Talk Drive with Kevin O'Sullivan

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From UK politics and culture wars to immigration, crime, the media and the madness of modern Britain, Kevin O'Sullivan brings his trademark bite to the issues dominating the headlines. Expect uncompromising interviews, sharp monologues and lively debate with politicians, commentators and the voices shaping the national conversation. Catch the best moments from Talk Drive, including must-hear clashes, exclusive guests and the stories everyone’s talking about on their way home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Reform UK Surges Ahead

    On Talk Drive with Kevin O’Sullivan, he analyses the results of the local council elections, as Reform surges ahead and Labour suffers significant losses. Nigel Farage has claimed a major breakthrough for Reform, whilst Keir Starmer is under pressure following Labour’s losses and Kemi Badenoch faces fresh questions over the direction of the Conservatives. Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan has stepped down as leader of Welsh Labour after losing her seat, while the SNP looks likely to win the most seats in Scotland. Kevin is joined by Graham Stringer, Labour MP for Blackley and Middleton South, Graham Stuart, Conservative MP for Beverley and Holderness and Andrew Rosindell, Reform MP for Romford, to get their reaction and opinion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    Green Green Gone?

    On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Talk presenter Samara Gill to discuss the row surrounding Angela Rayner, after she was accused of lying following the release of a video in which she spoke to schoolchildren and criticised Nigel Farage. Nikos Petrakakos, managing director of investments at Tufton Investment Management, shares his insight into the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz and its potential impact on shipping and the wider economy. Plus, author and columnist Jake Wallis Simons gives his take on Zack Polanski saying he was "wrong" to claim he was a British Red Cross spokesman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    Migrant Milestone

    On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Tony Smith, former head of the UK Border Force, to discuss the small boats migrant crisis, as arrivals are on course to reach 200,000. Social policy analyst Dr Rakib Ehsan reacts to Kemi Badenoch’s pledge to “bring toughness back” to Britain with a crackdown on shoplifting and vandalism. Plus, Stephen Silverman, director of investigations and enforcement at the Campaign Against Antisemitism, gives his view on Keir Starmer’s response to the rise in attacks on Jewish people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  4. 6 DAYS AGO

    Starmer Jets Off

    On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by former Met Police Detective Peter Bleksley, to discuss Zack Polanski's response to the Golders Green terror attack. The Green Party leader was criticised for endorsing comments on social media which questioned whether the police arrest of the suspect was proportionate, he later apologised while continuing to raise concerns about police actions. Journalist Nicole Lampert gives her view as pro-Palestinian activists have called for a stage show featuring Maureen Lipman to be cancelled and depicted her as a devil. Plus Mark Littlewood, director at Popular Conservatism, provides his opinion on Keir Starmer travelling to Armenia to create closer ties with the EU, as he looks to join the bloc's £78 billion loan scheme to help Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  5. 1 MAY

    Polanski U-Turns

    On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by journalist and broadcaster Jonathan Sacerdoti, to discuss the UK terror threat level being raised to "severe," following two Jewish men being stabbed in Golders Green. Chief political writer at Spiked Online, Brendan O'Neill, also weighs in and gives his view on Green Party leader Zack Polanski apologising for sharing a post online which condemned the police officers who arrested the suspect in the attack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min

  6. 29 APR

    Golders Green Horror

    On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by journalist Nicole Lampert to discuss the terrorist incident in Golders Green in north London where two Jewish men were stabbed. Talk reporter Samara Gill speaks to Dov Forman, the great-grandson of Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert, who gives a passionate response to the incident, as counter-terrorism police continue to investigate. Reform UK's Darren Grimes discusses recent anti-semitic attacks in nearby areas, as Talk presenter Julia Hartley-Brewer speaks to Mark Birbeck, founder of Our Fight UK and Chris Philp, Shadow Home Secretary, at the scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  7. 28 APR

    Sleazy Starmer?

    On a bumper day in Westminster, Keir Starmer comes under pressure as MPs vote on whether to refer him to the ethics watchdog over his handling of Lord Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador. Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by The Sun’s Jack Elsom, Talk’s Samara Gill, and former adviser Matthew Torbitt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  8. 27 APR

    Starmer Sleaze Scandal

    As Keir Starmer faces a sleaze vote in Parliament, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined on Talk Drive by Talk’s International Editor, Isabel Oakeshott. Samara Gill gives her take on the PM, and former outspoken MP Nick Fletcher slams Green Party MP Hannah Spencer for saying MPs drink too much in Westminster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
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From UK politics and culture wars to immigration, crime, the media and the madness of modern Britain, Kevin O'Sullivan brings his trademark bite to the issues dominating the headlines. Expect uncompromising interviews, sharp monologues and lively debate with politicians, commentators and the voices shaping the national conversation. Catch the best moments from Talk Drive, including must-hear clashes, exclusive guests and the stories everyone’s talking about on their way home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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