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Ep 132132: A real slap in the face

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It's time for another round of jousting courtesy of the Thought Police as Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan are showing symptoms of a sickness...but it's nothing to do with Covid.Today they discuss: Emmanuel Macron, the mishandling of the return to normal life, Covid caution, the doom and gloom mongers at SAGE, Ollie Robinson's ban for historical tweets, Gareth Southgate, taking the knee and why it's a mistake, Marcus Rashford, the terrible reading of the room by leading award ceremonies, statue outrage, Hangus the Monkey, ignoring restrictions and Matt Hancock's latest gaff. They're the Thought Police and they are always open. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected].

Jun 9, 202135 min

Ep 131131: The power trip

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Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan are back to bash you over the head with sense as the Thought Police patrol the podcast charts.Today's topics include: the so-called third wave, Good Morning Vietnam, who the WHO think they are, SAGE not reading the room, London ending their own restrictions, NHS incompetence, Heathrow's new Red Zone terminal, serial waiting room offenders, identity politics, the nastiness of Labour, Boris' poorly timed wedding, Beer 52, a bad weekend for Kev in the football, Sleepy, creepy Joe Biden, why the UK shouldn't bother engaging in climate change negotiations, Oxfordshire going smoke free, herbal cigarettes in the capital, and why everyone should buy a diesel car. It's fuel for the mouth and mind - it's the Thought Police. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected].

Jun 2, 202134 min

Ep 130130: The Thought Police vs. the BBC

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Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan are back to bombard you with common sense as the Thought Police returns. They discuss: Deal in Kent, having to wear masks upon the lifting of restrictions, the enormity of the Martin Bashir story, Lord Hall and the BBC self-preservation society, Dominic Cummings' mad ramblings, who will really be paying for Boris and Carrie's wedding, why corporate accounts are ruining the restaurant trade, Max Mosley, the deceitfulness of certain organisations who claim to be non-political, Huw Edwards, the BBC halo, Matt Hancock's latest drivel, personal experiences of Southall, and Fulham's nightmare season finally coming to an end. They are the Thought Police and they are the only real public service broadcasters. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected].

May 26, 202132 min

Ep 129129: Don't take your love to Leicester

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Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan - AKA The Thought Police - can't even agree with each other this week so all the wokeists, lefties and ministers have absolutely no chance.Today they shout about: Keir Starmer, why no woman has ever lead the Labour party, Nish Kumar's wokeness, Boris Johnson, the Indian variant, Danny Boyle's Olympics opening ceremony, Japan, the Champions League final being held in Portugal, Leicester City's FA Cup win, Brendan (don't call me Kenny) Rodgers, summer holiday plans, Florida, American Q-tips, and why the Democrats are falling apart. It's loud, it's proud, it's the only podcast that matters - it's The Thought Police. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected].

May 19, 202131 min

Ep 128128: The spin doctor will see you now

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It's time for the latest crackling edition of the Thought Police with Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan.Topics include: Boris Johnson, life returning to normal, David Cameron, the fall of the Labour Party, Angela Rayner, GPs refusing to work, hugging, pedantic police, busybodies, Rick Stein, curry cooking, the behaviour of modern teachers, being disciplined at school, the Evening Standard's new columnist, Alastair Campbell's disastrous stint on Good Morning Britain, Fulham FC, and Jose Mourinho. They're the Special Ones - they're the Thought Police. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected].

May 12, 202140 min

Ep 127127: Not for love or money

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Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan are the Thought Police and they are here once again. If you're easily offended...what are you doing here?Today they discuss: struggling landlords being cursed by the weather, the ridiculousness of people sitting outside empty pubs, school kids in face coverings, the flawed legal system, mask exemptions, the absolute ineptitude on both sides of government, media incompetence, Neil O'Brien, who could replace Boris, the death of the Labour party (and the Democrats), SNP handouts, Nicola Sturgeon's incoherent campaign, Scotland's EU hopes, Northern Irish concerns, Fulham's endless woes, football fan protests, the myriad Mayor of London candidates, Bill Gates and his split with Melinda, local US newspaper names, and the ruthlessness of the big billionaires who run the world. It's rich in common sense and opinion - it's The Thought Police. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected].

May 5, 202136 min

Ep 126126: 200 grand designs

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Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan battle over the megaphone once more on the shoutiest, loudest and most sensible podcast out there - the Thought Police.Today they discuss: getting people back to work, shrugging off COVID concerns in order to return to reality, the media obsession with the troubles in India, non-reporting of the anti-lockdown march, whether Boris is really in trouble due to interior decor-gate (or Carrie Antoinette-gate), why redecoration is so expensive, the role of the Prime Minister, the 'Let the bodies pile up' allegations against the PM, Carrie's political brain, the world's worst Oscars ceremony, sanctimonious awards dos, Ricky Gervais, the loss of fun within the showbiz industry, theatrical wokeness, people actually having fun, and football's social media boycott. It's all the opinions you can handle and then a few more, it's the Thought Police. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected].

Apr 28, 202134 min

Ep 125125: A pint of bitter(ness)

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It's time for the latest sparkling edition of the Thought Police with Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan as the pair deliberate over the latest news stories.This week they discuss: Sir Keir Starmer's recent trip to Bath, taking on the lefties, lockdown frustration, unreliable testing, Gavin Williamson, the Government's COVID caution, being bored of discussing the pandemic, the irritation of going abroad in a mask, getting back to the old normal, Boris' latest green revolution that nobody cares about, the plans for a European Super League in football, the importance or otherwise of business vs. competition, UEFA's vultures, and the racism scandal swirling around the Church of England. It's another angry half hour of the Thought Police. Enjoy! You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected].

Apr 21, 202133 min

Ep 124124: You want to get back to normality? Join the queue

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Thank goodness for that - the Thought Police are back. It's time again for Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan to take a sweary look at the week's news.Topics include: Boris Johnson's claim that lockdowns are more effective than the vaccine, opinion polls, the madness of asymptomatic testing, the Royal Family having to mask up at Prince Philip's funeral, reluctance to take the jab, jobsworths and their arrest warnings, Keir Starmer's failed attempt to look cool, the complicated David Cameron story, why the NHS isn't all it's cracked up to be, misleading hospital stay data, private vs. public enterprise, the latest crackpot diversity claim from BBC bosses, the movie 'Legend', millions booking tables at the pub, and swearing. It's the podcast that is not afraid to tell it like it is, it's the f***ing Thought Police. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected].

Apr 15, 202133 min

Ep 123123: Testing our patience

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It's time for the hottest, sweariest and angriest podcast in town as Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan return for another sparkling episode of the Thought Police.Today they discuss: their dogs, Boris' latest pathetic briefing, the ongoing lack of freedom, being in the clutches of Sage and the scientists, vaccine passports, how parts of America are flying in the face of Presidential orders, returning to British values, Beth Rigby, the latest climate change initiatives, the Oxford and Cambridge boat race, MI5, controversy around an episode of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, why the BBC are hypocrites, Line of Duty, and the perils of posing nude in Dubai. It's the podcast that brings you nothing but the naked truth, it's the Thought Police. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected].

Apr 7, 202132 min

Ep 122122: Full of hot air

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Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan are full of vim and vigour and ready to punch their way through the week's news agenda.Today's topics include: working when the clocks change, local council madness, smart motorways, why climate change is not an emergency, rebelling against the woke brigade, how the reaction to Diana's death may have informed societal norms, self-indulgent podcasters, why the government need to push back on cancel culture, Labour's vote-gathering strategy, having to tread on eggshells around certain words or phrases, Bonking Boris' boring sex scandal, plucking numbers from thin air to suit political agendas and the Premier League survival hopes of Fulham FC. It's another packed episode of the fastest growing podcast around - it's the Thought Police. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected].

Mar 31, 202135 min

Ep 121121: Stumbling blocks

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Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan discuss all the big news as the Thought Police comes to you once more.Topics include: the return of Line of Duty, Tim Davie's strange decision making, Midsomer Murders, Guardian readership, Joe Biden tripping over stairs and his words, the American political scene, lockdown potentially being extended again, wearing masks for years to come, horse milk, marking a year on from the beginning of lockdown, the future of the pubs, the truth about a third wave, why some students are to blame for a rise in cases and not others, and ultra cautious people. Don't mess with the Thought Police. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected].

Mar 24, 202136 min

Ep 120120: Putting the Great in Britain

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The Thought Police - namely Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan - are back to discuss the news that you want discussed. Topics include: The fallout from Piers Morgan's unceremonious exit from Good Morning Britain and ITV's handling of the situation, why Harry and Meghan's Oprah interview has to be allowed to be questioned, the Russian-designed new briefing room at Number 10, Allegra Stratton, a bus load of cash for a load of new buses, Dame Jenny Murray, political point-scoring from the ever-hapless EU over the vaccine rollout, holidays in Scotland, overnight stays at airport hotels, the notion of policemen patrolling nightclubs, and a quick word on Fulham FC. It's the podcast which gets to the point - it's the Thought Police. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP. Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected].

Mar 17, 202137 min

Ep 119119: A right royal pain in the backside

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The Thought Police are back and there's only one story in town - Chris Whitty and his cronies. Why are they insisting that we will have to endure another lockdown when the vaccination programme is supposed to be the permanent way out of the COVID crisis? They also discuss the political scaremongering of the UK population... ...oh, and there's also the small matter of that Harry and Meghan interview as well. Was Oprah the right person to conduct it? Is Harry hindered by his lack of intelligence? Does Meghan dress her husband? Is it really as big a deal as Diana? It's all there. Plus, Kev lauds Fulham's win at Anfield, MG laments the need for school kids to wear masks and the pair discuss the American political system vs. the UKs. It's another riveting instalment of the only podcast that tells it like it really is, it's the Thought Police. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected].

Mar 10, 202135 min

Ep 118118: The Fresh Prince of Bell End

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Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan welcome you back to the latest edition of the podcast everybody is talking about, the Thought Police.On today's episode they discuss: the budget, furlough being extended, Rishi Sunak, Kev's new gig hosting the Weekend Breakfast show on talkRADIO, why we should be moving more quickly out of lockdown, the worst world leader, Carrie's influence on Boris (and the interior of their house), governmental advisers, Harry and Meghan's Oprah interview and what might be next for the publicity shy pair, being a Royal in the army, Roy Greenslade, living through IRA bomb threats, Dr Seuss being cancelled, Trump's triumphant return to politics, and why lockdowns are proven not to work. There's no holding the Thought Police back, their mouths will always be open! You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected]

Mar 3, 202146 min

Ep 117117: Who are they kidding?

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It's time for another edition of the Thought Police with possible hope on the horizon.There's still plenty to moan about for Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan however including: Boris' unfathomable roadmap out of COVID, lockdown hair, Los Angeles under the Democrats, the recall system, snow in Texas, Joe Biden's ineffectiveness, Donald Trump's comeback, why we keep hearing from no-mark doom-mongers, how the Government are completely avoiding the central narrative, projections for the coming months, terrible journalism, the 'wokeist of the week', teachers and teaching standards, Bruce Springsteen, the major news networks, Meghan and Harry's crusade for whatever it is they are crusading for, Boeing 777s falling to bits, being bounced off planes in the US for money and Fulham FC's battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League. It's the podcast which isn't going anywhere, it's the Thought Police! You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected]

Feb 23, 202139 min

Ep 116116: The geeks shall inherit

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Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan reconvene to try and find some sense among the madness once again. Today they discuss: Fulham's recent win, footballers taking the knee, reopening the schools, why the experts never have anything positive to say, the importance of no more lockdowns, talkRADIOs popularity, Donald Trump's impeachment case and the future of the Republicans, MG's pot problems, the publicity shy couple who've left for a quiet life in America, and Prince Harry's feet. It's the podcast that tells it like it really is - it's the Thought Police. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP. Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected]

Feb 17, 202134 min

Ep 115115: Great Britain? Well it used to be...

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Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan return for another exciting edition of the Thought Police.They discuss: Matt Kelly and the New European, the EU's vaccine policy, MG's son's painting, Matt Hancock's 'good looks', the best and worst looking footballers, Six Nations rugby, Jonathan Van-Tam, how restrictions have been enabled by the digital age, the conjecture around coronavirus death rates, ten-day hotel quarantines, what Britain we will return to after lockdown, Mike Tindall's furlough fiasco, marrying into royalty, actively choosing to rise up against the COVID crisis, news agendas full of 'churnalism' and poor reporting, and the demise of Nicola Sturgeon. It's shouty, it's sweary and it's full of common sense - it's the Thought Police. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected]

Feb 10, 202137 min

Ep 114114: Getting off Scot-free

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It's about time we heard from the Thought Police (that's Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan) on the week's news.Today's topics include: the EU's terrible week, Nicola Sturgeon losing control in Scotland, what's really happening north of the border, whether a vote for independence is a wise move at this point, Biden's bizarre battles, travelling around rural America, the military coup in Myanmar, Donald Trump's last acts, and Fulham's recent Premier League struggles. It's the fastest-growing podcast around - it's the Thought Police. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected]

Feb 3, 202132 min

Ep 113113: Stay in your lane!

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Mike and Kev return to pick holes in the latest news as the Thought Police podcast returns. Topics include: excessive swearing and whether it's a sign of intelligence, MG's son's brilliant painting, missing the theatre, Keir Starmer self-isolating again, why questioning lockdowns should be welcomed and not dismissed, intentional and unintentional misuse of language, the winter and its effect on the virus, what happens to the economy when the furlough scheme ends, elite sportspeople not having to quarantine despite the obvious risks attached, people who want to spend more time with their family, what a state society is in, MG's car scrape, cyclists and cycle lanes, too many people still not going to work, getting blamed for certain groups not wanting the vaccine, and Liz Hurley's scantily-clad pictures. Good job the Thought Police are purely available in audio form! You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected]

Jan 28, 202137 min

Ep 112112: Not for all the falsity in China

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Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan return to bring some sense to the nonsensical on the latest episode of the Thought Police.Today they discuss: Why dogs are both brilliant and bonkers, Joe Biden's inauguration, Trump's last act as president, the death penalty, Matt Hancock's COVID hypocrisy, the ineffectiveness of lockdowns, Mark Drakeford, the latest reports on the vaccine, China's deception, Fulham's upturn in form, Celtic's self-inflicted woes, and the bizarre behaviour of the tennis players stuck in an Australian hotel. It's game, set and match to the Thought Police. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected]

Jan 20, 202134 min

Ep 111111: Desperate measures

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Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan return with more common sense on the latest sparkling edition of the Thought Police.Today they ponder: social distancing rules, the importance of challenging lockdowns, public compliance, why no measures can contain the virus, issues with the vaccine, talkRADIO's YouTube ban, Donald Trump's social media booting, whether Twitter should be regulated, the Trump impeachment case and why he isn't to blame, football teetering on the brink of cancellation, Scotland's tightening restrictions, horse racing, and the utter failure that is Track and Trace. It's more essential listening from the men in the know - it's the Thought Police. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected]

Jan 14, 202132 min

Ep 110110: Rebels with a cause

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It's time for the first Thought Police podcast of 2021 and unsurprisingly the tightening of restrictions have left Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan a tad miffed.Today they vent their spleens about: the efficacy of lockdowns, the state of the UK, introducing stricter measures, why people mixing has to stop, fox hunting, how the Government will spin success in the summer, the Bonking Boffin, mystery about the information coming from China, herd immunity, pushing tolerance of restrictions to the limit, takeaways, why you aren't a COVID denier if you challenge the status quo, talkRADIOs YouTube ban, free speech, the handling of the coronavirus crisis, using inflammatory language, believing all experts, the challenges of dealing with a complicated virus, why predictions are useless, the beacon of hope that is the vaccine, flooding, potential tax increases, the furlough scheme, getting people back to work, footballers misbehaving and the recent success of Fulham - or should that be COVID - FC, and why Boris is similar to King Cnut. Anything can happen in the next half hour! It's the Thought Police and it's back and better than ever! You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected]

Jan 6, 202135 min

Ep 109109: The best of 2020

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As we count down to 2021, here's a chance to look back at some of the best bits of the Thought Police in 2020 with Mike Graham, Kevin O'Sullivan and Matt Kelly...remember him?Don't forget to subscribe from your favourite podcast provider and you can download all of the episodes in the archive while you're there. There are over 100 to choose from, what more do you need to get you through these tough times? Enjoy!Find the show on Twitter: @ThoughtPoliceTP or email: [email protected]. See you in 2021!

Dec 30, 20201h 3m

Ep 108108: The 2020 Thought Police Awards

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It's Christmas and so it's now time for the inaugural Thought Police Awards with your esteemed hosts... Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan!The first batch of prestigious categories are as follows:- Absentee of the year (unofficial award)- Reporter of the year- Broadcaster of the year- Love rat of the year- Political analyst of the year- Footballer of the year- City of the year- Self-isolator of the year- Baldy cover-up of the year- Liar of the year- Hero of the year- Virtue-signaller of the year- Wanker of the year- Bad loser of the year- Man of the yearWith plenty of worthy candidates over the last twelve months, who will be walking away with the prizes at the hottest new awards ceremony around? Tune in to find out... You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected] And in these very tough times, everyone at the Thought Police wishes you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Tune in next week for the Best Bits of 2020!!

Dec 23, 202024 min

Ep 107107: Turkeys voting for Christmas

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It's the last contemporaneous Thought Police before Christmas and Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan have quite simply had enough. Not much festive cheer here as they get stuck into: London being plunged into Tier 3, Chris Whitty's incompetence, the COVID death rate, how senior ministers are neglecting their duties, Angela Merkel's uselessness, why journalists are getting an easy ride, New Year's Day restrictions, talking through a mask, nipping normality in the bud to the cost of the country, the death of democracy and Jeremy Corbyn. Bah humbug! Don't forget next week it's time for the first Thought Police awards!You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected]

Dec 16, 202023 min

Ep 106106: What's the big deal?

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Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan have another big week of news to eviscerate as the Thought Police returns. Today's topics include: Matt Hancock crying on TV, men showing their emotions, Brexit negotiations, Michel Barnier, Kay Burley and Beth Rigby's COVID controversy, Millwall fans booing players taking the knee, football supporters, how while the nation slept the government was woke, putting London back into tier 3, the Vicar of Dibley Christmas special and introducing the Thought Police Awards. It's another action-packed edition! You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected]

Dec 9, 202031 min

Ep 105105: Dishonesty is the best policy

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Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan might be recording in a different location but if anything it's given them a better overview of the madness that is UK politics. Today they discuss: Wales' draconian measures, the ineffectiveness of lockdowns, why those on the left of centre make terrible decisions, Neil Ferguson, the BBC's failure to take people to task, Boris Johnson's hair, dogs with COVID, politicians talking rubbish (and getting away with it), Michael Gove, scotch egg-gate, Nicola Sturgeon, Fulham actually winning a game, the people who advocate pulling down statues, Sadiq Khan, the London riots, 'experts' plucking numbers out of thin air (and getting away with it) and the fictional narrative that surrounds air pollution in the UK. Heavy hands are being thrown, make sure you don't catch one on the chin from the Thought Police. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected]

Dec 2, 202028 min

Ep 104104: Crunching the numbers

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There's plenty for Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan to go at on this week's Thought Police including: Boris Johnson's dodgy connection, Fulham's ongoing penalty woes, the US election possibly coming to an end at last, big bets, people who cheat at golf, paying tribute to a couple of beloved Fleet Street colleagues who have sadly gone before, colour writers, the poor press performance during the COVID crisis, making up the data to suit the argument, why the government have no right to interfere in Christmas, Thanksgiving, the obliteration of the economy, attending football under the tier system, taking the wrong approach to dealing with the virus, and why Dishy Rishi may well go from hero to villain in a matter of months. Whatever happens, the Thought Police are with you every step of the way. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP. Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected]

Nov 25, 202033 min

Ep 103103: You can hide but you can't run...the country

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The shackles may well be on for the public, but they are well and truly off for the Thought Police as Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan return. Today they discuss: why lockdown 2 was a terrible idea, Boris Johnson going into hiding to suit himself, the recent Cummings and goings from the government, lefties leading the green agenda, vaccine concerns, a counterproductive test and trace system, Carrie playing PM, getting back to work, Matt Hancock's gormless arrogance, the future of the Tories now two Brexiteers have gone, reopening the economy, the public sector having it all their own way, the death of businesses, being taxed in multiple ways, the upcoming Brexit deal, Ed Davey, the bloated irrelevance that is the House of Lords, Jolyon Maugham, and why you shouldn't trust a human rights lawyer. You should however put your faith in the Thought Police. They'll never let you down. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected]

Nov 18, 202034 min

Ep 102102: Trumping to conclusions

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Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan are back to cast doubt on the science and eviscerate the 'experts' as the Thought Police returns. Today's topics include: the worst penalty of all time, calling the US election too early, why Trumpism certainly isn't dead, poorly portrayed possibilities from the pollsters, COVID's seasonal nature, being duped by dubious stats, concerns about the validity of a vaccine, government reluctance to return to normality, schools being open and pubs being closed, finding ways to justify lockdowns, the positives of the tier system and yet more unnecessary fearmongering. It's the Thought Police and it's highly infectious...but don't worry it can't hurt you. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected]

Nov 11, 202032 min

Ep 101101: The waiting game

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Mike Graham is back from his hols to join Kevin O'Sullivan for another look at the week's big stories. Today they include: upsetting lefties, do-gooders in society, lockdown 2 and whether it can possibly be justified, the 'Covid wars', putting the blame on the people, why pubs need to be open, Boris' terror, 'charity porn', food banks, having no sense of humour, Jeremy Corbyn, betting on the outcome of the US election, why the notion of the public vote is a nonsense, the importance of swing states, Wales' lockdown experience, why the government are stalling for time, the furlough scheme, Fulham finally winning, and the curious case of Martin Bashir vs. Earl Spencer - the next big clash for us to look forward to. All that and more on another hard-hitting edition of the Thought Police. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected]

Nov 4, 202041 min

Ep 100100: The Best of MG & Kev (Volume 1)

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While Mike takes a moment to get away from the news, why not remind yourselves what's been going on this year (as if you can forget) as we take a look at some of the best bits of The Thought Police since Kev joined back in July. Topics include: Donald Trump, COVID-19, the problems with working from home, the woke crisis, terrestrial TV, the return of football, boring students, exam results, Brexit, who can be considered the best James Bond and loads more! Enjoy this selection of great hits from the greatest hitters in the game - the Thought Police. They'll be back next week! You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP. Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected]

Oct 28, 202042 min

Ep 9999: Just a bunch of tossers

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Time for some more common sense among the mass hysteria as Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan take to the Thought Police once again. Today they discuss: the BBC's woke new series and ludicrously gratuitous overspending, Gary Lineker's hypocrisy, tiered lockdowns across the country and why they are a waste of time, why waiting is sometimes better than doing, propaganda being promulgated in the press, the faults of the Track and Trace system, myths surrounding hospital bed capacity, the idiot who committed a lewd act on webcam, crunch time in the race for the White House and the importance of the floating voters, Jacinda Ardern's running of New Zealand, and those who work - or perhaps woke - from home. It's the boys who will get you out of bed in the morning - it's the Thought Police. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected]

Oct 21, 202035 min

Ep 9898: The insane or the infirm?

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Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan are back to shout into their megaphones as the Thought Police rolls into town once again. Today they discuss: Dominic West's alleged philandering, Donald Trump's bizarre performance last week, Lily James, the difficulty of being an actor who frolics on set one minute and returns home to the other half the next, David Attenborough's lack of depth, celebs losing the plot about the Presidential recovery, who wins the US election, the UK's latest baffling response to COVID, shielding, lockdown apathy, the partisan nature of polls, why the elderly aren't worried about getting infected, BoJo's Prime Ministerial credentials, why deadlines matter, Chris Whitty's moronic use of maps, and why Sweden was proved right. Mamma Mia...here we go again! You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected]

Oct 14, 202037 min

Ep 9797: The road to recovery

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Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan are back to point fingers and poke fun at politicians as they bring you another Thought Police podcast. Today they assess: Donald Trump's media savvy as he recovers from COVID-19, the sheer scale of American election campaigns, how voters in the States are feeling, why what we see on TV isn't the real USA, Boris Johnson's latest speech and Prime Ministerial performance, why nothing seems to be normal, Scotland's draconian lockdown measures, whether exams really give you the right to a more worthy opinion, a crazy weekend of football scores and whether Saudi Arabian wind is really a target we should be aiming for. No hot air here, it's the Thought Police. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected]

Oct 7, 202038 min

Ep 9696: Where did all the fun go?

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Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan are back for more after another gloomy week of news. Today they discuss: the golden age of journalism, how Kev started in Fleet Street, why things used to be better, bars closing at 10pm (except in parliament), Boris Johnson mixing up his own rules, the NHS coronavirus app, COVID marshals, why students have gone from breaking rules to following them, Matt Hancock's rule of sex, intentional scaremongering, the new John Bercow, what BoJo was doing in Exeter (and why he stopped there) and the first presidential debate. They'll never place ridiculous restrictions on you - they are the Thought Police. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected]

Sep 30, 202037 min

Ep 9595: Get a grip Doris!

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The Thought Police - Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan - are primed and in position ready to unleash both barrels once again. Today they respond to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's latest coronavirus containment measures and take a look at the wider handling of the crisis from the government and their appointed 'experts'. They also discuss wokeness and how parliament is joining in with the movement, footballers deciding not to take the knee, Britain's Got Talent losing viewers, and how businesses are going to go bust under the new regulations as fans are told they still can't attend live sport or entertainment. Never fear - the Thought Police are here to take out your frustration! You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected]

Sep 23, 202033 min

Ep 9494: Taking the pee

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Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan return for another dissection of the week's news. Up for discussion are topics such as: Diversity's performance on Britain's Got Talent, taking the knee, Ofcom, football clubs alienating their fans, whether the conspiracy theorists have a point, Covid cases, the R rate, the rule of six, British spirit making a comeback, the drinking test, why so many people in the UK seem to be suffering, charities, Drink Tanks, the Daily Mirror, seagulls, a Question of Support, why the UK isn't racist, Angela Rayner vs. Ed Miliband, Brexit breaking international law, the irrelevance of former Prime Ministers plus loads more. They've certainly packed a lot in... You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected]

Sep 16, 202042 min

Ep 9393: Diktat in your pipe and smoke it

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Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan debate the week's hottest issues including: young footballers doing what young footballers do - Icelandic models, pushy parents with unrealistic expectations, Mike and Kev's football careers, why kids need to get a grip, Jonathan Van-Tam, the twisted statistics which keep us all on edge, mask etiquette, confusing public advice, why news about the virus is always negative, the potentially catastrophic effect of another lockdown on the economy, Michel Barnier, quarantine exemptions, the British fishing furore, Brexit negotiations, Lisa Nandy, Extinction Rebellion, and what might be next for the UK. It's the podcast that tells it like it is, it's the Thought Police. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected]

Sep 9, 202040 min

Ep 9292: Schools of thought

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Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan are back to ignite a few fires and urinate on several others. Today they discuss: kids finally returning to school (with confusing messaging), the coronavirus death toll, social challenges for people who continue to work from home, Piers Corbyn's on the spot fine, why the police seem to favour some protests and not others, the Tories' obsession with climate change, why Brits are infatuated with bank holidays, Priti Patel's handling of the migrant crisis, Banksy's boat, the new BBC director general and his beleaguered organisation, left-wing comedy, the US election, Keir Starmer's PMQs performance, and why the Conservatives need to be more conservative. It's another blockbusting edition of the Thought Police. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected]

Sep 2, 202038 min

Ep 9191: Fool Britannia

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Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan get stuck into the week's big talking points including: Harry Maguire's ill-fated trip to Mykonos, footballers abroad, Gareth Southgate's selection blunder, Boris Johnson fighting back, Land of Hope and Glory, the ongoing pandemic panic, kids returning to schools, the next large-scale march, London's travel chaos, the British Museum, television's woke agenda and the death of the TV licence. Put the remote down like everyone else and fire up the Thought Police instead. Good call! You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email to the boys the address is: [email protected]

Aug 27, 202032 min

Ep 9090: Epic fail

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Ring the bell, it's time to have your work marked by the Thought Police. On the agenda with Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan today is: The A-level results fiasco, boring students, university education, the migrant matter, Priti Patel, why it's better to work from the office, Public Health England, Dido, institutional incompetence, becoming a nation of curtain-twitchers, the real coronavirus crisis, Boris Johnson's camping holiday, the death of the economy, Sadiq Khan, the suburbanisation of LA and New York, why crime is on the rise in London, Jolyon Maugham and loads more. As usual, anything can happen in the next half hour. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email to the boys the address is: [email protected]

Aug 19, 202031 min

Ep 8989: Rocking the boat

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Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan are back again a little worse for wear following MG's big birthday bash last week. But never fear - there's still plenty left in the tank as they attempt to set the world to rights. Today's topics include: why you should never supply your own booze, getting teachers back to work, the youth of today, why it's so important to get the economy back up and running, the boom in the housing market as people move out of the city, why Boris needs to get to grips with the UK's migrant issue, Keir Starmer's blandness, whether Andrew Neil could head up the BBC, the possible solution for dealing with migrants arriving on these shores and...who made the best James Bond. It's a licence to chill with the Thought Police. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email to the boys the address is: [email protected]

Aug 11, 202046 min

Ep 8888: The House of Frauds

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Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan are back once more to vent as the Thought Police podcast rolls into town. Today's talking points are: the failures of lockdown, Track and Trace and virtually every politician, why it's impossible to enforce rules if you can't understand them, the shroud of secrecy about why we are still locked down, coronaphobia, the refusal of teachers to return to work, the useless Lib Dems, peerage issues (and Jeremy Corbyn's involvement), the House of Lords, Nicola Sturgeon's popularity, the current mood of the nation, football's lack of atmosphere, Boris Johnson's sex life, why some MPs have fallen out of favour, accusation culture, an apparent lack of journalistic credibility, Nigel Farage's nose for a scoop and the requirement for our leaders to show some backbone over the next fortnight. Another quiet session then! You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email to the boys the address is: [email protected]

Aug 4, 202043 min

Ep 8787: You spoke...that's not woke!

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Mike (Graham) and Kev (O'Sullivan) are back for a second week with the New European traveller Matt Kelly still otherwise indisposed. As the government continues to impinge on our daily lives whilst we're in the midst of a pandemic, the boys' frustration has reached boiling point. Today they discuss: holiday plans being impacted by COVID-19, false information about the spread of the disease, whether progress is being made in the fight against it (despite what we're being told), Grant Shapps' plankery, pathetic excuses for not wearing a mask, the country being turned into a nanny state, losing five pounds to save the NHS, junk food adverts, spending our money on cycling, cyclists, bloody cyclists, the Tory government poking its nose in where it doesn't belong, protests in Portland, the dissolution of real journalism, the influence of the outspoken woke, people with absolutely no sense of humour and boring, belligerent barristers. It's the audio version of the rage room, it's the Thought Police. You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email to the boys the address is: [email protected]

Jul 29, 202031 min

Ep 8686: The Rant Pack

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While Matt Kelly takes a much needed hiatus, Mike Graham is joined in the Thought Police think tank by his old pal Kevin O'Sullivan. If you were expecting sweetness and light, you've obviously forgotten what this podcast is all about. These two must have been waiting a while to get a few things off their chest as they launch into a furious rant about the last few months of lockdown including: the way the government has dealt with the coronavirus, shirkers not heading back to the office, why working from home isn't always good for you, the death of city business, ridiculous rules on Welsh buses, unfounded fears about things that probably won't happen, applauding particular bodies but not others, medical care in the US vs. the UK, not listening to the Bonking Boffin and why people can't be told what to do anymore. They also discuss Matt Kelly and the ongoing success of the New European (miss you Matt!) despite Brexit going ahead, the notion of 'faith claimed terrorists', not being able to criticise the NHS (even though you should be able to), the seemingly unfathomable role of Public Health England, and why you should never trust an expert (or several). Stand by your (hospital) beds... the Thought Police are coming for you.You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you can find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email to the boys the address is: [email protected]

Jul 21, 202042 min

Ep 8585: The times they are a changing

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Mike and Matt are in your ears once again to run the rule over the latest news. Topics today include: people enjoying the sunshine, relaxing of lockdown and whether it's the right move, how contagious the coronavirus is, why kitchen workers are all mad, the underwhelming return of the Premier League, 30 years of hurt coming to an end for Liverpool fans (and why winning the title matters most), cabinet spending, the NHS, the future for protests, why we need a confident government (and don't have one), shocking recent developments in the world of NASCAR, the current lack of tolerance in society, big companies panicking about their lack of diversity and how the media have changed for the better in one very important way. Subscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never miss an episode, with new ones dropping weekly during these unprecedented times.You can find the show on Twitter: @ThoughtPoliceTP and email the show via: [email protected] can also be found on Twitter @IROMG. Matt...isn't on there (haven't you heard?)

Jun 25, 202035 min

Ep 8484: Poles apart

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Mike Graham from talkRADIO and Matt Kelly from the New European are back for more current affairs debate and discussion. Topics include: Marcus Rashford's free school meals campaign, seeing the best in people, trying to capture the mood of the nation from within the news room, incendiary headlines, what the public want from their news, the seriousness of our political environment, scrapping statues, the progression of the status of women in the workplace, the polarising impact of immigration and cultural change on local communities, a nation politically divided, football's return without fans, giving up on lockdown, Christmas trees, podcasting at a distance and marijuana. Anything can happen in the next half hour! Subscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never miss an episode with new ones dropping weekly during these unprecedented times.You can find the show on Twitter: @ThoughtPoliceTP and email the show via: [email protected] can also be found on Twitter @IROMG. Matt...isn't on there (haven't you heard?)

Jun 18, 202036 min

Ep 8383: Hysterical or historical?

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Mike Graham and Matt Kelly triumphantly return for more highbrow news debate including such topics as: the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, the confusing nature of the latest regulations, Dominic Cummings' curious personality, whether pulling down statues of controversial individuals is a practical form of protest, virtue signallers jumping on the latest bandwagon, sports stars taking a knee and the dwindling circulation of the Guardian. It's news for the nuanced and current affairs for the cultured; it's the Thought Police.Subscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never miss an episode with new ones dropping weekly during these unprecedented times.You can find the show on Twitter: @ThoughtPoliceTP and email the show via: [email protected] can also be found on Twitter @IROMG. Matt...isn't on there (haven't you heard?)

Jun 11, 202039 min