 · 47 min
Greta, Bristol and Coronavirus
Striking school children descend on Bristol town centre to see Greta Thunberg speak in public. Will the Coronavirus affect the summer of sport? Plus as it's friday - The Perrior Awards.
Feb 27, 2020 · 50 min
No Leadership, Religious Health, And Villains
We catch up with former Labour MP Jim Fitzpatrick to find out what's next for the party. What are your rights if you're told to self-isolate because of Coronavirus? Reverend Andy Coates wonders whether it's true that religious people hav...