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Jeremy Kyle reacts as yesterday Isabel Oakeshott revealed her TALK World Exclusive as Christian Drogan became the first British undercover reporter to cross the English Channel in a migrant dinghy - exposing what he says was French police picking up people smugglers from dinghies at sea and transporting them back to French shores, essentially allowing them to repeat the smuggling operation. if you haven't seen it then ‘Invading Britain, The Undercover Migrant Returns…' documentary is available on TALK's YouTube Channel. And today we hear that the families of victims of murders and sex assaults by migrants have told ministers that an attempt to “cover-up” the extent of crimes committed by foreigners must be ended. The Government is trying to prevent the publication of data revealing the full scale of foreign offending in England and Wales from 2018 to 2024. Eleven families of victims of crimes carried out by migrants have written to Alex Norris, the Justice Secretary, urging him to drop plans to use the courts to block the data's release.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Tuesday's episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey speaks with investigative journalist Isabel Oakeshott and undercover reporter Christian Drogan following their year-long operation to infiltrate people-smuggling networks in northern France.Christian describes his seven-hour journey across the English Channel alongside 35 migrants, revealing how armed gangs operated with near impunity in French camps and migrants discarded their phones at sea to avoid detection.Isabel details the security risks and planning required to get a British reporter on to a migrant dinghy, and describes the Channel crossings as a “national security emergency” that is not represented accurately by official figures.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorThe Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026Studio Operator: Meghan SearleProducer: David LeveneSocial Producer: Nada AggourVideo Producer: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Isabel explains why the migrant crisis is a 'National security emergency'Christian recounts his story and the harrowing tale of crossing the Channel on a dinghyThe French Police are accused of helping the smugglers back to shore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has done is not once, but twice in Clacton-on-Sea winning back his seat in the Commons as an MP. Some say it was an attempt to get out of the Parliamentary scrutiny he was facing about that £5m donation, some say it has strengthened his position as 'anti-establishment'. Talk presenter Ian Collins speaks to Talk reporter Samara Gill, live from Clacton, about the mood of constituents post Reform victory. He also discussed Nigel's win with: Deputy leader of Reform Richard Tice, Former Conservative special advisor Charlie Rowley, MP and chairman of the Conservative Party Kevin Hollinrake, former Conservative minister Edwina Currie, and Talk's international editor Isabel Oakeshott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minster Andy Burnham is telling communities across the country that they need to take on their fair share of the burden of illegal migrants pouring into the UK. Many are outraged with some communities being asked to take on migrants in numbers three times the size of their population. What has this country come to? Has Burnham considered the added cost of housing people in more expensive areas of the country? Labour continued to disappoint on the migrant crisis. Talk's Ian Collins speaks to: Assistant comment editor at The Telegraph Poppy Coburn, former government advisor James Price, author and columnist at the Daily Mail Sarah Vine, independent peer Lord Hannan, Talk's international editor Isabel Oakeshott, and news reporter at The Sun Thomas Godfrey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is gearing up for his listening mode tour, gleaning from people all over the UK the issues that are most important to them. Some argue this is just more public relations work, allowing him to ride what is left of his political capital ahead of a budget that could be more punishing than the last. Talk's Ian Collins discusses the possible outcomes of this Burnham charm offensive, across the country, with: Chairman of the Great British PAC Ben Habib, Talk's international editor Isabel Oakeshott, ambassador and former NATO senior civilian representative of Afghanistan, Stefano Pontecorvo, former political editor at The Sun Trevor Kavanagh, and creative social news editor Ricky Freelove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Days into his premiership, the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has gone on holiday with his family. Can you imagine starting a new job and going on holiday so soon? People are not happy about it, with some suggesting, knowing he was going on holiday, Burnham sought to hand out policy sweeties, like energy bill savings. The country is still putting out fires, surely the prime minister should be here firefighting? Discussing this with Talk's Ian Collins: Sun columnist David Wooding, former Metropolitan Police detective Peter Bleksley, former Conservative Party leader Iain Duncan Smith, Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin, deputy chairman of the Conservative Party Matt Vickers, and Talk's international editor Isabel Oakeshott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thames Water has rolled out yet another hosepipe ban at a time when reserves at supposedly full of water waiting to be treated. Is it time to reverse privatisation? Prime minister Andy Burnham's bus fare cap is ruffling feathers, with some saying it is a mere sweetener with relatively little impact on the lives of many living and working in the UK. How long will the drip-feed of policies go on? Didn't Burnham devise a plan whilst plotting to get the top job? Jeremy Kyle talks about these pressing issues with: Political commentator, Charlie Rowley, shadow chancellor, Mel Stride, former deputy speaker of the House of Commons, Nigel Evans, Conservative peer, Lord Kempsell, Talk's international editor, Isabel Oakeshott, and retired Scotland Yard detective chief inspector, Mike Neville. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Burnham is hurtling towards Number 10 on Monday, and there are serious concerns that the country doesn't know what it is getting itself into with him steering the ship. Cabinet predictions are coming in thick and fast, with concerns that Ed Miliband will become the chancellor as the worst-case scenario, and the foreign secretary in the best case. There are also talks of Shabana Mahmood taking on the purse strings, despite critics saying she doesn't have the CV for it. Jeremy also talks Royals and the tragedy that was the World Cup England v Argentina game. The guest lineup for today includes: Formal special advisor to the Conservatives, Charlie Rowley, independent MP for Hull East, Karl Turner, Talk's International editor, Isabel Oakeshott, political commentator, Benedict Spence, TalkSPORT reporter, Max Scott, and royal biographer, Angela Levin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel Farage joins Jeremy Kyle to explain the fear he feels after the death of Ann Widdecombe. Farage says there is an establishment plot and years of demonising him have now resulted in a high profile political murder. Dan Hodges joins Jeremy as he doubles down saying Reform UK are using the death of Ann Widdecombe to distract from the £5 million donation to Nigel Farage. Isabel Oakeshott joins Jeremy to attack Dan Hodges and discuss the threats faced by her partner, Richard Tice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farage continues to fight for his political life, with many saying the fight will not deter his supporters; voters wanting a leader they feel will turn the country around. Discussing Farage's next steps and his much-needed future-proof battle plan, assistant comment editor at The Telegraph, Poppy Coburn, chief political writer at Spiked Online, Bendon O'Neill, former Conservative government minister, Steve Baker, and Talk's international editor Isabel Oakeshott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel Farage has been facing heat from the public and commentators about a £5m gift from a billionaire Reform UK donor. He says how he spends the money is not the public's business. Discussing this and the papers of the day are political commentator Benedict Spence and former government special advisor James Price. The release of the Rochdale grooming gang ringleader continues to outrage people, prompting discussion on how to secure Shabir Ahmed's deportation. Head of abuse law at Slater & Gordon, Richard Scorer, Talk's international editor, Isabel Oakeshott, and broadcaster and historian, Rafe Heydel-Mankoo, talk us through it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Kyle takes an in-depth look at the horrific Golders Green attack, discussing it with former Home Secretary Suella Braverman, former Chair of the Jewish Leadership Council, Jonathan Goldstein, Independent Advisor to the UK Government on Anti-semitism, Lord Mann, and Talk's International Editor, Isabel Oakeshott. As the dusk settles, what will be the government's response beyond apologies and promises to ramp up security in and around synagogues? Is the UK at breaking point with these attacks? Listen now for the latest on the story! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keir Starmer causes division with a St George's Day tweet criticising 'plastic patriotism' as if he knows what patriotism is. Labour MP Graham Stringer says the PM is on the ropes now and Isabel Oakeshott calls the PM out for 'shit-stirring'. Reform UK's Zia Yusuf hits out at the PM and promises to make schools more patriotic whilst David Maddox dishes the insider dirt on Starmer's dying days in office.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Matts answer listener questions including on Isabel Oakeshott's hypocrisy, China's century, the death of centrism, the rule of law, the future of the Telegraph and their tips for tonight's big Oscar night in Hollywood. Enjoy!Produced by Matt WithersOFFER: Get The New World for just £1 for the first month. Head to https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/2matts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pro-Iran and Jihadi marches are planned for the weekend and whilst the government has formally banned them, can do little to stop people turning up anyway. Former Commons Speaker Nigel Evans and Annabel Denham join Mark Dolan to discuss. The government is still going strong with its plan to force Digital ID on the British Public and the campaign No2ID joins Mark. Plus, Isabel Oakeshott joins with an exclusive of an illegal marriage of a British child to a Muslim man by an Imam.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day seven of the Middle East conflict raises fresh questions about UK readiness at home and abroad. From Dubai, Isabel Oakeshott describes daily life under periodic alerts, assesses Iran's degraded drone/missile capability, and warns of potential IRGC-linked reprisals — as counter-terror police arrest four suspects over alleged links to Iranian intelligence and surveillance of London's Jewish community. Back in Westminster, Keir Starmer faces criticism over Britain's posture, the strained Atlantic relationship, and mixed messaging to allies in the Gulf. Former Army chief Lord Richard Dannatt sets out how decades of underinvestment have hollowed out UK capability — from warship readiness to the protection of our bases in Cyprus and Bahrain. He also argues deterrence that against Russia, and support for Ukraine, remains a central priority. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iran strikes back hitting almost all of its neighbours. Isabel Oakeshott joins Jeremy live from Dubai after drone attacks hit hotels and infrastructure in the city. Lord Richard Dannatt hits out at Sir Keir Starmer's unpreparedness and his reliance on lawyers to make any strategic decisions. Grant Shapps joins Jeremy to talk about Starmer's failure over Iran and the incoming Spring Statement from Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Plus, Andrew Lownie joins Jeremy again as he says Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is now on 'suicide watch'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talk Breakfast host Mark Dolan opens a dramatic morning after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and later released under investigation, a development dominating front pages and reigniting the crisis around Andrew's past links to Jeffrey Epstein. Dolan frames the central question for listeners: is Andrew's return home a temporary reprieve, or the start of a legal process that could end in a prosecution with profound consequences for the royal family?In studio, former newspaper editor Neil Wallis describes the arrest as a rare, true “stop-the-presses” moment, while Talk's royal correspondent Rupert Bell says the speed and intensity of the police action has shocked even those who felt it was “inevitable.” The discussion turns to the Palace response, King Charles' message that “the law must take its course”, and whether the monarchy can contain the scandal to Andrew alone, or whether it risks contaminating the institution if the public senses anything less than full cooperation.Joining from the US, royal commentator Kinsey Schofield argues investigators may have moved fast to secure evidence, particularly with Andrew “moving from one place to another,” and suggests the focus, at this stage, is the alleged sharing of confidential information in a government capacity rather than wider historic claims. The panel then debates whether Andrew should be removed from the line of succession to “tidy it up,” and what further steps, if any, Charles should take while an active investigation is ongoing.Mark Dolan is later joined by Isabel Oakeshott to analyse the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office, with a focus on the legal and reputational consequences rather than the spectacle. Oakeshott warns the Crown Prosecution Service faces a “painstaking and very long winded process” to determine whether there is a realistic prospect of conviction, noting the offence is “notoriously difficult to prosecute” and any decision will be heavily scrutinised whichever way it falls.The discussion turns to Andrew's long-standing issues of judgment, his associations with controversial figures, and whether the damage now extends beyond one individual to the institution itself. Oakeshott argues the scandal risks spreading to the wider royal brand, not because of direct wrongdoing by others, but because of questions over whether stronger intervention should have come earlier.Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor denies any wrongdoing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yet another immigration fiasco this week: it has emerged that the migrant sex offender who was accidentally released from prison was paid £500 to be deported.Tim is joined by Telegraph writer and broadcaster Isabel Oakeshott to discuss why successive governments have failed to stop the boats and how British people are paying the price.Later, Tim sits down with Nadine Dorries, the former Tory MP who last month joined Reform. She explains her defection, plus why she thinks Katie Lam could be the next Conservative leader.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorProducer: Lilian FawcettSenior Producer: John CadiganVideo Producer: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan SearleExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanSocial Producer: Nada AggourEditor: Camilla Tominey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The killing of US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk has raised questions about how the media should report on controversial figures while still showing respect to victims and their families. Meanwhile in London, more than one hundred thousand people joined the Unite the Kingdom rally, where Elon Musk spoke by video link. The event has sparked fresh debate about whether using terms like “far right” helps explain what happened or risks pushing audiences away. LBC's James O'Brien, Talk TV's Isabel Oakeshott and political commentator Guto Harri give their views on the challenges facing journalism when reporting on divisive stories.Presenter: Ros Atkins Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Assistant Producer: Lucy Wai and Martha Owen Production Coordinator: Ruth Waites Technical Coordinator: Luke Sweeney Sound: Nathan Chamberlain

Katie Razzall speaks to the Director General of the BBC Tim Davie at the Royal Television Society Festival. Ros Atkins discusses the language used by the media to discuss the Unite the Kingdom rally and the shooting of Charlie Kirk with studio guests Guto Harri, James O Brien and Isabel Oakeshott.Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Assistant Producer: Lucy Wai

Tax Network USA: Call 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://TNUSA.com/PIERS to meet with a strategist today for FREE From arrests and even jail terms for poor-taste tweets to a breakdown in law & order and out-of-control migration, the MAGA view of Britain is decidedly unflattering. Outrage over this summer's ‘Raise The Colours' campaign - and the arrest by armed police of comedian and Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan - have only advanced the dark vision of the UK promoted by star podcasters, Elon Musk, and even the US Vice President. Many Brits do agree with at least some of the tone of this coverage - but others believe it's based on cynical falsehoods, racist motives and the opportunism of using Britain to warn Americans not to drop their MAGA guard. So, who's right? Piers Morgan interviews Lineham about his arrest and the backlash he's received for airing his views - before being joined by radio and talkshow host Owen Shroyer, conservative commentator Isabel Oakeshott, lawyer and commentator Paula Rhone-Adrien and social media superstar ‘Big John' Fisher. Piers Morgan Uncensored is proudly independent and supported by: Brooklyn Bedding: Enter our show name after checkout so they know we sent you! Visit https://Brooklynbedding.com for 30% off & use promo code PIERS! Pique: Get 20% off your order plus a FREE frother & glass beaker with this exclusive link: https://piquelife.com/PIERS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The death of Pope Francis has drawn intense global media coverage as journalists gather in Rome. Tom Kington, Italy Correspondent for The Times, describes press access within the Vatican and reflects on the Pope's evolving relationship with journalists. The Pentagon continues its hunt for officials behind recent high-profile leaks involving sensitive military plans. David Smith, Washington DC Bureau Chief at The Guardian, joins former special adviser Peter Cardwell and journalist Isabel Oakeshott to outline the role of leaks in US and UK political journalism. The Genius Game is a South Korean reality show format launching in the UK this month. TV executive Tamara Gilder explains the strategic and psychological gameplay behind the format and its appeal in a global market for “gamified content”. Presenters: Ros Atkins and Katie Razzall Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Assistant producer: Lucy Wai .

Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins discuss some of the biggest media stories this week including: The latest on the Pentagon leaks in America from David Smith Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian newspaper. Political commentator Isabel Oakeshott and Peter Cardwell author of "The Secret Life of Special Advisers" consider the relationship between politicians and the media in the UK. As the TV show Genius Game begins on ITV, we hear from its executive producer Tamara Gilder. The series is based on a South Korean Show and is fronted by David Tennant. Tony Pastor from Goalhanger podcast company talks about the role of advertising revenue in the industry and how are media outlets covering the death of Pope Francis? Tom Kington Italy Correspondent for The Times newspaper joins us from the Vatican Media Centre.Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Assistant Producer: Lucy Wai

Birmingham ablaze! Residents begin to set fire to their own rubbish as the bin bags pile high. Mike talks to a fire expert that says its best to flush waste down your toilet. All the latest on the rape gang inquiries from Isabel Oakeshott & Sunil Sharma plus Labour's war on motorists, despite them saying there isn't one.Wake up with Morning Glory in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marina and Jemma are finding January 'interesting.' Certainly 'Dry Janning' is beyond them. Trump's been inaugurated for goodness sake and there's a lot of batshittery to Trawl through before they can even begin on that! In this one the Trawl ladies kick off by discussing the 'temporary' ceasefire in Gaza. There's a clip of actor, Guy Pearce, whose response encapsulates the underwhelm they're experiencing given the killing seems to have continued. It's also horrendous to witness Trump and Biden using the announcement as a political football, to unpick Starmer's reaction, to see Netanyahu using language which shows little resolve. On top of that there's a Trump clip which is truly sickening. He quite clearly views Palestine as wonderful real estate and even cites 'great weather.' It goes without saying, any break from the relentless violence is welcome and to be celebrated, but it doesn't mean what's taken place isn't tragic, brutal and unforgivable.Marina and Jemma have a conversation about social media which brings to light what Jemma has been watching on TikTok because it's been making waves and headlines. Not content with controlling X and Meta, Trump also has designs on TikTok and is also on intent on making money from it. This is despite being the one who wanted it banned, which he said repeatedly. The ladies have receipts. Then there's the coin Trump has released and he's made billions. He might as well just say GIVE ME YOUR MONEY NUMBNUTS.Still, on a positive, Isabel Oakeshott has moved to Dubai...Larry and Paul's Broken News are your pudding. Thank you for sharing and do tweet us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcastPatreonhttps://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcastYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawlTwitterhttps://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcastBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/thetrawl.bsky.socialCreated and Produced by Jemma Forte & Marina Purkiss

The Morning Glory podcast returns with Reform UK on the front pages after managing Elon Musk's call for Nigel Farage to step down. We hear from Richard Tice, Elon Musk's father and Isabel Oakeshott. New non-reforms are announced for the NHS that even Dean Eggitt thinks are nonsense and the government is yet again in a tangle over it's obsessive drive to 'net-zero'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike has an unholy row with Labour minister Jim McMahon who refuses to answer any of Mike's questions. Mike also joins Isabel Oakeshott, Shadow Farming Minister Robbie Moore MP for the top stories whilst investigating strange drone UFOs in the U.S. plus the growing number of 'physician associates' replacing doctors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can tell everyone at Trawl HQ (Jemma, Marina and editor Max) are sliding towards Christmas because the atmosphere is tinged with faint hysteria. It's not just Gregg Wallace who is turning the air blue, Nigella's at it, even Prue Leith is at it! Who'd have thought baking could sound so filthy?Then, reasons to be cheerful, ranging from Rees Mogg having his show cancelled, Johnson's Australian book tour having to be cancelled due to 'unforeseen circumstances' (AKA no one coming) and last, but definitely not least, and certainly more important, the fall of the brutal Assad regime in Syria. Marina and Jemma discuss what's happened, cover some of the reaction, and hear from joyful Syrians who feel like going home has just become a possibility. It's almost like they were fleeing violence and persecution and not just here for benefits as some would have us believe. Reform and Co ...ahem. Then, buckle up, because there has been some Twitter BEEF - and yes, we are still calling it Twitter. Sure Elon will cope. Marina and Jemma enjoy recalling Marina's interactions with one Isabel Oakeshott which went viral and revealed so much about what she thinks of anyone who doesn't have a degree from a certain type of university, which is most of the population. Elitist anyone?It's all very amusing but not as downright hilarious as Lee Anderson's latest clanger. Ladies, prepare to find out why what you go through every month is nothing compared to what Lee's imagination has to suffer. Pudding is wonderful and served up by Will Sebag Montefiore @wsebag on Insta Enjoy! Thank you for sharing and do tweet us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcastPatreonhttps://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcastYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawlTwitterhttps://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcastBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/thetrawl.bsky.socialCreated and Produced by Jemma Forte & Marina PurkissEdited by Max Carrey

Starmer and Lammy's Chagos Islands handover is scuppered as Mauritius decides it wants to remain British. Labour will have to think of another way of undermining British interests for China gain. Plus, the latest immigration figures are worse than ever as Isabel Oakeshott joins Mike for the stories of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As news comes in that Donald Trump has been elected 47th president of the United States, Mike Graham is joined by LaDona Harvey, Nigel Farage, Erol Morkoc and Isabel Oakeshott to discuss what this means for the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike is having trouble with his cycling guests who ties himself in knots, the U.S. Presidential Election goes into overdrive as the final day approaches and Isabel Oakeshott joins Mike with the stories of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bell & Spurling are on to remember the iconic manager who failed to get England's golden generation over the line, as well as The Times' Chief Political Correspondent being a bit too polite to Labour and Isabel Oakeshott with the day's stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the wake of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, David Bull is joined by Asha Castleberry Hernandez to discuss how a shooter was able to slip through security. Then, Marilyn Devonish gives her thoughts on the default right to flexible working outlined in the King's speech, and Isabel Oakeshott discusses the UK's migrant situation under Labour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike has a row with a Democrat strategist who thinks Joe Biden isn't going senile. Isabel Oakeshott is on the scene with alleged crisis actor Reform campaigner and Education Secretary Gillian Keegan updates us on the Tory campaign with one week left. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Dean Eggitt gets a grilling from Mike over GPs working three day weeks whilst Isabel Oakeshott comes to his defence and hits out at pride month plus the latest on the missing Jay Slater. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The bottom drops out on the Tory election battle as Rishi Sunak abandons D-Day veterans for an interview with ITV. Dan Hodges and Isabel Oakeshott weigh in as Labour announce they will recognise the State of Palestine if they win the election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel Farage has burst onto the election scene standing in Clacton and Mike catches up with deputy Reform UK leader, Ben Habib and Isabel Oakeshott with her bombshell analysis. Mike also catches up with a political vocal coach who knows all the tricks used from Tony Blair to Adolf Hitler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sir Richard Evans, Margaret Heffernan, Isabel Oakeshott, Quassim Cassam join Anne McElvoy to look at the ideas shaping our lives today. Are they optimists or pessimists ? How negative should we be in political campaigning, doomscrolling, parenting, writing reviews or giving academic feedback. What are intellectual vices and how might they help us think about truth and conspiracy theories? And "Have a nice day" - we look at the demand to perform a role in the workplace.Professor Sir Richard J Evans is an historian of modern Germany and modern Europe, and has published over 20 books in the field, most recently The Pursuit of Power: Europe 1815-1915 and Eric Hobsbawm: A Life in History. In August his new book comes out called Hitler's People: The Faces of the Third Reich Margaret Heffernan is an entrepreneur, CEO and author of books including Uncharted: How to Map the Future Together and Beyond Measure: The Impact of Small Changes Quassim Cassam is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Warwick. His books include Ekstremisme, The Epistemology of Democracy and Vice Epistemology. Isabel Oakeshott is an award winning British political journalist. Her books include The Pandemic Diaries written with Matt Hancock, Life Support: Farmaggedon written with Michael Ashcroft. Dr Jaswinder Blackwell-Pal is a Lecturer in Theatre and Performance Studies at Queen Mary University of London. She's been announced this week as one of 10 early career academics who've been chosen as the 2024 New Generation Thinkers – that's a scheme to share academic research on the radio which the BBC runs with the Arts and Humanities Research Council. You can hear from all ten in a special New Thinking episode of our Arts & Ideas podcast where you will also find episodes of Free Thinking.Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Studio Manager: Steve Greenwood

This week, Aggie Chambre looks at the art of the leak and asks — why do people do it, and what happens when your political secrets are exposed?Former Deputy Prime Minister Damian Green talks about helping to leak Home Office secrets when Labour was in charge.Aggie hears from journalist and author Isabel Oakeshott about her controversial decision to leak Matt Hancock's Covid WhatsApps — and why she had to adopt a disguise during the process.POLITICO's Jack Blanchard and Jeremy Corbyn's former spinner James Schneider tell Aggie about the infamous 2017 Labour manifesto leak and the consequences for the party's campaign.And Times political editor Steven Swinford, recipient of a hefty chunk of Westminster's secrets, talks us through how he got leaked information about the second Covid lockdown and government decisions around Huawei. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin talks with Talk TV's International Editor, Isabel Oakeshott about Bidens visit to Israel, Kevin and Isabel talk Immigration with Ivon Sampson.We talk Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake with Showbiz reporter Rebecca Twomey, we speak with Peter Bleksley after Police fail to take a Burglar to Court and is the cost of living crisis getting any better, we speak with Georgie Frost, Acting Editor Times Money Mentor plus Hamas Leader Chief Jehad Mheisen is dead after a strike on his home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Hancock gave evidence at the Covid inquiry today. The former health secretary said that ‘the doctrine was wrong', care home preparation was ‘terrible' and improper planning was an ‘absolute tragedy'. But why was it accepted that harsher lockdowns would've helped?  Max Jeffery speaks to Isabel Oakeshott and Fraser Nelson. Produced by Max Jeffery.

Isabel Oakeshott is a journalist and author of numerous political biographies, formerly the political editor for the Sunday Times. She's known for a number of scoops over the years, including Chris Huhne's speeding ticket and revealing Matt Hancock's lockdown WhatsApps. On the episode, she talks to Katy about why toughness was a quality her parents particularly emphasised in her upbringing; what it was like to break into the lobby as a female journalist; and why she decided to break her confidentiality agreement to expose the cache of messages that Matt Hancock had given her. Produced by Natasha Feroze, Saby Reyes-Kulkarni and Oscar Edmondson.

Megyn Kelly is joined by Stu Burguiere, host of Stu Does America, and Dave Marcus, columnist for the Daily Mail and Fox News, to talk about the ridiculous Congressional hearing about the Twitter Files and how Democrats in Congress are against free speech, annoying Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, suppressing "malinformation" and true facts, the cost of censorship, manipulation of the algorithms, the coming DeSantis vs. Trump war ahead, how members of Congress are no longer revered by the public, and more. Then David Zweig joins to talk about his new investigation on the insane spying of churchgoers one California county did to enforce COVID guidelines, the hypocrisy in COVID regulations, the coming lawsuits, and more. Finally Isabel Oakeshott, the journalist who broke the "Lockdown Files" story, joins to talk about what we learned from her leaking the WhatsApp messages of U.K.'s former Health Secretary, the casualness and cruelty of their exchanges, and more.Burguiere: https://www.youtube.com/@studoesamericaMarcus: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/twitter-hearing-uncovers-democrats-chilling-message-journalistsZweig: https://davidzweig.substack.comOakeshott: https://www.isabeloakeshott.co.uk/home Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Thursday, March 9th, 2023. If you don’t teach your kids the Lord’s songs, the world will teach them its songs. The brand-new Hi-Contrast Hymn Book is designed to help you teach your children the most beloved songs of the Christian faith. Its captivating illustrations will create special moments of truth, goodness, and beauty in your home every day. To get a copy for your family, go to www.hicontrasthymnbooks.com/FLF. That’s www. “H” “I” contrasthymnbooks.com/FLF. https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/07/americas/mexico-matamoros-us-citizens-kidnapping-tuesday/index.html 2 Americans kidnapped in Mexico found dead and 2 found alive, officials say Two of the four Americans kidnapped by armed gunmen in the Mexico border city of Matamoros on Friday were found dead and two were found alive on Tuesday, US and Mexican officials said. Shaeed Woodard and Zindell Brown were found dead, a US official familiar with the ongoing investigation told CNN. Their bodies will be examined by Mexican authorities prior to their remains being turned over to the US government, the official said. Latavia Washington McGee, a mother of six, and Eric Williams survived the ordeal, according to the official. They were taken to a Texas hospital for treatment and observation. A Mexican government official said Washington McGee was found uninjured. Williams was shot twice in one leg and once in the other, his wife, Michele Williams, told CNN Tuesday. One person has been detained in connection to the incident, the governor said, but officials would not confirm whether the person is related to a criminal organization. The victims were found in a “wooden house” in Matamoros and had been transferred to various places over the days “in order to create confusion and avoid rescue efforts,” Villarreal said. The discovery of the Americans’ whereabouts comes days after the four were abducted at gunpoint in Matamoros in what is believed to be a case of mistaken identity. The tight-knit group of friends traveled from South Carolina to Mexico so Washington McGee could undergo a medical procedure across the border Friday, but they never made it to the appointment, two family members told CNN. The group crossed into Matamoros in the state of Tamaulipas, at about 9:18 a.m. Friday, Villareal said, but they got lost while trying to locate the medical clinic, according to Washington McGee’s close friend, who did not want to be identified. They reached out to the doctor’s office for directions on Friday but were struggling to communicate with the office because they had a poor cellphone signal. After crossing the border, they were fired upon by unidentified gunmen, “placed in a vehicle and taken from the scene by armed men,” according to the FBI. Investigators believe the Americans were targeted by a Mexican cartel that likely mistook them for Haitian drug smugglers, the US official said. The US citizens have no concerning criminal history that has been identified by investigators, the official said. An innocent Mexican bystander was also killed in the encounter, US Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar said. The woman was hit by a stray bullet almost a block and a half from where the Americans were taken, Tamaulipas Gov. Américo Villarreal said on Tuesday. Their abduction highlights the ongoing violence that has plagued some Mexican cities during the long-running Mexican drug war as well as the growing business of “medical tourism.” Matamoros has a population of more than 500,000 people and is located just across the Rio Grande from Brownsville, Texas. The US State Department has issued a “Level 4: Do Not Travel” advisory for US citizens thinking of going to Tamaulipas, citing crime and kidnapping. https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-steven-crowder-moves-his-show-to-rumble-signs-massive-contract?utm_campaign=64487 Steven Crowder moves his show to Rumble, signs new contract Steven Crowder has joined Rumble, making the announcement on Russell Brand's Stay Free. Crowder, who recently made waves in the conservative and free speech media space after leaving The Blaze, entertaining an offer from The Daily Wire, then very publicly rejecting it, will be launching his Mug Club on Rumble on March 20. Crowder said that in addition to his own content, the Mug Club will be adding more talent and programming. Brand asked Crowder why he decided to come to Rumble, where Brand has moved as well. Crowder, describing himself as "a basic bitch pumpkin spice conservative," said his preference for Rumble was due to the fact that Rumble has never coming and "tried to dictate content." Crowder also said he wants to be on a platform where he can "speak truth," as opposed to being censored by YouTube. In a Twitter clip, Crowder showed himself signing the contract at Rumble's offices. "Betting on ourselves, and Rumble is a hedge on those bets," Crowder said. https://twitter.com/i/status/1633290721863032834 - Play Video Donald Trump Jr. recently launched his exclusive podcast on Rumble, a free-speech alternative to YouTube that went public in late 2021. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/federal-judge-rules-bidens-border-policies-unlawful-speedbump-illegal-migrants Federal judge rules Biden's border policies unlawful, just a 'speedbump' for illegal migrants A federal judge in Florida on Wednesday struck down the Biden administration’s use of parole to mass release migrants into the U.S. interior, finding the practice unlawful and accusing the administration of turning the border into a "meaningless line in the sand." Judge T. Kent Wetherell ruled in response to a lawsuit from the state of Florida, which alleged the administration’s mass release of tens of thousands of migrants via humanitarian parole into Alternatives to Detention — known as "Parole + ATD" — is unlawful. In a scathing opinion Wednesday, Wetherell stated the Biden administration had "effectively turned the Southwest Border into a meaningless line in the sand and little more than a speedbump for aliens flooding into the country." Additionally, Wetherell ruled that the policies implemented by the Biden administration, including catch and release, had contributed to the degradation of the border as a means to keep illegal migrants out. "Today’s ruling affirms what we have known all along, President Biden is responsible for the border crisis and his unlawful immigration policies make this country less safe. A federal judge is NOW ordering Biden to follow the law, and his administration should immediately begin securing the border to protect the American people," Republican Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody said in a statement following the ruling. The administration had been increasingly using parole — which the statute says is supposed to be used on a "case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit" — to release migrants quickly into the interior to reduce overcrowding at the border as it deals with historic migrant numbers at the border. Florida contended that the government is violating statutory mandates that migrants be detained. The administration had argued that there is no "non-detention policy" and that it is using its prosecutorial discretion. "There is nothing inherently inhumane or cruel about detaining aliens pending completion of their immigration proceedings," he said. The judge also sided with the Sunshine State in its argument that it had standing to challenge the policy as more than 100,000 migrants have been released into the state, and it has borne significant costs in providing public services to them. The Biden administration ended family detention of migrants in 2021, although it is reportedly considering reintroducing the practice when Title 42 ends in May. Title 42, which allows for the rapid expulsion of migrants at the southern border due to COVID-19, will end in May with the ending of the COVID-19 public health emergency. The administration, facing more than 1.7 million migrant encounters in FY 2021 and over 2.3 million in FY 2022, had looked for ways to more quickly release migrants into the U.S. interior, as it also ended Trump-era policies like the Migrant Protection Protocols, which kept migrants in Mexico for their immigration hearings. The administration typically released migrants with Notices to Appear that set a court date. However, the process takes much longer than the Parole + ATD, which tells migrants to check in with ICE when they get to their destination. The migrants are also enrolled into some form of ATD surveillance, typically a check-in app on an electronic device, or in some cases an ankle bracelet. The ruling stays the order for seven days to allow for an appeal, but could potentially have massive implications if there is a surge in migrants when Title 42 ends — as administration officials have previously predicted. The administration is also facing a looming lawsuit from GOP states over its humanitarian parole that flies in up to 30,000 migrants from Venezuela, Nicaragua, Haiti and Cuba each month. Those states have said the program breaches the statutory limits on the use of parole. Meanwhile, it could soon face a challenge over its recently announced asylum rule. That rule, which would automatically make migrants ineligible for asylum if they have entered the U.S. illegally and have also failed to claim asylum in a previous country through which they passed, has sparked outrage from immigration activists, some of whom have threatened to take legal action if the rule is finalized. https://dailycaller.com/2023/03/07/matt-hancock-deploy-covid-variant-leaked-messages-uk/ Former UK Health Secretary Asks When To ‘Deploy The New Variant,’ Messages Show Former United Kingdom Health Minister Matt Hancock asked when to “deploy” a new COVID-19 variant in December 2020, leaked personal messages reportedly show. The Whatsapp conversation, leaked to The Telegraph by anti-lockdown journalist Isabel Oakeshott, shows an exchange between Hancock and an aide back in December 2020 in which the ex-Health Secretary discusses plans to deploy the announcement for the new variant, the BBC reported. “We frighten the pants of everyone with the new strain,” Hancock reportedly says, to which the adviser responds, “Yep, that’s what will get proper behaviour change.” “When do we deploy the new variant,” the minister then asks the aide, according to the outlet. Hancock announced the new variant in a parliament session the following day, after the messages were exchanged, according to the BBC. In April of 2022, Hancock announced he was working on a book, titled “Pandemic Diaries,” that would detail his experience as health minster during the COVID-19 outbreak. Oakeshott assisted with the book, which was published in December 2022, according to the BBC. “There is absolutely no public interest case for this huge breach. All the materials for the book have already been made available to the Inquiry, which is the right, and only, place for everything to be considered properly and the right lessons to be learned. As we have seen, releasing them in this way gives a partial, biased account to suit an anti-lockdown agenda,” Hancock said in a statement responding to the leaked messages, the BBC reported. Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced criticism for breaking lockdown restrictions. Johnson and his wife, as well as current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, all received a fine for attending a birthday party back in June 2020, the BBC reported. Rowdy Christian Merch Plug: If you’re a fan of CrossPolitic, or the Fight Laugh Feast Network, then surely, you know we have a merch store right? 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Addressing Tucker Carlson’s new segments on the mostly peaceful January 6th protest, which is based on over 40,000 hours of footage he obtained via Kevin McCarthy, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre made it clear that she “disagrees” with his reporting, before presenting January 6th as the worst thing to happen to America since the Civil War. https://rumble.com/v2c8i4a-kjp-claim s-january-6-worst-attack-on-democracy-since-civil-war.html - Play Video

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On this week's episode of London Calling, Toby and James start by talking about James' health (he has a cold), then segue into discussing what James says is the best hunting experience of his life. Toby then tells James about his week (hangover and all), which included appearing on Jacob Rees-Mogg's debut show on GBNews and attending the third anniversary party of the Free Speech Union. They then get on to the past week's big story - the Lockdown Files - the more than 100,000 WhatsApp messages belonging to former Health Secretary Matt Hancock that were leaked to the Telegraph by the journalist Isabel Oakeshott. It inevitably leads to a heated argument about whether they prove Toby right that the past three years have just been one almighty cock-up, or corroborate James' suspicions that the lockdowns and the vaccine rollout are part of some diabolical conspiracy. In Culture Corner, they discuss the season 3 opener of The Mandalorian (Disney+), Drive to Survive, Fleischman is in Trouble (Disney+ in the UK, Hulu in the US) and The Playlist (Netflix) which James highly recommends. Opening sound this week is Andrew Pierce of The Daily Mail and Kevin Maguire of The Daily Mirror discussing the Lockdown Files on Good Morning Britain (ITV). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Behind the scenes on the Covid WhatsApp leak… Chris Mason speaks to Isabel Oakeshott, the journalist who leaked messages that Matt Hancock sent during Covid. The Former Health Secretary has called it a betrayal. We're also joined by the BBC's Judith Moritz to discuss the findings and failings of MI5, after an inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017 finally concludes. And, as families across the UK celebrate World Book Day, the author Michael Rosen jumps in the studio to share his thoughts on altering language in books and his first-hand experience of Covid. Today's episode was presented by Adam Fleming and Chris Mason and was made by Cordelia Hemming with Peter Cooke, Miranda Slade and Danny Wittenberg. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.