The Right Rev Dame Sarah Mullally has officially become the new Archbishop of Canterbury after Justin Welby resigned last year. She is the first woman to serve as top minister of the Anglican Church in its 1,400 year history. Social media has arguably been bringing the Church closer to younger people but according to an American think tank, there is no clear evidence of a revival in Christianity in the UK.

Anglican Minister, Dr Ian Paul, lays out the significance of this appointment and explains how modern Christianity is changing, and then Chief Executive Officer at the National Secular Society, Stephen Evans, analyses religion's popularity in the UK. We hear from Former Political Editor, Vincent Moss, who believes there will be a snowball effect as less and less parents teach their children about religion. Finally, Petrie hears from you and finds out if you're religious or not and the reasons why.

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As more cases are on the rise, the UK has lost its measles free status. The World Health Organisation downgraded Britain after an outbreak was recorded in 2024, with more than 3,600 suspected cases. It was the worst outbreak in almost a decade. Vaccination uptake was down below the required 95% threshold to achieve herd immunity. Petrie wants to know, have you lost faith in vaccines?

GP and Preventative Health Expert, Dr Lucy Hooper, gives her personal experiences on why the country seems more reluctant to get vaccinated. Former Director of Comms for The Conservative Party, Amy Fisher, believes the drop is down to parents now being more apprehensive when it comes to their children. Petrie then speaks to you to find out your thoughts and feelings on getting jabbed.

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US president Donald Trump has sent his border tsar, Tom Homan, to run ICE operations in Minnesota. Public mood is fast souring for Trump, after a second deadly shooting on Saturday by law enforcement officers. With this happening across the pond, would you be for British ICE agents, considering that Both the Conservative Party and Reform UK have expressed interest in a similar enforcement in place?

Vice President of Democrats Abroad UK, George King, dives into the events involving ICE and dissects what effects they have had up to this point. Author and Journalist, Andrew Hosken, believes that this is all politics and not reality as parties support the idea but has put nothing concrete in place. Then you get your chance to have your say and talk back.

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A new poll has found that Kemi Badenoch’s approval rating has been rising and surpassed that of Nigel Farage. Half of those polled found that the Tory leader handled the defection of Robert Jenrick well. With the political landscape chopping and changing week to week, Petrie is asking where are you politically right now?

Political Editor of The Huffington Post UK, Kevin Schofield, breaks down these poll results and gives his opinions on where all the big political parties currently lie. Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times in Scotland, John Boothman, believes that with local elections looming, we could enter an interesting period in the UK with a multitude of parties in the running for gains. Lastly, Petrie takes your calls to find out which way you're leaning.

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The number of employed people in the UK has fallen, with figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showing that the rate of unemployment remained at a four year high with private sector wages growing at the slowest rate in five years.

Petrie takes your calls to ask why are you unemployed? Is it because you have caring responsibilities, it it because there are no jobs where you live, or can you just not be bothered? Comedy Writer, Cody Dahler, explains how he feels that it all boils down to pay and how industries haven't been invested in, before you have your say.

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US president Donald Trump has upped the ante over his Greenland demands and, asked whether he would use force to seize the island, he responded with a ‘no comment’. But the message is clear; however undiplomatic his approach may be, he wants to take over Greenland. Petrie looks into this from a number of angles and asks you, should we stand up to Donald Trump no matter the cost?

Professor Of International Politics, David Dunn, first lays out how unprecedented this situation is. Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce, Chris Southworth, then gives details on the tariffs that Trump has threatened to impose. Finally, before Petrie gets your opinions, Author and Speaker on Psychological Performance Training, Steve Siebold, dives into the US president on a personal level and tries to find reason for his actions.

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Rumours are circling that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are planning a move back to the UK. They're both set to visit in the summer to promote the Invictus Games but there is a chance this could become more permanent as they set to refresh their royal credentials. Petrie is asking simply, would you welcome them back?

Former Labour Aide, Stella Tsantekidou, feels that this opens the door to a lot of drama but this may not necessarily be a bad thing. Then it's your turn to talk back and give your opinions on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

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A report looking into net zero has found that the cost is much higher than previously thought, suggesting it could require spending more than £3-4 trillion over the next 25 years. Further studies suggest that figure could be over £9 trillion when you include the carbon costs of emissions.

Energy Analyst, Jess Ralston, helps break down what net zero actually is and explains out why the costs could be this high. Petrie then asks Director of Net Zero Watch, Andrew Montford, if the final goal is realistic or even achievable.

We hear from Transport and Travel Journalist, Ed Wiseman, who feels it's much easier to plan than it is to pay for the process, and then finally, you have your chance to talk back and give your thoughts on the matter.

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Bulgarian national, Tsvetka Todorova, has been claiming Universal Credit despite being found guilty of benefit fraud just 18 months ago as part of Britain’s biggest benefit fraud ring that managed to steal more than £54 million from tax payers. Petire is asking how common is benefit fraud? Do you agree that someone should be able to claim benefits if they've previously been found guilty of benefit fraud?

Researcher at the Taxpayers' Alliance, Anne Strickland, goes over the finer details of this case and reveals the issues in the system that allow this to happen. Talk Broadcaster and Editor, Phil Dave, explains how he feels the government have failed the public. Finally, Petrie hears your opinions on if we should be able to give people another chance.

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Leaders of the Coalition of the Willing have met in Paris to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire with Russia. A declaration of intent has been signed that paves the way for a legal framework under which British, French and partner forces could operate on Ukrainian soil and so Petrie wants to know, do you agree with this decision?

Defence Analyst and Author, Paul Beaver, goes over this declaration and outlines the pros and cons of sending troops over to Ukraine. Former Political Editor, Vincent Moss, describes how he feels that there's no way out for UK forces once they're sent in. Finally Petrie speaks to you to see what you think about this decision and if you're happy for things to proceed.

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