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  • Jan 28, 2020 · 53 min

    Dale Vince, Prince Andrew, and Nicholas Parsons

    Dale Vince pops into the studio to see Mike and talk about climate change. Norman Baker talks about Prince Andrew's finances. Plus, Co-founder of The Offside Rule podcast Kait Borsay explains why it is nonsense that women don't want to talk a...

  • Jan 27, 2020 · 53 min

    Kobe Bryant, Belinda de Lucy, and Christine Jardine

    We pay tribute to Kobe Bryant. Brexit Party MEP Belinda de Lucy pops in to explain why she's so thrilled she'll be our of a job by the end of the week. And Lib Dem Home Affairs spokesperson Christine Jardine criticises Boris Johnson's ne...

  • Jan 24, 2020 · 54 min

    Machetes, Emergencies, And Children in Pubs

    We speak to retired Met Police Officer Chris Hobbs about knife crime. Dr Laurence Buckman explains how to spot the Chinese Coronavirus. And why would parents bring their children to the pub if they want to get drunk?

  • Jan 23, 2020 · 52 min

    A New Chapter, Wuhan, And James Whale

    Boris Johnson says we're entering a new chapter for Britain as the Brexit Bill is passed by Parliament so we ask former Tory MP Nick de Bois if he knows what it looks like. Plus, we get the latest on the Coronavirus and we speak to someone who liv...

  • Jan 22, 2020 · 53 min

    Prophets of Doom, Bezos Hacked, And Immigration

    We speak to the Director of the Global Warming Policy Forum about Donald Trump's speech at Davos about climate change. Professor Alan Woodward explains how Jeff Bezos got hacked. And we look into Boris Johnson's immigration plans.

  • Jan 21, 2020 · 53 min

    Negligence, Lance Forman, And Water Issues

    The NHS is facing huge clinical negligence legal fees so we speak to a personal injury lawyer to find out why. Conservative MEP Lance Forman pops in to talk all things politics. And what happened when Mike Graham woke up this morning and found out he h...

  • Jan 20, 2020 · 52 min

    No Royal Highnesses, Lords in the North, And HS2

    We catch up with Royal Editor of The Evening Standard Robert Jobson about the latest Harry and Meghan news. Lord Charlie Falconer argues whether the House of Lords should be moved up north. Plus, Professor John Oxford explains what's going on with...

  • Jan 17, 2020 · 55 min

    Unemployed Footmen, Moos, And Bong Success?

    Former Royal Editor of The Sun Charles Rae talks about what's next for Harry and Meghan now that it seems they'll be gone for a long while. How do cows communicate with each other? And we catch up with John Rentoul and Brexit Party MEP Martin...

  • Jan 16, 2020 · 37 min

    Courtroom Cameras, Climate Crisis, And Extinction Fry-Up

    Justice Minister Chris Philp explains why TV cameras are going to be allowed in Crown Courts in England and Wales. Mike Yardley talks about the current climate crisis moment. And are millennials killing off the fry-up?

  • Jan 15, 2020 · 50 min

    Banter, Church Bells, And An Orange Tank

    We kick off with Barrister Bobby Friedman to find out why pub banter can get you into trouble at work. The Bishop of Buckingham Alan Wilson explains why he doesn't want church bells to ring on Brexit Day. Plus, why has Mark Morrell (aka Mr Pothole...

  • Jan 14, 2020 · 54 min

    Royal Protection, Gambling, And Brexit Bongs

    We speak to former Head of Royal Protection Dai Davies about how much it is going to cost to protect Meghan and Harry in Canada. Labour MP Carolyn Harris tells us what she thinks of the new rules against gambling with credit cards. And Conservative MP ...

  • Jan 10, 2020 · 1 hr 5 min

    Financial independence, Anneliese Dodds and Oxford's pollution

    Ingrid Steward, Editor in Chief of Majesty Magazine, joins Mike to discuss Harry and Meghan becoming financially independent. We talk about the Labour leadership battle with Anneliese Dodds, Labour and Cooperative MP for Oxford East. Mike Rutherford, m...

  • Jan 9, 2020 · 49 min

    Harry and Meghan quit, the BBC's lack of ideas, and Sebastian Gorka

    Former Royal Editor of The Sun Charles Rae gives us his thoughts on Harry and Meghan's sudden decision to quit their royal roles. TV Critic Mike Ward explains why the BBC is lacking creative ideas. And former strategist for Donald Trump Sebastian ...

  • Jan 8, 2020 · 48 min

    Missiles, Uri Geller, And Planks of the Week

    Dr Paul Stott from the Henry Jackson Society pops in to explain what's going on in Iran. Uri Geller tells Mike why he deserves a job in Downing Street. And Russell Quirk goes through his Planks of the Week list.

  • Jan 7, 2020 · 47 min

    Brexit Party, Crossrail and the Labour leadership race

    What will happen to the Brexit Party after we leave Europe on January 31? Brexit Party MEP, Anne Widdecombe, gives her view. Simon Calder, Travel Editor for The Independent, tells us everything we need to know about Crossrail delays. And Quentin Letts,...

  • Jan 6, 2020 · 47 min

    Iran, the Labour leadership contest, and HS2

    We kick off speaking to former Commander of the British Forces Colonel Richard Kemp about the ongoing situation in Iran. Plus, former Political Secretary for Tony Blair John McTernan gives us his thoughts on the Labour leadership race. And we catch up ...

  • Jan 3, 2020 · 53 min

    Ethical Veganism, Cummings' Weirdos and Private Police Forces

    Ethical vegan Jordi Casamitjana discussed his "philosophical belief" being protected in law. Kulveer Ranger, former adviser to Boris Johnson, looked into Dominic Cummings' call for weirdos and misfits to shake up Whitehall. And former Me...

  • Jan 2, 2020 · 50 min

    York's Car Ban, Army Snowflake Ads and Sir Keir Starmer

    Deputy Leader of York Council, Andy D'Agorne, defends the city's planned car ban. Colonel Richard Kemp discusses the Army's latest recruitment campaign. And Brendan Chilton of Labour Future examines the poll which suggests Sir Keir Starm...