Talk Breakfast

As Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab generously promised that there would be 'adequate food' were we to have a no deal situation (and the rest), Mike and Katie discuss the latest hoo hah that accumulated over the weekend. Hugh calls in to give his two cents on the latest news.

Apparently Brits are taking their own teabags on holidays abroad (let's face it, only the best will do) - show fave Grant Harold joins us to talk through various other quirks he has witnessed as The Royal Butler.

And due to footage from an undercover operation of a supermarket's supply farms has revealed animals being treated appallingly, Dr Toni Shepherd, Executive Director of Animal Equality, who caught and released the footage to The Times, joins Katie and Mike to explain how the 'Red Tractor' label, which many consumers have trusted as a sign of quality, is not at all what it seems.

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Mike is joined by Daily Star columnist and former editor Dawn Neesom for this Frisky Friday show. 

Apparently, today is dubbed Frisky Friday because so many married couples get in their last affair before being tied down for the summer with their families. Really? According to Sex and relationships expert, Louise Van Der Velde, its a good thing. 

Lee from Southampton wholeheartedly disagrees with Louise. You could soon be flying in luxury blimps with glass floors- will this catch on and is it safe? Lisa Francesca Nand gives us the lowdown on these vessels. 

And finally, the Perrior Awards- celebrating the journalistic, er, 'integrity' of Mike Graham.

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Its a Brexit and Trump free zone on the Independent Republic of Mike Graham today, because quite frankly we've had our fill for the week.

Instead, on to the pressing issues: holidays. Simon Calder advises us through the holiday chaos due to ensue as the school holidays start. A couple managed to feed their wedding guests with a budget of £5 per head - The Real Junk Food Project helped them to cater for their guests using surplus food that is still edible and Adam Smith tells Mike and Daisy about the great work they do to provide food on a budget.

It turns out that Burberry have been burning surplus clothing so that the 'wrong people' don't end up working. Besides a move of significant snobbery by them, what about the overall damage they're doing? Fashion expert Grace Woodward tells us of the consequences of high and low budget fashion on the environment.

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This heatwave is creating all sorts of havoc; today we have learned that we may be due an influx of sharks towards the UK coastlines since the water is now at warmer temperatures. Expert Dr Ken Collins of Southampton University explains exactly what kind of risk we're at.

A disgruntled neighbour in Devon has put a mosquito alarm in his garden to keep the noisy kids from next door away, and their dad is not impressed. Apparently you can only hear the noise if you are young, so Daisy and Mike try to listen.

Craig in Oxford calls in to vent about parliamentary recess.

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The world cup is over, Wimbledon has finished so its back to Brexit (and the rest). This morning Justine Greening announced a proposal over a second referendum (well, sort of) and callers Sean and Andy wholeheartedly oppose this.

Meanwhile, there's to be a spaceport built in Scotland of all places - but why? Sue Nelson, Science Journalist, fills us in on this- and unfortunately, no, its not a new method of transport for disgruntled train passengers.

Thomas Markle has been talking to the press again, threatening a visit to the UK to speak to his estranged daughter - PR expert Mark Bukowski discusses the change of tack the Royal's PR people will need to take to address this.

And finally, horseflies are everywhere due to the extreme hot weather and biting us- Brian Eversham, CEO of Wildlife Trust BCN educates Mike and Daisy on the way these insects work.

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The day has finally come, and Donald Trump himself has made it to the UK. He may be mostly dodging London during his visit but that has not deterred protesters who have descended the streets of London, Oxfordshire and Edinburgh to make their point... Although one protester, who our roving reporter Toby Gilles speaks to, gets a secondary earful from Mike.

Katie Perrior fills us in on her experiences meeting the president and what could be happening behind the scenes since Tom Newton Dunn's exclusive interview with the president was unveiled late last night. We speak to the Sun's political editor about the interview and the day ahead at Chequers.

And finally, the Perrior awards, all the radio gold from the week.

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Trump's long anticipated trip to the UK is almost upon us today, to mixed reactions. The Bow Group are actually throwing a welcome reception in his honour, and Chairman Ben Harries Quinny tells Mike and Daisy why they are in favour of his visit.

An ONS study has revealed that middle aged people are the least happy of any age group, so Rachel Hosie of The Independent discusses whether or not there's any truth in that - and if millenials are happier. Mike is experiencing his own version of 'the change' which explains alot.

And finally, a passing comment from Mike dismissing Dr Who leads to first time caller Daniel, a Dr Who fan, to make his case against MG's comments, to comedic effect.

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The big day is here, we've all got World Cup Fever and can't stop thinking about it, so we head to Moscow to talk to Daily Mirror Football Editor to get a feel of the atmosphere. Liam calls in from Glasgow to assure us that actually Scotland are supporting England, but Mike isn't so sure.

'Avozillas' have invaded Australia, the giant avocados are going for $12 a pop and Sandra Lee gives us a low down on the hype from Sydney. Plus, a mosque will be showing the football, which is right nice, so we get the chief executive, Mumin Khan to tell us about it.

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Well well well. We're still reeling from the top of the week's drama in the cabinet, and as its Mike and Daisy's first show of the week there seemed like nothing more pressing than a catch up with our very own Katie Perrior who gives her verdict on how Theresa May stands amidst the chaos. Plus, plenty of callers get on to take their views.

And finally, as Britain has been revealed to be one of the worst countries in the world for broadband quality, Mike and Daisy talk to Dan Howdle of Cable who conducted the survey on why it is just so bad here.

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