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February 16, 2023 Under The Knife
TalkTV's International Editor Isabel Oakeshott kicks off today's show to discuss Nicola Sturgeon's resignation, and news from across the world as Governor of China’s Xinjiang region cancels his upcoming UK visit after backlash. We continue our discussion of Sturgeon's resignation with Former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond who shares his thoughts on the future of Scotland without Sturgeon and his personal relationship with her over the years. Energy analyst at the Institute of Economic Affairs Andy Mayer returns to The Independent Republic to debate the controversial profiteering of British Gas owner Centrica after a record £3.3 billion in profit despite rising energy costs. The Home Office have released their Knife Crime and Prolific Offenders Statistics this morning amid knife crime soaring in home counties particularly in the West Midlands as drug rings spread; we speak to Chair of The West Midlands Police Federation Sergeant Rich Cooke to discuss what is needed to improve these worrying numbers of violent crime and ultimately death. Former foreign correspondent for Channel 4 News and NBC, and author of The Fire of the Dragon: China’s New Cold War Ian Williams closes the show to discuss the ongoing spy balloon saga, what this means for UK defence and how it raises more pressing concerns with Chinese cameras leaving British police vulnerable to spying. All that and so much more, so tune in!

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1 hr 16 min
February 14, 2023 I Got U-Lez
House of Lords Peer Lord Stewart Jackson kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines as Tories urge the government to stop sending foreign aid to China before the next election and council tax rises by 5%. Elliot Keck from the Taxpayers Alliance joins shortly after to discuss the increase in council tax further. MP for Orkney & Shetlands. Lib Dem spokesman on Home Affairs, Justice & Northern Ireland Alastair Carmichael MP joins the Independent Republic to discuss Britain's lawlessness as he believes the conservative government are currently asleep at the wheel when it comes to tackling crime, which is spiralling under their watch. Sadiq Khan has been slammed once again over 'nonsense data' behind the ULEZ scheme, Leader of Bromley Council Colin Smith joins Mike to discuss why his council are joining many others in fighting back. All that and so much more, so tune in!
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1 hr 10 min
February 13, 2023 The Truth Is Up There
Baroness Claire Fox opens today's program to analyze the top news stories of the day, including the recent riots in Merseyside amid public outrage over asylum hotels, and the conspiracy behind the Europe summit staged by senior politicians. Later, Harry Miller, a former police officer and founder of the Fair Cop Group, joins the conversation to delve deeper into the weekend riots in Liverpool and the police force's priorities, which seem to prioritize addressing thought crimes over criminal acts. Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens returns to the Independent Republic for his weekly half-hour segment, this week focusing on the Prevent Program report by William Shawcross, Peter also explores the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as peace talks remain elusive. Professor of Astrophysics Don Polacco joins the show to address the ongoing confusion in the US regarding the Chinese spy balloon and other UFO's that were shot down by the Pentagon last week. Finally, writer for Spiked Online Jordan Tyldesley closes the program to discuss the latest OFSTED school ratings and the recent controversy surrounding Lee Anderson and his criminal punishment comments. Don't miss out on all this and more, tune in now!
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1 hr 23 min
February 10, 2023 The Land Of Hope And Gory
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1 hr 13 min
February 09, 2023 Preventative Measures
Isabel Oakeshott, International Editor of TalkTV, kicks off todays show to discuss Ukrainian President Zelensky's recent visit to the UK. Isabel raises the important question of whether it's sustainable for the UK to continue supporting Ukraine financially while it works to rebuild its economy post-pandemic. Later on, Matthew Syed, author and columnist at The Times, will join the show to examine the bullying allegations made against Dominic Raab and the rise of "trial by digital mob." Finally, Dr. Paul Stott, Head of the Security & Extremism Unit at the Policy Exchange think tank, will return to The Independent Republic to shed light on how political correctness has led to downplaying the threat of Islamist extremism in the government's Prevent program. Don't miss out on this insightful and thought-provoking episode!

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1 hr 13 min
February 08, 2023 He/Hymn
Head of Communications at the Centre for Policy Studies Emma Revell kicked off today's show to discuss the 'biggest Whitehall shake-up since Brexit' yesterday as the PM re-shuffled his cabinet. Social Policy analyst and writer Rakib Ehsan joins shortly after to discuss his new report on integrating Britain's communities. British businessman and farmer Wilfred-Emmanuel-Jones MBE returns to the Independent Republic for his takedown of the weeks top stories and The Spectator's James Heale closes the show to look ahead to today's PMQs as Presiedent Zelenskky arrives in the UK this morning to meet with King Charles and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. All that and much more, so tune in!

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1 hr 18 min
February 07, 2023 Out With The Old, In With The Who?
Join us on TalkTV as our Political Editor leads the discussion on today's cabinet reshuffle under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, live from 10 Downing Street. Ben Habib, former MEP, will share his thoughts on the new appointments and The Spectator's recent interview with former PM Liz Truss. In light of the recent 7.8 magnitude earthquake in southeastern Turkey near the Syrian border that has claimed over 5,000 lives and caused widespread injury, we will hear from Istanbul resident Arda Tunca on the ground for insight into the impact of this natural disaster and the efforts of local and global communities to aid in recovery. We will also hear live reaction from lawyer Chris Daw KC on the sentencing of former Met Police officer David Carrick, who has now admitted to 85 offenses, including multiple rapes and has been sentenced to a minimum of 30 years in prison. Laura Dodsworth returns for her weekly analysis of the latest news from "clown world," followed by Rob Clark, Director of Defence & Security Unit at Civitas, who will discuss the necessary changes to maintain a strong defense for Britain in the face of cost concerns presented to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Tune in for all this and more!
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1 hr 40 min
February 06, 2023 Taking The Liz
Chairman of The Freedom Association and Former MEP David Bannerman kicks off todays show to discuss Liz Truss' return into the public sphere after her abrupt resignation last year, former defence minister Gerald Howarth joins shortly after to echo Truss' return with particular regard made to her plans to reignite her China row in a fresh challenge to Rishi Sunak. Columnist for the Mail on Sunday Peter Hitchens returns for his weekly discussion with Mike with a particular focus on last week's revelation that the army spied on lockdown critics in an operation that targeted politicians and high-profile journalists like Peter who raised doubts about pandemic response. Host of What China Wants podcast Sam Olsen returns to the Independent Republic to discuss the Chinese spying balloon saga and how it has deflated efforts to mend US-China relations, Annabel Denham from the Institute of Economic Affairs closes the show to discuss her recent piece in the Spectator that outlines what striking workers don’t tell you about public sector pay as the biggest-ever round of NHS strikes gets under way today. All that and so much more, so tune in!

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1 hr 24 min
February 03, 2023 Road To Hell
Editor of CapX John Ashmore kicks off today's show to reflect on TalkTV's exclusive interview with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak last night as he assures the country on his confidence in the Rwanda policy and the conservative party's mission to solve the migrant crisis. Travel Editor for The Independent Simon Calder joins shortly after to discuss why drivers are facing a 40 mile detour to get around a 200m stretch of road works in what is being labelled the 'Road To Hell'. Commissioning Editor at The Spectator Mary Wakefield makes her debut on The Independent Republic to discuss her recent piece explaining where she thinks the Met Police are going wrong. Independent energy Consultant Kathryn Porter joins shortly after to discuss Ofgem ordering British Gas to stop force-fitting prepayment meters, Adam Coleman from The New York Post returns to The Independent Republic to discuss the latest stories from across the pond and TalkTV Presenter and former Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries closes the show to discuss her exclusive interview with Boris Johnson live tonight at 8pm! All that and so much more, so tune in!
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1 hr 2 min
February 02, 2023 100 Days In
Writer and Commentator Candice Holdsworth kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines as teachers continue their nationwide strike, we discuss how it's affecting parents and children alike. Diary Editor for The Spectator James Heale joins shortly after to share his thoughts on Rishi Sunaks first 100 days in Downing Street as Prime Minister. Author and journalist Frank Furedi returns to the Independent Republic to discuss further the nationwide strikes causing turmoil in this country, we also ask Frank's thoughts on the spying of lockdown critics and journalists by our very own military. A new investigation by the Times has revealed how British Gas debt agents are breaking into homes of vulnerable people, we speak to head of investigations Paul Morgan- Bentley to get to the bottom of this shocking story. We also go live to the Bank of England as they announce new interest rates today with Business Editor at The SPectator Martin Vander Weyer closing the show to express his concerns at rising interest rates and the looming recession. All that and so much more, so tune in!
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1 hr 9 min

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