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19 Jun

Burnham Wins Makerfield

Mark Dolan reacts after Andy Burnham’s landslide victory in Makerfield intensified Labour’s leadership turmoil, as Sir Keir Starmer vowed to fight on. At his rally, Burnham called for reindustrialisation, lower bills, immigration reform, and an economy that works for neglected northern communities. Pressure is now mounting for an orderly transition, while Labour divisions deepen and the Conservatives celebrate a Scottish by-election breakthrough. Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Jan

NADHIM ZAHAWI DEFECTS TO REFORM UK! Laila Cunningham reacts - and discusses Nigel Farage’s leadership, her Muslim faith, and London being “safe”?

Following the surprise defection of former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi to Reform UK, Julia Hartley-Brewer speaks to Reform UK’s London Mayoral candidate, Laila Cunningham. In this interview, Julia asks about the most senior defection to Reform and whether her party is becoming the home of “washed-up” Tory politicians. Laila Cunningham describes Nigel Farage as a “true leader”, the likes of which we haven’t seen in years, and sets out a vision of her party and city: Lawless London: As Met Chief Sir Mark Rowley claims that critics of the police in London were willing to “promote narratives that suit them”, Laila condemns the "gaslighting" of Londoners who don’t feel safe. Faith & British Values: Laila explains why she doesn’t want to be known as a “Muslim mayor”, the difference between her and Sadiq Khan’s Islamic faith, and why British values should come first no matter who you are. Civil Service Mutiny: Laila warns that her party is ready to overcome “obstacles” - including civil servants that refuse to work with Reform. X Ban: Laila explains why she views calls to ban Elon Musk’s X (and Grok AI) as an attempt to “control the narrative”, as Ofcom says they will investigate X over sexualised AI deepfakes being shared on the site. Julia Hartley-Brewer broadcasts on Talk from 10AM-1PM, Monday to Thursday. Available on YouTube and streaming platforms, along with DAB+ radio and your smart speaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19/11/2024

Meghan Markle And Harry "Clearly On The Rocks"

Kevin O'Sullivan reviews the week's biggest stories with journalists Samara Gill and Simon London, including Kev's latest rant about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Mar

Iran War, London Protest And Britain’s Security Crisis

Talk War tackles the deepening Iran conflict, the anti-Semitism row surrounding a major London march and the wider threat to Britain’s security. Fleur Hassan-Nahum argues Israel is making progress against Iran’s military infrastructure and says the regime remains a global danger, while Tobias Ellwood warns the war still lacks a clear endgame despite the damage already inflicted on Tehran. The episode also hears from Talk reporter Samara Gill after she went inside a huge central London protest that she says exposed open hostility to Israel and a refusal among many attendees to condemn Hamas. The discussion ranges from Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran war and whether regime change is realistic, to Britain’s response to Iranian terror threats and the risk of further escalation across the Middle East. Fleur Hassan-Nahum says the Iranian regime is a civilisational threat and insists there is a plan for what comes after the fighting, while Tobias Ellwood questions the absence of a coherent Western strategy and warns of economic fallout hitting the UK through fuel disruption. Samara Gill then details what she witnessed at the London march, including pro-Ayatollah imagery, confusion over Hamas, claims of anti-Semitism and an atmosphere she describes as threatening and deeply divisive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Coming soon: How I'd Fix - A Practical Political Podcast

Britain feels broken… so, how do we fix it? Join Former Tory MP Ed Vaizey and Journalist Becca Hutson for How I’d Fix, as they try to solve the issues plaguing Britain. It’s not up to them though - each week the pair interview an expert ‘fixer’, who will outline their three-point plan for how they would rebuild Britain if they had all the power. From bringing down the cost of a pint, to tackling immigration, or even solving the housing crisis - this is a practical political podcast. Big ideas to tackle the big problems. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 Mar

Trump Fury, Warship Delay And Starmer Backlash: Jeremy Kyle Grills Emily Thornberry And Michael Gove

Jeremy Kyle led a blistering Talk Breakfast special as the Middle East war dominated the agenda — with live updates from Dubai, anger over UK military readiness, and renewed fallout from Donald Trump’s attack on Keir Starmer. International editor Isabel Oakeshott joined from Dubai to describe a growing sense of national humiliation as Greek and French forces moved to protect the region while the UK’s HMS Dragon was still reportedly in Portsmouth, with Oakeshott branding the situation “so embarrassing” and accusing the Prime Minister of “cowering” when leadership was needed. The show then widened into a full-blown political reckoning. Former Tory leader Sir Ian Duncan Smith argued Starmer’s handling has left Britain exposed — and warned that allowing the US to use UK bases effectively makes Britain part of the operation, whatever Downing Street claims. He also questioned why UK assets weren’t pre-positioned earlier, linking the weakness to budget pressure and cuts to operational spending, and saying the armed forces are being left unable to move at pace just as the threat level rises. Finally, Lord Michael Gove told Kyle the UK is “exposing the weakness of Britain on the world stage”, warning Starmer has opted for legal “equivocation” instead of clear strategy — while still arguing the US-UK partnership will endure through intelligence and military cooperation. Gove backed the view that defence cuts have bitten hard, saying Britain is “sending one destroyer” while France deployed far more capability — and he openly questioned whether Starmer is now putting party management ahead of national interest as public anger grows over security, energy prices and borders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Apr

Is the Ceasefire Deal Already Over? And Why Starmer is a 'Non-Entity'

Barely 24 hours after the ceasefire deal was agreed, it already appears to be on rocky footing, after Iran claimed Israel had breached the deal by striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. The US and Israel have both rejected the claims, saying that Lebanon was not part of the deal, but the future of the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz remains uncertain. On the latest episode of Talk War, Jeremy Kyle is joined by a range of guests to dig into the latest from the Middle East, the state of the ceasefire, and including Keir Starmer's visit to the region and if it will achieve anything. Featuring: James Price, former Government special adviserIsabel Oakeshott, Talk International Editor Priti Patel, Shadow Foreign SecretarySir Richard Dalton, Former British Ambassador to the Islamic Republic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 Apr

Iran War Escalation: Strait of Hormuz Crisis, Trump Strategy, Regime Change Fears

Julia Hartley-Brewer speaks to Iranian political strategist Marty Youssefiani as the Iran war intensifies, with global markets on edge over the Strait of Hormuz crisis and the threat of fuel shortages hitting the UK. With Donald Trump sending conflicting signals on US strategy, NATO involvement and whether the war is ending or escalating, this episode tackles the biggest question right now: where is the Iran conflict heading next? They break down the competing war aims driving the crisis — from US concerns over Iran’s nuclear threat, to Israel’s fight against Iranian-backed groups like Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, and the growing pressure from inside Iran for regime change. Youssefiani warns that military action alone will not topple the Iranian regime, highlighting the lack of a clear political alternative, the role of the IRGC, and why protests have failed to reach a tipping point despite widespread anger and thousands killed. Drawing on his experience advising Reza Pahlavi, Youssefiani explains why Iran is fundamentally different to Iraq and Afghanistan — pointing to a highly educated, digitally connected population that could shape a post-regime future if properly supported. From the risk of a rushed US exit to the long-term challenge of nation-building, this is a must-listen deep dive into the Iran war, Strait of Hormuz disruption, Trump’s foreign policy, and the fight for Iran’s future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17/02/2025

"He's Such A Liar"

Kevin O'Sullivan, Mike Graham and Mark Wogan reveal what has p***ed them off this week. Gripes this week include parking tickets, Prince Andrew and passive aggressive flight attendants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31/03/2025

Meghan Markle v Gwyneth Paltrow Battle Of Disaster Influencers

Kevin O'Sullivan reviews the week's biggest stories with Samara Gill and Andrew Eborn, including his latest rant on Meghan Markle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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