The Matthew Wright Show

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Full Fact's Tom Phillips debunks some coronavirus myths. David Haigh, human rights barrister and co-founder of the Free Princess Latifa Campaign calls for Sheikh Mohammed to face justice over family abduction. And legendary Stranglers bassist JJ Burnel chats about their final UK tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Airline analyst and former Communications Director for Virgin Atlantic Paul Charles discusses the Flybe collapse. Matthew and Kevin talk to Clare Murphy from the British Pregnancy Advisory Service about new figures saying a quarter of all pregnancies in England and Wales are aborted. And in this week's curiosity corner it's the founder of the 'Tuneless Choir'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew and Kevin talk to the barrister representing a man deported by the Home Office despite a court order ruling it illegal. Paediatrician Dr Ronnie Cheung explains his report warning the UK is in danger of failing a generation of children. And Jonathan Bartley, Co-Leader of The Green Party, responds to a survey saying most Tory members don’t believe established climate change science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Penman, General Secretary at the FDA, the union representing people working in public service, calls out the bullying culture. Shadow Environment Secretary Luke Pollard talks about the fishing war that could risk a Channel blockade. And Matthew and Kevin talk to a naturist who wants hate crime law to cover them Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Paul Hunter explains why Coronavirus isn't going away any time soon. Matthew and Kevin ask former undercover police officer Neil Woods if illegal drugs really are 'almost as easy to get as pizza' and why this is fuelling crime. And Comedian Matt Richardson talks about the rise of 'doctor google'. ` Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.