Leader of The Reform Party Richard Tice kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines as BBC Chair Richard Sharp resigns as after a report finds he breached rules while being interviewed for his role by failing to disclose two potential conflicts of interest. Former President of the Royal College of Nursing Dame Ann Rafferty joins shortly after to discuss why the nurses' strike is to be cut short after a pay decision has been made. Campaign Director at Director at Defund the BBC Rebecca Ryan returns to The Independent Republic to further discuss the BBC in turmoil as an MPs committee claim the broadcaster is stuck in a TV and radio era without digital plan. Travel Correspondent at The Times Ben Clatworthy joins Mike to discuss the upcoming strikes by Mick Lynch and Conservative MP Craig Mackinlay closes the show to discuss why MPs are warning Britain will be unable to keep the lights on with net zero power. All that and so much more, so tune in! 

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