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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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137 episodes

  1. Mary Beard on Homer's "The Odyssey" for book week 21:57
  2. Why is France burning? 40:53
  3. The possible impact of Irish language department cuts in BBC NI 14:04
  4. ADHD in Northern Ireland 23:31
  5. Is ADHD being over diagnosed? 23:08
  6. The Power of Podcasts 17:29
  7. Can civil disobedience be justified in a society governed by the rule of law? 40:46
  8. Could Drumcree become a wider Northern Ireland concern or is there any resolution in sight? 55:31
  9. Is Stormont already a zombie government? 22:31
  10. What is the future of locally produced TV comedy? 35:01
  11. Is the rule of law being followed at Drumcree? 39:42
  12. Daisy Hill Hospital could stop delivering babies within weeks if plans for a temporary suspension of services go ahead 23:23
  13. Does Donald Trump's opinion on Irish Unity change the debate? 57:01
  14. As a social media ban for under-16s is announced, how are young people in Northern Ireland feeling about the prospect? 46:08
  15. Is lowering speed limits the answer to improving road safety? 33:00
  16. Iran's threatened exuection of a young protester - what might come next? 18:01
  17. Where should Stormont's money go? 35:03
  18. Can the Presbyterian Church be trusted with safeguarding? 53:19
  19. With hate crimes rising and Catholic families forced out of home- is this now just life in Northern Ireland? 39:15
  20. Did police overreact in arresting two pro-Palestinian protesters in Belfast? 21:04
  21. The influence and legacy of Pope Francis 55:50
  22. The return of measles 35:20
  23. Are boys and young men going through a crisis right now that leaves them vulnerable to toxic influencers? 55:21
  24. We have a birth rate crisis: what should we do about it? 32:07
  25. Who does Conor McGregor speak for? 13:14
  26. William and guests discuss getting older and driving safely 38:49
  27. William speaks to Harold Good on his new autobiography, his role in peacemaking and secret talks between the DUP and Sinn Fein 55:30
  28. William and guests discuss the drugs epidemic in Northern Ireland 55:52
  29. William and guests discuss the possibility of a new civic flag that can be used by our athletes at the next Commonwealth Games 43:46
  30. William and guests discuss King Charles' visit to Australia and what it might mean for the future of the country 22:36
  31. One year on from the 7th October attacks on Israel by Hamas, William and guests discuss the impact of the ongoing conflict 55:19
  32. William and guests discuss a campaign to shut down an integrated Irish language school in east Belfast before it even opens 38:12
  33. William and guests discuss the impact the candidate for Governor of North Carolina could have on Donald Trump's campaign 18:09
  34. William and guests discuss ethnic minority concerns following recent racist violence 39:33
  35. William and guests take a deep dive into the hundreds of boards overseeing Northern Ireland's public bodies. 23:07
  36. How Stormont responded to the plight of Jewish refugees seeking to escape the Nazis during WWII. 22:14
  37. William and guests discuss the future of Casement Park Stadium. 55:20
  38. It's 100 years since the BBC began broadcast services from Northern Ireland 54:57
  39. Is the Ulster Unionist Party in disarray amid claims and counter-claims that Doug Beattie was ousted by party officers? 43:46
  40. We’re talking about your summer reading picks. Have you discovered a great new book or rediscovered a classic? 22:57
  41. Should Keir Staermer's new government change the UK's policy and give immediate recognition to Palestine as a sovereign state? 38:15
  42. The arrival of a beard-wearing Prince William at the Olympics has inevitably riased a few eyebrows. But why? 16:01
  43. Is the loss of a pet comparable with the death of a family member? Is it ok to grieve the passing of a pet? 23:29
  44. Omagh bombing: What will an inquiry do? 29:39
  45. Is a breakthrough on Northern Ireland's post-Brexit trading arrangements on the cards? 30:44
  46. PSNI cuts number of police to lowest ever level 37:23
  47. Nine PSNI officers were sacked last year for misconduct which had a sexual or domestic element, there are 74 ongoing cases. 29:42
  48. Day Two of the co-ordinated big push to get our MLAs back to work. 37:18
  49. Is our health service now beyond repair, or can it be fixed? 36:31
  50. Is it time for politicians here to take more risks? 36:22