Leader of The Reform UK party Richard Tice kicks off today's show to discuss the latest in the Conservative Party leadership contest as Boris Johnson urges defeated rivals to back anyone but Rishi Sunak. Conservative MP Andrew Bowie joins shortly after to discuss why he believes Rishi Sunak is the best choice to lead this country. Political commentator Richard Taylor returns to the Independent Republic for his weekly takedown of the week's headlines, founder of Ecotricity Dale Vince joins shortly after to discuss why energy suppliers being urged to review their soaring direct debit charges, and Author of Every Breath You Take: China's New Tyranny and former Foreign Correspondent for Channel 4 news Ian Williams closes the shoes to discuss how China's zero Covid policy is destroying their economy. All that and so much more, so tune in!

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