Nick's Top Story: Would it matter if Hague was gay?
Nick Ferrari always gets right to the heart of the news, bringing you the best guests and the most interesting interviews. If you miss any the show, then don't worry, we will be bringing you the clip of Nick's top story for free every morning.
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Hague isn't gay... but would it matter if he was?
1st Sep: William Hague has denied that he is gay, but Nick asks: Would it matter if he was?
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Ed Miliband unconcerned by Blair's book timing
1st Sep: Ed Miliband told Nick that he was unconcerned by the unfortunate timing of the release of Tony Blair's book.
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Diane Abbot not buying Blair's book
1st Sep: Diane Abbott told Nick that she had no interest in buying Tony Blair's book.
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David Miliband: I want to move away from past problems
31st Aug: Labour leadership candidate David Miliband told Nick that he is distancing himself from disagreements of elder statesmen.
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Should widow of 7/7 suicide bomber get legal aid?
27th Aug: Nick is asking, should the widow of a July 7th bomber be given legal aid.
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Should we send so much aid to Pakistan?
25th Aug: After Pakistan spent £7.8billion on their defence budget, Nick wants to know if we should be giving them so much aid.
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Should mosque be built near Ground Zero?
24th Aug: With a controversial mosque being built close to Ground Zero in New York, Nick asks if it is a good idea.
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Are new rules on MPs' expenses 'chaos'?
23rd Aug: After MPs were handed over £1m in emergency loans, Nick asks if the new expenses system is 'chaos'.
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Were we right to release Al-Megrahi?
20th Aug: A year to the day since Lockerbie bomber Al-Megrahi was released, James Whale asks if it was the right decision.
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Should A-Level students go straight to uni?
19th Aug: As A-level results are released, James Whale is asking whether it's best for students to go straight to uni or take a gap year.
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After 100 days, how have the coalition done?
18th Aug: 100 days of the coalition, how have Cameron and Clegg done? James Whale finds out.
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Should private clamping be illegal?
17th Aug: James Whale, standing in for Nick Ferrari, asks whether private clamping should be made illegal.
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Should Alan Milburn help the coalition?
16th Aug: James Whale, standing in for Nick Ferrari, asks whether Alan Milburn helping the coalition undermines Labour.
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More aviation strike action?
13th Aug: More aviation strike action is planned for the end of August; will our holiday plans be totally disrupted?
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Should personal info be recorded when dialling 999?
12th Aug: Nick asks, is it right for personal information of people calling 999 to be stored in police databases?
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Sports Minister Understands Wembley Boo-Boys
11th Aug: Sports Minister Hugh Robertson admits he can understand why some of the crowd may boo the England team tonight.
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Met Police Chief answers your questions
10th Aug: Sir Paul Stephenson admitted Police job cuts are inevitable due to the cuts in funding under the new government.
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Should public money be spent on protecting aid workers?
9th Aug: After Karen Woo was killed, Nick is asking whether public money should be spent on protecting aid workers?
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Naomi Campbell: Victim or Villain?
6th Aug: Naomi Campbell gave evidence in a war crimes trial over allegations she received blood diamonds. So how did she perform?
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Damilola's killer walks free: Are we sending wrong message?
5th Aug: Damilola Taylor's killer is to walk free after serving only four years. Is this sending out the wrong message?
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Is there a problem with eating cloned meat?
4th Aug: After cloned meat was released into the food chain, Nick wants to know if there is anything wrong with it.
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Was Cameron right to speak openly about Pakistan?
3rd Aug: David Cameron spoke openly about Pakistan's links to terrorism right before a state visit. Was that the right thing to do?
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Is it fair banks refuse to lend when profits are so high?
2nd Aug: High Street banks have revealed huge profits, so is it fair that they are still refusing to lend?
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Reporter Tom tries Boris's hire scheme
30th July: Does the cycle hire scheme actually work? Nick sent reporter Tom Cheal out to take one of the bikes for a spin.
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Nick and Boris cycling around London - Video
29th July: On the eve of the Cycle Hire Scheme, Nick Ferrari joined Boris Johnson on a test cycle around Leicester Square.
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Kyra Death: Have we learnt anything from Baby P?
28th July: After Kyra's death was ruled to be preventable, Nick asks are child services failing? Did they learn nothing from Baby P?
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Lord Coe proud of 2012 preparations
27th July: Lord Coe told Nick Ferrari that he is proud of how well the preparations for the 2012 Olympics are going.
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Should Jon Venables be given another identity?
26th July: With reports stating that Jon Venables will be given a new identity when he gets out of jail, Nick asks if this is right.
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Should riot officer have been charged over Tomlinson death?
23rd July: After the CPS decided not to prosecute the riot officer over Ian Tomlinson's death, Nick wants to know if that's right.
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TfL chief angry over Albert Bridge Closure
22nd July: TfL Commissioner Peter Hendy answered your questions and admitted that he is frustrated by the lengthy closure of Albert Bridge.
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How big is the terror threat to London?
21st July: Five years on from the failed 21/7 attacks in London, Nick wants to know how big the terror threat is in London.
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Big Society: Good idea or an excuse for cuts?
20th July: David Cameron's Big Society - Nick wants to know if it is a good idea or an excuse for making cuts?
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Boris on cycle super-highways... and his private life
19th July: Stats say crime is down, but is it true? Nick asked Shadow Home Secretary Alan Johnson.
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Stats say crime is down... but is it true?
16th July: Stats say crime is down, but is it true? Nick asked Shadow Home Secretary Alan Johnson.
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Should Facebook close down Moat tribute page?
15th July: Facebook have refused to remove the tribute page to Raoul Moat, despite Downing St criticism. Do you think it should be removed?
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Balls: Schools cuts put youngsters at risk
14th July: Former Schools Secretary Ed Balls told Nick that the government's plans for schools puts young people at risk.
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Was Live Aid money spent properly?
13th July: On the 25th anniversary of Live Aid, Nick asked one of the organisers if the money raised was properly spent.
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Should kids be allowed to cycle on the pavement?
12th July: Boris Johnson has backed calls for children to be allowed to cycle on the pavement. Do you agree?
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Violence in the black community: A casestudy
9th July: Nick gets a call from a former gang member who was stabbed 16 times, but has turned his life around.
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Should a 10-year-old be given a gun license?
8th July: After a 10-year-old was given a gun license, Nick asks how the police could have allowed this to happen.
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Sir Ian Blair on policing the 7/7 attacks
7th July: Nick spoke to Sir Ian Blair, the head of the Metropolitan Police on that tragic day about his recollections.
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Could police have stopped on-the-run gunman?
6th July: With gunman Raoul Moat still on the run, Nick asks crime experts whether the police could have prevented his alleged spree.
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How can we stop gang violence and knife crime?
5th July: After another weeekend of violence in London, Nick asks what we can do to stop gang violence and knife crime in London?
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Will cuts leave us vulnerable to terror attacks?
2nd July: Spending cuts could leave us open to terror attacks, according to a Scotland Yard report. Nick asks if that's true.
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What laws would you like to repeal?
1st July: Nick Clegg is launching a website to ask the public what laws they would like to repeal. So what would you get rid of?
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Should more criminals go to jail?
30th June: As Justice Minister Ken Clarke reveals that less criminals will go to jail, Nick asks whether rehab can cut crime?
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How should you deal with teenagers and alcohol?
29th June: Nick wants to know how you should deal with the topic of youngsters drinking - should you buy them alcohol?
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Why did England perform so poorly?
28th June: Nick asks whether it was the manager or players that contributed to England’s ignominious World Cup exit.
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Boris to run for Mayor!
24th June: Boris tells Nick that it would be "almost inconceivable" to not run for the Mayor of London.
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Was yesterday's Budget 'progressive'?
23rd June: Following George Osborne's tough Budget, Nick asks Lib Dem Danny Alexander, whether it's a 'progressive' one?
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Is it time our troops left Afghanistan?
22nd June: Following the tragic news of the 300th British death in Afghanistan, Nick asks whether it's time to pull out?
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Why can't England produce sporting winners?
21st June: John McEnroe joins Nick to talk about the lack of English players at this year's Wimbledon.
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Can England Win Tonight?
18th June: Nick asks whether England can beat Algeria tonight after their disappointing start.
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Lord Coe on Danny Boyle and Vuvuzelas at The Olympics
17th June: Danny Boyle will be in charge of the 2012 Opening Ceremony. Nick gets Lord Coe's reaction on the appointment.
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Should the British Army face charges over Bloody Sunday?
The Saville Inquiry has laid the blame for Bloody Sunday at the British Army's door. Should they face charges?
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Should Obama compare the BP oil spill to 9/11?
Barack Obama has compared the BP oil disaster to the terrorist attack of 9/11. Has he got a point?
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What should Fabio Capello do?
Following England’s underwhelming start at the World Cup, Nick asks whether the team should keep faith in Rob Green.
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BP: Should Cameron be standing up for the UK?
With the BP disaster generating anti- British rhetoric, Nick asks whether it's time for Cameron to stand up for the UK?
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Abbott: Labour needs to win public confidence
10th Jun: Labour leadership candidate Diane Abbot has told LBC her party lost the public's trust over the Iraq war.
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Burnham: Working class background helps me stand out
9th Jun: Andy Burnham told LBC his working class background sets him apart from the other candidates for the Labour leadership.
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Lembit Opik: I want to be London Mayor
8th Jun: Former Liberal Democrat MP Lembit Opik has told LBC he'd like to stand for Mayor of London.
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Does 24hr news create copycat killers?
7th Jun: As rumours built about why Derrick Bird went on a murderous rampage, Nick asks if TV news is a help or a hindrance.
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Does a lack of women in key jobs affect society?
4th Jun: As Harriet Harman urges Labour's shadow cabinet to have an equal split between men and women, Andrew asks if that's a good thing.
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Olympics Minister: Cuts won't affect 2012 Games
3rd Jun: Olympics Minister Jeremy Hunt told LBC that cuts to the Olympic budget won't affect the Games in 2012.
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Does Ken stand a chance against Boris?
2nd Jun: Ken Livingstone has announced that he is to stand again in the 2012 London Mayoral Election. But can he win it?
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Is London losing it's battle against crime?
1st Jun: After another weekend of violence in the capital, Andrew Pierce asks if London is losing the battle against crime.
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Should motorcyclists pay to park in London?
28th May: Motorcyclists are to protest after being made to pay £1 to park in London. But Nick asks if car drivers should be more upset?
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Why are mental illness levels rising?
27th May: Nick asks the director of Young Minds why levels of mental illness are rising.
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What should happen over sunburnt baby boy?
26th May: After a five-month-old boy was taken to hospital with 40% burns from the sun, Nick wants to know what we should do about it.
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Should Parliament Sq protest be closed?
25th May: Nick spoke to a protester at Parliament Square to find out why they have set up a village.
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Fergie: Entrapment or public interest?
24th May: Nick wants to know if you think it was in the public interest for the News of the World to entrap the Duchess of York.
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Are the 2012 Olympic Mascots any good?
20th May: After Wenlock and Mandeville were unveiled as the London 2012 Olympic Mascots, Nick asks if anyone actually likes them!
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What exactly is Cameron's 'Big Society'?
19th May: After David Cameron discussed Big Society, Nick asked John Redwood and Lembit Opik what Big Society actually is!
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How much sympathy is left over BA strike?
18th May: Where does the sympathy now lie over the BA strike? Nick asks Employment Lawyer Daniel Barnett and Branding expert Jonathan Gabay.
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Too many PCSOs and not enough Policemen?
17th May: Do we have too many Police Community Support Officers and not enough Policemen? Nick asks whether this is right?
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Should we scrimp on 2012?
14th May: Should the Olympics become a casualty of the nation's debt crisis?
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Jowell Concern Over Olympics Cuts
13th May: The Former Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell has told LBC the new government mustn't cut funding for the games.
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Kinnock reflects on 13 years of New Labour
11th May: Neil Kinnock admitted he felt a great sadness as he reflected on 13 years of New Labour.
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Labour need time in opposition, Blunkett tells LBC
11th May: Former Home Secretary David Blunkett told LBC he expects the Lib Dems to side with the Tories.
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Met Police Commissioner on knife crime
10th May: Met Police Chief Sir Paul Stephenson took a call from Pam, whose grandson was stabbed last year.
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Nick Clegg Answers Your Questions: Listen Again
4th May: Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg joined Nick Ferrari in the LBC studio to answer your questions.
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Duncan, May & Davey on who won the debate
30th April: Who won the final leaders' debate? Nick asks Ed Davey, Theresa May and Alan Duncan.
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Vince Cable answers your questions
29th April: Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokeman Vince Cable spoke to Nick Ferrari and answered listeners' questions.
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Chancellor Darling answers your questions
28th April: Chancellor Alastair Darling spoke to Nick Ferrari and answered listeners' questions.
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George Osbourne: Hung House Would Be Disaster
27th April: Shadow Chancellor George Osbourne joined Nick Ferrari in the studio to answer listeners' questions.
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Which leader did best in 2nd debate?
23rd April: How did the leaders do in the second debate? Nick asked a voice expert and the mother of a soldier killed in Afghanistan.
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Nick speaks to Britons struggling to get home
21st April: With thousands of British holidaymakers stranded abroad, Nick spoke to some of those struggling to get back to the UK.
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Would a hung Parliament be good for Britain?
20th April: Would a hung Parliament be good for Britain? Nick asks Mehdi Hassan and Justin Urquart Stewart.
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Nick Ferrari v Dizzee Rascal
19th April: Hip hop star Dizzee Rascal visited Nick in the studio and certainly gave as good as he got in a very funny interview.
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Which leader most impressed in first debate?
16th April: Nick asked three major political figures who won the first leaders' debate the previous evening.
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No promise on Crossrail, Conservatives tell LBC
15th April: The Conservatives have told LBC they can't commit to the £16billion Crossrail project if they're elected.
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The end for London's one-way streets?
14th April: With news that some of London's one-way systems will be closed, Nick asks if it's the end for the controversial streets.
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Should expenses MPs get legal aid?
13th April: Nick asks if the expenses MPs should be entitled to legal aid.
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Ferrari's Five Election Factors - Immigration
12th April: With immigration chosen by LBC listeners as the third of Ferrari's Five Factors, Nick asks whether immigration is putting too much pressure on the UK.
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Ferrari's Five Election Factors - Crime
9th April: Nick addresses your first key concern ahead of the election - crime.
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Can hypnosis help you give birth?
8th April: Nick asks whether meditation and hypnosis can actually help you after a woman gave birth painlessly under hypnosis.
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Nick speaks to 3 main Hammersmith candidates
7th April: Nick invited the three major candidates to the Hammersmith seat to his Election Battle Bus.
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Teachers being forced to smile at students
6th April: After a report said teachers were being forced to smile at their students, Nick spoke to John Bangs of the NUT.
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Is 2012 Tower money well spent?
1st April: Is the 2012 Tower at the Olympic Park money well spent? Nick asked art critic Brian Sewell.
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Rapist's wedding halts deportation - who's to blame?
31st March: A rapist's deportation was halted because he was due to get married. Nick asked Phil Woolas who is to blame?
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Three London stabbings in a week... what's going on?
30th March: London has seen three stabbings in one week. Nick asks why knife crime has risen again.
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Are teachers facing violence in the classroom?
29th March: A report suggests teachers are facing more violence in the classroom. Nick asks why?
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Are we heading for the Spring Of Discontent?
26th March: The rail workers are threatening to strike. Are we heading back to the bad old days?
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Darling, Osborne And Cable Board The Battle Bus
25th March: Political heavyweights join Nick for the first Election Battle Bus Broadcast.
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Is baby Cameron a cynical political ploy?
23rd Mar: Susan and David Cameron are having another baby. Is the timing with the election pure coincidence?
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Nick Ferrari as a Gun Cop
22nd Mar: Listen to the clips as Nick Ferrari spent a day training to become a police marksman.
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Do executives deserve their big bonuses?
19th Mar: With shareholders of two of Britain's best-known companies set to rebel over executive pay, do bosses deserve their big bonus.
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Should you forcefeed children who refuse to eat?
18th Mar: After a young girl died after refusing to eat, Nick is asking: should parents forcefeed children in a situation like this?
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Caller Claire's years in a Detention Centre
17th Mar: Claire called Nick to tell her remarkable tales of teenage years in a Juvenile Detention Centre.
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Why is the price of petrol so high?
16th Mar: Nick wants to know why the price of petrol is quite so high? Is it taxes or the economic situation?
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Should we be able to drive after one drink?
15th Mar: Do you agree with the government plan to reduce the drink-drive limit to less than one pint?
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Miliband slips up on election date
12th Mar: The Foreign Secretary more or less gave away the date of the election when asked by Nick Ferrari about it.
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Can cycling in London ever be safe?
11th Mar: After two cycling deaths this week, Nick Ferrari asked the experts, is it ever safe to cycle in central London?
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Is Facebook safe for children?
10th Mar: After a man was jailed for murdering a girl he met on Facebook, Nick asks if the social networking site is safe for children.
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How can we deal with dangerous dogs?
9th Mar: With over 100 people every week suffering dog-related injuries, Nick asks what we can do to solve the problem of dangerous dogs.
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Is it time to reveal Jon Venables' new identity?
8th Mar: With new reports of why Jon Venables was re-arrested, Nick asks if it's time to reveal his new identity.
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Do MPs deserve big pay rise?
5th Mar: MPs have awarded themselves a £1000 pay rise. Do you think they deserve it?
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What would you ask leaders in election debate?
3rd Mar: Nick asked three pundits what questions they want to ask the leaders at the TV election debates.
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Did your child get into their preferred school?
2nd Mar: Nick asked parents whether their children got into their preferred school.
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UK still unsure over Tories, says Rawnsley
1st Mar: Andrew Rawnsley told Nick Ferrari that David Cameron knows Britain still has doubts about his party.
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Nick speaks to Nigel Farage after UKIP leader's rant
26th Feb: Nick spoke to Nigel Farage after the UKIP leader's amazing - and possibly racist - rant at the EU President.
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Boris hails electric Porsche with 'grunt'
25th Feb: Nick spoke to Mayor Boris Johnson on his campaign for more electric cars and told of his experience driving an electric Porsche with 'grunt'.
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Are current laws on radio listening fair?
24th Feb: Are current laws on listening to the radio in public fair? Nick is joined by the Head of PR at PRS.
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TfL chief answers your questions
23rd Feb: TfL commissioner Peter Hendy answered listeners' questions about tube, buses, roads and trains.
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Is UK red-faced over Megrahi release?
22nd Feb: Lockerbie bomber Al Megrahi is still alive six months after his release. Has this left the UK with red faces?
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Does PCC need an overhaul after Moir case?
19th Feb: Nick asks whether the PCC should be tougher after it cleared Jan Moir over her article about Stephen Gately.
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Is London's transport system broken?
18th Feb: With bridges closed and roadworks on major routes, Nick asks the RAC: Is London's transport system broken?
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Are juries the best system for justice?
17th Feb: After a study found two in three jurors did not understand legal directions, Nick asks if juries are the best system for justice.
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Are Barclays' record profits a good thing?
16th Feb: Barclays have announced record profits. But is it good management or profiteering from government sponsored cash?
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Are women to blame for their own rape?
15th Feb: A report says that half of women believe women are to blame for being raped. Nick asks why they are so unsympathetic.
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Boris hints at four more years
12th Feb: Boris Johnson dropped his biggest hint yet that he'll run for another four years as mayor.
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Has Boris Johnson let us down over policing?
11th Feb: Nick asked Deputy Mayor Kit Malthouse whether Boris Johnson had let the public down after cutting the budget for policing.
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Can London's air quality wipe 10 years off your life?
10th Feb: Air pollution is becoming worse in London. Could living in the capital wipe 10 years off your life?
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Can Met recover from Dizaei furore?
9th Feb: After Police commander Ali Dizaei was jailed for four years, Nick asks whether the Met Police can recover.
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When should politicians show emotion?
8th Feb: After Gordon Brown shed tears during a TV interview, Nick asks Kevin Maguire at what point it is ok for a politician to show emotion.
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Nick clashes with TfL over Blackwall closure
5th Feb: As the Blackwall Tunnel is set to close one way for three years, Nick clashes with TfL over why this is happening.
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Is it safe to drive your Toyota?
4th Feb: After a number of Toyotas were recalled due to a faulty accelerator, Nick asks whether your Toyota is safe to drive.
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New M&S boss: Is anyone worth £15m?
3rd Feb: New M&S boss Marc Bolland is set to receive a "golden hello" of £15m. Nick asks: Is any CEO worth that amount of money?
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Polyclinics: The future or white elephants?
2nd Feb: Polyclinics - are they the future or destined to be white elephants?
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What should happen to 'Dad of the year' John Terry?
1st Feb: Nick asks what should happen now to 'Dad of the year' John Terry?
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Clampdown on cowboy clampers
29th Jan: Nick Ferrari was celebrating after it was announced their would be a clampdown on illegal car clampers.
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Should Dads get six months paternity leave?
28th Jan: Fathers are to be allowed up to six months paternity leave. Nick thinks this is a sign Britain is going mad.
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Why Boris quit as Met Police chairman
27th Jan: Why has Boris Johnson quit as chairman of the Metropolitan Police Authority? Nick asks MPA member Jenny Jones.
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Should we let extremists speak at our unis?
26th Jan: Should we let religious extremists speak at British universities?
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Amanda Holden live with Nick Ferrari
25th Jan: Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden spilled the beans on the way they film the hit TV show.
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Child Torturers: Should we be lenient?
22nd Jan: The young Edlington torturers had an awful upbringing. Should the Judge be lenient?
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Mercy killing: Was justice done?
21st Jan: After a mother was sentenced to life for killing her brain-damaged son, Andrew Pierce asks if justice was done.
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Nick's Road Trip - The Best Bits
The best bits of Nick Ferrari's three-day visit to the USA to celebrate Barack Obama's first year as President.
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Nick's Road Trip - The Out-takes
Nick and his team enjoyed their road trip in the States, but had to admit there were a few times when it wasn't plain sailing!
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Nick's Road Trip - Is Baltimore like The Wire?
20th Jan: Nick sent Tom Cheal down to Baltimore to find out if they city really is the drugs den shown in The Wire.
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Nick's Road Trip - Day Two
19th Jan: Obama says the Midwest is the key to American recovery. Nick asked them their thoughts on the President.
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Nick's Road Trip: How is Obama doing?
18th Jan: Nick and Breakfast In America go back to Hyde Park, Chicago, to find out how its famous resident, Barack Obama, is doing.
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The death of celebrity books?
15th Jan: Sales of autobiographies have fallen in the last 12 months. Nick asks: Have we seen the end of the celebrity book?
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Will Londoners work at 2012 Olympics?
14th Jan: Nick Ferrari pressed Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell on whether local people are working on the 2012 Olympic preparation.
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Why can't Gatwick open in the snow?
13th Jan: Gatwick Airport is closed yet again. So Nick asks the Head of Operations why they are unable to cope with the snow.
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Why aren't our bins being collected?
12th Jan: Some boroughs are reporting that their rubbish has not been collected for five weeks. So what has happened with our bins?
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Arrested for using the word 'likey'
11th Jan: A businessman was arrested for using the word 'likey' in an email, which the council decided was offensive... as it rhymes with pikey.
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Why won't UK work in the snow?
7th Jan: Yet again, a bit of snow and the UK grinds to a halt. Nick asks why London stops working when we have bad weather?
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How is London coping with the snow?
6th Jan: After heavy snow fell overnight, Nick asked the leaders of a number of London boroughs how they were holding up.
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Nick learns the Art of Meditation
5th Jan: After news that it would be available on the NHS, Nick learns the art of meditation.
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Islamic march is "obnoxious"
4th Jan: The leader of an Islamist group is leading a protest against "British crimes in Afghanistan", but Nick calls it insensitive.
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Nick's Tribute To Our Fallen Troops
23rd Dec: Nick paid tribute to all the British soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the country.
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Boris backs TfL as London stalls
22nd Dec: Mayor Boris Johnson insisted TfL helped the capital run as smoothly as it possibly could have done.
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My Hell On The Eurostar
21st Dec: Listen to this amazing call as Nick speaks to a passenger who had a day from hell when the Eurostar broke down.
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Is it right to test explosives on pigs?
21st May: The MOD has been criticised by Animal Rights groups after 119 pigs were blown up in testing for explosives. Is it right?