The Thought Police

While Matt Kelly takes a much needed hiatus, Mike Graham is joined in the Thought Police think tank by his old pal Kevin O'Sullivan. If you were expecting sweetness and light, you've obviously forgotten what this podcast is all about. These two must have been waiting a while to get a few things off their chest as they launch into a furious rant about the last few months of lockdown including: the way the government has dealt with the coronavirus, shirkers not heading back to the office, why working from home isn't always good for you, the death of city business, ridiculous rules on Welsh buses, unfounded fears about things that probably won't happen, applauding particular bodies but not others, medical care in the US vs. the UK, not listening to the Bonking Boffin and why people can't be told what to do anymore.    

They also discuss Matt Kelly and the ongoing success of the New European (miss you Matt!) despite Brexit going ahead, the notion of 'faith claimed terrorists', not being able to criticise the NHS (even though you should be able to), the seemingly unfathomable role of Public Health England, and why you should never trust an expert (or several). Stand by your (hospital) beds... the Thought Police are coming for you.

You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you can find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.

Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email to the boys the address is: [email protected] 

Mike and Matt are in your ears once again to run the rule over the latest news. Topics today include: people enjoying the sunshine, relaxing of lockdown and whether it's the right move, how contagious the coronavirus is, why kitchen workers are all mad, the underwhelming return of the Premier League, 30 years of hurt coming to an end for Liverpool fans (and why winning the title matters most), cabinet spending, the NHS, the future for protests, why we need a confident government (and don't have one), shocking recent developments in the world of NASCAR, the current lack of tolerance in society, big companies panicking about their lack of diversity and how the media have changed for the better in one very important way.        
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You can find the show on Twitter: @ThoughtPoliceTP and email the show via: [email protected].

Mike can also be found on Twitter @IROMG. Matt...isn't on there (haven't you heard?)

Mike Graham from talkRADIO and Matt Kelly from the New European are back for more current affairs debate and discussion. Topics include: Marcus Rashford's free school meals campaign, seeing the best in people, trying to capture the mood of the nation from within the news room, incendiary headlines, what the public want from their news, the seriousness of our political environment, scrapping statues, the progression of the status of women in the workplace, the polarising impact of immigration and cultural change on local communities, a nation politically divided, football's return without fans, giving up on lockdown, Christmas trees, podcasting at a distance and marijuana. Anything can happen in the next half hour! 

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You can find the show on Twitter: @ThoughtPoliceTP and email the show via: [email protected].

Mike can also be found on Twitter @IROMG. Matt...isn't on there (haven't you heard?)

Mike Graham and Matt Kelly triumphantly return for more highbrow news debate including such topics as: the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, the confusing nature of the latest regulations, Dominic Cummings' curious personality, whether pulling down statues of controversial individuals is a practical form of protest, virtue signallers jumping on the latest bandwagon, sports stars taking a knee and the dwindling circulation of the Guardian. It's news for the nuanced and current affairs for the cultured; it's the Thought Police.

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You can find the show on Twitter: @ThoughtPoliceTP and email the show via: [email protected].

Mike can also be found on Twitter @IROMG. Matt...isn't on there (haven't you heard?)

Mike and Matt get stuck into the week's news including the fallout of the shocking death of George Floyd, US policing and racial tensions, the reaction of President Trump and the ongoing protests taking place across the USA. Other topics include food poisoning, the latest goings-on in Westminster, potential positives in the fight against coronavirus (but will we learn anything from it?), the history of Spanish Flu, IKEA's queues and dealing with ADHD. Meanwhile the pair share their experiences of proving the doubters wrong. It's another packed edition of the Thought Police! 

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You can find the show on Twitter: @ThoughtPoliceTP and email the show via: [email protected].

Mike can also be found on Twitter @IROMG. Matt...isn't on there (haven't you heard?)

Mike and Matt discuss Dominic Cummings' actions in the reasoned and measured way they've virtually made their trademark at this point - did he flout the regulations? Was he in the wrong? Or is it all just one big game? Also today they share their feelings about the coronavirus pandemic now that the first wave appears to be settling down - when will life go back to normal? Other topics include The Last Dance, Jeffrey Epstein, great curry houses of the Greater London area, Mike's radio show, Matt's glee at the schools reopening and loads more!

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You can find the show on Twitter: @ThoughtPoliceTP and email the show via: [email protected].

Mike can also be found on Twitter @IROMG. Matt...isn't on there (haven't you heard?)

Mike Graham and Matt Kelly discuss: the heat, being trapped in lockdown, your own kids taking liberties, Captain Tom, the clap for the NHS, Shoreditch, the pedestrianisation of London city centre, social-distancing, do-gooders, cycling to work, international travel, when clubs and bars might reopen, Michael Jordan and his extreme wealth and why a sense of achievement doesn't have to be financial. It's the latest Thought Police!

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You can find the show on Twitter: @ThoughtPoliceTP and email the show via: [email protected].

Mike can also be found on Twitter @IROMG. Matt...isn't on there (haven't you heard?)

Better late than never, Mike Graham (via studio) and Matt Kelly (via phone) are back in time for the weekend. They discuss: country life, the next steps of lockdown, shooting a gun, David Mamet movies, the complexities of the coronavirus crisis, being stuck inside with the same person, the antiquated art of cashing cheques, Alan Clark MP, the dearth of interesting ministers, Priti Patel's whereabouts, playing golf and Michael Jordan. And don't worry, there's a tangent or two as well!  

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You can find the show on Twitter: @ThoughtPoliceTP and email the show via: [email protected].

Mike can also be found on Twitter @IROMG. Matt...isn't on there (haven't you heard?)

Mike and Matt are back to help relieve some lockdown boredom as we enter week seven! Today's news and views include: the stress of being housebound and seeing too much (or too little) family, the broadband situation in Norfolk (spoiler: it's bleak), Nigel Farage's behaviour, preparing to coexist with the virus, how newspapers functioned before the Internet, Hugh Grant and the hooker, Mark Di Stefano's hacking sacking, McDonalds' southern bias, the changing world of the food delivery and although sport's making a comeback, will cinema do the same? Food for thought. It's the Thought Police. 

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You can find the show on Twitter: @ThoughtPoliceTP and email the show via: [email protected].

Mike can also be found on Twitter @IROMG. Matt...isn't on there (haven't you heard?)

Stay safe...

Mike and Matt are back to help relieve the lockdown boredom as they get stuck into the week's political news. The reappearance of Boris Johnson, never taking a day off work, the unhealthy nature of the gambling industry, why Las Vegas is not all it's cracked up to be, being fleeced by energy companies, projections on when restrictions might be lifted, and Alaskan cruises are the cards being dealt today.

Subscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never miss an episode with new ones dropping weekly during these unprecedented times.

You can find the show on Twitter: @ThoughtPoliceTP and email the show via: [email protected].

Mike can also be found on Twitter @IROMG. Matt...isn't on there (haven't you heard?)

Stay safe...