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  • Sep 27, 2019 · 49 min

    Boris Johnson, Violence against the Police and the Perrior Awards

    Mike and Katie Perrior examine the fallout from the debate on language in the Commons yesterday. Plus, Mike speaks with a police officer about the rise in violence against the force- what's gone wrong? And it's the Perrior Awards where we cel...

  • Sep 25, 2019 · 59 min

    Parliament Resumes: Live from College Green

    Mike Graham gets MPs' reactions to the Supreme Court ruling live from College Green with a little help from Darren Grimes, Katie Perrior, John Rentoul and more...

  • Sep 24, 2019 · 55 min

    Historic Supreme Court Ruling: Proroguing Unlawful

    Mike Graham reacts live to the historic Supreme Court ruling speaking to Andre Walker, Alistair Campbell as well as getting reactions from Conservative, Labour and Lib Dem MPs.

  • Sep 23, 2019 · 39 min

    Labour Conference, Loneliness and Thomas Cook

    We speak to John McTernan, Former Political Secretary for Tony Blair about the Labour Party Conference. Andy's Men Club talk to us about loneliness and why men have less mates and Mike asks what went wrong with Thomas Cook

  • Sep 20, 2019 · 52 min

    Climate Strikes, Dr Hilary Jones, And Spy TVs

    We speak to Brendan O'Neill from Spiked Online about today's climate change strikes. Dr Hilary Jones tells us about giving up clothes for good. And is your Smart TV spying on you?

  • Sep 19, 2019 · 51 min

    European Tyranny, Social Care, And Travel Advice

    We catch up with Brexit Party MEP Alexandra Phillips about how things work in the European Parliament. Four hundred homes are sold every week to fund elderly social care. And Simon Calder provides some expert travel advice.

  • Sep 18, 2019 · 48 min

    Nigel Farage, Prison YouTubers, And Dumbing Down

    We speak to Brexit Party Leader Nigel Farage. How is it possible for a prisoner to run a YouTube channel? And we'll find out why some women decide to play dumb when they go on a date.

  • Sep 17, 2019 · 53 min

    Luxembourg, The Pannick Hearing, And Dr Phillip Lee

    After the presser that never happened in Luxembourg yesterday, we analyse the fallout with Professor Tim Bale and Brexit Party MEP Michael Heaver. Are statins bad for you? Plus, we cross over live to the Supreme Court to find out whether Lord Pannick h...

  • Sep 16, 2019 · 41 min

    Donations, Eco-Anxiety, And The Lib Dems

    We start the week by talking to Andrew Bridgen about the RNLI's foreign aid budget. Professor Sir Cary Cooper joins us to explain what eco-anxiety is and why children are suffering from it. And we cross live to the Lib Dem conference in Bournemout...

  • Sep 13, 2019 · 36 min

    Dale Vince, Taking The PM To Court and Butterflies

    MG takes on Eco-Millionaire Dale Vince as he is taking the PM to court to try and stop him ignoring the bill passed by Parliament to ask for a Brexit Extension. We take your calls and find out why its been a good summer for butterflies.

  • Sep 12, 2019 · 43 min

    Yellowhammer, A Bridge To Ireland, And A New Planet

    The Operation Yellowhammer report has been released and people are panicking. We speak to a Professor of Architecture to find out whether it is possible to build a bridge to Ireland. And we've find a new planet we could live in... 111 light-years ...

  • Sep 11, 2019 · 42 min

    Migrants, An Unlawful Suspension, And Labour Affairs

    A record number of 86 migrants are intercepted in the Channel in one day. Courts in Scotland rule Parliament's suspension unlawful but what does that mean? We speak to barrister and former MP Jerry Hayes to find out. Plus, we're joined by Lab...

  • Sep 10, 2019 · 48 min

    John Bercow, MPs for a deal, And Prescription Drugs

    John Bercow has stepped down and Parliament has been prorogued. We speak to barrister Bobby Friedman to find out what the legal situation is between now and the 14th of October. Conservative MP Victoria Prentis joins us to explain what the MPs Against ...

  • Sep 9, 2019 · 47 min

    Another Week Of Intrigue, Prorogation, And Optimism

    Welcome to another week in British politics. Parliament will be suspended at the end of today but who knows what else will happen over the next few days. We're joined by Brexit Party MEP Lucy Harris, (still) Labour MP and anti-Semitism tsar John M...

  • Sep 6, 2019 · 40 min

    Protests, Cheap Beer, And The Voice Of The People

    We've taken a break from the Westminster madness to hear what our listeners have to say about the current political situation. Plus, we speak to Green Party MEP Alexandra Phillips. Founder of Wetherspoon pubs joins us to explain why beer will be c...

  • Sep 5, 2019 · 44 min

    Surrender Of The Lords, Arrogance, And Hopelessness

    It's the morning after the night before, in which the House of Lords agreed to make sure the Surrender Bill goes through. Lord Charlie Falconer and Tim Loughton MP can't agree on whether Mike is a good broadcaster or not. Ed Vaizey storms out...

  • Sep 4, 2019 · 47 min

    The Lunatics In The Asylum, Dominic Cummings, And Chlorinated Chicken

    The lunatics have taken control of the asylum and Boris Johnson is going to call a snap general election! Or is he? Trying to make sense of it all we’re joined by Chief Political Commentator at the Independent John Rentoul, Conservative MP Andrew Bridg...

  • Sep 3, 2019 · 44 min

    Return Of The Mike, Common Sense, And Tory Rebels

    Mike is back from his well-deserved holiday just in time to pitch the talkRADIO tent out in Westminster once more. Will the Tory rebels get a bill through in order to block no-deal? Will Boris Johnson call a general election? Who knows! Joining us to t...