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March 02, 2023 Burn After Reading
TalkTV's International Editor Isabel Oakeshott kicks off today's show to discuss day two of her Lockdown Files expose with The Telegraph that shows how Matt Hancock branded teaching unions 'absolute asses' via text while Gavin Williamson said teachers ‘hated work’. Shortly after we speak to The Spectator's Gavin Mortimer to discuss how up to a third of the overseas aid budget is being used for housing refugees in the UK according to a recent MPs report. Leader of the Social Democratic Party and Co Founder of UsForThem Molly Kingsley returns to The Independent Republic to discuss further Isabel Oakeshott's expose on governmental lockdown messages via WhatsApp. Writer and Commentator Jordan Tyldesley joins shortly after to discuss a Pupil protest at Leeds's Farnley Academy over toilet rules and The Spectators Ian Williams closes the show to discuss FBI director Christopher Wray's recent revelation that the Wuhan lab leak likely caused Covid pandemic. All that and so much more, so tune in!
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1 hr 23 min
March 01, 2023 How Low Can You Go?
Chairman of BrexitWatch and former MEP Ben Habib kicks off today's show to discuss the latest regarding the Northern Ireland protocol as Boris Johnson announces he will not oppose Rishi Sunak's Brexit deal. Shortly after we go live to TalkTV's reporter Oliver Whitfield-Miocic to get the latest on the massive search currently under way for a missing baby after a couple - Constance Marten and Mark Gordon - were found and arrested in Brighton. A huge leak has revealed conversations from 100,000 texts, showing how the health secretary Matt Hancock did not follow Sir Chris Whitty’s tough line for all residents going into English care homes. We speak to Clinical epidemiologist and Senior Associate Tutor at the University of Oxford Dr Thomas Jefferson for his view. After the home secretary expresses her concern after the police recorded a “hate incident” at a school where four pupils allegedly caused “slight damage” to a copy of the Quran we speak to lecturer in politics and philosophy, Buckingham University & Deputy Chairman of The Freedom Association Dr Adrian Hilton to discuss growing concerns with "sharia censorship" in the UK. UK Trade Reporter, Politico joins The Independent Republic to discuss further the complications with the NI protocol and Royal Biographer Angela Levin closes the show to discuss why Harry and Meghan have been evicted from their Frogmore Cottage. All that and so much more!
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1 hr 14 min
February 28, 2023 Cooking Up A Stormont
Former MEP and Probation Minister Ann Widdecombe kicks off today's show to discuss Rishi Sunak's new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland as well as the breaking news regarding Isla Bryson, a double rapist who changed gender while waiting to stand trial has been jailed for eight years. An estimated 200,000 teachers in England and Wales will take part in three days of industrial action as their dispute over pay continues, we spoke to the Head of Education at the Centre for Policy Studies and Former Headteacher Mark Lehain to understand teachers' concerns and whether the strikes are justified. As PM Rishi Sunak unveils a new deal with the EU on post-Brexit trading arrangements in Northern Ireland we speak to TalkRadio's Political Editor Peter Cardwell and TalkTV Reporter Holly Hudson joins us from Westminster and Stormont for the latest. A group of residents have banded together to form a 'vigilante' squad as they say police won't protect them from crime. Volunteers patrol the streets of Portsmouth, Hampshire, equipped with body cams and stab-proof vests, we speak to Andy Kircher in Portsmouth to find out his concerns with the safety of his community. And Former Adviser to President Trump Dr Sebastian Gorka closes the show to discuss the latest news from across the pond. All that and so much more, so tune in!
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1 hr 21 min
February 27, 2023 WokeFinger
Former Conservative MP Nick De Bois CBE kicks off today's show to discuss Rishi Sunak's plan for a refashion of the Brexit deal as Ursula Von Der Leyen travels to Britain for negotiation talks, plus discussing Raab's bullying allegations. On the matter of Brexit talks, what will this mean for those migrants crossing the channel and their lawyers? Who is allowed to stay and who is deported? Steven Woolfe, Director of The Centre for Migration and Economic prosperity speaks to Mike about the technicalities and the issues the Brexit renegotiations might bring. Columnist for The Mail on Sunday Peter Hitchens returns to The Independent Republic to discuss how he believes Shamima Begum was punished without a trial following last weeks news of her losing the chance to reapply for a UK citizenship, Peter also continues to question why today's entertainment writers insist of rewriting the past for their TV dramas. Plus James Bond seems to be next in the literature firing line, as the Woke brigade in the English department want to rewrite some of the langue used in the classic Ian Fleming books. Mike asks host of the Really 007 podcast, Tom J Pickup why the wokefinger is pointed to James Bond.
Finally, Howard Cox is back with Mike as Sheffield are the latest city to bring in a 'clean air zone', the madness comes after London's mayor Sadiq Khan expanded the ULEZ zone over in London, plus Howard discuss how a firm over in Heathrow airport who claims to be keeping customer's car safe in a car park when they only go and park it in at a local road near the airport and much more, so tune in!

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1 hr 21 min
February 24, 2023 Ukraine No Gain
Leader of The Reform Party Richard Tice kicks off today's show to discuss the one-year anniversary of the Ukraine/Russia conflict, as well as his thoughts on Keir Starmer's recently announced 5-step plan and the growing backlog of asylum seekers in the UK, along with potential solutions to this issue. Ukrainian MPs Adrii Osadchuck and Oleksiy Goncharenko will then join Mike to further discuss the past year since Putin's army invaded, before a minute of silence is observed outside Downing Street with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.Our reporter on the ground in Kyiv will also provide additional insight into the current situation in Ukraine and how locals are coping one year on. We will also ask Rt Hon. Lord Andrew Roberts about the impact of the ongoing conflict on Ukraine and the reasons behind the depletion of the UK military despite the aid provided to Ukraine by the British government.TalkSport's boxing pundit Gareth A Davies will be returning to The Independent Republic to share his thoughts on the upcoming fight between Youtuber Jake Paul and Tommy Fury this Sunday night. and Conservative MP Bob Seely closes the show with his thoughts on the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, live from Kyiv. Join us for this engaging discussion on a range of topics.
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1 hr 18 min
February 23, 2023 Migration Nation
TalkTV's International Editor, Isabel Oakeshott will kick off today's show by discussing Keir Starmer's speech outlining Labour's five missions for government. We will also cover the latest developments in the Nicola Bulley case as investigations begin into the police's handling of the situation. As we mourn the passing of football legend John Motson at the age of 77, we will speak with TalkSport's Ally McCoist and Gary Newbon MBE, both of whom pay their respects and reflect on his illustrious career. Columnist for Spiked Online returns to the Independent Republic to react to Kier Starmers speech, in addition to her reaction on the return of Lady Hussey to Buckingham Palace after being forced out of Palace life after a race row with campaigner Ngozi Fulani. Former Adviser to Tony Blair John Mcternan gives his take on Starmers speech and Henry Bolton OBE closes the show to discuss the latest home office statistics on irregular migration as crossings increase by 60% since last year alone. All that and so much more, so tune in!
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1 hr 1 min
February 22, 2023 Begums Can't Be Choosers
Baroness Kate Hoey kicks off todays show to discuss the latest regarding the Northern Ireland protocol negotiations, and as news breaks that Shamima Begum, the 23-year-old who left east London aged 15 to join the Islamic State in Syria, has lost her appeal against the decision to remove her British citizenship we ask Ms Hoey her thoughts on the decision. As some supermarkets decide to ration fruit and veg as shelves empty due to poor weather in Europe and Africa we talk to TalkTV reporter Ollie Whitfield-Miocic outside a local supermarket to see just how bad things are. Historian, Broadcaster and Senior Fellow at the New Culture Forum Rafe Heydel-Mankoo returns to the Independent Republic to discuss further the court decision to deny Shamima Begum citizenship in this country in addition to the asylum-seeker backlog passing the 150,000 mark as upkeep bill hits £2.1bn a year. Former Met Police Detective Chief Inspector joins Mike in the studio to provide his thoughts on the Begum decision as well as Former Head of National Counter Terrorism Security Office Chris Phillip. Former British Army colonel and chemical weapons expert Hamish De Bretton-Gordon closes the show to discuss Putin's speech yesterday as he signals the return of Cold War nuclear tests. All that and so much more, so tune in!
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1 hr 9 min
February 21, 2023 At What Cost?
Chairman of BrexitWatch & Former MEP Ben Habib kicks off todays show to discuss the latest on the Nicola Bulley case as the body recovered in the River Wyre was confirmed yesterday as well as the latest regarding the Northern Ireland protocol negotiations that are still ongoing as Prime Minister Sunak and Suella Braverman voice their concerns this morning. Senior Fellow Policy Exchange & Former Political aide to Boris Johnson Andrew Gilligan returns to the Independent Republic to discuss his recent study that uncovers how The Cenotaph, Britain’s chief national war memorial, has been placed on a secret Scotland Yard list of “contentious statues” prone to attack because of their links to war, imperialism or slavery as well as many other London landmarks. Former Greater Manchester Police Detective Maggie Oliver joins shortly after to discuss further the social media reaction to the ongoing Nicola Bulley and the damage it may have caused to the family and the case as a whole. Author and Sociologist Laura Dodsworth returns for her weekly takedown of the top headlines in clown world, and Editor of UnHerd James Billot closes the show to discuss how new polls worldwide is showing war fatigue may be setting in as countries start questioning how much longer they can afford funding this war, all that and so much more, so tune in!
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1 hr 33 min
February 20, 2023 Roald Dull
Leader of the Social Democratic Party William Clouston kicks off today's show to discuss President Biden's surprise trip to Kyiv to meet President Zelensky and new preliminary plans by the Home Office to set a cap on migration. Editor of the Lancashire Post Nicola Adam joins shortly after to provide the latest on the Nicola Bulley case as Lancashire police recover a body in the River Wyre yesterday. Columnist for The Mail on Sunday Peter Hitchens returns to The Independent Republic to discuss Firearm offences soaring nationwide according to new Home Office statistics, Peter also continues to question why our government is willing to continue the conflict with Russia without any attempts at peace talks. As the books of Roald Dahl are set to be rewritten to avoid future offence we speak to Deputy Literary Editor from the Sunday Times Laura Hackett to understand why Puffin publishers are hiring sensitivity editors for the legendary authors children's books. Former Met Police Detective Inspector Hamish Brown MBE returns to the Independent Republic to discuss further the alleged 2500% increase in firearm offences in the UK and what needs to be done nationwide to deter this from worsening. All that and so much more, so tune in!
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1 hr 15 min
February 17, 2023 The End is NI
Leader of The Reform Party Richard Tice kicks off today's show to discuss Rishi Sunak's trip to Northern Ireland this morning for a last-ditch Brexit deal push in addition to his exclusive interview last night with Former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng. As Surrey becomes the latest to join the county councils taking Sadiq Khan to court over planned ULEZ extension we speak to GLA Conservatives transport spokesperson & London Assembly Member for South West Nick Rogers to understand the ensuing fightback against the draconian policy set out by the London Mayor. Editor, Lancashire Post Nicola Adam joins the Independent Republic to provide the latest on the Nicola Bulley case as Home Secretary Suella Braverman shares her concerns this morning with the police response. Former BBC executive and Principal of South College Durham University Professor Tim Luckhurst joins shortly after to discuss the director-general of the BBC's recent comments regarding the license fee as he expresses his surprise people are willing to pay for it, and Independent statistician Jamie Jenkins closes the show to provide the latest figures on migration, crime and much more, so tune in!
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1 hr 15 min