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March 23 Jewish Ambulance Terror
Conservative Party Deputy Chairman joins Jeremy Kyle to look through the morning papers as three Jewish ambulances are set ablaze in Golders Green. Kinsey Schofield joins Jeremy to discuss Fergie trying to clone the Queen's corgis and Meghan Markle trying to make a fast buck down in Australia. Reform UK's Zia Yusuf and Trevor Kavanagh join to discuss Starmer's ailing premiership and the plight of working class white boys who once again come bottom of a survey on economic prosperity, school results and future prospects.
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1 hr 13 min
March 22 Pressure To Prioritise
Mark Dolan tackles the biggest political stories on Talk Breakfast, with his trademark wit and straight-talking style. On today’s show, Mark is joined by Neil Parish, former Conservative MP, to discuss Labour tensions as Angela Rayner increases the pressure on the Prime Minister.David Wooding, former newspaper editor, gives his take on today's top stories, including reports that Lord Sewell will tell Sir Keir Starmer that Britain has failed white working-class boys. And rounding out the line-up is royal biographer Tom Bower, who discusses his new bombshell book on Harry and Meghan.
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52 min
March 22 Energy Bill Crisis
Mark delivers a no-holds-barred take on the assisted dying row, questioning whether the NHS can ever be trusted with legalised euthanasia as peers delay the bill. He also breaks down why energy bills are rising again — arguing Britain’s economic weakness, not just war in the Middle East, is to blame.

On the world stage, Donald Trump’s Iran strategy, NATO tensions and the risk of wider escalation are put under the microscope, alongside what it means for UK security and petrol prices.

There’s also fierce criticism of Rachel Reeves’ economic record, warnings of a looming downturn, and a wide-ranging debate on immigration, religion and British identity. Plus, a tribute to broadcasting icon Jenny Murray and a look at the stories making the front pages.
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33 min
March 20 Muslim Prayer Row Erupts
Mark Dolan examines outrage after Nigel Farage called for banning Muslim public prayer, prompting accusations of bigotry and division. He also unpacks Kemi Badenoch's attack on Keir Starmer, amid escalating Conservative-Labour rows over Trafalgar Square prayers.

The discussion highlights claims politicians are exploiting religious tensions, while critics warn anti-Muslim rhetoric is becoming increasingly mainstream.

Meanwhile fury erupts as Labour's decision to preserve £6 billion for overseas green schemes despite deep foreign aid cuts, then questioning whether ministers are prioritising ideological climate projects abroad over domestic pressures, echoing fierce criticism from Reform.
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38 min
March 19 Chicken Nuggets and 'Ring Rob'
Did you 'ring Rob' today? Jeremy Kyle takes calls with Reform UK's Shadow Chancellor Robert Jenrick, on all things immigration, Starmer and the Labour Party, and benefits Britain.

Political commentator Charlie Rowley drilled down into the politics of the day, vehemently disagreeing with calamity Lammy's plans to partially scrap trial by jury, and standing on his belief that those coming to this country should contribute.

Talk's International Editor Isabel Oakeshott provides the latest on Trump and Israel's war in Iran.

Mail on Sunday Columnist Dan Hodges calls Starmer's fate, suggesting he may find himself in an even more precarious situation post May's local elections.

Author and Daily Mail columnist Sarah Vine is concerned that many are being captured by a fantasy that all illegal immigrants are victims.
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1 hr 17 min
March 18 'Calling Cunningham' with Laila Cunningham
Listen to Ian Collins in for Jeremy Kyle, as he dissects the day's politics over breakfast.

Bishop Ceirion Dewar tells Talk about his open letter to His Majesty King Charles III, sharing his grave concerns about the future of the Christian faith in the UK. He believes the King should be defending the faith and not faiths.

Councillor and Reform UK's mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham speaks to callers on all things Reform, her Muslim faith, the way mayor or London Sadiq Khan chose to mark the end of Ramadan, and the hotly anticipated United Kingdom march.

Talk's International Editor Isabel Oakeshott weights in on the public display of Muslim faith in Trafalgar Square and more.

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1 hr 1 min
March 17 Trump’s Fury At Starmer
Donald Trump tears into Sir Keir Starmer over Britain’s response to the Iran conflict, as Jeremy Kyle asks why the Prime Minister keeps flip-flopping over military support, air bases and Britain’s role alongside America. With Reform MP Sarah Pochin weighing in, the show digs into whether Starmer’s biggest weakness is not just indecision, but a total failure to project leadership at a time of global instability.

Jeremy also tackles the eye-watering state of Britain’s finances and priorities, as the debate turns to welfare, defence spending and the growing fear that the UK is dangerously exposed in an increasingly hostile world. Sarah Pochin and Sun columnist Trevor Kavanagh lay out why they believe Britain has become weaker, softer and less prepared, while Jeremy argues that years of political drift have left the country vulnerable abroad and overstretched at home.

Plus, former detective Peter Bleksley reacts to Talk’s exclusive investigation into police officers caught watching porn, playing video games and pretending to work while on duty.
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29 min
March 16 'Hate' On The Streets Of Britain
Jeremy Kyle reacts as The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer resists President Trump’s request to send a warship to Hormuz. In London, Bobby Vylan leads Al Quds protesters chanting ‘Death to the IDF’, sparking outrage. Our reporter Samara will bring us a full report as the ‘Islamic Human Rights Commission’ tries to suppress her interview.

Allies resist Trump’s ‘team effort’ as oil prices rise and Starmer unveils £50m emergency help. Ed Miliband faces criticism for opposing more North Sea drilling, insisting the crisis proves clean power urgency. Meanwhile in other news,The RSPCA has said rats, pigeons and seagulls should feature on banknotes instead of Sir Winston Churchill.
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1 hr 20 min
March 15 Britain On The Brink?
Mark Dolan is joined by Political Strategist, Peter Barnes on Talk Breakfast, as he questions why the Chancellor still has a job after such poor economic growth.

Spanish Politician, Virginia Martinez, slams her government's plans to regularise 500,000 undocumented migrants and asylum seekers.

Plus Journalist, David Wooding, discusses the top stories of the day.
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37 min
March 14 Banned March, Epstein-Mandelson shocker & Migrants Homes
Mark Dolan tears into the morning’s biggest stories with former Met detective Peter Bleksley and ex-Labour MP Simon Danczuk. From the explosive Epstein–Mandelson–Prince Andrew photo fallout and fresh questions over political judgement, to the banned Iran-linked march that can still go ahead as a “static protest” — and the policing bill landing on you. Plus: the fiery claim that four in ten new homes could go to migrants, what that means for young Brits locked out of the housing ladder, and why Dolan says the country’s being pushed to the brink. No filter, no fluff — just front-page fury and straight-talking phone-ins.
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56 min