Herd immunity, what Coronavirus means for your finances and livestreaming divorce cases
Professor Anthony Costello explains 'herd immunity' and if infecting 60% of the population with Coronavirus could help fight the disease. Economist Sara Benwelle breaks down what Covid-19 means for your finances. And Matthew and Kevin debate if divorce cases really should be broadcast from the courtroom with family lawyer Lorraine Harvey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Traveller discrimination, Trump's travel ban and the Handwritten Letter Appreciation Society
Matthew and Kevin talk to the founder of the Labour Gypsy, Roma & Traveller Campaign about the discrimination they've experienced both in and out of the party. David Dunn, Professor of International Politics, breaks down President Trump's travel ban. And this weeks' Curiosity Corner looks at The Handwritten Letter Appreciation Society Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Budget, GCSE's and the impact of panic buying
Matthew and Kevin break down the budget with Andrew Carter, Chief Executive of the Centre for Cities. Geoff Barton from the Association of School & College discusses whether we should drop GCSEs. And Rajesh Makwana, Director of the Sufra Community Kitchen and Food Bank, shares how panic buying over coronavrius has affected them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Coronavirus market crash, extremism within the police and Paul Whitehouse
Economist Grace Blakeley explains how coronavirus is affecting the world economy and what this means for people in the UK. Counter-terrorism expert Raffaello Pantucci looks at why police referred its own staff to their counter-terrorism scheme. And comedian Paul Whitehouse joins Matthew and Kevin as Only Fools and Horses' theatre run is extended for a forth time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Trevor Phillips suspension, PTSD support for soldiers and Woody Allen row
Matthew and Kevin speak to Miqdaad Versi, from the Muslim Council of Britain about Trevor Phillips' suspension from the labour party over alleged Islamophobic comments. Patrick Rea, from PTSD Resolution, says lack of support for soldiers is driving them to suicide. And we ask Index on Censorship's Jemimah Steinfield if Woody Allen's new book should still be published. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Highlights of the Matthew Wright Show on talkRADIO. Big opinion on all the talking points of the day, along with political and celebrity guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.