Talkback Episodes Episode guide
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We examine the state of our mental health services after a local solicitor speaks out
After the murder of a Syrian refugee, a lawyer claims there were "missed opportunities."
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We discuss the Supreme Court ruling that Parliament must vote before the Brexit process can begin.
We speak to Green Party MLA Steven Agnew , DUP MP Gavin Robinson and Dr Jo Murkens
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We discuss the State Opening of the first Northern Ireland parliament at Belfast City Hall 22nd June 1921 by King George V
How did the events of 1921 shape all of us today?
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We discuss the issue of suicide - and ask what more can be done to stop young people ending their own lives?
We hear from the SDLP MLA Nichola Mallon, and Belfast city councillor, John Kyle
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We discuss the effects of humanly-produced climate change.
We discuss the effects of humanly-produced climate change.
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We discuss the case for boycotting Israel with the co-founder of the BDS movement, Omar Barghouti
We also hear from Reverend Chris Hudson of All Souls Church in Belfast
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We discuss the campaign to commemorate the life of the pioneering gay activist Mark Ashton
We are joined by his friends who are supporting the campaign for an NI memorial.
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We discuss the appointment of the PSNI's Drew Harris as Garda Chief Commissioner
Is his appointment a step forward for policing in Ireland?
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We discuss Jeremy Corbyn's plan to defeat a no deal Brexit?
We are joined by Henry Hill and socialist activist Phil Kelly
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We depend on farming and agriculture so much in Northern Ireland, but what future does it have?
The Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots takes your calls.
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We debate the very controversial claim by the French president that anti-Zionism is simply another form of anti-Semitism
We hear from People Before Profit's Fiona Ferguson and Rev. Chris Hudson
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We are joined by the great-grandson of Sir Edward Carson and the grandson of Oscar Wilde to discuss their complex relationship
Edward Carson And The Fall Of Oscar Wilde is available now on 大象传媒 iPlayer
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Was Theresa May right to authorise the use of airstrikes this weekend in a joint military strike against Syria?
Phil Kelly from Labour NI, DUP MP Gavin Robinson and Conservative MP Marcus Fysh discuss
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Was the Northern Ireland Office Right to Pay Out Ten Thousand Pounds in Public Money?
William speaks to Rosemary Connolly, Ben Lowry and Peadar T贸ib铆n.
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Was the Home Secretary right to strip Shamima Begum of her British citizenship?
Security expert Philip Ingram and Eamonn McCann from People Before Profit discuss.
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Was the Good Friday Agreement good for unionism? Twenty five years on, the debate continues but it's an important one
A key Ulster Unionist negotiator, Sir Reg Empey explains why he said 'yes' to the deal
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Was the decrease in COVID-19 cases after the initial Coronavirus lockdown just a lull and what will the Autumn bring?
Health Minister Robin Swann answers questions about COVID-19 and other health issues.
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Was Sinn F茅in right to reject Arlene Foster's so called 'olive branch' on Irish Language?
We heard from the DUP's Edwin Poots and Sinn Fein's Gerry Kelly.
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Was it appropriate that our First Minister met with an umbrella group representing the UDA, UVF and Red Hand Commando?
William speaks to guests about the meeting.
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Was Father Martin Magill right to speak out, as he did, last week at Lyra McKee's Funeral Service?
Should religious leaders speak out about political issues in this day and age?
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Was Belfast's Lord Mayor right to skip prayers before her installation dinner?
Nuala McAllister joined William to discuss, along with Steven Agnew and Peter Lynas.
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Wales has become the first part of the UK to introduce an opt-out system for organ donors. Should NI introduce the same system?
Would presumed consent to organ donation work in Northern Ireland?
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Wales could soon have the most restrictive laws on smoking in the UK, but does it go far enough?
Should smoking in public be completely banned? We discuss.
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Waiting List Crisis
Would further privatisation solve the problem of health waiting lists?
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Vote on reception for NI and RoI football teams causes political row
Will proposed function at Belfast city hall for NI and RoI football teams spark trouble?
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Virtual re-unions with dead relatives
Would you want to meet a digitalised dead relative using virtual reality?
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Vicky Trimble Tells Us About Her Same Sex Marriage, Her Father Lord Trimble and The Journey He Has Taken.
Vicky Trimble and her wife Rosalind Stephens join William on the programme.
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Vaccine passports
Economy minister Gordon Lyons is not a fan of the vaccine passport scheme
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Vaccine passports
A political row at Stormont over vaccination passports - what is the solution?
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Vaccine certificates
Listener Dan got in touch with his struggle to get a certificate to allow him to travel.