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Dec 30, 2019 · 51 min
Schools Snub Scholarships, Ethical Vegans and the Foxing Day Fiasco
Roger Leighton, Chief Executive of 9 academies, discusses elite schools snubbing £1m for scholarships for working class white boys. Dominika Piasecka from the Vegan Society argues for the rights of 'ethical vegans'. And Charlie Shepherd from ...
Dec 20, 2019 · 55 min
The Downing Street Secrets, Yobs, And Dale Vince
Former Director of Comms for Theresa May Katie Perrior joins us to catch us up with what's happening behind the scenes in Downing Street. Former Head of Royal Protection Dai Davies explains why police are using tasers more. Dale Vince looks back a...
Dec 19, 2019 · 54 min
Another Queen's Speech, Policies That Might Happen, And No Crown
Hang on a minute, I thought we'd already had a Queen's Speech this year? Correct! It's Groundhog Day in the Tent of Common Sense and we're joined by Conservative MPs Mark Francois, Bob Seely, and Ben Bradley. Plus, Shadow Economic S...
Dec 18, 2019 · 51 min
Chris Bryant, Migrants, And Nerds
We kick off with Labour MP Chris Bryant to find out whether he blames Jeremy Corbyn for the election result. The number of migrants crossing the channel continues to rise, are we doing enough about it? And is it a hate crime to call someone a nerd?
Dec 17, 2019 · 52 min
Peerages, Daisy Cooper, And Drama At The Opera
Should former MPs be given peerages so they can return to politics? New Lib Dem MP Daisy Cooper joins us for the first time in the Independent Republic of Mike Graham. The Sun on Sunday's Political Editor and opera aficionado David Wooding pops in...
Dec 16, 2019 · 44 min
Lord Falconer, Young Voters, And The Top 100 Planks of the Year
We speak to former Labour Lord Chancellor Lord Charlie Falconer about what's gone wrong in the Labour Party. Esther Krakue from Turning Point UK explains what young voters want. And it's time for Mike to release the Top 100 Planks of the Year...
Dec 13, 2019 · 45 min
Election Special: Live from College Green
The result of the referendum are in and Boris Johnson as a ''stomping'' majority. Mike has all the big names as the Independent Republic comes live from College Green.
Dec 12, 2019 · 48 min
Drink Driving, Aviation and the Mysterious Case of the Dead Starlings
A new study revealed that the UK, with the exception of Scotland, had the highest drink-drive limit in the European Union, with tolerance levels far above those in other countries. Should drink driving limits be cut? US aviation regulators allowed Boei...
Dec 11, 2019 · 46 min
The Last Poll, Ed Sheeran, And the NHS
It's the day before the morning after... or something like that. YouGov has released the last poll before election day and their very own Chris Curtis joins us to explain what it means. Virgin Radio's Tim Cocker pops in to take us through the...
Dec 10, 2019 · 51 min
The Licence Fee, Trains, And Cheese
Former Newspaper Editor Paul Connew argues why the licence fee should be kept. Comedian and Broadcaster Tommy Sandhu defends the third class on trains. And David Matchett from Borough Market pops in with some delicious cheese from all countries in the UK.
Dec 9, 2019 · 48 min
The Final Countdown, Mortgage Prisoners, and Stolen Mattresses
We speak to the Director of the ResPublica think tank Philip Blond about what's going to happen in the last hours of the election campaign. Plus, who are the mortgage prisoners and how can we help them? And Simon Calder explains why people steal m...
Dec 6, 2019 · 50 min
Annunziata Rees-Mogg, Rebecca Long-Bailey, and Mel B
It's the end of another week and we kick it off by speaking to former Brexit Party now Independent MEP Annunziata Rees-Mogg and Shadow Business Secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey. Former Spice Girl Mel B will tell us what to look for when dating. And B...
Dec 5, 2019 · 53 min
James Cleverly, Christmas Markets, And Whisky
We're joined by Chair of the Conservative Party James Cleverly. Simon Calder pops in to talk about the French strike that is going to disrupt British travellers. Should we ban Christmas markets in the UK? And we finish tasting some of the best whi...
Dec 4, 2019 · 51 min
Donald Trump, Marcus Wareing, And Allergies
We speak to Chief Diplomatic Correspondent for The New York Times Steven Erlanger about what Trump is getting up to at the NATO summit. Chef Marcus Wareing pops in to talk about his new book. Plus, actor Paul Merton goes through the best films we'...
Dec 3, 2019 · 49 min
Laura Pidcock, A Dog Named Brexit, And Rail Fares
Mike speaks to Shadow Employment Rights Secretary Laura Pidcock. What are our preferences when naming dogs? Plus, Bruce Williamson from campaign group Rail Future comes back to discuss rail fares. And talkRADIO's film critic Rebecca Perfect explai...
Dec 2, 2019 · 38 min
London Bridge, No Heating, And Winter Blues
After last week's terror attack in London Bridge, we ask Dr Paul Stott from the Henry Jackson Society what's wrong with the system. Stewart Weir explains why 8,000 people in Scotland have been left with no heating. And Psychologist Emma Kenny...
Nov 29, 2019 · 49 min
Petty Politics, Vegans, And Smart Motorways
Another day, another debate to analyse - this time with former newspaper editor Neil Wallis. Are vegans ruining the environment? And President of the AA Edmund King about whether smart motorways should be safer.
Nov 28, 2019 · 45 min
Barry Gardiner, Mark Francois, And Houseplants
We speak to Shadow International Trade Secretary Barry Gardiner and Conservative Candidate Mark Francois about the new poll that shows the Conservatives would win the election with a huge majority. Plus, Rebecca Perfect from Love The Revision pops in t...
Nov 27, 2019 · 44 min
Corbyn's Car Crash Interview, Poor Mobile Signal, and Blackpool
We speak to Shadow Justice Secretary Richard Burgon about Corbyn's interview with Andrew Neil and antisemitism in the party. Plus, Minister for Digital and Broadband Matt Warman tells Mike poor mobile signal will be a thing of the past. And what...
Nov 26, 2019 · 46 min
Antisemitism, Obesity, And Christmas Trees
We kick off with Adam Cailler from The Jewish Telegraph to find out whether he thinks Jeremy Corbyn has appropriately dealt with antisemitism in the Labour Party. A new study has revealed signs of brain damage in obese teenagers. And Rebecca Onslow-Col...