Morning Glory

Chief Political Commentator for The Independent John Rentoul kicks off today's show to discuss Kier Starmers two year anniversary as the leader of the opposition, Travel Expert Paul Charles joins Mike shortly after to discuss the ongoing travel chaos as travellers face chaos at Britain’s busiest airports for several weeks as massive queues and cancelled flights continue to derail families’ Easter getaways. Tonia Buxton returns for her weekly takedown of the week's headlines with a particular focus on the ongoing COVID inquiry, talkRADIO legend Kevin O'Sullivan joins The Independent Republic to discuss the latest regarding Channel 4's privatisation efforts, June Sarpong's recent departure from her diversity officer role and how in the world Jimmy Saville was heavily relied to bePrince Charles PR expert? Solicitor and consultant at Mills & Reeve focusing primarily on his work supporting projects for the firm's national family law team Nigel Shepherd closes the show to discuss new no-fault divorce laws introduced in England and Wales. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin O'Sullivan and Claire Fox join Mike Graham for a special podcast edition of Plank of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conservative MP for Ipswich Tom Hunt kicks off today's show to discuss the latest regarding the rising cost of living, ongoing travel chaos and the proposed ideas to outsource migrants to Rwanda edges closer to being finalised. Former NHS Trust Chairman Martin Gower joins Mike shortly after to discuss the NHS' latest failings in early cancer diagnosis. Laura Dodsworth returns to The Independent Republic for her weekly rundown of the top headlines from clown world including the ongoing COVID inquiry, the pandemics detrimental effects on young people's social skills and Elon Musk recently becoming a major stakeholder in Twitter and what this means for the future prosperity of free speech. Balkans, Irag, and Afhanistan Veteran and former bomb disposal experty Major Chris Hunter QGM joins Mike to discuss the latest from Ukraine and Russia's Wagner Group of mercenaries, and talkSPORT Reporter Rupert Bell clses the show to discuss Tiger Woods proposed compettive comeback to the Augusta National. All that and so much more so tune in!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Associate Editor of The Spectator Rod Liddle kicks off today's show to discuss the latest from OFSTED stating how COVID restrictions were damaging to children's health, the cost of living crisis and the growing problem with illegal channel crossings. Travel Correspondent at The Times Ben Clatworthy joins shortly after to discuss the 9 hour queues at Dover and Easyjet cancelling over 200 flights due to COVID. Mail on Sunday Columnist Peter Hitchens returns for his weekly rundown of the weeks headlines including the decrease in standards at schools and the legacy of Mary Whitehouse, and Senior Fellow of the RealClear Foundation and author of Green Tyranny Rupert Darwall closes the show to discuss Boris Johnson's decision to drop wind farms in favour of more nuclear power stations. All that and so much more so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Director of the Academy of Ideas Baroness Claire Fox of Buckley kicks off today’s show to discuss the ongoing problem with the Labour Party’s inability to define a woman and confidence in the NHS hitting a 25 year low. talkRADIO News Editor Alex Dibble joins shortly after to provide the latest details on a major review into Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), led by maternity expert Donna Ockenden after findings publicised this morning revealed high incompetence on their maternity ward leading to hundreds of unnecessary deaths. Virologist at the University of Leeds Andrew Macdonald returns to the Independent Republic to discuss the recent announcement from government stating there is no longer any need to rest for COVID if you’re ill as well as the latest regarding the Omicron sub variant, and Broadcaster Tonia Buxton joins us live from the French Alps where her resort is currently empty due to Russian sanctions. All that and so much more so tune in!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chief Political Writer for Spiked Brendan O'Neil kicks off todays show to discuss the latest and persistent failings of the National Health Service, Former Armed Services Minister Lord Andrew Robathan joins shortly after to discuss Britain’s decision to cut the size of the army due to the "stout defence of Ukraine" shows that “small bands of determined people” are more effective according to James Heappey, the armed forces minister. Author and Journalist Laura Dodsworth returns for her weekly segment to how discuss Keir Starmer is still unable to define what a women is, why NHS trusts are asking men if they are pregnant before having scans, followed by NHS Trust Chairman Martin Gower joins Mike to provide some clarity and further questions concerning hospital visit rules. All that and so much more so tune in!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russell Quirk and Emily Carver join Mike Graham for a special podcast edition of Plank of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Brexit Party MEP Ben Habib kicks off todays show to discuss the latest updates regarding Northern Ireland Protocol, Good Friday Agreement, and the ever increasing migrant crossings across the channel. Security Expert Will Geddes joins shortly after to give his take on last nights Academy Awards where Best Actor winner Will Smith slapped Comedian Chris Rock speechless after telling a joke. Mail on Sunday Columnist Peter Hitchens returns to The Independent Republic to discuss his Joe Biden’s recent comments on President Putin and the price of lockdowns currently being felt by the general public, and political Commentator Emma Webb closes the show to discuss Secretary of State Dominic Raab’s recent commitment to ensure free speech reclaims legal supremacy. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conservative MP and Chair of the Defence Select Committee Tobias Ellwood kicks off today's show to discuss the latest from Ukraine and yesterday's NATO summit where President Joe Biden stated NATO will act if Russia uses chemical weapons against Ukraine. Professor of Sociology and Former Government Adviser Professor Robert Dingwall joins Mike shortly after to discuss the latest plea to end hospital COVID rules as waiting lists continue to grow. Political Commentator Richard Taylor returns to The Independent Republic to discuss COVID Act Powers in England and Wales are set to be dropped today despite efforts of extensions, and The Times Transport Correspondent Ben Clatworthy closes the show to discuss the P&O scandal after Chief Executive Peter Hebblewaite explained to yesterday's Select Committee he was in fact aware what the company did was illegal, but would do it again if needed. All that and so much more so tune in!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Political Commentator for The Mail on Sunday Dan Hodges kicks off today’s show to discuss Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement yesterday as well as the ongoing refugee problem as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Owner of Il Portico James Chiavarini arrives shortly after to discuss strange council guidelines regarding serving red meat and how Chicken Kiev’s are back on the menu amidst a brief cancellation. Journalist and Author of White Flag? An Examination of the UK's Defence Capability Isabel Oakeshott returns to The Independent Republic to discuss todays NATO summit and member states wavering confidence in the organisation, and Former White House Aide, and Host of America First Sebastian Gorka talks to us live from the States to discuss Joe Biden’s response to Russia and Hunter Biden’s laptop contents. All that and so much more so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.