PODCAST
Talkback
by BBC Radio Ulster
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines, chat to the people making them and ask you, the audience, what you think? From BBC Radio Ulster
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A new BBC Spotlight investigation lifts the lid on police monitoring of journalists
BBC former security editor Brian Rowan responds to being caught in the surveillance net.
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Should a festival be free to change its mind about who gets a platform?
High Court hears challenge after Féile cancels Women’s Rights Network event.
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What will Andy Burnham as Labour leader and PM mean for us in Northern Ireland?
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
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Jeffrey Donaldson's double life: Who knew what and when?
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
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How did Belfast's Pride parade become such a political minefield?
NI Civil Service withdrawal has sparked criticism from organisers and some politicians.
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Should politicians convicted of serious crimes lose their public pension?
Current rules do not automatically remove pensions after conviction. Critics want reform.
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As a social media ban for under-16s is announced, how are young people in Northern Ireland feeling about the prospect?
How would a ban on the likes of Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube really work?
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Doug Beattie has resigned from the Ulster Unionist Party- What's the impact?
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
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Should the big retailers open on Sunday mornings, or should the current rules stay in place?
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
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Would you pay more to save Translink services across Northern Ireland?
Translink warns service cuts and fare changes may be needed to save £10 million.
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Should NI mother and baby homes redress exclude families of victims who died before September 2011?
Campaigners protest the cut-off date in redress scheme for mother and baby homes.
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Are online safety apps really protecting children and young people ?
Debate grows over whether online safety apps are engaging young people effectively.
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Should the UK seek closer ties with the EU through the single market or customs union?
Comments from Wes Streeting reignite debate over Britain’s future outside the EU.
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Has the Labour party gone mad- or is it finally coming to its senses?
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
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Is Keir Starmer turning a corner, or running out of road?
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
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The Age of Criminal Responsibility in NI is 10 - should we change it?
A campaign group wants to change it to 16 - William and guests debate the proposal
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Michelle O'Neill says the DUP is "spoofing" over claims Sinn Féin has failed to support the PSNI
Fresh rift at Stormont as leaders clash over policing after Dunmurry bomb attack.
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Does sport still have the power to unite people across identities, borders and backgrounds in today’s divided world?
Richard O’Reilly steps in for William; he and guests discuss sport’s unifying power.
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Fuel protests are shutting down major roads across Ireland
Farmers are struggling with costs but is there any justification for blocking roads?
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An interview with the actor Michael Patrick, who has died at the age of 35.
Episode first broadcast in August 2024. The music has been shortened for rights reasons
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A two-week ceasefire in the Middle East - both Iran and the US are claiming a win
Iran and the United States have both said they're ready for further negotiations
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Is lowering speed limits the answer to improving road safety?
Richard and guests discuss new proposals to lower speed limits.
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Iran's threatened exuection of a young protester - what might come next?
William and historian Dr Saivush Randjbar-Daemi discuss how Iran has reached this moment.
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Where should Stormont's money go?
William and guests discuss Stormont's first draft multi-year budget since 2011.
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Can the Presbyterian Church be trusted with safeguarding?
Richard and guests discuss Rev Trevor Gribben’s resignation and the church’s future.
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With hate crimes rising and Catholic families forced out of home- is this now just life in Northern Ireland?
William and guests discuss recent hate-motivated crimes and consider what could be done.
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Did police overreact in arresting two pro-Palestinian protesters in Belfast?
Protester Sue Pentel has accused the PSNI of criminalising a peaceful protest.
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The influence and legacy of Pope Francis
William and guests discuss the death of Pope Francis and his impact as pontiff.
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The return of measles
The rise of measles in Northern Ireland and the dangers of vaccine hesitancy.
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Are boys and young men going through a crisis right now that leaves them vulnerable to toxic influencers?
William and guests discuss the male loneliness epidemic and how it can be tackled.
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We have a birth rate crisis: what should we do about it?
William and guests discuss why birth rates are falling, the impacts and the solutions.
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Who does Conor McGregor speak for?
William and guests discuss Conor McGregor's recent visit to the White House.
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William and guests discuss getting older and driving safely
What is the best way to protect everyone on our roads, without limiting freedoms?
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William speaks to Harold Good on his new autobiography, his role in peacemaking and secret talks between the DUP and Sinn Fein
Why did the DUP tell the public that these talks were not taking place?
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William and guests discuss the drugs epidemic in Northern Ireland
Is there any hope for those whose lives have been ruined by substance addiction?
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William and guests discuss the possibility of a new civic flag that can be used by our athletes at the next Commonwealth Games
Should Northern Ireland take the leap into a new flag that everyone can celebrate?
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William and guests discuss King Charles' visit to Australia and what it might mean for the future of the country
Is it time for Australia to choose its own head of state?
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One year on from the 7th October attacks on Israel by Hamas, William and guests discuss the impact of the ongoing conflict
What needs to happen in the Middle East to bring about a ceasefire and true peace?
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William and guests discuss a campaign to shut down an integrated Irish language school in east Belfast before it even opens
Why is a school for small children being turned into a political controversy?
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William and guests discuss the impact the candidate for Governor of North Carolina could have on Donald Trump's campaign
Could past social media posts from politician Mark Robinson sway the 2024 US election?
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William and guests discuss ethnic minority concerns following recent racist violence
Is it time to denormalise paramilitary groups in our society?
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William and guests take a deep dive into the hundreds of boards overseeing Northern Ireland's public bodies.
Public bodies deal with nearly every aspect of our lives, but are they fit for purpose?
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How Stormont responded to the plight of Jewish refugees seeking to escape the Nazis during WWII.
Williams speaks with Noel Russel on his new book 'The Saved and the Spurned'.
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William and guests discuss the future of Casement Park Stadium.
Will the Casement Park Stadium ever be built? And if so, who should pay?
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It's 100 years since the BBC began broadcast services from Northern Ireland
Talkback marks the milestone with a look at the role of the BBC in the story of NI.
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Is the Ulster Unionist Party in disarray amid claims and counter-claims that Doug Beattie was ousted by party officers?
William and guests discuss the future of the Ulster Unionist Party.
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We’re talking about your summer reading picks. Have you discovered a great new book or rediscovered a classic?
William and guests discuss their summer reads.
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Should Keir Staermer's new government change the UK's policy and give immediate recognition to Palestine as a sovereign state?
William and guests discuss if the UK should act now to recognise the State of Palestine
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The arrival of a beard-wearing Prince William at the Olympics has inevitably riased a few eyebrows. But why?
William and guests discuss the perceptions of facial hair.
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Is the loss of a pet comparable with the death of a family member? Is it ok to grieve the passing of a pet?
William and guests discuss the issues around grieving for four-legged friends.
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Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines, chat to the people making them and ask you, the audience, what you think? From BBC Radio Ulster
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Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines, chat to the people making them and ask you, the audience, what you think? From BBC Radio Ulster
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