Morning Glory

Head of Lifestyle Economics at the Institute of Economic Affairs Christopher Snowdon kicks off today’s show to discuss Rishi Sunak’s spring statement and the increasing cost of living in the UK. Ukrainian MP Kira Rudik joins Mike shortly after live from Kyiv to discuss the latest on the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, and Writer and Journalist Laura Dodsworth returns for her weekly segment to discuss the latest goings on in clown world and we commemerate the freedoms and lives lost as we hit the two year anniversary of the start of lockdowns. All that and so much more so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conservative MP for Ashfield Lee Anderson kicks off todays show to discuss the Rishi Sunaks upcoming spring statement, the benefits of fracking, and the mounting party gate investigation. Chief Political Commentator for The Independent John Rentoul joins Mike shortly to discuss the party gate investigation further. Independent Statistician and commentator Jamie Jenkins returns to the Independent Republic to discuss the ONS’ newly released COVID figures on excess deaths and why government officials were fed approximations throughout the pandemic. And Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry closes the show to discuss the strategic plans from NATO amidst the Russian invasion of Ukraine. All that and so much more so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Baroness Kate Hoey of Lylehill and Rathlin kicks off the show today to discuss the Northern Ireland Protocol and the mounting pressure on Rishi Sunak as we look ahead to cuts on fuel duty to ease the cost-of-living crisis. Director of Communications at the IEA Annabel Denham joins shortly after to shed more light on this week's Spring Statement from the Chancellor. Mail on Sunday Columnist Peter Hitchens returns to the Independent Republic for his weekly focusing on the moral posturings of the west and the way in which mortalities were recorded during the pandemic could mean thousands of deaths may have been incorrectly blamed on the virus. And retired head teacher with 35 years’ teaching experience and former advisor to the Policy Unit at 10 Downing Street under two Prime Ministers Chris McGovern comes to discuss how pupils need to learn the benefits of the British Empire from a historical standpoint rather than smearing it as wholly negative. All that and so much more so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reform Party Leader and talkRADIO Presenter Richard Tice kicks off today's shoes to discuss the recent outrage caused by P&O Ferries after sacking 800 staff with plans to replace them with cheaper agency workers. Head of Investigations at The Times Paul Morgan-Bentley joins Mike shortly after to talk on his recent report looking into how hundreds of civil servants at the DVLA carried out no work on full pay for significant periods of the pandemic as managers boasted of watching Netflix at the public’s expense. Dr Tony Sewell visits the Independent Republic to discuss the removal of his honorary degree after his opinions on whether or not Britain is an 'institutionally racist society" received backlash from his University and former Commander of British Forces in Afghanistan Colonel Ricvhard Kemp closes the show to provide the latest from Ukraine including Putin's recent removal of a top Kremlin officer. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Political Commentator and broadcaster Richard Taylor kicks off todays show to discuss Boris Johnsons recent trip to Saudi Arabia in his latest efforts to find a solution to the growing problem surrounding fuel amidst the Russian invasion of Ukraine, how wokery isn't helping Ukraines cause and what can be done about the refugee problem in this country. Professor Karol Sikora joins shortly after to discuss the NHS's growing cancer treatment backlog and what can be done in order for the situation to improve. Defence and Diplomatic of The Independent Kim Sengupta joins Mike from Kyiv to discuss the latest from the ground amid growing violence from Putins army. Chief political writer for Spiked Online visits The Independent Repiublic to discuss the moral defeatism of the west, and Facebook's double standards when enforcing their hate speech policy after allowing individuals to send hateful and violent messages to Russian officials and Ben Clatworthy from The Times discusses P&O ferries latest announcement that they are making all employees redundant in order to fill their roles with Ukrainian nationals. All that and so much more so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer for The Independent and Spectator Mary Dejevsky kicks off today's show to discuss the latest amidst the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Ukraines intentions to not join NATO. Relief worker Pawel Kurzak talks to Mike shortly after from Western Ukraine to discuss his latest efforts in training Ukrainian volunteers for medical and military situations. Journalist and broadcaster Tonia Buxton returns to the independent Republic to give her take on the latest headlines from clown world this past week. Amid the news Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is set to leave Iran after nearly six years Mike talks to Head of Security and Extremism at Policy Exchange Dr Paul Stott to delve into Iran and the West's relationship since Ratcliffes incarceration and we fly to Krakow to get the latest from talkRADIO presenter Rob Rinder as his week in Eastern Europe draws to a close. All that and so much more so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Military historian and psychologist Mike Yardley kicks off todays show to discuss the latest from Ukraine and how this war may end sooner rather than later, and we ask whether we are creating a modern Weimar Republic in Russia? Shortly after we go back to the Ukraine/Poland to talk to talkRADIO Presenter Rob Rinder who provides the latest on the relief efforts currently underway. Journalist Laura Dodsworth returns for her weekly segment to discuss the latest from clown world and Martin Roberts makes a visit to the Independent Republic of Mike Graham to discuss his latest viral video of him purchasing supplies for those in need in Ukraine and his current efforts on the border of Ukraine/Poland. All that and so much more so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Baroness Claire Fox kicks off today’s show to discuss the latest from Ukraine and the growing refugee problem, shortly after we go live to the Ukraine/Poland border to talk to talkRADIO Presenter Rob Rinder who is live on the scene to provide legal support to those fleeing Ukraine. Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens returns to the Independent Republic for his regular spot where he discusses his latest column in the Mail, a new inquiry into drug policy by the Home Affairs Committee and how Russia is starting to appear weak amid the ongoing invasion, then we fly back to Ukraine to talk to Research fellow for Civitas and former Army officer Rob Clark who is on the border helping civilians with supplies. All that and so much more so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sportswriter for The Daily Telegraph Jim White kicks off todays show to discuss the latest sanction imposed on Chelsea Football Club Owner Roman Abramovic. CEO of the Independent Business Network Brendan Chilton joins shortly after for The State of Play to discuss all things Ukraine and what the West needs to do to improve the situation. Shortly after we take a visit to Ukraine to talk to the Editor of Ukrainian Newspaper EV to get his take on the latest from Kyiv. Former Brexit Party MEP Belinda De Lucy joins the Independent Republic of Mike Graham to discuss why Labour party members are still unable to define what a woman is, and host of The America First Podcast Sebastian Gorka closes the show to discuss the possibility of Ukrainian bioweapons and the latest from president Joe Biden. All that and so much more so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist and Columnist for the Mail on Sunday Dan Hodges kicks off today’s show to discuss the latest from Ukraine and the consequent actions taken by the West and 10 Downing Street. General Secretary for the Free Speech Union Toby Young arrives shortly after to discuss the rising concern amongst parents when it comes to freedom of speech inside their children’s schools.Daily Telegraph Columnist and Author Tim Stanley joins the Independent Republic of mike Graham to discuss his latest piece discussing Trumps tenure as POTUS and how things have turned out differently if he remained in power, and to close the shoe actor & impressionist Lewis McLeod reacts to today’s PMQs with his very best impressions of Bercow, Hoyle and more so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.