The Matthew Wright Show

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Highlights of the Matthew Wright Show on talkRADIO. Big opinion on all the talking points of the day, along with political and celebrity guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Matthew Wright Show episodes:

03.13.2020
Herd immunity, what Coronavirus means for your finances and livestreaming divorce cases
Professor Anthony Costello explains 'herd immunity' and if infecting 60% of the population with Coronavirus could help fight the disease. Economist Sara Benwelle breaks down what Covid-19 means for your finances. And Matthew and Kevin debate if divorce cases really...
03.12.2020
Traveller discrimination, Trump's travel ban and the Handwritten Letter Appreciation Society
Matthew and Kevin talk to the founder of the Labour Gypsy, Roma & Traveller Campaign about the discrimination they've experienced both in and out of the party. David Dunn, Professor of International Politics, breaks down President Trump's travel ban. And...
03.11.2020
The Budget, GCSE's and the impact of panic buying
Matthew and Kevin break down the budget with Andrew Carter, Chief Executive of the Centre for Cities. Geoff Barton from the Association of School & College discusses whether we should drop GCSEs. And Rajesh Makwana, Director of the Sufra Community...
03.10.2020
Coronavirus market crash, extremism within the police and Paul Whitehouse
Economist Grace Blakeley explains how coronavirus is affecting the world economy and what this means for people in the UK. Counter-terrorism expert Raffaello Pantucci looks at why police referred its own staff to their counter-terrorism scheme. And comedian Paul Whitehouse...
03.09.2020
Trevor Phillips suspension, PTSD support for soldiers and Woody Allen row
Matthew and Kevin speak to Miqdaad Versi, from the Muslim Council of Britain about Trevor Phillips' suspension from the labour party over alleged Islamophobic comments. Patrick Rea, from PTSD Resolution, says lack of support for soldiers is driving them to suicide....
03.06.2020
Coronavirus factchecked, Princess Haya and the Stranglers' JJ Burnel
Full Fact's Tom Phillips debunks some coronavirus myths. David Haigh, human rights barrister and co-founder of the Free Princess Latifa Campaign calls for Sheikh Mohammed to face justice over family abduction. And legendary Stranglers bassist JJ Burnel chats about their...
03.05.2020
Flybe, abortion figures and the 'Tuneless Choir'
Airline analyst and former Communications Director for Virgin Atlantic Paul Charles discusses the Flybe collapse. Matthew and Kevin talk to Clare Murphy from the British Pregnancy Advisory Service about new figures saying a quarter of all pregnancies in England and Wales...
03.04.2020
Illegal deportations, is the UK 'failing a generation' and do Tories believe in Climate Change?
Matthew and Kevin talk to the barrister representing a man deported by the Home Office despite a court order ruling it illegal. Paediatrician Dr Ronnie Cheung explains his report warning the UK is in danger of failing a generation of...
03.02.2020
Home Office bullying row, Brexit fishing war and Naturism
Dave Penman, General Secretary at the FDA, the union representing people working in public service, calls out the bullying culture. Shadow Environment Secretary Luke Pollard talks about the fishing war that could risk a Channel blockade. And Matthew and Kevin...
02.28.2020
What's next with Coronavirus, illegal drugs 'as easy to get as pizza' and Comedian Matt Richardson
Professor Paul Hunter explains why Coronavirus isn't going away any time soon. Matthew and Kevin ask former undercover police officer Neil Woods if illegal drugs really are 'almost as easy to get as pizza' and why this is fuelling crime....
02.27.2020
Floods continue, the criminal justice system and worm charming
Following the flooding of his pub and family home, Steve Johns asks 'where is our Prime Minister?' Chris Daw QC talks about the failures of the court system and Matthew and Kevin chat to an 'Official Cheat' about worm charming....
02.26.2020
Agriculture Bill, Flooding and taxes
Farmer Liz Webster shares her concerns over the new agriculture bill. Paul Cobbing, from the National Flood Forum, speaks about how flood defences need better investment and the Institute for Fiscal Studies' Carl Emmerson warns the new chancellor must raise...
02.25.2020
Weinstein, James Grundy and uncover cops
Actress Nicola Thorp shares her experiences of the casting couch after Harvey Weinstein is found guilty of rape in a watershed case. Dr Jennifer Cassidy makes the case for MP James Grundy's resignation after a video surfaces of him flashing...
02.24.2020
Bishops in the House of Lords, Universities under attack and Trump's visit to India
Humanists UK's Richy Thompson tells Matthew and Kevin why the Church of England's right to 26 seats in the Lords should be repealed. Aaqil Ahmed talks about his documentary 'In search of India's soul: From Mughals to Modi' and the...
02.21.2020
Institutional racism in the Home Office, Justice and Harry Dunn
Is the Home Office institutionally racist? Matthew and Kevin speak with Detention Action's Bella Sankey after it's revealed the government report into the Windrush scandal was watered down. And Radd Seiger, Spokesperson for the Family of Harry Dunn, shares their...
02.20.2020
Dominic Cummings' designer babies, Data protection post-Brexit and Democrat's debate
Matthew and Kevin ask Professor David Curtis if the NHS should cover the cost of the designer babies, as suggested by No.10's Dominic Cummings. Jim Killock, from the Open Rights Group discusses what could happen to our data rights after...
02.19.2020
New immigration system, floods and no apology over Sabisky
Matthew and Kevin speak with Ali Capper from the National Farmer's Union about plans to bar low-skilled immigrants from the country. A woman whose home has been destroyed by the floods describes how Storm Dennis has affected her community in...
02.17.2020
Caroline Flack, Mental health and Russian bot hunter
Matthew and Kevin react to the tragic passing of Caroline Flack with mental health ambassador Rachel Kelly. And Russian bot hunter Ben Nimmo, Director of Investigations of at Graphika, exposes the world of online trolls. Hosted on Acast. See...
02.14.2020
New attorney general, Geoffrey Boycott knighthood and Homeopathy
We discuss the new attorney general who wants to 'take back control' from the courts with Former Labour Justice Secretary Lord Charles Falconer. We ask what Sarah Green from End Violence Against Women thinks about Georffrey Boycott being knighted. And...
02.13.2020
Cabinet reshuffle, Baroness Scotland and working class white boys
We break down the cabinet reshuffle and what it means for Brexit with Professor Tim Bale, Director of the UK in a Changing Europe. Journalist Latika Bourke discusses the rumours circulating commonwealth Secretary General Baroness Scotland after her £4.7 million...
02.12.2020
Church of England addresses racism, the UK's last census and the bombing of Dresden
We discuss Archbishop Justin Welby's statement that the Church of England is 'institutionally racist' as well as their attitude to the LGBT community with Jayne Ozanne, prominent gay evangelical christian. Statistician Sir David Spiegelhalter takes us though the history of...
02.11.2020
Boris's boost for buses, Unlimited egg freezing and Cold Feet's Fay Ripley
Emily Yates, co-founder of the Association of British Commuters, talks to us about Boris's £5bn pledge for buses and cycling. We discuss how long women should be able to freeze their eggs with fertility expert Adrian Lower and Cold Feet's...
02.10.2020
Phillip Schofield's coming out, what it's like to find out your husband is gay and Sinn Féin surge
Comedian Sarah Bowles talks to Matthew and Kev about finding out her husband of 17 years was gay and Irish World editor Bernard Purcell breaks down Sinn Féin's election surge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02.06.2020
Life in prison, what's going in Scotland and the Goldfish Club
Film Maker Chris Atkins talks to us about his life in prison, journalist Kirsty Strickland explains to us why Derek Mackay quit as Scottish finance secretary and we find out about the exclusive Goldfish Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
02.06.2020
Ian Paterson's victims speak out, hybrid cars and mixed messages for women
We talk to one of Ian Paterson's victims about how the procedures affected her life. Self-proclaimed petrol head Alex Robbins defends the hybrid car and Dr Jessica Taylor talks to us about the mixed messages women face in the media...
02.06.2020
Counter-extremism, anti-Chinese racism over Coronavirus and 'Making a Monster'
Matthew talks to counter-extremism expert Liam Duffy on the differences between the British and Danish approaches to fighting terrorism at home. Comedian Ken Cheng tells us of the rise in anti-Chinese racism over Coronavirus and finally Dr Julian Boon joins...
02.06.2020
A history of Brexit, Coronavirus and Only Fools and Horses' Sue Holderness
Matthew and Kevin talk to Dr Andrew Smith about our history with Europe. Professor Paul Hunter gives us an update on Cornavirus with Deborah James in the studio. And we chat with Only Food and Horses star Sue Holderness about...
02.06.2020
Grenfell immunity, hope for ex-smokers, and curiosity corner
Leading lawyer Paul Gilbert looked into the calls for immunity for corporate witnesses in the Grenfell inquiry. Dr. Peter Campbell explained how there could be some good news for ex-smokers' lungs. And Alex Akal taught Matthew and Kevin how to...
02.06.2020
Northern Rail, Grant Shapps and Emily Hunt
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps discussed Northern Rail being brought under government control. And Emily Hunt discussed the latest on the CPS's decision to reassess her case where an alleged rapist videoed her naked without her consent. Hosted on Acast. See...
02.06.2020
Grenfell, Huawei and Joe Pasquale
Sam Armstrong from the Henry Jackson Society breaks down the government's decision on Huawei 5G. Fire safety expert Stephen Mackenzie examined the firms which are 'denying responsibility' over Grenfell Tower fire. And Joe Pasquale discussed his love affair with Michael...
02.06.2020
Holocaust Memorial Day, criminal justice and smart motorways
Historian Tim Dowley discussed some of the courageous acts carried out by Christians who supported Jews. Leading lawyers Chris Daw QC and Ayesha Nayyar debated what’s wrong with our failing criminal justice system. And Neil Greig from IAM Roadsmart examined the...
02.06.2020
Lie detector tests, dead man's sperm and Tony Blair's son
Euan Blair on high quality apprenticeships over Tony Blair's push for more university degrees. George Maschke on Priti Patel's plan to make convicted terrorists take lie detector tests. And Tom Ellis, a man who was conceived by a sperm donor,...
02.06.2020
Sammy Woodhouse, children in care sent to Scotland, and mountaineer Simon Yates
Sammy Woodhouse on naming the police officers who failed the victims of the Rochdale and Rotherham child grooming scandals. How English children in care are being "exported" to Scotland due to a lack of secure accommodation. And mountaineering legend Simon...

What's The Matthew Wright Show about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Matthew Wright Show episodes:

Herd immunity, what Coronavirus means for your finances and livestreaming divorce cases

Traveller discrimination, Trump's travel ban and the Handwritten Letter Appreciation Society

The Budget, GCSE's and the impact of panic buying

Coronavirus market crash, extremism within the police and Paul Whitehouse

Trevor Phillips suspension, PTSD support for soldiers and Woody Allen row

Coronavirus factchecked, Princess Haya and the Stranglers' JJ Burnel

Flybe, abortion figures and the 'Tuneless Choir'

Illegal deportations, is the UK 'failing a generation' and do Tories believe in Climate Change?

Home Office bullying row, Brexit fishing war and Naturism

What's next with Coronavirus, illegal drugs 'as easy to get as pizza' and Comedian Matt Richardson

Floods continue, the criminal justice system and worm charming

Agriculture Bill, Flooding and taxes

Weinstein, James Grundy and uncover cops

Bishops in the House of Lords, Universities under attack and Trump's visit to India

Institutional racism in the Home Office, Justice and Harry Dunn

Dominic Cummings' designer babies, Data protection post-Brexit and Democrat's debate

New immigration system, floods and no apology over Sabisky

Caroline Flack, Mental health and Russian bot hunter

New attorney general, Geoffrey Boycott knighthood and Homeopathy

Cabinet reshuffle, Baroness Scotland and working class white boys

Church of England addresses racism, the UK's last census and the bombing of Dresden

Boris's boost for buses, Unlimited egg freezing and Cold Feet's Fay Ripley

Phillip Schofield's coming out, what it's like to find out your husband is gay and Sinn Féin surge

Life in prison, what's going in Scotland and the Goldfish Club

Ian Paterson's victims speak out, hybrid cars and mixed messages for women

Counter-extremism, anti-Chinese racism over Coronavirus and 'Making a Monster'

A history of Brexit, Coronavirus and Only Fools and Horses' Sue Holderness

Grenfell immunity, hope for ex-smokers, and curiosity corner

Northern Rail, Grant Shapps and Emily Hunt

Grenfell, Huawei and Joe Pasquale

Holocaust Memorial Day, criminal justice and smart motorways

Lie detector tests, dead man's sperm and Tony Blair's son

Sammy Woodhouse, children in care sent to Scotland, and mountaineer Simon Yates