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1969 - Wiliam speaks with Dr Stefan Andreasson, Ian Paisley, Jamie Klingler and Halper-Hayes about Donald Trump.

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1969 - Wiliam speaks with Dr Stefan Andreasson, Ian Paisley, Jamie Klingler and Halper-Hayes about Donald Trump.
Donald Trump, the 1st former president of the US to become a convicted felon -discussion.
Fri, 31 May 2024
1968 - William talks to US Lawyer, Dan Lawton about his book and the piece of evidence that quashed Kevin Barry Artt's conviction.
US Lawyer, Dan Lawton talks about Kevin Barry Artt & his wrongful conviction for murder.
Fri, 31 May 2024
1967 - If you have a child in a primary school here, do you know which religious groups have access to your child?
Parents from here decided to find out and they've just published what they discovered.
Fri, 24 May 2024
1966 - In 42 days, the polls will open in a general election that could bring to an end 14 years of Conservative rule at Westminster.
With Stormont back, how important is this Westminster election for Northern Ireland?
Thu, 23 May 2024
1965 - Ireland joins with Spain and Norway in formally recognising the State of Palestine.
Should the United Kingdom now give recognition to Palestine?
Wed, 22 May 2024
1964 - How far were the security services able to penetrate the top ranks of the various armed groups here?
William Crawley and guests discuss BBC Northern Ireland's latest Spotlight programme.
Tue, 21 May 2024
1963 - A hugely important day for the many victims of the infected blood scandal. The final report of the public inquiry is published.
We discuss the findings of the public inquiry into the infected blood scandal.
Mon, 20 May 2024
1962 - First Minister Michelle O’Neill has apologised for attending the funeral of former Sinn Féin chairman Bobby Storey.
Michelle O’Neill has been giving evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry in Belfast today.
Tue, 14 May 2024
1961 - Robin Swann is up at today's Covid-19 inquiry in Belfast
We discuss if our political leaders effectively protected the public during the pandemic.
Mon, 13 May 2024
1960 - Irish identity
We discuss what it means to be Irish with guests from different backgrounds
Tue, 07 May 2024
1737 - Omagh bombing: What will an inquiry do?
Professor Phil Scraton on truth-seeking inquiries, when and how they work best.
Thu, 02 Feb 2023
1736 - Is a breakthrough on Northern Ireland's post-Brexit trading arrangements on the cards?
Our guests discuss what a deal would look like.
Wed, 01 Feb 2023
1732 - PSNI cuts number of police to lowest ever level
Guests discuss how significant this shortfall in funding is.
Thu, 26 Jan 2023
1726 - Nine PSNI officers were sacked last year for misconduct which had a sexual or domestic element, there are 74 ongoing cases.
What more does the PSNI need to do to restore public confidence?
Thu, 19 Jan 2023
1721 - Day Two of the co-ordinated big push to get our MLAs back to work.
Can the two governments and the party leaders deliver us a government here again?
Thu, 12 Jan 2023
1719 - Is our health service now beyond repair, or can it be fixed?
What should it look like? Should it include more cross-border co-operation?
Tue, 10 Jan 2023
1718 - Is it time for politicians here to take more risks?
25 years ago, Mo Mowlam went into the Maze Prison to try to save the peace process.
Mon, 09 Jan 2023
1487 - Whose responsibility should it be to enforce Covid restrictions?
Is there any point in having rules in place if they are not being enforced?
Mon, 22 Nov 2021
1446 - What should we do about homelessness?
Two women share their first hand experiences of struggling to live without a home.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021
1408 - Chaos over Covid travel passports
It's been a week of chaos for those trying to get covid passports to travel
Fri, 30 Jul 2021
956 - The Labour Party says that after the decision to suspend parliament, the Prime Minister is behaving like a dictator?
Do you agree? Is this a regime rather than a government?
Thu, 29 Aug 2019
629 - Mary-Lou McDonald refers to Londonderry - has Sinn Féin launched a new charm offensive aimed at winning over unionists?
Andrée Murphy, Rev David Latimer, Nelson McCausland and Pádraic Mac Coitir discuss.
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
624 - Why should schools in Northern Ireland be permitted to employ teachers based on their religion?
Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle and former school principal Michelle Markem discuss.
Wed, 18 Apr 2018
623 - Why should schools in Northern Ireland be permitted to employ teachers based on their religion?
Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle and former school principal Michelle Markem discuss.
Wed, 18 Apr 2018
612 - Police say they are treating the distribution of anti-Islam pamphlets in south Belfast as a hate incident
An extremist group calling itself Generation Sparta posted leaflets in the Ravenhill area
Thu, 05 Apr 2018
611 - Should someone with a terrorist past be able to join the Victims & Survivors' Forum?
Victims' campaigners Alan McBride and Kenny Donaldson and author Jude Collins discuss.
Wed, 04 Apr 2018
607 - Has our deaf community been forgotten in the minority languages debate?
Majella McAteer from the British Deaf Association joined us along with her interpreter.
Fri, 23 Mar 2018
601 - Queen's University row after Irish and English bilingual sign motion passes
Ciarán Mac Giolla Bhéin of Conradh na Gaeilge and UUP councillor Chris McGimpsey discuss.
Wed, 14 Mar 2018
600 - The Secretary of State says she is 'minded' to make cuts to MLA salaries. Should they be cut?
We ask Slugger O'Toole's David McCann and The Belfast Telegraph's Suzanne Breen.
Tue, 13 Mar 2018
599 - A parent challenges her daughter's school as she is required to wear a skirt rather than her preferred trousers
Teacher Simon Warr and journalist Leona O'Neill discuss.
Mon, 12 Mar 2018
589 - Jeremy Corbyn wants the UK to stay in the customs union after Brexit. Is that the Brexit plan the country has been looking for?
We ask Conservative MP Nigel Evans and Dugald McCullough from the NI Labour Party.
Mon, 26 Feb 2018
588 - Sinn Féin calls for the two governments to re-form the Intergovernmental Conference and start making decisions about Stormont
Is that now the best way out of our political impasse?
Fri, 23 Feb 2018
587 - We hear from a Belfast woman who can't walk down the street without getting abuse simply because she has a facial disfigurement
Thirty-three year old Janine Howard shares her story.
Thu, 22 Feb 2018
586 - Should Westminster legislate for same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland over the heads of the collapsed Stormont Assembly?
Devolution expert Alan Trench, Ged Killen MP and the Rainbow Project's Gavin Boyd discuss
Wed, 21 Feb 2018
585 - Is it time to take the power out of the hands of politicians and back into the people's? Is it time to call an election?
Former SF MLA Daithí McKay, DUP MP Sammy Wilson and journalist Amanda Ferguson discuss.
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
582 - Boris Johnson makes a pitch to unite the UK saying those who voted to remain have nothing to fear from Brexit
Do you believe him? We ask SDLP MLA Claire Hanna and Hugh Bennett of Brexit Central.
Wed, 14 Feb 2018
581 - With lack of agreement on an Irish Language Act, we examine how the language acts work in Scotland and Wales
Experts in Gaelic and Welsh language acts, Conradh na Gaeilge, and Jim Allister discuss.
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
580 - The Taoiseach and the Prime Minister are at Stormont amid speculation that the DUP and Sinn Féin may be close to a deal
Our panel share their thoughts and ask what kind of deal may now be on the table.
Mon, 12 Feb 2018
578 - A film by an NI Christian group advocating 'gay cure therapy' is banned from a London cinema. Is this an attack on free speech?
Gavin Boyd from the Rainbow Project and Luke Gittos from Spiked Online discuss.
Thu, 08 Feb 2018
573 - The government is offering £1 million a year to any community willing to host a nuclear waste dump, would you live next to one?
We ask Green Party leader Steven Agnew MLA and businessman Irwin Armstrong.
Wed, 31 Jan 2018
572 - The Republic sets the date for the referendum on abortion laws...if you had a vote, how would you cast it?
Marion Woods from Life NI and Grainne Teggert from Amnesty International discuss.
Tue, 30 Jan 2018
571 - Former UVF commander turned 'supergrass' Gary Haggarty has sentence reduced from 35 years to six and a half
We hear from some of the relatives of Haggarty's victims and solicitor Pádraig Ó Muirigh
Mon, 29 Jan 2018
569 - Campaigners call for an Irish government Passport Office in NI to cope with the surge in applications since Brexit
We speak to Sinn Féin senator Niall Ó Donnghaile who is leading the campaign.
Thu, 25 Jan 2018
568 - As the next phase of Stormont talks begin, do new job advertisements indicate the NIO's Plan B?
Prof. Rick Wilford, Brian Feeney, and journalists Sam McBride & Amanda Ferguson discuss.
Wed, 24 Jan 2018
567 - Is it the end of rural bus services in Northern Ireland?
We discuss possible cuts to Translink rural bus services.
Tue, 23 Jan 2018
564 - Three former unionist politicians propose a referendum to tackle the Stormont impasse
Would you support a public vote on Irish language, same-sex marriage and abortion laws?
Thu, 18 Jan 2018
563 - GAA pundit Joe Brolly says middle-class Catholics have given up on the idea of a shared Northern Ireland - is he right?
Journalist David McCann, blogger Chris Donnelly and ex-politician Trevor Ringland discuss
Wed, 17 Jan 2018
562 - Is the by-election in West Tyrone a shoe-in for Sinn Fein, or are we likely to see a cross-community candidate emerging?
We ask Nelson McCausland, journalist Allison Morris and victims campaigner Alan McBride.
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
561 - Sinn Féin's Barry McElduff resigns as West Tyrone MP following the Kingsmills controversy
Mr McElduff said he did "not want to be a barrier to the reconciliation process".
Mon, 15 Jan 2018
559 - A cartoon about the Kingsmills Massacre controversy provokes a storm of reaction after it was tweeted out by a DUP MLA
Christopher Stalford MLA explains why he has since deleted the tweet.
Thu, 11 Jan 2018
558 - Row over royal garden party 'snub'
We speak to the DUP's Drew Thompson and the UUP's Mary Hamilton.
Wed, 10 Jan 2018
557 - One year since Martin McGuinness resigned. What has changed?
We speak to commentator Alex Kane, journalist Allison Morris and Prof. Rick Wilford.
Tue, 09 Jan 2018
556 - Response to Sinn Féin MP Barry McElduff's Kingsmill video
Former SF MLA Daithi McKay, victims campaigner Alan McBride & DUP's Gavin Robinson react.
Mon, 08 Jan 2018
555 - A free speech debate at Belfast city hall as councillors vote to introduce a ban on language that is considered offensive.
Is this new ban a step forward for civilised debate or a barrier to free speech?
Fri, 05 Jan 2018
554 - Tony Blair challenges Labour over Brexit and pushes for a second referendum
Ex-Blair advisor John McTernan and former chair of Labour NI Phil Kelly discuss.
Thu, 04 Jan 2018
553 - Three days into 2018, are the DUP & Sinn Féin already in danger of breaking their New Year resolutions to bring Stormont back?
We ask the DUP MP Gregory Campbell, and political commentators Brian Feeney & Alex Kane.
Wed, 03 Jan 2018
552 - We look back at some of the stories that made the headlines in the past twelve months and suggestions for person of the year
Suzanne Breen,Tim McGarry, Thomas Copeland, and Amy Joyce give us their suggestions.
Fri, 22 Dec 2017
551 - A High Court judge says the Ombudsman's report of police collusion in the Loughinisland massacre is "unsustainable in law"
We have reaction on what this means for the Loughinisland families' pursuit of justice.
Thu, 21 Dec 2017
550 - The BBC is to boost its coverage of all religions after criticisms that faith is too often sidelined
In an increasingly secular society do you want to see more religious output?
Wed, 20 Dec 2017
549 - The civil service publishes the budget options facing Stormont with potentially more cuts, fewer services, and rates increases
Would you be prepared to pay 10% more in your rates to help balance our books?
Tue, 19 Dec 2017
547 - A walk-out by DUP councillors at Derry and Strabane council over a motion that criticised Donald Trump
We hear from Cllr Gary Donnelly who tabled the motion as well as Cllr Hilary McClintock.
Fri, 15 Dec 2017
546 - The DUP MP Jim Shannon tables a bill in parliament calling on everyone to put the Christ back into Christmas.
Should MP's be telling us how to celebrate during the holidays?
Thu, 14 Dec 2017
545 - Councillor Jolene Bunting on why she recorded a video with Britain First outside the Belfast Islamic Centre
Joining us are Councillor Tim Atwood and Michael Wardlow from the Equality Commission.
Wed, 13 Dec 2017
543 - The Tory-DUP deal is now a grave threat to political progress, according to an open letter from nationalists to the Taoiseach
Nationalists says the Tory-DUP deal is now a grave threat to political progress
Mon, 11 Dec 2017
542 - Theresa May claims victory in a last-minute deal with the EU. Her critics say it looks more like a humiliation. Who's right?
We're joined by former UKIP leader Nigel Farage and the DUP MP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson.
Fri, 08 Dec 2017
540 - Arlene Foster wants a seat at the Brexit top table but do you want the DUP as the only party acting for NI in the Brexit talks?
We speak to former MP Mark Durkan, author Alan Trench and commentator Dr Graham Gudgin.
Wed, 06 Dec 2017
539 - Downing Street in deadlock with the DUP after a day of chaos in Brussels with the future of the Brexit talks now in the balance
Do the DUP now have power to determine the political future of the entire United Kingdom?
Tue, 05 Dec 2017
538 - It's crunch day for Brexit and the border as Theresa May sits down with senior EU officials in Brussels
Should Theresa May give a written guarantee that there will be NO hard border in Ireland?
Mon, 04 Dec 2017
537 - Are the DUP on a collision course with the Tories over what happens to the border after Brexit?
The DUP's Sammy Wilson says it's possible, but Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly isn't impressed...
Fri, 01 Dec 2017
536 - Donald Trump is being condemned for re-tweeting anti-Muslim videos from the far-right group Britain First
Should his state visit to the UK now be cancelled?
Thu, 30 Nov 2017
535 - Loneliness is a hidden epidemic which affects the lives of millions of people - both young and old - across Britain and Ireland
We speak to experts and sufferers of loneliness to find out how we can combat this.
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
534 - A care worker has said that she's so over-worked that she's had to work shifts lasting 17 hours
What can be done to ease the pressure on our health care professionals?
Tue, 28 Nov 2017
533 - Prince Harry is to marry his girlfriend Meghan Markle - a divorced American actress best known for her role in 'Suits'
So what does this engagement say about the Royal family of 2017?
Mon, 27 Nov 2017
532 - Lord Kilclooney is facing claims of racism over a tweet in which he described the Toaiseach Leo Varadkhar as "the Indian"
We ask members of the Indian community and other NI politicians if they find this racist.
Fri, 24 Nov 2017
531 - Stinging criticism of the Government from the Electoral Commission over failure to reveal the names of big political donors
The head of the Commission is joined by Niall McCracken, Steven Agnew and Naomi Long.
Thu, 23 Nov 2017
530 - Is this a nightmare before Christmas, or are you expecting a surprise gift from our politicians by the 25th of December?
Political commentator Newton Emerson, journalists David McCann and Ben Lowry discuss.
Wed, 22 Nov 2017
529 - 2017 is the year Irish Unity became inevitable according to a new book by former special adviser Kevin Meagher
We speak to Kevin Meagher to explain his rationale, as well as UUP MLA Steve Aiken.
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
528 - After 34 years at the helm of Sinn Féin, Gerry Adams has stepped down as party president. What's next for Adams and Sinn Féin?
We speak to Brian Feeney, Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly and former DUP MLA Nelson McCausland.
Mon, 20 Nov 2017
526 - In a keynote speech at Sinn Féin's Ard Fheis Gerry Adams is expected to signal he will step down from the leadership
Daithi McKay, Newton Emerson, Ben Lowry, and Harry McGee discuss.
Fri, 17 Nov 2017
525 - A change to this year's advent calendar by Gregg's - instead of featuring the baby Jesus in the manger they have a sausage roll
Offended? We asked journalist Tina Calder, Pastor Brian Madden and Canon David Crooks.
Thu, 16 Nov 2017
524 - "No Stone Unturned" tells the story of the Loughinisland massacre of 1994. We speak to the Oscar winning director Alex Gibney
Also our panel of experts give us their view on the message and history behind the film.
Wed, 15 Nov 2017
523 - Former clerk of the Assembly Trevor Reaney has been given a month to make proposals to review MLA salaries. Should they be cut?
Former SDLP MLA Alban Maginness and Alan McQuillan discuss.
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
522 - Bob Geldof is to hand back his Freedom of the City of Dublin in protest at Aung San Suu Kyi holding the same accolade.
Socialist Phil Kelly, journalist Peter Popham, and historian Ruth Dudley Edwards discuss.
Mon, 13 Nov 2017
520 - A repeat sex offender has said no treatment can help him and he wants to return to prison. What should be done?
Gareth McGibbon is a social worker and Jim Gamble is the former head of CEOP.
Thu, 09 Nov 2017
519 - As the wave of sexual harassment and assault allegations continue, has it now become a trial by media?
Fiona Ferguson from People Before Profit and columnist Caroline Farrow discuss.
Wed, 08 Nov 2017
518 - Should the Queen apologise for using an offshore tax haven?
Giving us their thoughts, Adam Moore from NI Conservatives and Trade Unionist Lily Kerr.
Tue, 07 Nov 2017
517 - As the Stormont stand-off continues could a citizen's assembly be the solution to the political stalemate?
We speak to Professor Jon Tonge, blogger Jamie Pow and Green Party leader Steven Agnew.
Mon, 06 Nov 2017
516 - Is the poppy a symbol of racism? Journalist Robert Fisk, whose father served in WWI, explains his refusal to wear a poppy
We also speak to UUP MLA Doug Beattie and Robert McCartney from Beyond the Battlefield.
Fri, 03 Nov 2017
515 - We speak to charity worker targeted 'over accent'
Alliance councillor Michael Long and former PUP leader Brian Ervine discuss.
Thu, 02 Nov 2017
514 - Should former ISIS fighters be fast-tracked for social housing in the UK or given education to improve employment?
Security experts Professor Anthony Glees and Raffaello Pantucci discuss
Wed, 01 Nov 2017
513 - On this day 500 years ago Martin Luther nailed a list of 95 criticisms of the Catholic Church which led to the Reformation
Our expert panel discuss what this has meant for modern religion and society.
Tue, 31 Oct 2017
512 - Stormont talks deadline: PR expert Quintin Oliver says James Brokenshire is "brilliant". Do you agree?
Brian Feeney and Qunitin Oliver discuss his article praising the secretary of state.
Mon, 30 Oct 2017
412 - Talkback election phone-in - DUP
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson answers your questions
Tue, 06 Jun 2017
410 - Talkback election phone-in - Sinn Fein
Sinn Fein MLA John O'Dowd answers your questions
Thu, 01 Jun 2017
409 - Talkback election phone-in - Alliance
Alliance Party leader Naomi Long MLA answers your questions
Wed, 31 May 2017
408 - Talkback election phone-in - Ulster Unionists
East Antrim UUP MLA John Stewart answers your questions
Tue, 30 May 2017
401 - Another murder-suicide - What more can be done for women and children who suffer domestic violence?
Connie Leonard was stabbed to death in her Maguiresbridge home by a former partner.
Wed, 17 May 2017
400 - Online trolling - Is it time to get tougher on the keyboard warriors?
We hear from a Coleraine woman who was subjected to years of online abuse.
Tue, 16 May 2017
399 - Did you hear the one about the blonde politician? Was Arlene Foster's description of Michelle O'Neill sexist?
Sinn Fein have called on Arlene Foster to withdraw what they called sexist remarks
Mon, 15 May 2017
398 - Irish speaker not Irish republican
Do people assume those who love the Irish language are republican in outlook?
Fri, 12 May 2017

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