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2035 - An arrest warrant has been issued by the International Criminal Court for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

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2035 - An arrest warrant has been issued by the International Criminal Court for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
William and his panel discuss whether Netanyahu should appear before the court
Fri, 22 Nov 2024
2034 - Is Disney's new series Say Nothing an accurate portrayal of the Troubles?
The series tells the story of the murder of Jean McConville in 1970s Belfast.
Thu, 21 Nov 2024
2033 - It's been 1,000 days since Russia launched a full-scale war against Ukraine. Is there an end in sight?
US President Donald Trump has vowed to end the conflict in Ukraine. What will that mean?
Tue, 19 Nov 2024
2032 - Should farmers be concerned about protecting their private wealth?
William discusses the Chancellor's new tax rules for farmers.
Mon, 18 Nov 2024
2031 - Is the Stormont government failing children here who are living in poverty?
Highlights from Talkback. Wiliam Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines
Fri, 08 Nov 2024
2030 - Is it more difficult to come out as a Christian now than LGBTQ+?
Highlights from Talkback. Wiliam Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines
Thu, 07 Nov 2024
2029 - Women's safety in Northern Ireland
Highlights from Talkback. Wiliam Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines
Tue, 05 Nov 2024
2028 - The McMahon Murders
Highlights from Talkback. Wiliam Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines
Mon, 04 Nov 2024
2027 - Former UUP minister Dermot Nesbitt speaks to William about DUP / SF secret meetings
Highlights from Talkback. Wiliam Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines
Wed, 30 Oct 2024
2026 - Should people in high value homes be paying more rates?
Highlights from Talkback. Wiliam Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines
Tue, 29 Oct 2024
2025 - What steps can we take to protect children from online sexual abuse?
Highlights from Talkback. Wiliam Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
Mon, 28 Oct 2024
2024 - William and guests discuss getting older and driving safely
What is the best way to protect everyone on our roads, without limiting freedoms?
Fri, 25 Oct 2024
2023 - 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?
Thu, 24 Oct 2024
2022 - William and guests discuss the drugs epidemic in Northern Ireland
Is there any hope for those whose lives have been ruined by substance addiction?
Wed, 23 Oct 2024
2021 - 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?
Tue, 22 Oct 2024
2020 - 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?
Mon, 21 Oct 2024
2014 - 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?
Mon, 07 Oct 2024
2008 - 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?
Wed, 25 Sep 2024
2007 - 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?
Fri, 20 Sep 2024
2006 - William and guests discuss ethnic minority concerns following recent racist violence
Is it time to denormalise paramilitary groups in our society?
Thu, 19 Sep 2024
2005 - 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?
Wed, 18 Sep 2024
2004 - 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'.
Tue, 17 Sep 2024
2003 - William and guests discuss the future of Casement Park Stadium.
Will the Casement Park Stadium ever be built? And if so, who should pay?
Mon, 16 Sep 2024
2002 - 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.
Fri, 13 Sep 2024
1991 - 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.
Wed, 21 Aug 2024
1990 - 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.
Fri, 16 Aug 2024
1989 - 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
Wed, 14 Aug 2024
1988 - 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.
Tue, 13 Aug 2024
1987 - 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.
Mon, 12 Aug 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

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