That Saturday Night Thing

There is a simplicitiy in Oscar's argument. If the UK takes control of Ireland the border issue will go away. War will ensue, of course, but he suggests that might only be a transitionary phase.

Theresa May has her cabinet working on two possible outcomes for the Irish border post-Brexit - either a customers partnership or a solution that relies on technology. Katy Hayward, from Queens University Belfast, has twenty years research experience on the impact of the EU on the Irish border and the peace process. She doesn't seem impressed by either of the two approaches the government is pursuing.

Peter Bowes is the host of the Llama Podcast – live long and master aging. He talks to a lot of old people from his home in Los Angeles. He shared his insights to the secret of longevity.

Lots of Eurovision talk - including the extensive list of items banned for Euro revellers. Plus Meghan's waxwork - have they really recycled John Travolta's chin? And more.

What are the consequences of the US withdrawl from the Iran Nuclear Deal. I talk to Hassan Haskimian, a Director of the London Middle East Institute and economist at the University of London

Theresa May has promised 50 million quid for grammar schools to allow for extra places, provided they can show they are provided help for people from poor or disadvantaged backgrounds. The data shows they have a long way to go on that - part of the reason they were abandoned in the first place.

Trump and the Iran Deal withdrawal, the secret to long life and the answer for the Irish border post Brexit. Plus Eurovision and the latest from the US and Australia. And a very tricky musical news challenge.

These songs all relate to something in the news this week. Can you identify the songs and pick the story that they relate to. Answer here - or tweet @phildobbie @lovesportradio

The latest from Australia with David Campbell, including the Prime Minister's delicious wife, Cardinal Pell stands trial, the scientist who wants to die and copying the US in next week's budget.

Richard Kazimer joins Phil Dobbie from the US to discuss the latest on Stormy Daniels, Michelle Wolf's routine to the White House Correspondents Dinner and the end of the line for the Ford family sedan.

Low cost smart phones are being used to store money in digital wallets – and that’s helping people pay for healthcare. Pamela Bolton joined Phil Dobbie to talk about one scheme, M-TIBA, providing healthcare in Kenya.

It's 200 years since Karl Marx was born in the German town where a commemorative statue has just been unveiled. But is he someone to revere? Or revile? After all, so many dictators have used his name to support their ruinous ways. Prof Steve Keen suggests one thing you need to remember is that, Karl Marx wasn't a Marxist!

Mary Berry on yet another cooking show, the BYO Royal Wedding, David Beckham gets older and Bono doesn't win any favours for hitting back at criticism of his tax avoidance.

rLoop is a consortium of engineers working to design the modules that will travel through Hyperloop tunnels at amazing speeds. So, how does it work and what sorts of speeds will it reach? And does it make HS2 seem redundant it gets started? Phil Dobbie talks to rLoop co-founder Ilyas Vali.

Hyperloop, mobile healthcare in Africa , the bicentenary of Karl Marx, celebrity goss and the latest from the US and Australia.

When Charlie and Rosie had Mark Collett on their show, just before mine, I felt the need to speak out. Do we really want to create a platform for the BNP, spruiking made up immigration numbers?That Saturday Night Thing with Phil Dobbie, LoveSport Radio 558AM and DAB in London, online at lovesportradio.com

Is it the end of days for Tassie Devils? The man who walked to Australia. The Banking Inquiry. Too many students. All the Aussie news with Paul Wallbank.That Saturday Night Thing with Phil Dobbie, LoveSport Radio 558AM and DAB in London, online at lovesportradio.com

Donald's rant on Fox and Friends, the Macron romance, those Pullitzer prize winners pushing #fakenews and two real American heroes. That Saturday Night Thing with Phil Dobbie, LoveSport Radio 558AM and DAB in London, online at lovesportradio.com

Ireland votes next month on whether to repeal the 8th Amendment, which gives a foetus the same rights as the mother. As Sarah Bardon explains, this could change with a referendum next month. Right now, it's too close to call.That Saturday Night Thing with Phil Dobbie, LoveSport Radio 558AM and DAB in London, online at lovesportradio.com

Celebrity reporter Caroline Blight discusses the Abba reunion, Girls Aloud getting together and, potentially, a tie up between Katy Perry and the Pope. Plus, George Alexander Louis. And Melanie, a prisoner in the White House?That Saturday Night Thing with Phil Dobbie, LoveSport Radio 558AM and DAB in London, online at lovesportradio.com