Talkback with Petrie Hosken

How do you stay healthy during a heatwave? Do carbohydrates and sugar make you look older? Just what are postbiotics? Petrie talks through all these, and any other health and wellbeing questions that you have with Nutritionist and Broadcaster, Monica Price.

British energy consumers have paid over £1 billion this year to turn off wind turbines when power lines cannot handle the electricity. The electricity grid cannot move all the power from where it is being generated to where it is needed because of a lack of proper cables and, as a result, wind farms in places like Scotland are regularly turned off, while gas plants close to demand centres in the south are fired up instead. To help fix the problem, energy supplier Octopus wants regional power prices, which would give cheaper electricity to people living near wind farms when output is high.Do you support the UKs green agenda? Wind Energy Researcher, Conn Murnin, goes over all the details, hen Petrie gets your opinions.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has unveiled a controversial criminal justice proposal to deport foreign offenders and rent overseas prison capacity in nations including El Salvador, Kosovo, and the Baltic states. The party claims the move, alongside temporary Nightingale facilities, would free up over 10K spaces to end Labour’s early release scheme. However, Labour dismissed the plan as an unviable long-term gimmick that fails to address immediate overcrowding.Is Reform's proposal the best solution? Is there a limit to who can be rehabilitated? Director of The Centre for Crime and Justice Studies, Richard Garside, goes over these plans and if they can be successful. You then have your say as to whether you agree with Nigel Farage, or if you think this idea wouldn't succeed.

Do you have problems with wrinkles? Sagging jowls? Pigmentation and sun damage? If you have a problem with these or anything else caused by ageing, Petrie finds out the answers. Skincare Expert, Lesley Reynolds, who is also the co-founder of Harley Street Clinic, and Co-Host of the Next In Line Podcast, Sophie Cooper, give some professional tips on anti-ageing.

The High Court has cleared the way for a landmark clinical trial on puberty blockers, rejecting a legal challenge from campaigners who argued that safeguards were inadequate. Run by King’s College London, the Pathways trial will recruit over 220 gender-questioning children aged 11 to 16 to evaluate the drugs' safety and risks. Do you think this is ethically or morally wrong? Petrie speaks to Co-Chair of Clinical Advisory Network an Sex and Gender, Dr Louise Irvine.

Andy Burnham has delivered a key speech on social care; his vision is to create a National Care Service that makes social care free when you need it, funded like the NHS through public taxation or estate contributions. His aim is to stop families from burning through life savings or selling homes to pay for basic support in old age.Who do you think should have free access to this proposed system? Director of The Global Observatory of Long-Term Care, Adelina Comas-Herrera, goes over how these proposals compare to the rest of the world. You then give your opinions on the PMs plans.

Andy Burnham has announced a major shift in England's school curriculum aimed at making technical and vocational education as valued as traditional university routes. Rolling out in September 2028, the plan allows 14-year-olds to blend core GCSEs with regional technical training, work experience, and local industry projects. Local mayors and employers will tailor courses to address regional skill shortages, including green energy and construction.But what do young people want from education? Founder of youth employment charity, Breakout, Roman Dibden gives his experiences and professional opinion on what's needed for the youth of the country. You then explain what differences that you would like to see in the education system.

Andy Burnham has pledged his political capital to fixing England’s broken social care system, and said he would not want to leave office without bringing in substantial change to the sector. Drawing on his father's Alzheimer's battle, Burnham framed the overhaul as a critical, personal mission but said he could not put a timeline on changes. The PM also suggested making it harder to claim benefits, saying the country had to get serious about getting the welfare bill down.Do you think the adult social care system needs a re-work? Is this just a waste of time and money? Petrie speaks to you after first hearing from Research Director at The Taxpayers Alliance, Darwin Friend.

Burnham’s new government has announced a £2 cap on single bus fares across England from January. The PM also said that he is pausing plans to release prisoners early, he's also been asked if he intends to change the tax free personal allowance where he said he is not making an immediate commitment, but it could be considered at the Budget. Burnham also refused to commit to his new chancellor’s demand to increase defence spending to 3%of GDP by 2030 and rejected his plans for war bonds. How do you think Burnham's tenure is shaping up? Do you think he is spending tax payer money wisely? Political Scientists and Historian, Sir Vernon Bogdanor CBE, goes over the current plans that have been laid out so far. Petrie then takes your early opinions on this new government.