The Matthew Wright Show

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

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:20:14 GMT

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 should be broadcast from the courtroom with family lawyer Lorraine Harvey.

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

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:40:02 GMT

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 this weeks' Curiosity Corner looks at The Handwritten Letter Appreciation Society

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

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 15:46:56 GMT

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 Kitchen and Food Bank, shares how panic buying over coronavrius has affected them.

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Coronavirus market crash, extremism within the police and Paul Whitehouse

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 16:42:57 GMT

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 joins Matthew and Kevin as Only Fools and Horses' theatre run is extended for a forth time.

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

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 15:36:01 GMT

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. And we ask Index on Censorship's Jemimah Steinfield if Woody Allen's new book should still be published.

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Coronavirus factchecked, Princess Haya and the Stranglers' JJ Burnel

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:42:06 GMT

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 final UK tour.

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Flybe, abortion figures and the 'Tuneless Choir'

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 15:43:38 GMT

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 are aborted. And in this week's curiosity corner it's the founder of the 'Tuneless Choir'.

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

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 15:42:21 GMT

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 children. And Jonathan Bartley, Co-Leader of The Green Party, responds to a survey saying most Tory members don’t believe established climate change science.

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Home Office bullying row, Brexit fishing war and Naturism

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 15:50:04 GMT

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 talk to a naturist who wants hate crime law to cover them

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

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:13:10 GMT

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. And Comedian Matt Richardson talks about the rise of 'doctor google'. `

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Floods continue, the criminal justice system and worm charming

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:41:21 GMT

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.

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Agriculture Bill, Flooding and taxes

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 15:44:00 GMT

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 taxes if he wants to keep up the spending.

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Weinstein, James Grundy and uncover cops

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:26:06 GMT

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 his privates in a pub. And finally former undercover police officer Peter Bleksley weighs in on the case of Andy Coles who is accused of deceiving a 19-year-old woman into a long-term sexual relationship as an undercover cop.

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

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:57:49 GMT

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 US President's trip and finally we ask if universities are 'losing the nation's trust' with Johnny Rich.

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Institutional racism in the Home Office, Justice and Harry Dunn

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 15:19:43 GMT

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 plea for answers and what it was like in the Oval office.

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

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 15:42:18 GMT

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 Brexit and US journalist Alan Friedman breaks down the latest in the Democratic debates.

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New immigration system, floods and no apology over Sabisky

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:56:48 GMT

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 Rhymney Valley, Wales. And Lawyer Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu asks why No.10 still hasn't offered an apology over advisor Andrew Sabisky, who quit after race and eugenics controversy.

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Caroline Flack, Mental health and Russian bot hunter

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 15:49:31 GMT

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.

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New attorney general, Geoffrey Boycott knighthood and Homeopathy

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 15:35:23 GMT

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 finally, Emma Dalmayne, Autism Advocate and activist against all Autistic mistreatments reacts to the Society of Homeopaths being rebuked over bogus remedies.

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Cabinet reshuffle, Baroness Scotland and working class white boys

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 15:33:05 GMT

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 grant was axed. And finally, Dr Tony Sewell reacts to the claim from one Tory MP that the plight of working class boys is a 'taboo subject'.

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

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 15:56:13 GMT

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 the census after it was revealed the 2021 census could be our last. And finally, historian Sinclair McKay speaks with us about the 75th anniversary of the Allied bombing of Dresden.

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

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 15:27:56 GMT

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 Fay Ripley calls out Kevin.

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

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:02:37 GMT

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.

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

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:54:43 GMT

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.

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

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

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 us to talk psychopaths and his new series Making a Monster.

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

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

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 play a didgeridoo.

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

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

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 over their clothing.

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Grenfell, Huawei and Joe Pasquale

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

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 Crawford and Some Mothers Do 'ave 'em tour.

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

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

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, on the latest calls for sperm to be collected from dead men.

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Northern Rail, Grant Shapps and Emily Hunt

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

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.

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

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

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 her work with the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund.

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

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

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 Yates on cutting the rope of his climbing partner.

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Holocaust Memorial Day, criminal justice and smart motorways

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

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 claims from the government that it was misled over the safety of smart motorways.

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