China has introduced a new national security law for Hong Kong. Tom Tugendhat, Conservative MP for Tonbridge and Malling, takes a closer look at the detail. Leicester-style localised lockdowns are 'just days away' from being imposed after dozens of towns and cities saw coronavirus cases surge in the past week, ​Dr Peter English, chair of the BMA Public Health Medicine Committee, gives his view. And, research shows that such searing heat could become a regular occurrence by the end of the century. Jim Dale from the British Weather Service tells us why.

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As Boris Johnson gave his speech about his plans for the economy after lockdown, Khalid Mahmood, Labour MP for Birmingham Perry Barr, and Wendy Chamberlain, Lib Dem MP for North East Fife, give their reaction. Economist Jonathan Portes explains what the economic impact of the PM's new "build, build, build" mantra could be. Finally, James speaks to motoring journalist Quentin Wilson about the appeal of electric cars, and Richard Tice, chair of the Brexit Party phones in to explain why he has converted to electric cars.

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Toby Young, general secretary of the Free Speech Union, speaks to James about why Nick Buckley, from Mancunian Way shouldn't have been removed from his post after calling the Black Lives Matter movement "neo-Marxist". Former Brexit Party MEP Belinda De Lucy shares her excitement for latest Brexit negotiations. Finally, James speaks to Marc Abraham and Lucy Parkinson about the campaign to ban the import of young puppies from the UK.

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James speaks to Policing Analyst Graham Wettone about the disorder in Brixton that injured over 20 policeman. Rebecca Long-Bailey has been removed from the shadow cabinet after being accused of sharing an anti-semetic tweet. Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi from Jewish Voice for Labour and Lord Clive Soley, the former chairman of the parliamentary Labour Party, discuss whether there still is a problem with anti-semitism within Labour. Finally, James speaks to Kerry Taylor, educational manager at the Blue Cross, about how to keep your pets cool during this heatwave.

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James speaks to Jerry Lewis, London correspondent for Israel Radio, about the latest news from Israel as European MPs oppose plans by Israel to annex parts of the occupied West Bank. Lisa Francesca Nand, presenter of the Big Travel podcast, speaks to James about the warning by airline bosses that up to 110,000 might be lossed. Finally, conservative candidate for Mayor of London Shaun Bailey tells James about the campaign to reverse Sadiq Khan's congestion charge hike.

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James speaks to Conservative MP Saqib Bhatti about the further easing of lockdown measures, including the reopening of restaurants on July 4th. Victoria MacDonald, licensee of two pubs in Norfolk, tells James about the plans she has in place for when the pubs do reopen. Finally, Pastor Mark Burns, advisor to President Donald Trump, talks to James after the low turnout to Trump's Tulsa rally.

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Political commentator Mike Indian analyses Dominic Raab's controversial comments on talkRADIO about taking a knee for Black Lives Matter. Weyman Bennett, from Stand Up To Racism, tells James why taking down the Cecil Rhodes statue was the right thing to do. Finally, economist Jonathan Davies speaks to James about the extra £100bn being pumped into the UK economy to help fight the unprecedented COVID19-induced downturn.

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James and Femi Oluwole debate the pros and cons of the possible free trade agreement between the UK and Australia once the UK's transition period ends. Dr Elisabetta Gropelli, a virologist and lecturer on global health, explains why the drug Dexamethasone is beneficial for the UK in the fight to beat Covid19. Finally, Max Wiseberg, an airborne allergen expert, explains why your hay fever might be worse as we experience Thunder Fever in the UK.

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Labour MP Stephen Timms explains why it was right for Boris Johnson to change his mind and allow children in England to claim free school meal vouchers during the summer holidays, after a campaign by footballer Marcus Rashford. After North Korea blew up a joint liaison office with the South, North Korean expert Dr. John Nilsson-Wright speaks to James about why it is so significant. Iconic Hitchcock film, Psycho, turns 60 today and Ian Nathan, film critic for Empire Magazine, explains why it was so successful. 

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James speaks to Conservative MP Mark Francois about the Prime Minister's new Racial Inequality Commission. Former cop Mike Neville explains why he thinks the Met Police must toughen up with the London protesters. Retail tycoon Theo Paphitis talks to James on the day that all non-essential shops were finally allowed to reopen after lockdown. 

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