60 acast.com <![CDATA[Talk Drive with Kevin O'Sullivan]]> https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive en News UK Talk,Talkradio,TalkTV,News,politics,current affairs,Starmer,Kemi Badenoch,Nigel Farage Talk From UK politics and culture wars to immigration, crime, the media and the madness of modern Britain, Kevin O'Sullivan brings his trademark bite to the issues dominating the headlines. Expect uncompromising interviews, sharp monologues and lively debate with politicians, commentators and the voices shaping the national conversation.


Catch the best moments from Talk Drive, including must-hear clashes, exclusive guests and the stories everyone’s talking about on their way home.

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]]> From UK politics and culture wars to immigration, crime, the media and the madness of modern Britain, Kevin O'Sullivan brings his trademark bite to the issues dominating the headlines. Expect uncompromising interviews, sharp monologues and lively debate with politicians, commentators and the voices shaping the national conversation.


Catch the best moments from Talk Drive, including must-hear clashes, exclusive guests and the stories everyone’s talking about on their way home.

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]]> false Talk info+690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61@mg-eu.acast.com 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 talk-drive episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61/1772454827424-3cbaec19-9b61-4ba4-a976-2850aae14200.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive <![CDATA[Talk Drive with Kevin O'Sullivan]]> BBC Through The Mill BBC Through The Mill Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:34:05 GMT 32:33 69cd44943908885dc4d01a7b false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/bbc-through-the-mill 69cd44943908885dc4d01a7b 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 bbc-through-the-mill full On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Adrian Mills, former BBC presenter, and Mark Littlewood, director of Popular Conservatism.


They discuss the latest BBC controversy following revelations the broadcaster knew Scott Mills had been quizzed under caution by police between 2018 and 2019.


Plus, Norman Brennan, former police officer, gives his view on social media-fuelled “link-ups” which saw shops targeted and families left terrified in Clapham.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Adrian Mills, former BBC presenter, and Mark Littlewood, director of Popular Conservatism.


They discuss the latest BBC controversy following revelations the broadcaster knew Scott Mills had been quizzed under caution by police between 2018 and 2019.


Plus, Norman Brennan, former police officer, gives his view on social media-fuelled “link-ups” which saw shops targeted and families left terrified in Clapham.

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]]> WHIP CRACKED WHIP CRACKED Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:53:57 GMT 53:49 69cc0a33bfb99db0bc72fc05 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/whip-cracked 69cc0a33bfb99db0bc72fc05 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 whip-cracked full

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]]> Another BBC Crisis Another BBC Crisis Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:30:00 GMT 26:45 69caa77716bd65d0692fef73 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/another-bbc-crisis 69caa77716bd65d0692fef73 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 another-bbc-crisis full On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Ben Habib, Leader of Advance UK, to give his view on the Together Alliance London rally against the far right, after organisers claimed that half a million people took part in the demonstration.


Rebecca Ryan, Campaign Director at Defund the BBC, discusses fresh scrutiny of the broadcaster following Scott Mills’ sacking from BBC Radio 2, after a complaint about his personal conduct.


Plus, Peter Bleksley, former Met Police detective, gives his expert opinion as new figures show police failed to solve 92% of burglaries in Britain last year.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Ben Habib, Leader of Advance UK, to give his view on the Together Alliance London rally against the far right, after organisers claimed that half a million people took part in the demonstration.


Rebecca Ryan, Campaign Director at Defund the BBC, discusses fresh scrutiny of the broadcaster following Scott Mills’ sacking from BBC Radio 2, after a complaint about his personal conduct.


Plus, Peter Bleksley, former Met Police detective, gives his expert opinion as new figures show police failed to solve 92% of burglaries in Britain last year.

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]]> March Madness March Madness Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:43:24 GMT 31:21 69c6bedff4bf09c599fe61ea false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/march-madness 69c6bedff4bf09c599fe61ea 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 march-madness full On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by David Toube, spokesman for the Jewish Leadership Council, to discuss the row over claims that celebrities backing an anti far-right march are freezing out Jewish groups.


Peter Bleksley, former Met detective, gives his opinion on the vandalism of flats in Farnham Royal reportedly earmarked to house asylum seekers, and the wider tensions surrounding migration and public order.


Plus, Harry Cole, editor-at-large at The Sun, provides his views on warnings that Iran could strike London with a missile as the United States increases pressure on the UK to join the conflict.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by David Toube, spokesman for the Jewish Leadership Council, to discuss the row over claims that celebrities backing an anti far-right march are freezing out Jewish groups.


Peter Bleksley, former Met detective, gives his opinion on the vandalism of flats in Farnham Royal reportedly earmarked to house asylum seekers, and the wider tensions surrounding migration and public order.


Plus, Harry Cole, editor-at-large at The Sun, provides his views on warnings that Iran could strike London with a missile as the United States increases pressure on the UK to join the conflict.

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]]> Sectarian Education Sectarian Education Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:44:27 GMT 40:06 69c41690217ea6ceb7d6919b false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/sectarian-education 69c41690217ea6ceb7d6919b 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 sectarian-education full On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Mark Littlewood, Director of Popular Conservatism, to discuss Morgan McSweeney not telling the Met Police about his role as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff after the theft of his government phone. They also give their views on Ed Miliband's plans for solar panels.


Richard Tice MP, Deputy Leader of Reform UK, gives his opinion on concerns that Church of England primary school pupils were coerced into taking part in Islamic prayers.


Plus, Barry Tomes, publicist to Huw Edwards, reflects on Channel 5's drama on the former news presenter.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Mark Littlewood, Director of Popular Conservatism, to discuss Morgan McSweeney not telling the Met Police about his role as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff after the theft of his government phone. They also give their views on Ed Miliband's plans for solar panels.


Richard Tice MP, Deputy Leader of Reform UK, gives his opinion on concerns that Church of England primary school pupils were coerced into taking part in Islamic prayers.


Plus, Barry Tomes, publicist to Huw Edwards, reflects on Channel 5's drama on the former news presenter.

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]]> Nut Zero Nut Zero Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:24 GMT 32:58 69c2bf6ed832f1da9328d390 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/nut-zero 69c2bf6ed832f1da9328d390 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 nut-zero full Kevin O’Sullivan returns for Talk Drive with his take on the biggest stories in politics.


Kevin is joined by James Price, former government special adviser, to discuss the top stories of the day, including Bob Monkhouse’s notebooks being rejected by the BBC’s The Repair Shop because producers deemed some of the jokes racist.


Philip Kiszely, Senior Fellow at the New Culture Forum, joins Kevin for a conversation on the key cultural issues making headlines and the wider questions facing Britain.


And rounding off the line-up is Matthew Syed, columnist for The Times and The Sunday Times, offering his insight into the escalating conflict in Iran.

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]]> Kevin O’Sullivan returns for Talk Drive with his take on the biggest stories in politics.


Kevin is joined by James Price, former government special adviser, to discuss the top stories of the day, including Bob Monkhouse’s notebooks being rejected by the BBC’s The Repair Shop because producers deemed some of the jokes racist.


Philip Kiszely, Senior Fellow at the New Culture Forum, joins Kevin for a conversation on the key cultural issues making headlines and the wider questions facing Britain.


And rounding off the line-up is Matthew Syed, columnist for The Times and The Sunday Times, offering his insight into the escalating conflict in Iran.

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]]> Dangerous Divisions Dangerous Divisions Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:09:34 GMT 34:37 69c18fef7878605e11950cea false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/dangerous-divisions 69c18fef7878605e11950cea 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 dangerous-divisions full Kevin O’Sullivan is joined on Talk Drive by a strong panel to tackle the day’s biggest stories with lively debate and plenty of straight talking.


Historian, Rafe Heydel-Mankoo, offers his take on the headlines dominating the news agenda and the wider issues shaping the national conversation.


Former Jewish Leadership Council CEO, Simon Johnson, joins to discuss the suspected antisemitic hate crime in London, after four Jewish volunteer ambulances were set alight outside a synagogue in the early hours of this morning.


And Labour MP for Kingston upon Hull East, Karl Turner, gives his reaction as the Home Secretary moves to deport thousands of foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers before they are able to lodge appeals under human rights laws.

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]]> Kevin O’Sullivan is joined on Talk Drive by a strong panel to tackle the day’s biggest stories with lively debate and plenty of straight talking.


Historian, Rafe Heydel-Mankoo, offers his take on the headlines dominating the news agenda and the wider issues shaping the national conversation.


Former Jewish Leadership Council CEO, Simon Johnson, joins to discuss the suspected antisemitic hate crime in London, after four Jewish volunteer ambulances were set alight outside a synagogue in the early hours of this morning.


And Labour MP for Kingston upon Hull East, Karl Turner, gives his reaction as the Home Secretary moves to deport thousands of foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers before they are able to lodge appeals under human rights laws.

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]]> Culture Clash Culture Clash Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:55:02 GMT 31:26 69bd80133bbfcfe8db761e60 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/culture-clash 69bd80133bbfcfe8db761e60 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 culture-clash full Kevin O’Sullivan hosts Talk Drive to tackle the day’s biggest talking points with no-nonsense debate.


After a number of state schools closed for Eid, Chairman of the Campaign for Real Education, Chris McGovern, joins Kevin to discuss the state of Britain’s schools.


Writer and broadcaster, Emma Trimble, brings her sharp take on the cultural and political stories of the day.


And former Head of UK Border Force, Tony Smith, discusses the border security commander after he quit for failing to bring numbers of small boat crossings down.

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]]> Kevin O’Sullivan hosts Talk Drive to tackle the day’s biggest talking points with no-nonsense debate.


After a number of state schools closed for Eid, Chairman of the Campaign for Real Education, Chris McGovern, joins Kevin to discuss the state of Britain’s schools.


Writer and broadcaster, Emma Trimble, brings her sharp take on the cultural and political stories of the day.


And former Head of UK Border Force, Tony Smith, discusses the border security commander after he quit for failing to bring numbers of small boat crossings down.

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]]> Japanese Surprise Japanese Surprise Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT 41:45 69bc3f34007cdcf83f77d555 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/japanese-surprise 69bc3f34007cdcf83f77d555 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 japanese-surprise full Kevin O’Sullivan tackles the biggest stories in politics for another episode of news, views and topical debate.


On today’s show, Kevin is joined by Richard Tice MP, Deputy Leader of Reform UK, to discuss Great British Steel after Labour signalled the end of it to meet "net stupid zero" targets.


Philip T. Reeker, former US Ambassador to the UK, to discuss the latest in the Iran conflict, following President Trump's comments about 'non-responsive' NATO allies.


And rounding out the line-up is Lord Redwood, former Conservative Cabinet Minister, offering his take on the top stories of the day.

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]]> Kevin O’Sullivan tackles the biggest stories in politics for another episode of news, views and topical debate.


On today’s show, Kevin is joined by Richard Tice MP, Deputy Leader of Reform UK, to discuss Great British Steel after Labour signalled the end of it to meet "net stupid zero" targets.


Philip T. Reeker, former US Ambassador to the UK, to discuss the latest in the Iran conflict, following President Trump's comments about 'non-responsive' NATO allies.


And rounding out the line-up is Lord Redwood, former Conservative Cabinet Minister, offering his take on the top stories of the day.

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]]> The Rise of Rayner? The Rise of Rayner? Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:44:36 GMT 33:53 69bad7f5723e6260740d6c6b false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/the-rise-of-rayner 69bad7f5723e6260740d6c6b 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 the-rise-of-rayner full Kevin O’Sullivan takes on the biggest stories making headlines with his trademark takes and no-nonsense interviewing.


On today’s show, Kevin is joined by Mohammed Amin, Director of the Campaign for Shared European Values, to discuss the gathering of hundreds of Muslims in Trafalgar Square before they broke their Ramadan fast.


Former Labour adviser, Matthew Torbitt, questions if Angela Rayner will return to Westminster and run for Prime Minister after she said Labour is “running out of time” to change course.


And Steven Barrett, barrister and commentator, offering his take on the top stories of the day.

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]]> Kevin O’Sullivan takes on the biggest stories making headlines with his trademark takes and no-nonsense interviewing.


On today’s show, Kevin is joined by Mohammed Amin, Director of the Campaign for Shared European Values, to discuss the gathering of hundreds of Muslims in Trafalgar Square before they broke their Ramadan fast.


Former Labour adviser, Matthew Torbitt, questions if Angela Rayner will return to Westminster and run for Prime Minister after she said Labour is “running out of time” to change course.


And Steven Barrett, barrister and commentator, offering his take on the top stories of the day.

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]]> Donald Doubles Down Donald Doubles Down Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:00 GMT 37:42 69b9897a13c7a93c93710b94 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/donald-doubles-down 69b9897a13c7a93c93710b94 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 donald-doubles-down full Kevin O’Sullivan brings his trademark sharp takes and no-nonsense interviewing to Talk, cutting through the spin to get to what really matters.


On today’s show, Kevin is joined by Ambassador John Bolton, former President Trump National Security Adviser and former United States Ambassador to the United Nations, for a forthright look at defence after President Trump slammed NATO and Sir Keir Starmer again for the delayed response to the conflict in Iran. 


Jonathan Greatorex, who runs The Hand at Llanarmon in Wales, discusses Ed Miliband's energy advice tool, after pubs were advised to serve warmer beer and turn off ovens to save money on their energy bills.


And rounding out the line-up is Trevor Kavanagh, former Political Editor of The Sun, with the top stories of the day.

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]]> Kevin O’Sullivan brings his trademark sharp takes and no-nonsense interviewing to Talk, cutting through the spin to get to what really matters.


On today’s show, Kevin is joined by Ambassador John Bolton, former President Trump National Security Adviser and former United States Ambassador to the United Nations, for a forthright look at defence after President Trump slammed NATO and Sir Keir Starmer again for the delayed response to the conflict in Iran. 


Jonathan Greatorex, who runs The Hand at Llanarmon in Wales, discusses Ed Miliband's energy advice tool, after pubs were advised to serve warmer beer and turn off ovens to save money on their energy bills.


And rounding out the line-up is Trevor Kavanagh, former Political Editor of The Sun, with the top stories of the day.

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]]> Fracking Hell Fracking Hell Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:00 GMT 33:11 69b834e11b5a7dfbdf646767 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/fracking-hell 69b834e11b5a7dfbdf646767 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 fracking-hell full Kevin O’Sullivan is joined on Drive time by a heavyweight line-up to unpack the day’s biggest stories.


Rear Admiral Chris Parry, former NATO and Royal Navy commander, brings sharp, frontline insight on global security and defence strategy as the war in Iran escalates. 


Conservative peer, Lord Mackinlay, Director of the Global Warming Policy Foundation, takes on the climate and energy debate - as Ed Miliband dismissed calls for the UK to exploit the North Sea’s oil supply, despite widespread calls to drill the area.


Plus, Talk reporter, Samara Gill, is on hand with the latest from the Al Quds march in London.

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]]> Kevin O’Sullivan is joined on Drive time by a heavyweight line-up to unpack the day’s biggest stories.


Rear Admiral Chris Parry, former NATO and Royal Navy commander, brings sharp, frontline insight on global security and defence strategy as the war in Iran escalates. 


Conservative peer, Lord Mackinlay, Director of the Global Warming Policy Foundation, takes on the climate and energy debate - as Ed Miliband dismissed calls for the UK to exploit the North Sea’s oil supply, despite widespread calls to drill the area.


Plus, Talk reporter, Samara Gill, is on hand with the latest from the Al Quds march in London.

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]]> Marching Orders Marching Orders Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:40:51 GMT 37:34 69b4535f1b5a7dfbdf73d876 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/marching-orders 69b4535f1b5a7dfbdf73d876 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 marching-orders full Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Reform UK MP, Andrew Rosindell, on Talk drive as a St George's Day scout parade has been banned for health and safety reasons, but the al Quds gathering in London is still allowed to go ahead.


As the war in Iran hits the two-week mark, Jake Wallis Simons discusses the escalating conflict after US President, Donald Trump, warning Iran to 'watch what happens'.


Plus, Brendan O'Neill takes us through the top stories of the day.

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]]> Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Reform UK MP, Andrew Rosindell, on Talk drive as a St George's Day scout parade has been banned for health and safety reasons, but the al Quds gathering in London is still allowed to go ahead.


As the war in Iran hits the two-week mark, Jake Wallis Simons discusses the escalating conflict after US President, Donald Trump, warning Iran to 'watch what happens'.


Plus, Brendan O'Neill takes us through the top stories of the day.

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]]> World War Wii World War Wii Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT 37:34 69b3063a6250eadca2dc92bd false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/world-war-wii 69b3063a6250eadca2dc92bd 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 world-war-wii full Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Freddy Gray, Deputy and US Editor of The Spectator, to discuss the latest after a British base in Iraq was hit by an Iranian drone swarm.


Director of The Academy of Ideas, Baroness Fox, shares her excitement after the House of Lords backed plans to scrap non-crime hate incidents, in a vote that puts pressure on Sir Keir Starmer to end their use.


Plus, Labour MP, Graham Stringer, delves into the top stories of the day. Including the Prime Minister taking responsibility for Mandelson scandal.

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]]> Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Freddy Gray, Deputy and US Editor of The Spectator, to discuss the latest after a British base in Iraq was hit by an Iranian drone swarm.


Director of The Academy of Ideas, Baroness Fox, shares her excitement after the House of Lords backed plans to scrap non-crime hate incidents, in a vote that puts pressure on Sir Keir Starmer to end their use.


Plus, Labour MP, Graham Stringer, delves into the top stories of the day. Including the Prime Minister taking responsibility for Mandelson scandal.

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]]> Scandelson? Scandelson? Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:50:30 GMT 38:25 69b1ac69a9beefe722e65a23 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/scandelson 69b1ac69a9beefe722e65a23 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 scandelson full Talk's International Editor, Isabel Oakeshott, joins Kevin O'Sullivan on Talk drive to discuss our exclusive of a devastated dad whose vulnerable teenage daughter was secretly married in an illegal Islamic ceremony while she was in foster care – and how his signature was forged on the paperwork.


Alex Gandler, Spokesman for the Embassy of Israel in the UK, discusses the latest on the conflict in Iran, saying: "Iran was very close to develop nuclear weapons."


Plus, Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP, talks through the top stories of the day.

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]]> Talk's International Editor, Isabel Oakeshott, joins Kevin O'Sullivan on Talk drive to discuss our exclusive of a devastated dad whose vulnerable teenage daughter was secretly married in an illegal Islamic ceremony while she was in foster care – and how his signature was forged on the paperwork.


Alex Gandler, Spokesman for the Embassy of Israel in the UK, discusses the latest on the conflict in Iran, saying: "Iran was very close to develop nuclear weapons."


Plus, Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP, talks through the top stories of the day.

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]]> Dragon Departs Dragon Departs Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:36:40 GMT 34:45 69b0502157aaa944a9938d18 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/dragon-departs 69b0502157aaa944a9938d18 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 dragon-departs full Reform UK's Robert Jenrick joins Kevin O'Sullivan to discuss his party cutting petrol prices at a Derbyshire service station, as part of a pledge to reverse Labour's planned fuel duty increase. Meanwhile, HMS Dragon has finally set sail from Portsmouth, heading for the Eastern Mediterranean.


Rabbi Jonathan Romain, Chaplain of the Jewish Police Association, shares his thoughts in the wake of Labour's major crackdown on Islamophobia.


Plus, former Labour MP, Simon Danczuk, joins the programme to take us through the top stories of the day.

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]]> Reform UK's Robert Jenrick joins Kevin O'Sullivan to discuss his party cutting petrol prices at a Derbyshire service station, as part of a pledge to reverse Labour's planned fuel duty increase. Meanwhile, HMS Dragon has finally set sail from Portsmouth, heading for the Eastern Mediterranean.


Rabbi Jonathan Romain, Chaplain of the Jewish Police Association, shares his thoughts in the wake of Labour's major crackdown on Islamophobia.


Plus, former Labour MP, Simon Danczuk, joins the programme to take us through the top stories of the day.

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]]> Ready, Set, No Ready, Set, No Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:45:17 GMT 33:40 69af013cb58ea3074dbe625d false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/ready-set-no 69af013cb58ea3074dbe625d 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 ready-set-no full Former Conservative Defence Minister, Sir Gerald Howarth, joins Kevin O’Sullivan following the announcement that aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales is not expected to deploy to the Middle East, despite having been placed on advanced readiness.


Iranian political activist, Kambiz Irani, claims the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, may not be alive, citing the apparent lack of any recent confirmed sightings.


Plus, an exclusive from Talk’s Samara Gill.

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]]> Former Conservative Defence Minister, Sir Gerald Howarth, joins Kevin O’Sullivan following the announcement that aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales is not expected to deploy to the Middle East, despite having been placed on advanced readiness.


Iranian political activist, Kambiz Irani, claims the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, may not be alive, citing the apparent lack of any recent confirmed sightings.


Plus, an exclusive from Talk’s Samara Gill.

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]]> Conflicted Keir Conflicted Keir Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:35:27 GMT 34:30 69ab0cc4b49eecc0b7b76819 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/conflicted-keir 69ab0cc4b49eecc0b7b76819 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 conflicted-keir full Kevin O’Sullivan discusses the latest on the conflict in Iran, how the situation is developing, and what the wider implications could be for the region and beyond.


Former Conservative MP and former army officer, Colonel James Sunderland, joins the discussion to assess the security and strategic outlook. He argues that the level of unpredictability is rising and warns it is “becoming a strategic concern”.


Iranian author, Nick Berg, brings a personal perspective reflecting on being born in Iran and later moving to the United States.


Plus, Lord Redwood delves into the top stories, the domestic response to the Iran conflict, and the questions now facing decision-makers.

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]]> Kevin O’Sullivan discusses the latest on the conflict in Iran, how the situation is developing, and what the wider implications could be for the region and beyond.


Former Conservative MP and former army officer, Colonel James Sunderland, joins the discussion to assess the security and strategic outlook. He argues that the level of unpredictability is rising and warns it is “becoming a strategic concern”.


Iranian author, Nick Berg, brings a personal perspective reflecting on being born in Iran and later moving to the United States.


Plus, Lord Redwood delves into the top stories, the domestic response to the Iran conflict, and the questions now facing decision-makers.

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]]> All Out War? All Out War? Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT 37:44 69a9ce04b49eecc0b7646bb8 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/all-out-war 69a9ce04b49eecc0b7646bb8 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 all-out-war full

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]]> War Rages On War Rages On Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:30:00 GMT 31:09 69a86bc0618d0d8bf7cbd937 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/war-rages-on 69a86bc0618d0d8bf7cbd937 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 war-rages-on full On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Reform UK's Darren Grimes, deputy leader of Durham County Council, Akhmed Yakoob, co-founder of the Independent Candidates Alliance and Dr Ben Jones, senior lecturer in naval history at the University of Portsmouth.


They break down the latest developments in Iran and what it could mean for UK security, as HMS Dragon remains in Portsmouth and is not expected to sail to help defend Cyprus until at least next week.


After Donald Trump said "this is not Winston Churchill we're dealing with," Keir Starmer attended an event for Muslims breaking their fast and said "on Iran, I want to make clear the UK was not involved in the offensive strikes of the US and Israel."


Meanwhile as the war continues, controversial footage has been released of MPs dancing with Strictly Come Dancing stars Angela Rippon and Alex Kingston at Portcullis House.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Reform UK's Darren Grimes, deputy leader of Durham County Council, Akhmed Yakoob, co-founder of the Independent Candidates Alliance and Dr Ben Jones, senior lecturer in naval history at the University of Portsmouth.


They break down the latest developments in Iran and what it could mean for UK security, as HMS Dragon remains in Portsmouth and is not expected to sail to help defend Cyprus until at least next week.


After Donald Trump said "this is not Winston Churchill we're dealing with," Keir Starmer attended an event for Muslims breaking their fast and said "on Iran, I want to make clear the UK was not involved in the offensive strikes of the US and Israel."


Meanwhile as the war continues, controversial footage has been released of MPs dancing with Strictly Come Dancing stars Angela Rippon and Alex Kingston at Portcullis House.

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]]> <![CDATA['Not Churchill We're Dealing With']]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:30:00 GMT 31:35 69a71ab3b5381e1c01febd5c false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/not-churchill-were-dealing-with 69a71ab3b5381e1c01febd5c 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 not-churchill-were-dealing-with full On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by former U.S. diplomat Jim Jatras, former government special adviser James Price and former NATO and Royal Navy commander Rear Admiral Chris Parry to analyse the escalating conflict involving Iran.


They discuss the latest developments as U.S. President Donald Trump has slammed Keir Starmer for his initial response saying "'this is not Winston Churchill we're dealing with."


They also examine the UK’s military move to deploy air-defence destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus, following Iranian drones striking an RAF base.


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]]> On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by former U.S. diplomat Jim Jatras, former government special adviser James Price and former NATO and Royal Navy commander Rear Admiral Chris Parry to analyse the escalating conflict involving Iran.


They discuss the latest developments as U.S. President Donald Trump has slammed Keir Starmer for his initial response saying "'this is not Winston Churchill we're dealing with."


They also examine the UK’s military move to deploy air-defence destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus, following Iranian drones striking an RAF base.


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]]> Middle East Mayhem Middle East Mayhem Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:30:00 GMT 32:08 69a5cdcb11f5657ded0ccef2 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/middle-east-mayhem 69a5cdcb11f5657ded0ccef2 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 middle-east-mayhem full On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Talk’s international editor Isabel Oakeshott, The Times and The Sunday Times columnist Matthew Syed, and Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman Rick Gates for the latest on the escalating conflict involving Iran.


They examine Keir Starmer’s defence of his initial decision not to allow the US to use UK bases for strikes against Iran, and the subsequent shift on Sunday when the UK did permit the use of British bases to target Iranian missile launchers.


Donald Trump stated he was “very disappointed” the UK originally refused access to the Diego Garcia UK–US base, as the fallout from the killing of the Ayatollah continues.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Talk’s international editor Isabel Oakeshott, The Times and The Sunday Times columnist Matthew Syed, and Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman Rick Gates for the latest on the escalating conflict involving Iran.


They examine Keir Starmer’s defence of his initial decision not to allow the US to use UK bases for strikes against Iran, and the subsequent shift on Sunday when the UK did permit the use of British bases to target Iranian missile launchers.


Donald Trump stated he was “very disappointed” the UK originally refused access to the Diego Garcia UK–US base, as the fallout from the killing of the Ayatollah continues.

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]]> Win For The Greens Win For The Greens Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:34:13 GMT 32:00 69a1d2dff0bb26c296186290 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/win-for-the-greens 69a1d2dff0bb26c296186290 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 win-for-the-greens full On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Graham Stringer, MP for Labour in Blackley and Middleton South, to discuss the result of the Gorton and Denton by-election, as the Green Party's Hannah Spencer won the seat, with Reform UK's Matt Goodwin coming second and Labour's Angeliki Stogia coming in third.


Plus writer Graham Linehan provides his view, as leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage has reported concerns over "family voting" to Greater Manchester Police and the Electoral Commission.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Graham Stringer, MP for Labour in Blackley and Middleton South, to discuss the result of the Gorton and Denton by-election, as the Green Party's Hannah Spencer won the seat, with Reform UK's Matt Goodwin coming second and Labour's Angeliki Stogia coming in third.


Plus writer Graham Linehan provides his view, as leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage has reported concerns over "family voting" to Greater Manchester Police and the Electoral Commission.

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]]> Migration Nation Migration Nation Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:30:00 GMT 40:41 69a084b70e30955851bef7ca false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/migration-nation 69a084b70e30955851bef7ca 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 migration-nation full On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Ben Habib, leader of Advance UK, to discuss the latest developments in small boat migrant crossings on the English Channel, as improving weather leads to increased activity.


Andrew Lownie, author of 'Entitled', shares his expert view on Rachel Reeves demanding that any taxpayer money “found to have been misused” by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be repaid.


Plus, retired prison governor, Mark Hammersley, assesses the state of British prisons, as convicted murderer Ian Huntley has been beaten unconscious with a metal pole in jail and is now in a life-threatening condition.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Ben Habib, leader of Advance UK, to discuss the latest developments in small boat migrant crossings on the English Channel, as improving weather leads to increased activity.


Andrew Lownie, author of 'Entitled', shares his expert view on Rachel Reeves demanding that any taxpayer money “found to have been misused” by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be repaid.


Plus, retired prison governor, Mark Hammersley, assesses the state of British prisons, as convicted murderer Ian Huntley has been beaten unconscious with a metal pole in jail and is now in a life-threatening condition.

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]]> Snitched On By The Speaker Snitched On By The Speaker Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:30:00 GMT 40:21 699f2f1ff5ae85b4a28ad86e false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/snitched-on-by-the-speaker 699f2f1ff5ae85b4a28ad86e 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 snitched-on-by-the-speaker full On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Talk’s International Editor Isabel Oakeshott for a wide-ranging discussion on today’s biggest political stories. From the rise in migrant small-boat crossings as weather conditions improve, to the row over school uniform and gender after Bridget Phillipson suggested boys should be allowed to wear skirts.


The pair also discuss Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle revealing he provided information to the police before they arrested Peter Mandelson.


Political commentator Young Bob (Thomas Moffatt) gives his side of the story, after he was attacked whilst attempting to interview members of the public in Whitechapel, following police being called over a Christian preacher.


Plus, former policeman and whistle-blower Jon Wedger, gives his expert perspective on grooming gangs in London.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Talk’s International Editor Isabel Oakeshott for a wide-ranging discussion on today’s biggest political stories. From the rise in migrant small-boat crossings as weather conditions improve, to the row over school uniform and gender after Bridget Phillipson suggested boys should be allowed to wear skirts.


The pair also discuss Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle revealing he provided information to the police before they arrested Peter Mandelson.


Political commentator Young Bob (Thomas Moffatt) gives his side of the story, after he was attacked whilst attempting to interview members of the public in Whitechapel, following police being called over a Christian preacher.


Plus, former policeman and whistle-blower Jon Wedger, gives his expert perspective on grooming gangs in London.

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]]> Ban the burka? Ban the burka? Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:30:00 GMT 34:40 699de47a123f974082ecb76b false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/ban-the-burka 699de47a123f974082ecb76b 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 ban-the-burka full On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by lead organiser of the Pink Ladies, Orla Minihane, to give her view on the Labour government, along with reaction to Reform UK's Zia Yusuf planning to ban face coverings such as the burka.


Trevor Kavanagh, former political editor of The Sun, discusses Lord Peter Mandelson's arrest and questioning by the police, as Keir Starmer stated only 167 days ago that he had "full confidence" in Mandelson.


Plus, former priest, Alberto Ravagnani, tells the personal story behind his decision to leave the Catholic priesthood as he didn't agree with rules on celibacy.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by lead organiser of the Pink Ladies, Orla Minihane, to give her view on the Labour government, along with reaction to Reform UK's Zia Yusuf planning to ban face coverings such as the burka.


Trevor Kavanagh, former political editor of The Sun, discusses Lord Peter Mandelson's arrest and questioning by the police, as Keir Starmer stated only 167 days ago that he had "full confidence" in Mandelson.


Plus, former priest, Alberto Ravagnani, tells the personal story behind his decision to leave the Catholic priesthood as he didn't agree with rules on celibacy.

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]]> Mandelson Arrested Mandelson Arrested Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:30:00 GMT 37:44 699c8f17e3f0d89ce2c61ab1 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/mandelson-arrested 699c8f17e3f0d89ce2c61ab1 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 mandelson-arrested full Lord Peter Mandelson has been arrested by the Metropolitan Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following renewed scrutiny linked to the release of the Epstein files.


On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan gets the latest news, views and opinion with Philip Kiszely, senior fellow at the New Culture Forum, Talk Presenter Peter Cardwell and former Labour MP Simon Danczuk.

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]]> Lord Peter Mandelson has been arrested by the Metropolitan Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following renewed scrutiny linked to the release of the Epstein files.


On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan gets the latest news, views and opinion with Philip Kiszely, senior fellow at the New Culture Forum, Talk Presenter Peter Cardwell and former Labour MP Simon Danczuk.

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]]> Andrew Out Of Line? Andrew Out Of Line? Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:30:00 GMT 32:13 69989ad3f863de959a70afa1 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/andrew-out-of-line 69989ad3f863de959a70afa1 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 andrew-out-of-line full On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Robert Jobson, the Royal Editor, to unpack the latest on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, following his arrest and the police searching Royal Lodge.


The Sun columnist Ross Clark weighs in on a Green Party political broadcast from Zack Polanski, filmed in a 1970s-style room complete with a gas fire.


Plus, author of 'UFOs and the Extraterrestrial Message', Richard Lawrence, discusses Donald Trump releasing government files on UFOs and aliens.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Robert Jobson, the Royal Editor, to unpack the latest on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, following his arrest and the police searching Royal Lodge.


The Sun columnist Ross Clark weighs in on a Green Party political broadcast from Zack Polanski, filmed in a 1970s-style room complete with a gas fire.


Plus, author of 'UFOs and the Extraterrestrial Message', Richard Lawrence, discusses Donald Trump releasing government files on UFOs and aliens.

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]]> Andrew Arrested Andrew Arrested Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT 38:05 699757637012ce5376b159c5 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/andrew-arrested 699757637012ce5376b159c5 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 andrew-arrested full

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]]> Rupert Lowe Speaks Out On Restore Britain Rupert Lowe Speaks Out On Restore Britain Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:41:12 GMT 42:40 6995f9d5e1d8773119bca4f6 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/rupert-lowe-speaks-out-on-restore-britain 6995f9d5e1d8773119bca4f6 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 rupert-lowe-speaks-out-on-restore-britain full On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Rupert Lowe MP, as he discusses the reasons behind changing Restore Britain from a movement into a political party and whether it's possible Jeremy Clarkson would stand as a candidate.


Plus, Graham Stringer, Labour MP for Blackley and Middleton South, gives his view on Chagossians who arrived at the Chagos islands this week being served with a removal order from the Government.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Rupert Lowe MP, as he discusses the reasons behind changing Restore Britain from a movement into a political party and whether it's possible Jeremy Clarkson would stand as a candidate.


Plus, Graham Stringer, Labour MP for Blackley and Middleton South, gives his view on Chagossians who arrived at the Chagos islands this week being served with a removal order from the Government.

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]]> Will The Right Unite? Will The Right Unite? Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:33:15 GMT 47:19 6994a378c4b7a0510c5f8955 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/will-the-right-unite 6994a378c4b7a0510c5f8955 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 will-the-right-unite full On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Ben Habib, leader of Advance UK and Andrew Rosindell, Reform UK MP for Romford, to give their opinion on Nigel Farage announcing a "shadow cabinet."


Plus, Epstein survivor, Ashley Ford Rubright, tells her story. She also gives her view on the latest allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor following the release of the Epstein files.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Ben Habib, leader of Advance UK and Andrew Rosindell, Reform UK MP for Romford, to give their opinion on Nigel Farage announcing a "shadow cabinet."


Plus, Epstein survivor, Ashley Ford Rubright, tells her story. She also gives her view on the latest allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor following the release of the Epstein files.

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]]> <![CDATA['Stop the Madness!']]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:30:00 GMT 39:36 6993557bb1ca974bbcc9bfa4 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/stop-the-madness 6993557bb1ca974bbcc9bfa4 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 stop-the-madness full On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Andrew Lownie, author of 'Entitled', as calls for the police to launch a criminal investigation into allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor grow.


Former Conservative cabinet minister, Lord Redwood, provides his opinion on the latest Government U-turn, as Keir Starmer has cancelled plans to delay 30 local elections.


Plus, women's rights campaigner, Kellie-Jay Keen, gives her view on the Bank of England stating 'genderfluid' male staff are allowed to wear high heels and eyeshadow to work.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Andrew Lownie, author of 'Entitled', as calls for the police to launch a criminal investigation into allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor grow.


Former Conservative cabinet minister, Lord Redwood, provides his opinion on the latest Government U-turn, as Keir Starmer has cancelled plans to delay 30 local elections.


Plus, women's rights campaigner, Kellie-Jay Keen, gives her view on the Bank of England stating 'genderfluid' male staff are allowed to wear high heels and eyeshadow to work.

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]]> <![CDATA[Valentine's Fail]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:47:18 GMT 38:52 698f6235d6c27a06bb725695 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/valentines-fail 698f6235d6c27a06bb725695 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 valentines-fail full On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by historian, Rafe Heydel-Mankoo, to discuss Nigel Farage backing Sir Jim Ratcliffe, after he claimed Britain has been colonised by immigrants.


TV Psychologist, Emma Kenny, provides her opinion on Prince Harry's bizarre public breakdown.


Then, chairwoman of the Crowborough Shield, Kim Bailey, gives her view on asylum seekers receiving Valentine's cards from a councillor.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by historian, Rafe Heydel-Mankoo, to discuss Nigel Farage backing Sir Jim Ratcliffe, after he claimed Britain has been colonised by immigrants.


TV Psychologist, Emma Kenny, provides her opinion on Prince Harry's bizarre public breakdown.


Then, chairwoman of the Crowborough Shield, Kim Bailey, gives her view on asylum seekers receiving Valentine's cards from a councillor.

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]]> Backtracking Jim Backtracking Jim Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT 41:11 698e19991506be1a7e369eac false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/backtracking-jim 698e19991506be1a7e369eac 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 backtracking-jim full

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]]> Police Close In On Andy? Police Close In On Andy? Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:30:00 GMT 32:40 698cbab25a0d566e5b35991d false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/police-close-in-on-andy 698cbab25a0d566e5b35991d 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 police-close-in-on-andy full On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Isabel Oakeshott, Talk's International Editor, to discuss Keir Starmer claiming he's a "working class" Prime Minister.


Then former BBC royal correspondent, Jennie Bond, and Robert Bates, research director at the Centre for Migration Control, give their opinions on Thames Valley Police looking into allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, relating to misconduct in public office.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Isabel Oakeshott, Talk's International Editor, to discuss Keir Starmer claiming he's a "working class" Prime Minister.


Then former BBC royal correspondent, Jennie Bond, and Robert Bates, research director at the Centre for Migration Control, give their opinions on Thames Valley Police looking into allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, relating to misconduct in public office.

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]]> Starmer Rebuilds Power Starmer Rebuilds Power Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:32:46 GMT 35:07 698b6b33d4ce946316f37df6 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/starmer-rebuilds-power 698b6b33d4ce946316f37df6 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 starmer-rebuilds-power full On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Ben Habib, leader of Advance UK, to discuss the latest pressure on Keir Starmer to step down, following the Peter Mandelson scandal.


Royal commentator, Michael Cole, gives his view on the King saying he will support the police in any investigation of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, after the release of the Epstein files.


Plus, Carl Beech, the man who made false claims to the police about a supposed VIP paedophile ring in Westminster, has been released after he served less than half of his 18 year sentence. Harvey Proctor, former Conservative MP and one of those falsely accused by Carl Beech, provides his opinion on the matter.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Ben Habib, leader of Advance UK, to discuss the latest pressure on Keir Starmer to step down, following the Peter Mandelson scandal.


Royal commentator, Michael Cole, gives his view on the King saying he will support the police in any investigation of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, after the release of the Epstein files.


Plus, Carl Beech, the man who made false claims to the police about a supposed VIP paedophile ring in Westminster, has been released after he served less than half of his 18 year sentence. Harvey Proctor, former Conservative MP and one of those falsely accused by Carl Beech, provides his opinion on the matter.

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]]> Starmer Clinging On Starmer Clinging On Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:44:17 GMT 30:57 698a2304f6349d3c6e279671 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/starmer-clinging-on 698a2304f6349d3c6e279671 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 starmer-clinging-on full On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan gets the latest news, views and opinion as Keir Starmer faces pressure to resign. He's joined by Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, as well as Mark Littlewood, director of Popular Conservatism.


Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar held an unscheduled press conference to call for the Prime Minister to step down, following the resignations of director of communications, Tim Allan, and chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, over the Peter Mandelson scandal.


The Royal Editor, Robert Jobson, also provides his expert opinion as the King has said he will "stand ready to support" the police if they approach him over allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, after the release of the Epstein files.





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]]> On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan gets the latest news, views and opinion as Keir Starmer faces pressure to resign. He's joined by Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, as well as Mark Littlewood, director of Popular Conservatism.


Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar held an unscheduled press conference to call for the Prime Minister to step down, following the resignations of director of communications, Tim Allan, and chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, over the Peter Mandelson scandal.


The Royal Editor, Robert Jobson, also provides his expert opinion as the King has said he will "stand ready to support" the police if they approach him over allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, after the release of the Epstein files.





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]]> Here Comes Rayner Here Comes Rayner Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:30:56 GMT 37:43 698622359a20cfbf33cada34 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/here-comes-rayner 698622359a20cfbf33cada34 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 here-comes-rayner full On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Trevor Kavanagh, former political editor of The Sun, as it's reported Angela Rayner is claiming she's "ready" to launch a leadership campaign, as pressure grows on Keir Starmer to resign following the Peter Mandelson scandal.


Epstein survivor, Lisa Phillips, tells her harrowing story of visiting his island, where she also met Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.


Plus, as the Winter Olympics begins, it's been claimed some male ski jumpers are using hyaluronic acid to enlarge their penis in an attempt to give them an advantage in the Games. Bruno Sassi, a spokesman for the International Ski and Snowboard Federation gives his expert view.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Trevor Kavanagh, former political editor of The Sun, as it's reported Angela Rayner is claiming she's "ready" to launch a leadership campaign, as pressure grows on Keir Starmer to resign following the Peter Mandelson scandal.


Epstein survivor, Lisa Phillips, tells her harrowing story of visiting his island, where she also met Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.


Plus, as the Winter Olympics begins, it's been claimed some male ski jumpers are using hyaluronic acid to enlarge their penis in an attempt to give them an advantage in the Games. Bruno Sassi, a spokesman for the International Ski and Snowboard Federation gives his expert view.

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]]> Oh Mandy Oh Mandy Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:44:22 GMT 43:29 6984e506e3a23197cb405734 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/oh-mandy 6984e506e3a23197cb405734 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 oh-mandy full

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]]> How long can Keir Starmer last? How long can Keir Starmer last? Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:30:34 GMT 41:23 6983855837d752e9a3518a58 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/how-long-can-keir-starmer-last 6983855837d752e9a3518a58 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 how-long-can-keir-starmer-last full On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by royal commentator, Michael Cole, to discuss Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor moving out of Royal Lodge following the latest release of Epstein files.


Broadcaster, writer and pub landlord, Adam Brooks, gives his view on Nigel Farage promising to reduce the price of a pint.


Plus, Trevor Kavanagh, former political editor at The Sun, provides his opinion on Keir Starmer saying Peter Mandelson "betrayed" the UK at PMQs.


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]]> On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by royal commentator, Michael Cole, to discuss Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor moving out of Royal Lodge following the latest release of Epstein files.


Broadcaster, writer and pub landlord, Adam Brooks, gives his view on Nigel Farage promising to reduce the price of a pint.


Plus, Trevor Kavanagh, former political editor at The Sun, provides his opinion on Keir Starmer saying Peter Mandelson "betrayed" the UK at PMQs.


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]]> Mandy Scandal Mandy Scandal Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:30:00 GMT 43:11 698230e0c0f83f827c2c01ad false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/mandy-scandal 698230e0c0f83f827c2c01ad 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 mandy-scandal full On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan gets the latest news, views and opinions as Peter Mandelson steps down from the House of Lords following the latest release of Epstein files.


He's joined by Ben Habib, leader of Advance UK, and Isabel Oakeshott, Talk's International Editor. They also discuss the latest figures on migrants crossing the channel.


Plus Talk Presenter, Samara Gill, provides an update on Nigel Farage's plan to help British pubs, after a Reform UK press conference.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan gets the latest news, views and opinions as Peter Mandelson steps down from the House of Lords following the latest release of Epstein files.


He's joined by Ben Habib, leader of Advance UK, and Isabel Oakeshott, Talk's International Editor. They also discuss the latest figures on migrants crossing the channel.


Plus Talk Presenter, Samara Gill, provides an update on Nigel Farage's plan to help British pubs, after a Reform UK press conference.

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]]> <![CDATA['Lord Scandal-son']]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:30:00 GMT 36:35 6980e3fe19ef991f7352b83e false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/lord-scandal-son 6980e3fe19ef991f7352b83e 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 lord-scandal-son full On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Talk presenter, Samara Gill, after she interviewed Rhiannon Whyte's mother, who called for the "death penalty" for her daughter's killer.


Andrew Lownie, author of 'Entitled', gives his opinion as a lawyer has said a second Jeffrey Epstein victim was sent to the UK for sex with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.


Also, Jake Wallis Simons, author and columnist, discusses the apology from the Met Police for failing to protect Jews from a "racist mob" in Notting Hill.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Talk presenter, Samara Gill, after she interviewed Rhiannon Whyte's mother, who called for the "death penalty" for her daughter's killer.


Andrew Lownie, author of 'Entitled', gives his opinion as a lawyer has said a second Jeffrey Epstein victim was sent to the UK for sex with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.


Also, Jake Wallis Simons, author and columnist, discusses the apology from the Met Police for failing to protect Jews from a "racist mob" in Notting Hill.

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]]> Sex Crimes Soaring Sex Crimes Soaring Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:30:00 GMT 23:49 697cf11a9a56fea5084bd2a3 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/sex-crimes-soaring 697cf11a9a56fea5084bd2a3 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 sex-crimes-soaring full On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Steve Gallant, who confronted a terrorist in 2019 on London Bridge on his first day out of prison, as well as Travis Frain OBE, who survived the Westminster Bridge terror attack.


They provide their opinion on Shahid Butt, who is standing as an independent candidate in Birmingham’s council elections, despite being convicted of conspiring to bomb the British consulate, a hotel and an Anglican church in Yemen.


Then Mike Neville, former Met Police Detective, gives his view on rising sex crimes, drug offences and shoplifting. He also discusses the sentencing of an asylum seeker who murdered hotel worker Rhiannon Whyte.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Steve Gallant, who confronted a terrorist in 2019 on London Bridge on his first day out of prison, as well as Travis Frain OBE, who survived the Westminster Bridge terror attack.


They provide their opinion on Shahid Butt, who is standing as an independent candidate in Birmingham’s council elections, despite being convicted of conspiring to bomb the British consulate, a hotel and an Anglican church in Yemen.


Then Mike Neville, former Met Police Detective, gives his view on rising sex crimes, drug offences and shoplifting. He also discusses the sentencing of an asylum seeker who murdered hotel worker Rhiannon Whyte.

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]]> Trouble In Brum? Trouble In Brum? Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:48:06 GMT 36:31 697bab66b29f9abc9caa409e false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/trouble-in-brum 697bab66b29f9abc9caa409e 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 trouble-in-brum full

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]]> BBC Shame BBC Shame Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:30:00 GMT 33:03 697a496898c18d8bdb8dd301 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/bbc-shame 697a496898c18d8bdb8dd301 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 bbc-shame full On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Stephen Silverman, director of investigations and enforcement at the Campaign Against Antisemitism, to discuss the BBC's coverage of Holocaust Memorial Day, after the broadcaster apologised for omitting Jews from the report.


Ryan Bridge and Elliot Stanley, co-founders of Raise the Colours, speak out against Lower the Colours and claim they'll put up two flags for every one the group removes.


Plus, Trevor Kavanagh, former political editor at The Sun, gives his opinion on Keir Starmer's visit to China, as Rachel Reeves has not joined the Prime Minister on the trip.




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]]> On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Stephen Silverman, director of investigations and enforcement at the Campaign Against Antisemitism, to discuss the BBC's coverage of Holocaust Memorial Day, after the broadcaster apologised for omitting Jews from the report.


Ryan Bridge and Elliot Stanley, co-founders of Raise the Colours, speak out against Lower the Colours and claim they'll put up two flags for every one the group removes.


Plus, Trevor Kavanagh, former political editor at The Sun, gives his opinion on Keir Starmer's visit to China, as Rachel Reeves has not joined the Prime Minister on the trip.




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]]> Begging China? Begging China? Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:30:00 GMT 41:56 6978f16515dde02bc66703f5 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/begging-china 6978f16515dde02bc66703f5 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 begging-china full On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Robert Bates, from the Centre for Migration Control, to give his view on migration in the UK after a judge ordered a jury not to be told the suspect in a rape case was an asylum seeker.


Peter Bleksley, former Met Police Detective, provides his expert opinion on armed officers tasering a white man in his 80s, despite looking for a black man in his 20s.


Plus, Iain Duncan Smith MP, former Conservative Party leader, discusses the latest political news as Keir Starmer prepares to visit China.



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]]> On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Robert Bates, from the Centre for Migration Control, to give his view on migration in the UK after a judge ordered a jury not to be told the suspect in a rape case was an asylum seeker.


Peter Bleksley, former Met Police Detective, provides his expert opinion on armed officers tasering a white man in his 80s, despite looking for a black man in his 20s.


Plus, Iain Duncan Smith MP, former Conservative Party leader, discusses the latest political news as Keir Starmer prepares to visit China.



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]]> Reformed Suella? Reformed Suella? Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:30:00 GMT 37:51 6977a873f159e0c1375610fc false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/reformed-suella 6977a873f159e0c1375610fc 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 reformed-suella full On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Isabel Oakeshott, Talk's International Editor, and Laila Cunningham, Reform UK London Mayoral Candidate, to discuss former Home Secretary Suella Braverman's defection to Reform.


They also discuss Keir Starmer's decision to block Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election.


Then Lucy Connolly, political commentator, gives her opinion on protests against a new asylum seeker centre in Crowborough.


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]]> On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Isabel Oakeshott, Talk's International Editor, and Laila Cunningham, Reform UK London Mayoral Candidate, to discuss former Home Secretary Suella Braverman's defection to Reform.


They also discuss Keir Starmer's decision to block Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election.


Then Lucy Connolly, political commentator, gives her opinion on protests against a new asylum seeker centre in Crowborough.


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]]> Should Donald Trump apologise? Should Donald Trump apologise? Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:30:00 GMT 27:45 6973b371283ec80e15f98b3d false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/should-donald-trump-apologise 6973b371283ec80e15f98b3d 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 should-donald-trump-apologise full On Talk Drive, Peter Cardwell gets the latest opinion after Donald Trump claimed NATO troops avoided the front line in Afghanistan.


He's joined by Isabel Oakeshott, Talk's International Editor, and Tobias Ellwood, former Chair at the Defence Select Committee.


Karl Turner, Labour MP for Kingston Upon Hull East, also gives his views, as well as discussing David Lammy's claim that he's open to conversations about alternatives to scrapping jury trails.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Peter Cardwell gets the latest opinion after Donald Trump claimed NATO troops avoided the front line in Afghanistan.


He's joined by Isabel Oakeshott, Talk's International Editor, and Tobias Ellwood, former Chair at the Defence Select Committee.


Karl Turner, Labour MP for Kingston Upon Hull East, also gives his views, as well as discussing David Lammy's claim that he's open to conversations about alternatives to scrapping jury trails.

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]]> Crowborough Tension Crowborough Tension Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT 28:09 697269be4b6b88f0018b39dc false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/crowborough-tension 697269be4b6b88f0018b39dc 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 crowborough-tension full

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]]> Trumped At Davos? Trumped At Davos? Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:30:00 GMT 27:21 69710fef5393caa8480e3241 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/trumped-at-davos 69710fef5393caa8480e3241 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 trumped-at-davos full On Talk Drive, Peter Cardwell is joined by Labour MP, Graham Stringer, to provide his opinion following Donald Trump's speech at the World Economic Forum.


As cheating on driving tests has risen by 47%, head at the AA Driving School Academy, Mark Born, gives his view on the problem.


Then, Kasra Aarabi, spokesman for United Against Nuclear Iran, discusses Iran's violent crackdown on anti-government protests.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Peter Cardwell is joined by Labour MP, Graham Stringer, to provide his opinion following Donald Trump's speech at the World Economic Forum.


As cheating on driving tests has risen by 47%, head at the AA Driving School Academy, Mark Born, gives his view on the problem.


Then, Kasra Aarabi, spokesman for United Against Nuclear Iran, discusses Iran's violent crackdown on anti-government protests.

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]]> Should the Chinese Embassy Plans Go Ahead? Should the Chinese Embassy Plans Go Ahead? Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:30:00 GMT 26:14 696fb832f66127afddc57d7f false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/should-the-chinese-embassy-plans-go-ahead 696fb832f66127afddc57d7f 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 should-the-chinese-embassy-plans-go-ahead full On Talk Drive, Peter Cardwell delves into the story behind the government approving a Chinese mega-embassy in London.


Various concerns have been raised over security risks due to the building's location and design.


He is joined by Chief Executive of Hong Kong Watch, Benedict Rogers, Labour MP, Alex Sobel, and Shadow Defence Minister and Conservative MP, Mark Francois.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Peter Cardwell delves into the story behind the government approving a Chinese mega-embassy in London.


Various concerns have been raised over security risks due to the building's location and design.


He is joined by Chief Executive of Hong Kong Watch, Benedict Rogers, Labour MP, Alex Sobel, and Shadow Defence Minister and Conservative MP, Mark Francois.

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]]> Greenland Up For Grabs? Greenland Up For Grabs? Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:29:02 GMT 25:07 696e6fb94788cf9ec6fa17ac false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/greenland-up-for-grabs 696e6fb94788cf9ec6fa17ac 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 greenland-up-for-grabs full On Talk Drive, Peter Cardwell is joined by Danny Kruger, MP for Reform UK, Edward Morello, Liberal Democrat MP, and Philip T Reeker, former interim US Ambassador to the UK, as they give their opinions on the latest news across the world.


Donald Trump claims he will follow through on his threat to impose tariffs over Greenland, Keir Starmer says he will talk further with the US President and Europe may introduce retaliatory levies against US exports.


Meanwhile in the UK, Andrew Rosindell, MP for Romford, has defected from the Conservative Party to Reform.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Peter Cardwell is joined by Danny Kruger, MP for Reform UK, Edward Morello, Liberal Democrat MP, and Philip T Reeker, former interim US Ambassador to the UK, as they give their opinions on the latest news across the world.


Donald Trump claims he will follow through on his threat to impose tariffs over Greenland, Keir Starmer says he will talk further with the US President and Europe may introduce retaliatory levies against US exports.


Meanwhile in the UK, Andrew Rosindell, MP for Romford, has defected from the Conservative Party to Reform.

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]]> Spineless Simon Spineless Simon Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:30:18 GMT 28:13 696a77b41e4bca00bffe45aa false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/spineless-simon 696a77b41e4bca00bffe45aa 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 spineless-simon full On Talk Drive, Peter Cardwell is joined by Talk's International Editor, Isabel Oakeshott, to discuss the retirement of the West Midlands Police Chief Constable, Craig Guildford, following the Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban row.


Peter Bleksley, former Met Police Detective, Dr Peter Prinsley, Labour MP and member of the Home Affairs Committee, and Richard Parkin, Birmingham City Councillor for the Sutton Reddicap Ward, also provide their expert opinions.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Peter Cardwell is joined by Talk's International Editor, Isabel Oakeshott, to discuss the retirement of the West Midlands Police Chief Constable, Craig Guildford, following the Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban row.


Peter Bleksley, former Met Police Detective, Dr Peter Prinsley, Labour MP and member of the Home Affairs Committee, and Richard Parkin, Birmingham City Councillor for the Sutton Reddicap Ward, also provide their expert opinions.

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]]> Rob To Reform Rob To Reform Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:01:38 GMT 29:28 696939924a98b04d3d81a8d7 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/rob-to-reform 696939924a98b04d3d81a8d7 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 rob-to-reform full Tory leader Kemi Badenoch sacked shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick due to “irrefutable evidence that he was plotting in secret to defect” from the party. Hours later, Jenrick joined Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, confirming his defection this afternoon, explaining "I can’t kid myself any more. The Tories don’t have the stomach for the radical change Britain needs."


Peter Cardwell gets immediate reaction from Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons, Nigel Evans, Deputy Editor of Conservative Home, Henry Hill, and Talk International Editor, Isabel Oakeshott.

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]]> Tory leader Kemi Badenoch sacked shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick due to “irrefutable evidence that he was plotting in secret to defect” from the party. Hours later, Jenrick joined Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, confirming his defection this afternoon, explaining "I can’t kid myself any more. The Tories don’t have the stomach for the radical change Britain needs."


Peter Cardwell gets immediate reaction from Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons, Nigel Evans, Deputy Editor of Conservative Home, Henry Hill, and Talk International Editor, Isabel Oakeshott.

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]]> West Midlands Police Row West Midlands Police Row Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:30:00 GMT 28:08 6967d15be9172b83202ad251 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/west-midlands-police-row 6967d15be9172b83202ad251 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 west-midlands-police-row full Talk Drive covers the latest news following the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a football match against Aston Villa in November.


Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has said she no longer has confidence in the West Midlands Police Chief Constable, Craig Guildford, after he gave evidence to MPs on the ban.


Peter Cardwell is joined by former Labour MP and Aston Villa fan, Lord Austin, former CEO of the Jewish Leadership Council, Simon Johnson, and Whitehall editor at The Sunday Times, Gabriel Pogrund, to give their expert opinion.

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]]> Talk Drive covers the latest news following the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a football match against Aston Villa in November.


Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has said she no longer has confidence in the West Midlands Police Chief Constable, Craig Guildford, after he gave evidence to MPs on the ban.


Peter Cardwell is joined by former Labour MP and Aston Villa fan, Lord Austin, former CEO of the Jewish Leadership Council, Simon Johnson, and Whitehall editor at The Sunday Times, Gabriel Pogrund, to give their expert opinion.

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]]> Should children access social media? Should children access social media? Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:39:03 GMT 33:37 696680950b081bb8b920cc7e false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/should-children-access-social-media 696680950b081bb8b920cc7e 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 should-children-access-social-media full On Talk Drive, Peter Cardwell is joined by the associate director at the Academy of Ideas, Alastair Donald, to give his view on the government's aim to ban under 16s from social media, as well as a crackdown on X - after Grok has been used to create sexualised images.


Christine Jardine, Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West, also weighs in on the issue and discusses her party's plan to end long waits in A&E and 'corridor care.'


Then, Independent MP for Great Yarmouth, Rupert Lowe, gives his opinion on the government's social media plans and the latest on Iran.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Peter Cardwell is joined by the associate director at the Academy of Ideas, Alastair Donald, to give his view on the government's aim to ban under 16s from social media, as well as a crackdown on X - after Grok has been used to create sexualised images.


Christine Jardine, Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West, also weighs in on the issue and discusses her party's plan to end long waits in A&E and 'corridor care.'


Then, Independent MP for Great Yarmouth, Rupert Lowe, gives his opinion on the government's social media plans and the latest on Iran.

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]]> End of X? End of X? Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:31:40 GMT 33:43 6965339988da0c07c195efbb false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/end-of-x 6965339988da0c07c195efbb 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 end-of-x full On Talk Drive, Peter Cardwell is joined by Talk's international editor, Isabel Oakeshott, to give her view on Nadhim Zahawi defecting to Reform UK. She also discusses Ofcom's investigation into X over Grok's ability to create sexualised images.


Then Labour MP for Hartlepool, Jonathan Brash, provides his opinion on the possibility of a government ban on X.


Also, Labour MP for Kingston Upon Hull East, Karl Turner, explains why he is against Keir Starmer's plan to restrict jury trials.


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]]> On Talk Drive, Peter Cardwell is joined by Talk's international editor, Isabel Oakeshott, to give her view on Nadhim Zahawi defecting to Reform UK. She also discusses Ofcom's investigation into X over Grok's ability to create sexualised images.


Then Labour MP for Hartlepool, Jonathan Brash, provides his opinion on the possibility of a government ban on X.


Also, Labour MP for Kingston Upon Hull East, Karl Turner, explains why he is against Keir Starmer's plan to restrict jury trials.


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]]> Digital Dilemma Digital Dilemma Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:43:54 GMT 29:02 69614c6ab2f95918425dee9b false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/digital-dilemma 69614c6ab2f95918425dee9b 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 digital-dilemma full Peter Cardwell is joined by Tech Journalist, Jasper Hamill, to discuss AI. This comes as Britain contemplates banning Elon Musk’s X amid a row over its AI undressing women and children in photographs.


Shadow Foreign Minister and Conservative MP, Wendy Morton, discusses digital ID, a potential X ban, and the never-ending u-turns from Labour.


Plus, Amanda Thompson, the co-founder a homelessness charity Two Brews, joins Peter after two men were turned away from their prepaid hotel rooms in sub-zero temperatures. Two Brews had booked the accommodation, but the men were refused entry after a staff member said the company does not "allow" homeless people to stay there.

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]]> Peter Cardwell is joined by Tech Journalist, Jasper Hamill, to discuss AI. This comes as Britain contemplates banning Elon Musk’s X amid a row over its AI undressing women and children in photographs.


Shadow Foreign Minister and Conservative MP, Wendy Morton, discusses digital ID, a potential X ban, and the never-ending u-turns from Labour.


Plus, Amanda Thompson, the co-founder a homelessness charity Two Brews, joins Peter after two men were turned away from their prepaid hotel rooms in sub-zero temperatures. Two Brews had booked the accommodation, but the men were refused entry after a staff member said the company does not "allow" homeless people to stay there.

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]]> Backtrack Britain Backtrack Britain Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:27:19 GMT 24:51 695ff70711073a61bd657104 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/backtrack-britain 695ff70711073a61bd657104 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 backtrack-britain full Peter Cardwell is joined by Jonathan Greatorex - who runs The Hand at Llanarmon in Wales - and CEO of Night Time Industries Association, Michael Kill, to discuss Labour's potential u-turn on business rates for pubs, and what it will mean for them.


Former Conservative Defence Minister, Sir Gerald Howarth, says we're in "really challenging times" and that he's "not hopeful about America" or "Trump talking in transactional terms" regarding Venezuela.


Plus, former Metropolitan Police Superintendent, Kevin Hurley, says he is 'appalled' by Scotland Yard, after it admitted it failed to properly vet thousands of officers – allowing rapists, racist and violent offenders to join the force. Hurley says: "it's a product of what's been going on in the UK for the last 20 years - austerity and cutting and underfunding the police force."

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]]> Peter Cardwell is joined by Jonathan Greatorex - who runs The Hand at Llanarmon in Wales - and CEO of Night Time Industries Association, Michael Kill, to discuss Labour's potential u-turn on business rates for pubs, and what it will mean for them.


Former Conservative Defence Minister, Sir Gerald Howarth, says we're in "really challenging times" and that he's "not hopeful about America" or "Trump talking in transactional terms" regarding Venezuela.


Plus, former Metropolitan Police Superintendent, Kevin Hurley, says he is 'appalled' by Scotland Yard, after it admitted it failed to properly vet thousands of officers – allowing rapists, racist and violent offenders to join the force. Hurley says: "it's a product of what's been going on in the UK for the last 20 years - austerity and cutting and underfunding the police force."

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]]> Should drink-driving laws change? Should drink-driving laws change? Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:37:41 GMT 22:53 695e93bda32e86d7757d572e false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/should-drink-driving-laws-change 695e93bda32e86d7757d572e 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 should-drink-driving-laws-change full On Talk Drive, Peter Cardwell is joined by head of lifestyle economics at the IEA, Christopher Snowdon, to give his view on motorists potentially facing stricter laws on drink-driving.


Then director of investigations and enforcement at the Campaign Against Anti-Semitism, Stephen Silverman, provides his opinion after the Chief Constable of West Midlands Police, Craig Guildford, was questioned at the Home Affairs Select Committee on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans being banned from attending a football match in Birmingham.


Also, former Justice Secretary, Alex Chalk KC, discusses Labour's plan to axe juries, the government having to pay £4million a year to lease Dartmoor prison despite it being unusable and two prisoners being arrested after absconding from HMP Leyhill.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Peter Cardwell is joined by head of lifestyle economics at the IEA, Christopher Snowdon, to give his view on motorists potentially facing stricter laws on drink-driving.


Then director of investigations and enforcement at the Campaign Against Anti-Semitism, Stephen Silverman, provides his opinion after the Chief Constable of West Midlands Police, Craig Guildford, was questioned at the Home Affairs Select Committee on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans being banned from attending a football match in Birmingham.


Also, former Justice Secretary, Alex Chalk KC, discusses Labour's plan to axe juries, the government having to pay £4million a year to lease Dartmoor prison despite it being unusable and two prisoners being arrested after absconding from HMP Leyhill.

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]]> Not So Green and Pleasant Land? Not So Green and Pleasant Land? Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:30:00 GMT 29:31 695d4eb064fe6d21276dea02 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/not-so-green-and-pleasant-land 695d4eb064fe6d21276dea02 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 not-so-green-and-pleasant-land full On Talk Drive, Peter Cardwell is joined by former U.S. Diplomat, Jim Jatras, and Chair of the All-Parliamentary Group on Greenland, Brendan O'Hara MP, to discuss Donald Trump's suggestion that the U.S. should take control over Greenland.


Former Labour MP and Aston Villa fan, Lord Austin, gives his opinion on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans being banned from attending a football match in Birmingham as Chief Constable of West Midlands Police, Craig Guildford, is questioned at the Home Affairs Select Committee.


Then lawyer and road safety campaigner, Nick Freeman, provides his view on a potential ban for older drivers if they fail an eye test.



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]]> On Talk Drive, Peter Cardwell is joined by former U.S. Diplomat, Jim Jatras, and Chair of the All-Parliamentary Group on Greenland, Brendan O'Hara MP, to discuss Donald Trump's suggestion that the U.S. should take control over Greenland.


Former Labour MP and Aston Villa fan, Lord Austin, gives his opinion on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans being banned from attending a football match in Birmingham as Chief Constable of West Midlands Police, Craig Guildford, is questioned at the Home Affairs Select Committee.


Then lawyer and road safety campaigner, Nick Freeman, provides his view on a potential ban for older drivers if they fail an eye test.



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]]> Held to Account? Held to Account? Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:30:00 GMT 25:02 695be2c659798faba3734563 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/held-to-account 695be2c659798faba3734563 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 held-to-account full Peter Cardwell is joined by former British Army Commander, Colonel Richard Kemp, to take us through the latest, as Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro, is due in New York court.


Former Metropolitan Police Detective, Mike Neville, discusses Jonathan Carley who was fined £500 for illegally posing as a Royal Navy admiral at a Remembrance Sunday event. Meanwhile, at least 30 dangerous mental health patients - who were secretly freed from high security hospitals - have gone on to kill in recent years.


Plus, Labour MP, Jonathan Hinder, joins Peter to discuss the decision-making around the policing of the Maccabi Tel Aviv football match against Aston Villa, and the banning of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.

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]]> Peter Cardwell is joined by former British Army Commander, Colonel Richard Kemp, to take us through the latest, as Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro, is due in New York court.


Former Metropolitan Police Detective, Mike Neville, discusses Jonathan Carley who was fined £500 for illegally posing as a Royal Navy admiral at a Remembrance Sunday event. Meanwhile, at least 30 dangerous mental health patients - who were secretly freed from high security hospitals - have gone on to kill in recent years.


Plus, Labour MP, Jonathan Hinder, joins Peter to discuss the decision-making around the policing of the Maccabi Tel Aviv football match against Aston Villa, and the banning of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.

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]]> <![CDATA["Banana Republic"]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:15:52 GMT 34:20 6945b27c921dd3db0b899970 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/banana-republic 6945b27c921dd3db0b899970 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 banana-republic full Alex Phillips is joined by Leader of Nottingham People's Alliance, Councillor Kirsty L Jones, to discuss the cancelled elections across the country. As Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is under fire, former Labour councillor, Kirsty, states she "left labour because of their undemocratic practises."


Rabbi Jonathan Romain joins Alex to discuss his meeting with Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, as the rise in antisemitism has seen Jewish candelabra vandalised in London, and ten-year-old girls asking armed police to accompany them to Hanukkah parties.


Plus, Prisons, Justice and Crime Commentator, David Shipley, discusses the small boat crossings as numbers soar past 40,600 this year.

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]]> Alex Phillips is joined by Leader of Nottingham People's Alliance, Councillor Kirsty L Jones, to discuss the cancelled elections across the country. As Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is under fire, former Labour councillor, Kirsty, states she "left labour because of their undemocratic practises."


Rabbi Jonathan Romain joins Alex to discuss his meeting with Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, as the rise in antisemitism has seen Jewish candelabra vandalised in London, and ten-year-old girls asking armed police to accompany them to Hanukkah parties.


Plus, Prisons, Justice and Crime Commentator, David Shipley, discusses the small boat crossings as numbers soar past 40,600 this year.

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]]> <![CDATA[Turns Out Free Speech Ain't Cheap]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT 37:07 69444991accce1f842d9e03f false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/turns-out-free-speech-aint-cheap 69444991accce1f842d9e03f 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 turns-out-free-speech-aint-cheap full Alex Phillips is joined by CEO of the Campaign Against Antisemitism, Gideon Falter, to discuss the rise of antisemitism. He states we are "lucky we haven't had a Bondi Beach situation in this country".


A High Court has heard that Hampstead Heath’s ruling on transgender bathers treats women worse than men. Alex is joined by Founder of the Women's Rights Network, Heather Binning to discuss this.


Plus Conservative Commentator, Benedict Spence, runs through the top stories of the day.

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]]> Alex Phillips is joined by CEO of the Campaign Against Antisemitism, Gideon Falter, to discuss the rise of antisemitism. He states we are "lucky we haven't had a Bondi Beach situation in this country".


A High Court has heard that Hampstead Heath’s ruling on transgender bathers treats women worse than men. Alex is joined by Founder of the Women's Rights Network, Heather Binning to discuss this.


Plus Conservative Commentator, Benedict Spence, runs through the top stories of the day.

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]]> Hump Day Handouts Hump Day Handouts Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:39:42 GMT 33:03 6942dca23d3b907dc0c3d3fe false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/hump-day-handouts 6942dca23d3b907dc0c3d3fe 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 hump-day-handouts full Alex Phillips is joined by Deputy Political Editor of The Spectator, James Heale, to go through the top stories of the day including migrants breaking benefits rules more than 200 times a day, according to new data.


Former Labour Health Minister, Lord Norman Warner discusses the first day of the junior doctors strike, criticising Wes Streeting's first decision to offer a pay rise.


Eurosceptic politician and the man who led the Maastricht Referendum Campaign, Sir Bill Cash, joins Alex to dissect the Erasmus programme after it was announced that the government handed the EU £570million to rejoin the student exchange programme.


Plus, Documentary maker, Malcolm Clark, slams the BBC following the Culture Secretary's vision, which would help fund free licences for benefit claimants.

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]]> Alex Phillips is joined by Deputy Political Editor of The Spectator, James Heale, to go through the top stories of the day including migrants breaking benefits rules more than 200 times a day, according to new data.


Former Labour Health Minister, Lord Norman Warner discusses the first day of the junior doctors strike, criticising Wes Streeting's first decision to offer a pay rise.


Eurosceptic politician and the man who led the Maastricht Referendum Campaign, Sir Bill Cash, joins Alex to dissect the Erasmus programme after it was announced that the government handed the EU £570million to rejoin the student exchange programme.


Plus, Documentary maker, Malcolm Clark, slams the BBC following the Culture Secretary's vision, which would help fund free licences for benefit claimants.

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]]> <![CDATA[Beggars Can't 'Beeb' Choosers]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:48:00 GMT 34:00 69418c96443ad989139bd928 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/beggars-cant-beeb-choosers 69418c96443ad989139bd928 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 beggars-cant-beeb-choosers full Peter Cardwell is joined by Policing, crime and justice commentator, Danny Shaw, after Liverpool parade attacker Paul Doyle was sentenced to 21 years and 6 months in prison.


Director of Popular Conservatism, Mark Littlewood, discusses the BBC licence fee as US President, Donald Trump, sues the BBC over ‘fake news’ following an edit of his 6th January 2021 speech in a Panorama documentary.


Imam Ajmal Masroor joins Peter to condemn the awful attack on Jewish people at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney.


Plus, Journalist, Nicole Lampert, reveals the anger felt after a Government minister was heckled as she pledged solidarity with Jewish people at a vigil in Parliament Square for those killed in the Bondi Beach terror attack.

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]]> Peter Cardwell is joined by Policing, crime and justice commentator, Danny Shaw, after Liverpool parade attacker Paul Doyle was sentenced to 21 years and 6 months in prison.


Director of Popular Conservatism, Mark Littlewood, discusses the BBC licence fee as US President, Donald Trump, sues the BBC over ‘fake news’ following an edit of his 6th January 2021 speech in a Panorama documentary.


Imam Ajmal Masroor joins Peter to condemn the awful attack on Jewish people at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney.


Plus, Journalist, Nicole Lampert, reveals the anger felt after a Government minister was heckled as she pledged solidarity with Jewish people at a vigil in Parliament Square for those killed in the Bondi Beach terror attack.

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]]> Hanukkah Horror Hanukkah Horror Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:34:55 GMT 31:56 694045fc891c3619dc27cba5 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/hanukkah-horror 694045fc891c3619dc27cba5 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 hanukkah-horror full Peter Cardwell is joined by Israel's International Spokesman at the United Nations, Jonathan Harounoff, to discuss the horrific attack by a father and son that killed 15 people marking a Hanukkah event in Bondi Beach, Sydney.


Political Editor of The Sun, Jack Elsom, delves into the disasters of Westminster as Labour admit the 'small boats plan' isn't working. 


Chairwoman of the Crowborough Shield, Kim Bailey, talks to Peter about thousands of people marching for the sixth Sunday in a row to protest against migrants moving into an army barracks in Crowborough, East Sussex.


Plus, former Conservative Public Health and Primary Care Minister, Steve Brine, says it's a "Christmas disaster" after it was announced junior doctors will continue to strike despite the rise in flu cases. 

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]]> Peter Cardwell is joined by Israel's International Spokesman at the United Nations, Jonathan Harounoff, to discuss the horrific attack by a father and son that killed 15 people marking a Hanukkah event in Bondi Beach, Sydney.


Political Editor of The Sun, Jack Elsom, delves into the disasters of Westminster as Labour admit the 'small boats plan' isn't working. 


Chairwoman of the Crowborough Shield, Kim Bailey, talks to Peter about thousands of people marching for the sixth Sunday in a row to protest against migrants moving into an army barracks in Crowborough, East Sussex.


Plus, former Conservative Public Health and Primary Care Minister, Steve Brine, says it's a "Christmas disaster" after it was announced junior doctors will continue to strike despite the rise in flu cases. 

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]]> War on the way? War on the way? Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:36:33 GMT 30:42 693c6ec3f3a6f9e20a37356f false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/war-on-the-way 693c6ec3f3a6f9e20a37356f 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 war-on-the-way full Alex Phillips discusses all the top stories on Drive today.


Shadow Health and Social Care Secretary, Stuart Andrew, joins Alex to discuss the risk of collapse in the NHS due to strikes, while flu cases rise.


Shadow Defence Minister, Mark Francois, delves into comments made by the head of Nato, after he announced that the West faces war with Russia on a scale not seen since the days of “our grandparents and great-grandparents."


Plus, former Labour adviser, Matthew Laza, talks to Alex about Reform UK becoming the largest party after Labour memberships collapse, the risk of recession and the asylum appeal backlog doubling in a year.

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]]> Alex Phillips discusses all the top stories on Drive today.


Shadow Health and Social Care Secretary, Stuart Andrew, joins Alex to discuss the risk of collapse in the NHS due to strikes, while flu cases rise.


Shadow Defence Minister, Mark Francois, delves into comments made by the head of Nato, after he announced that the West faces war with Russia on a scale not seen since the days of “our grandparents and great-grandparents."


Plus, former Labour adviser, Matthew Laza, talks to Alex about Reform UK becoming the largest party after Labour memberships collapse, the risk of recession and the asylum appeal backlog doubling in a year.

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]]> Leaf or Remain Leaf or Remain Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT 31:35 693b10db4d362887b7288ce8 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/leaf-or-remain 693b10db4d362887b7288ce8 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 leaf-or-remain full Alex Phillips discusses the EU and if it is necessary to the West's progress with Foreign Policy Analyst and former aide to Margaret Thatcher, Nile Gardiner.


Conservative MP and Opposition Assistant Whip, Rebecca Paul, joins Alex to discuss puberty blockers. This comes as the Conservative Party brand a NHS-backed experiment that will trial puberty-blocking drugs on more than 200 children, 'grotesque'.


Also, soon-to-be Lord Redwood, joins Alex to talk about his peerage nomination from Kemi Badenoch.


Plus, Reform UK Councillor for Lincolnshire County Council, Adrian Findley, discusses a bizarre story about a pensioner fined £250 for littering – after spitting out a leaf that blew into his mouth.

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]]> Alex Phillips discusses the EU and if it is necessary to the West's progress with Foreign Policy Analyst and former aide to Margaret Thatcher, Nile Gardiner.


Conservative MP and Opposition Assistant Whip, Rebecca Paul, joins Alex to discuss puberty blockers. This comes as the Conservative Party brand a NHS-backed experiment that will trial puberty-blocking drugs on more than 200 children, 'grotesque'.


Also, soon-to-be Lord Redwood, joins Alex to talk about his peerage nomination from Kemi Badenoch.


Plus, Reform UK Councillor for Lincolnshire County Council, Adrian Findley, discusses a bizarre story about a pensioner fined £250 for littering – after spitting out a leaf that blew into his mouth.

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]]> Festive Fury Festive Fury Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:30:00 GMT 25:48 6939aa69e521382d95db16dc false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/festive-fury 6939aa69e521382d95db16dc 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 festive-fury full Alex Phillips brings you the top stories and is joined by Social Policy Analyst, Rakib Ehsan, to discuss the rise of Muslims living in Britain.


Political Theorist, Ralph Schoellhammer, talks to Alex about possible changes to the ECHR's migration rules, French Presidential frontrunner, Jordan Bardella, says he will rewrite border policy to allow Britain to push back migrant vessels into French waters, and new polling suggests the 2016 Leave majority ‘has literally died out’.


Plus, the Reform Leader of Portsmouth City Council, George Madgwick, joins Alex to discuss our Talk Exclusive about Portsmouth City Council that has cancelled Christmas.

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]]> Alex Phillips brings you the top stories and is joined by Social Policy Analyst, Rakib Ehsan, to discuss the rise of Muslims living in Britain.


Political Theorist, Ralph Schoellhammer, talks to Alex about possible changes to the ECHR's migration rules, French Presidential frontrunner, Jordan Bardella, says he will rewrite border policy to allow Britain to push back migrant vessels into French waters, and new polling suggests the 2016 Leave majority ‘has literally died out’.


Plus, the Reform Leader of Portsmouth City Council, George Madgwick, joins Alex to discuss our Talk Exclusive about Portsmouth City Council that has cancelled Christmas.

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]]> Cancel Culture, Crime and Khan Cancel Culture, Crime and Khan Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:36:15 GMT 28:31 69386854a9d003889cabdfc4 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/cancel-culture-crime-and-khan 69386854a9d003889cabdfc4 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 cancel-culture-crime-and-khan full Peter Cardwell is joined by the Chairman of Campaign for Real Education, Chris McGovern, to discuss his own experience of being a headteacher. This follows a teacher being banned from working with children after telling a Muslim child that “Britain is still a Christian state”.


Telford abuse survivor, Samantha Smith, talks to Peter about her experience of being groomed. This comes as Baroness Anne Longfield was announced as the new lead of the grooming gang inquiry, which was derailed when four women resigned from its survivors panel and two leading candidates to chair the investigation pulled out.


Plus, Westminster City Councillor for Reform UK, Laila Cunningham, joins Peter to discuss Sir Sadiq Khan's power to run the Metropolitan Police and President Trump labelling him an ‘Incompetent, Horrible, Vicious Mayor’.

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]]> Peter Cardwell is joined by the Chairman of Campaign for Real Education, Chris McGovern, to discuss his own experience of being a headteacher. This follows a teacher being banned from working with children after telling a Muslim child that “Britain is still a Christian state”.


Telford abuse survivor, Samantha Smith, talks to Peter about her experience of being groomed. This comes as Baroness Anne Longfield was announced as the new lead of the grooming gang inquiry, which was derailed when four women resigned from its survivors panel and two leading candidates to chair the investigation pulled out.


Plus, Westminster City Councillor for Reform UK, Laila Cunningham, joins Peter to discuss Sir Sadiq Khan's power to run the Metropolitan Police and President Trump labelling him an ‘Incompetent, Horrible, Vicious Mayor’.

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]]> Is it Wrong to be Right? Is it Wrong to be Right? Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:30:00 GMT 31:42 6937004c91c8bda5d0820511 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/is-it-wrong-to-be-right 6937004c91c8bda5d0820511 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 is-it-wrong-to-be-right full Peter Cardwell is joined by our very own Talk International Editor, Isabel Oakeshott, to discuss a former Royal Marine being banned from working with children after he protested against illegal migrants.


Deputy Political Editor of The Spectator, James Heale, delves into allegations around Nigel Farage and election spending.


Paul Kelly, a turkey farmer, reveals how Labour's inheritance tax raid will harm his family farm of over 52 years.


Plus, Rabbi Jonathan Romain discusses the impact that banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an Aston Villa football match had on Jewish people. This comes after a West Midlands Police assistant chief constable, Mike O'Hara, apologised for appearing to mislead MPs by telling them that Jewish people in Birmingham had backed a ban.

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]]> Peter Cardwell is joined by our very own Talk International Editor, Isabel Oakeshott, to discuss a former Royal Marine being banned from working with children after he protested against illegal migrants.


Deputy Political Editor of The Spectator, James Heale, delves into allegations around Nigel Farage and election spending.


Paul Kelly, a turkey farmer, reveals how Labour's inheritance tax raid will harm his family farm of over 52 years.


Plus, Rabbi Jonathan Romain discusses the impact that banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an Aston Villa football match had on Jewish people. This comes after a West Midlands Police assistant chief constable, Mike O'Hara, apologised for appearing to mislead MPs by telling them that Jewish people in Birmingham had backed a ban.

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]]> More BBC Crisis? More BBC Crisis? Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:30:00 GMT 31:16 69331a7a38a11f5f3e159469 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/more-bbc-crisis 69331a7a38a11f5f3e159469 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 more-bbc-crisis full On Talk Drive, Alex Phillips is joined by former Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons, Nigel Evans, and former Labour adviser, Matthew Laza to discuss an asylum seeker's question on the BBC's Question Time.


Plus, journalist Nicole Lampert gives her view on countries boycotting Eurovision due to Israel's participation.


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]]> On Talk Drive, Alex Phillips is joined by former Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons, Nigel Evans, and former Labour adviser, Matthew Laza to discuss an asylum seeker's question on the BBC's Question Time.


Plus, journalist Nicole Lampert gives her view on countries boycotting Eurovision due to Israel's participation.


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]]> Farage Launches Attack on Beeb Farage Launches Attack on Beeb Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT 38:12 6931d117662a4204eeff3fcb false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/farage-launches-attack-on-beeb 6931d117662a4204eeff3fcb 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 farage-launches-attack-on-beeb full

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]]> Reform/Tory Pact? Reform/Tory Pact? Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT 39:12 6930814afb6ea8e378218e2b false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/reformtory-pact 6930814afb6ea8e378218e2b 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 reformtory-pact full

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]]> Jury Is Out Jury Is Out Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:30:00 GMT 33:09 692f2374042629ee0e271cad false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/jury-is-out 692f2374042629ee0e271cad 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 jury-is-out full On Talk Drive, Alex Phillips is joined by former minister for security and Conservative MP, Tom Tugendhat, to give his opinion on Keir Starmer admitting China poses 'national security threats' to the UK.


Journalist and broadcaster, Jonathan Sacerdoti, gives his views on the police using a 'fictitious' game in a report which led to a ban on Israeli fans attending a football game.


Then crime and policing journalist, Danny Shaw, weighs in on plans for jury trials to be scrapped for crimes with sentences of less than three years.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Alex Phillips is joined by former minister for security and Conservative MP, Tom Tugendhat, to give his opinion on Keir Starmer admitting China poses 'national security threats' to the UK.


Journalist and broadcaster, Jonathan Sacerdoti, gives his views on the police using a 'fictitious' game in a report which led to a ban on Israeli fans attending a football game.


Then crime and policing journalist, Danny Shaw, weighs in on plans for jury trials to be scrapped for crimes with sentences of less than three years.

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]]> How Do You Solve a Problem Like Rachel Reeves? How Do You Solve a Problem Like Rachel Reeves? Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:30:20 GMT 28:08 692dd33efcd33ebbab67c537 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/how-do-you-solve-a-problem-like-rachel-reeves 692dd33efcd33ebbab67c537 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 how-do-you-solve-a-problem-like-rachel-reeves full On Talk Drive, Mark Dolan is joined by political editor at The Sun, Jack Elsom, as the head of the Office for Budget Responsibility has resigned.


Former Conservative MP, Michael Fabricant, discusses the budget and the state of both the Conservative and Labour Parties.


Then, Sir John Redwood, former Conservative Cabinet Minister, gives his expert opinion on the latest political news.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Mark Dolan is joined by political editor at The Sun, Jack Elsom, as the head of the Office for Budget Responsibility has resigned.


Former Conservative MP, Michael Fabricant, discusses the budget and the state of both the Conservative and Labour Parties.


Then, Sir John Redwood, former Conservative Cabinet Minister, gives his expert opinion on the latest political news.

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]]> Migration Madness Migration Madness Fri, 28 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT 38:27 6929e90b426af84c6d5a26fe false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/migration-madness 6929e90b426af84c6d5a26fe 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 migration-madness full

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]]> Starmer the Farmer Harmer? Starmer the Farmer Harmer? Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:37:50 GMT 29:02 69293d3168e521ed8d7fdec6 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/starmer-the-farmer-harmer 69293d3168e521ed8d7fdec6 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 starmer-the-farmer-harmer full Talk Drive Alex Phillips discusses the fallout from the budget, including all the latest on farmers who drove tractors into London for a protest.

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]]> Talk Drive Alex Phillips discusses the fallout from the budget, including all the latest on farmers who drove tractors into London for a protest.

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]]> Reckless Reeves? Reckless Reeves? Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT 26:33 6927457530ebd3864868105f false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/reckless-reeves 6927457530ebd3864868105f 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 reckless-reeves full

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]]> Bring on the Budget Bring on the Budget Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:30:00 GMT 32:16 6925eab8b1fff443d5f8a87f false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/bring-on-the-budget 6925eab8b1fff443d5f8a87f 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 bring-on-the-budget full On Talk Drive, Alex Phillips is joined by conservative commentator Benedict Spence to give his opinion on Rachel Reeves blaming sexism for the chaos around the upcoming budget.


Justice adviser at Reform UK and former prison governor, Vanessa Frake, gives her opinion on David Lammy's leaked memo revealing some jury trials could be scrapped.


Then ADHD business coach and author of 'Mad About Money: Managing Finances (and Life) with ADHD', Maddy Alexander-Grout, discusses what the taxpayer should pay for to assist people in work.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Alex Phillips is joined by conservative commentator Benedict Spence to give his opinion on Rachel Reeves blaming sexism for the chaos around the upcoming budget.


Justice adviser at Reform UK and former prison governor, Vanessa Frake, gives her opinion on David Lammy's leaked memo revealing some jury trials could be scrapped.


Then ADHD business coach and author of 'Mad About Money: Managing Finances (and Life) with ADHD', Maddy Alexander-Grout, discusses what the taxpayer should pay for to assist people in work.

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]]> BBC Crisis Continues BBC Crisis Continues Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:38:16 GMT 30:52 6924a03d20344a0413568a8a false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/bbc-crisis-continues 6924a03d20344a0413568a8a 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 bbc-crisis-continues full On Talk Drive, Alex Phillips is joined by former government special adviser, James Price, to give his views on the latest news including the upcoming budget and Greta Thunberg being banned from Venice.


Associate director at The Academy of Ideas, Alastair Donald, discusses the case of the Christian who was arrested for saying "God bless you" to protesters at a Palestinian demonstration.


Plus, as senior BBC figures are questioned by MPs, director at Popular Conservatism, Mark Littlewood, gives his opinion.

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]]> On Talk Drive, Alex Phillips is joined by former government special adviser, James Price, to give his views on the latest news including the upcoming budget and Greta Thunberg being banned from Venice.


Associate director at The Academy of Ideas, Alastair Donald, discusses the case of the Christian who was arrested for saying "God bless you" to protesters at a Palestinian demonstration.


Plus, as senior BBC figures are questioned by MPs, director at Popular Conservatism, Mark Littlewood, gives his opinion.

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]]> <![CDATA[The Three Bs: BBC, Budget and Boris's Blunder]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT 33:43 6920b257c367efee962ddecf false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/the-three-bs-bbc-budget-and-boriss-blunder 6920b257c367efee962ddecf 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 the-three-bs-bbc-budget-and-boriss-blunder full

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]]> Too Little, Too Late Too Little, Too Late Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT 30:39 691f5e3f087c4173ab1fadf4 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/too-little-too-late 691f5e3f087c4173ab1fadf4 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 too-little-too-late full

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]]> Russian Bluff? Russian Bluff? Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:30:00 GMT 30:02 691df8b08f2dd34e465bb35d false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/russian-bluff 691df8b08f2dd34e465bb35d 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 russian-bluff full As a review finds Britain is not ready to defend itself, Kevin O'Sullivan on Talk Drive is joined by senior fellow at the New Culture Forum, Philip Kiszely, to give his opinion on the country's defence capabilities.


Then author of Entitled, Andrew Lownie, discusses the "bombshells" he expects to be released within the Jeffrey Epstein files.

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]]> As a review finds Britain is not ready to defend itself, Kevin O'Sullivan on Talk Drive is joined by senior fellow at the New Culture Forum, Philip Kiszely, to give his opinion on the country's defence capabilities.


Then author of Entitled, Andrew Lownie, discusses the "bombshells" he expects to be released within the Jeffrey Epstein files.

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]]> Asylum Fallout Asylum Fallout Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT 28:24 691cb72d7cf1b7ec45d44117 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/asylum-fallout 691cb72d7cf1b7ec45d44117 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 asylum-fallout full

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]]> Rape Gang Scandal Rape Gang Scandal Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT 37:17 691b6dfe7cf1b7ec45796c20 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/rape-gang-scandal 691b6dfe7cf1b7ec45796c20 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 rape-gang-scandal full

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]]> Greedy Doctors? Greedy Doctors? Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:52:54 GMT 25:17 691770cae42e3466f23db792 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/greedy-doctors 691770cae42e3466f23db792 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 greedy-doctors full On Talk Drive Peter Cardwell is joined by the deputy political editor and economics editor of The Sun, Ryan Sabey, and Conservative MP Graham Stuart to discuss Labour's upcoming budget and doctors going on strike.


Then security expert Will Geddes gives his opinion on the possibility of ISIS women coming to the UK, from Syrian detention camps.

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]]> On Talk Drive Peter Cardwell is joined by the deputy political editor and economics editor of The Sun, Ryan Sabey, and Conservative MP Graham Stuart to discuss Labour's upcoming budget and doctors going on strike.


Then security expert Will Geddes gives his opinion on the possibility of ISIS women coming to the UK, from Syrian detention camps.

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]]> Sara Sharif Let Down Sara Sharif Let Down Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT 31:24 69162328c66f88b092db1aa4 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/sara-sharif-let-down 69162328c66f88b092db1aa4 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 sara-sharif-let-down full

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]]> Number 10 Fights Back Number 10 Fights Back Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:30:00 GMT 29:55 6914c444c1ed8717c556b74a false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/number-10-fights-back 6914c444c1ed8717c556b74a 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 number-10-fights-back full Talk Drive looks into the possible plot to oust Keir Starmer as Peter Cardwell is joined by chief political writer at Spiked, Brendan O'Neill and chief political commentator at The Times, Patrick Maguire.


U.S. political commentator and managing editor at Inside Sources, Michael Graham, explores Donald Trump's plan to sue the BBC. Then author and columnist, Jake Wallis Simons, gives his view on the Met Police taking no further action over allegations of chants at a Bob Vylan concert.

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]]> Talk Drive looks into the possible plot to oust Keir Starmer as Peter Cardwell is joined by chief political writer at Spiked, Brendan O'Neill and chief political commentator at The Times, Patrick Maguire.


U.S. political commentator and managing editor at Inside Sources, Michael Graham, explores Donald Trump's plan to sue the BBC. Then author and columnist, Jake Wallis Simons, gives his view on the Met Police taking no further action over allegations of chants at a Bob Vylan concert.

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]]> Beeb Under Pressure Beeb Under Pressure Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:30:34 GMT 27:14 69137e6bdac02c1fcfb71beb false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/beeb-under-pressure 69137e6bdac02c1fcfb71beb 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 beeb-under-pressure full As the BBC faces legal threats from Donald Trump, Peter Cardwell on Talk Drive is joined by former editor of The Daily Telegraph and The Spectator, Lord Moore, to give his expert opinion.


Reform UK Councillor Jaymey McIvor reveals he's devastated for the people of Epping, as a judge rules migrants will stay at the Bell Hotel and The Sun's political editor Jack Elsom brings you all the latest in political news.



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]]> As the BBC faces legal threats from Donald Trump, Peter Cardwell on Talk Drive is joined by former editor of The Daily Telegraph and The Spectator, Lord Moore, to give his expert opinion.


Reform UK Councillor Jaymey McIvor reveals he's devastated for the people of Epping, as a judge rules migrants will stay at the Bell Hotel and The Sun's political editor Jack Elsom brings you all the latest in political news.



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]]> Chaos At The BBC! Chaos At The BBC! Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:22:35 GMT 30:51 69123b7bcb5f8761fb740e43 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/chaos-at-the-bbc 69123b7bcb5f8761fb740e43 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 chaos-at-the-bbc full

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]]> Britain Divided? Britain Divided? Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT 35:17 690e373dc72b7869e29fad3f false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/britain-divided 690e373dc72b7869e29fad3f 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 britain-divided full

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]]> Birmingham On Edge Birmingham On Edge Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT 27:46 690ce4e77728b8766c81937b false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/birmingham-on-edge 690ce4e77728b8766c81937b 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 birmingham-on-edge full

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]]> Calamity Lammy Strikes Again Calamity Lammy Strikes Again Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:30:00 GMT 30:59 690b7e7b2f5fdede343931c6 false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/calamity-lammy-strikes-again 690b7e7b2f5fdede343931c6 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 calamity-lammy-strikes-again Lammy lambasted, bias backlash and prison crisis full Lammy lambasted, bias backlash and prison crisis!


Peter Cardwell is "almost speechless" over the "utter shambles" going on in the UK prison system as multiple prisoners have been wrongly released - he's joined by retired prison governor Mark Hammersley to explain more. Meanwhile head of campaigns for Popular Conservatism Andrew Allison fumes as he claims the "government is not in control" and shadow Home Office minister Matt Vickers MP describes David Lammy's performance in PMQs as "the worst of politics."


The credibility of the BBC comes under fire again as chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, expresses her "deep concern" over the public's trust in the public service broadcaster.

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Peter Cardwell is "almost speechless" over the "utter shambles" going on in the UK prison system as multiple prisoners have been wrongly released - he's joined by retired prison governor Mark Hammersley to explain more. Meanwhile head of campaigns for Popular Conservatism Andrew Allison fumes as he claims the "government is not in control" and shadow Home Office minister Matt Vickers MP describes David Lammy's performance in PMQs as "the worst of politics."


The credibility of the BBC comes under fire again as chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, expresses her "deep concern" over the public's trust in the public service broadcaster.

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]]> Waffle Bomb! Waffle Bomb! Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:08:20 GMT 28:41 690b1405b27ff20cebffd06b false https://shows.acast.com/talk-drive/episodes/waffle-bomb 690b1405b27ff20cebffd06b 690a2a12317c91fd9a246e61 waffle-bomb Budget betrayal, BBC bias and Chagos chaos full Budget betrayal, BBC bias and Chagos chaos!


Rachel Reeves under fire! International Editor Isabel Oakeshott says the Chancellor’s pre-Budget speech was “extraordinary” and effectively confirmed tax rises are coming, despite Labour’s manifesto pledges. Oakeshott questions whether Reeves “looked haggard, anxious and out of her depth” as the economy worsens and Labour “fails to face down vested interests.”


BBC credibility crisis: Cardwell and Oakeshott expose the Trump editing scandal and fresh claims of BBC bias from journalist Stephen Pollard, who brands the corporation’s disinformation campaign “a parody” amid revelations of a Panorama cut-and-paste Trump speech and anti-Israel leanings inside BBC Arabic. Pollard says the BBC’s leadership “ignored its own standards adviser” and warns trust in the broadcaster is “collapsing.”

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Rachel Reeves under fire! International Editor Isabel Oakeshott says the Chancellor’s pre-Budget speech was “extraordinary” and effectively confirmed tax rises are coming, despite Labour’s manifesto pledges. Oakeshott questions whether Reeves “looked haggard, anxious and out of her depth” as the economy worsens and Labour “fails to face down vested interests.”


BBC credibility crisis: Cardwell and Oakeshott expose the Trump editing scandal and fresh claims of BBC bias from journalist Stephen Pollard, who brands the corporation’s disinformation campaign “a parody” amid revelations of a Panorama cut-and-paste Trump speech and anti-Israel leanings inside BBC Arabic. Pollard says the BBC’s leadership “ignored its own standards adviser” and warns trust in the broadcaster is “collapsing.”

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