Talkback Episodes Episode guide
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Do we need an independent mediator to help our politicians talk to each other?
We discuss with Alliance party leader Naomi Long and South Down MLA Jim Wells.
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Do we have a civic duty to intervene if we see a police officer being attacked?Met Police Fed chair Ken Marsh thinks we do.
He says officers should "let thugs go" if the public don't intervene.
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Do unionists feel more alienated from political life in Northern Ireland than at any time in the past 50 years?
Response to the warning from the former DUP leader Peter Robinson.
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Do TV debates change the outcomes of elections?
William and guests discuss whether or not they have an influence on how people vote.
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Do TV debates actually change any voter's minds?
How effective are TV political debates for politicians seeking votes
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Do the words 'ladies and gentlemen' now belong in the dustbin of history?
Transport For London is to stop using the greeting in public announcements
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Do the devolved assemblies and parliaments have to consent to Brexit, or can they block it?
Should the devolved assemblies and parliaments consent to Brexit or block it.
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Do speed awareness courses actually work?
Discussion with Roger Lawson from Alliance of British Drivers and Nick Lloyd from ROSPA.
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Do political ads change anything?
Our expert guests unpack the art of the political ads from TV to viral videos online.
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Do national apologies for historical wrongs actually make a difference? Or are they ultimately just political theatre?
We ask following the Republic's government apology for laws that criminalised gay men.
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Do moderate unionists need a new political party here as former Justice Minister Claire Sugden suggests?
We discuss whether the main unionist parties here are a cold house for moderates.
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Do mandatory Covid passports work ?
We discuss the pros and cons of vaccine passports
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Do flags matter more than sporting achievements at Windsor Park?
Do flags matter more than sporting achievements at Windsor Park?
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Disturbances at parades in Belfast
Political leaders condemn violence where police officers were injured in Twelfth parades
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Disappointment for the family of the Pat Fincuane as the government denies their request for a full public inquiry
How do we deal with Northern Ireland鈥檚 violent past and the legacy of the troubles?
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Disappearing dentists
With 90% of our NHS dental practices not accepting new patients how are you impacted?
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Disability hate crime has been on the rise this year, but why does it often go overlooked, underreported and largely unpunished?
Our panel discuss what support is available for victims of disability hate crime
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Direct Rule
Ian Paisley Junior says our political stalemate could see the return of direct rule
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Diego Maradona - Colourful, chaotic, controversial, genius, cheat, icon - no footballer in history has been debated as much
What was it about the 5ft 5in Argentinian that captivated the entire world?
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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
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Did the Queen's Speech go far enough on the Protocol?
The speech highlighted some of the 38 laws that ministers intend to pass this year.
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Did the media go too far in the reporting of the missing mum Nicola Bulley?
William and guests react to the statement released by Nicola Bulley's family
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Did the incoming UUP leader set out his stall too soon?
Is Steve Aiken wobbling on his commitment to run candidates in all 18 NI constituencies?
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Derry/Londonderry
An official change in the name of Londonderry to Derry?
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Derry Girls cast attends Westminster abortion protest
We discussed hit TV show actors' support for protest about reforming NI abortion laws
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Derry & Strabane Council voted last night to boycott all Israeli goods and services.
Critics say their move defends discrimination against Israelis. How would you have voted?
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Denis Bradley chats to William about his new book - Peace Comes Dropping Slow: My Life in the Troubles.
Denis Bradley joins us live from our Foyle studio.
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Delay in Belfast City Council marking the 130th anniversary of Conradh na Gaeilge with a tweet in Irish
We hear from Conradh na Gaeilge, an SDLP councillor and an Irish historian.
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Debate over MLA's Salaries
Alban McGuinness, Jim Allister and Pat McCartan discuss