Talkback Episodes Episode guide
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Does the latest military strike against an aid agency in Gaza mark a turning point in global reaction to Israel's approach?
The killing of seven aid workers in Gaza has prompted outrage across Europe and America.
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Does the Irish Government's legal challenge to the Legacy Bill mark a new low in Anglo-Irish relations?
Mark Simpson takes the hot seat today, chatting to guests and callers.
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Does the health service need to do less?
Six health trusts say that the budget for health could have a catastrophic impact.
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Does the collapse of the Gary Haggarty supergrass case prove that victims are unlikely to get justice?
We discuss with solicitor P谩draig 脫 Muirigh and former senior police officer Alan Mains.
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Does the census method pigeon-hole everyone here into traditional religious and cultural categories.
We'll debate concerns that it does exactly that
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Does Liz Truss deserve another chance as PM?
Is there a way back that would enable Liz Truss to stay on as Prime Minister?
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Does Jeremy Corbyn have your trust as Labour leader following the Tunisia wreath controversy?
Historian Ruth Dudley-Edwards and former Corbyn advisor Steve Howell discuss.
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Does it make sense to unlock so much of our society and economy all at once while the R number is already in the danger zone?
We discuss why the mini-lockdown hasn't dented the R number as much as was hoped
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Does Bombardier's troubles mean America is no longer a friend of Northern Ireland
Stephen Kelly from Manufacturing NI, Emma Little Pengelly DUP MP, Vince Cable discuss.
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Does Belfast need a united Ireland economic strategy?
The council has passed a Sinn F茅in motion to pursue such a strategy.
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Does Belfast Need A Circle Line?
Is it time to properly link the rail network around Belfast?
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Does an injunction obtained by Belfast City Council relating to four bonfire sites mean that those bonfires cannot now be lit?
We hear from Independent unionist councillor Jolene Bunting.
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Does a politician taking drugs in their past change our perception of them?
William asks why is Gove and Cocaine the biggest question in the lead up to the PM race?
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Do you trust MLAs to manage their own financial affairs?
Stormont MLAs plan to oversee their own expenses and allowances.
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Do you trust election polls?
Talkback discusses pre-election polls with guests
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Do you think the 大象传媒 is too Christian in its broadcasting?
Does the 大象传媒 reflect the religious diversity of the UK?
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Do you think rural schools have a future?
Wiliam Crawley and guests discuss the issue surrounding rural schools in Northern Ireland
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Do you think our politicians need the help of an independent mediator?
After more than 600 days without Stormont the SoS says a mediator could be helpful.
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Do you think a border poll is now inevitable?
William speaks to guests about Mary Lou McDonald's comments on a border poll.
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Do you support a bombing campaign in Syria?
Is bombing ISIS militants the answer to the worsening conflict?
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Do you believe informers did more good than harm during the Troubles?
Stakeknife investigation - We hear from William Matchett and Tommy McKearney
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Do you believe Brexit is being used by nationalists as a vehicle for a United Ireland?
William talks to Brian Feeney and Chris McGimpsey about the letter sent to the Irish PM.
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Do you agree with an Ofcom report that blasphemous language should be permissible on TV before the 9pm watershed?
Should blasphemous language should be permissible on TV before the 9pm watershed?
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Do working class Protestant boys really under-perform in school compared with their Catholic counterparts?
Sinn F茅in MLA and former Education Minister John O'Dowd says it's an 'urban myth'.
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Do we need to think more carefully about where and how to locate memorials?
WAVE's Alan McBride, UUP's David Taylor and commentator Chris Donnelly discuss.
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Do we need to stop non-essential cross-border travel to curb a spike in Covid 19 cases?
Fresh concerns over cross-border travel have been raised by Health Minister Robin Swann
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Do we need to fundamentally rethink the current practice of outsourcing care to the private sector?
Forty-five percent of COVID-19 deaths in Northern Ireland have been in care homes.
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Do we need to end the two child limit for universal credit and tax credits?
William Crawley is joined by guests Goretti Horgan, Peter Bryson and Matthew Robinson.
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Do we need new laws to pursue those doctoring personal images posted online?
One woman speaks about having her personal images doctored in a sexualised manner.
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Do we need more restrictions now to slow the spread of this new variant and protect our limited health care resources?
Do we need tighter restrictions right now to combat 'an Omicron emergency'?