Talkback Podcast
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 大象传媒 Radio Ulster
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Prince Harry is to marry his girlfriend Meghan Markle - a divorced American actress best known for her role in 'Suits'
Mon 27 Nov 2017
So what does this engagement say about the Royal family of 2017?
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Lord Kilclooney is facing claims of racism over a tweet in which he described the Toaiseach Leo Varadkhar as "the Indian"
Fri 24 Nov 2017
We ask members of the Indian community and other NI politicians if they find this racist.
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Stinging criticism of the Government from the Electoral Commission over failure to reveal the names of big political donors
Thu 23 Nov 2017
The head of the Commission is joined by Niall McCracken, Steven Agnew and Naomi Long.
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Is this a nightmare before Christmas, or are you expecting a surprise gift from our politicians by the 25th of December?
Wed 22 Nov 2017
Political commentator Newton Emerson, journalists David McCann and Ben Lowry discuss.
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2017 is the year Irish Unity became inevitable according to a new book by former special adviser Kevin Meagher
Tue 21 Nov 2017
We speak to Kevin Meagher to explain his rationale, as well as UUP MLA Steve Aiken.
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After 34 years at the helm of Sinn F茅in, Gerry Adams has stepped down as party president. What's next for Adams and Sinn F茅in?
Mon 20 Nov 2017
We speak to Brian Feeney, Sinn F茅in's Gerry Kelly and former DUP MLA Nelson McCausland.
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In a keynote speech at Sinn F茅in's Ard Fheis Gerry Adams is expected to signal he will step down from the leadership
Fri 17 Nov 2017
Daithi McKay, Newton Emerson, Ben Lowry, and Harry McGee discuss.
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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
Thu 16 Nov 2017
Offended? We asked journalist Tina Calder, Pastor Brian Madden and Canon David Crooks.
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"No Stone Unturned" tells the story of the Loughinisland massacre of 1994. We speak to the Oscar winning director Alex Gibney
Wed 15 Nov 2017
Also our panel of experts give us their view on the message and history behind the film.
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Former clerk of the Assembly Trevor Reaney has been given a month to make proposals to review MLA salaries. Should they be cut?
Tue 14 Nov 2017
Former SDLP MLA Alban Maginness and Alan McQuillan discuss.
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Bob Geldof is to hand back his Freedom of the City of Dublin in protest at Aung San Suu Kyi holding the same accolade.
Mon 13 Nov 2017
Socialist Phil Kelly, journalist Peter Popham, and historian Ruth Dudley Edwards discuss.
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A repeat sex offender has said no treatment can help him and he wants to return to prison. What should be done?
Thu 9 Nov 2017
Gareth McGibbon is a social worker and Jim Gamble is the former head of CEOP.
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As the wave of sexual harassment and assault allegations continue, has it now become a trial by media?
Wed 8 Nov 2017
Fiona Ferguson from People Before Profit and columnist Caroline Farrow discuss.
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Should the Queen apologise for using an offshore tax haven?
Tue 7 Nov 2017
Giving us their thoughts, Adam Moore from NI Conservatives and Trade Unionist Lily Kerr.
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As the Stormont stand-off continues could a citizen's assembly be the solution to the political stalemate?
Mon 6 Nov 2017
We speak to Professor Jon Tonge, blogger Jamie Pow and Green Party leader Steven Agnew.
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Is the poppy a symbol of racism? Journalist Robert Fisk, whose father served in WWI, explains his refusal to wear a poppy
Fri 3 Nov 2017
We also speak to UUP MLA Doug Beattie and Robert McCartney from Beyond the Battlefield.
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We speak to charity worker targeted 'over accent'
Thu 2 Nov 2017
Alliance councillor Michael Long and former PUP leader Brian Ervine discuss.
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Should former ISIS fighters be fast-tracked for social housing in the UK or given education to improve employment?
Wed 1 Nov 2017
Security experts Professor Anthony Glees and Raffaello Pantucci discuss
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On this day 500 years ago Martin Luther nailed a list of 95 criticisms of the Catholic Church which led to the Reformation
Tue 31 Oct 2017
Our expert panel discuss what this has meant for modern religion and society.
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Stormont talks deadline: PR expert Quintin Oliver says James Brokenshire is "brilliant". Do you agree?
Mon 30 Oct 2017
Brian Feeney and Qunitin Oliver discuss his article praising the secretary of state.
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Talkback election phone-in - Sinn Fein
Thu 1 Jun 2017
Sinn Fein MLA John O'Dowd answers your questions
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Talkback election phone-in - Alliance
Wed 31 May 2017
Alliance Party leader Naomi Long MLA answers your questions
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Talkback election phone-in - Ulster Unionists
Tue 30 May 2017
East Antrim UUP MLA John Stewart answers your questions
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Another murder-suicide - What more can be done for women and children who suffer domestic violence?
Wed 17 May 2017
Connie Leonard was stabbed to death in her Maguiresbridge home by a former partner.
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Online trolling - Is it time to get tougher on the keyboard warriors?
Tue 16 May 2017
We hear from a Coleraine woman who was subjected to years of online abuse.
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Did you hear the one about the blonde politician? Was Arlene Foster's description of Michelle O'Neill sexist?
Mon 15 May 2017
Sinn Fein have called on Arlene Foster to withdraw what they called sexist remarks
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Irish speaker not Irish republican
Fri 12 May 2017
Do people assume those who love the Irish language are republican in outlook?
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A Pact without saying it's a Pact?
Thu 11 May 2017
Is the SDLP giving Sinn Fein a free run by standing a low profile candidate in N Belfast?
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Should smoking in council houses be banned?
Wed 10 May 2017
Would a ban prevent passive smoking or is it the nanny state going too far?
