Talkback Episodes Episode guide
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The press regulator rules in favour Kelvin MacKenzie after he criticised a Channel 4 presenter for wearing a hijab after Nice
We talk to Ben Lowry and Faeeza Vaid about the decision.
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The Presbyterian Church's General Assembly decided last week to exclude those in a same-sex relationship from full membership
We ask are ultra-conservatives taking over NI's largest Protestant Church?
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The Presbyterian Church Ireland receive a letter from over 600 Presbyterians voicing concerns over issues in the church
We discuss the letter with John Hunter an elder of the Stormont Presbyterian Church.
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The PPS has not recommended any prosecutions related to the Bobby Storey funeral last June, we get live reaction.
William gets live reaction as the story unfolds.
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The Pope has apologised for striking the hand of a woman who reached out and tried to pull him towards her on New Year's Eve
Was he right to hit out? Or should the Pope have known better?
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The Politics of a State Funeral
Join William and guests
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The police warn that we're in danger of rolling back the progress we've made since the Good Friday Agreement
We discuss this and ask are they right?
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The Police Ombudsman has published a damning report detailing evidence of "collusive behaviour" by police in11 Loyalist murders
Join William and guests as they discuss the findings
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The police federation challenges politicians here to show some leadership
The police federation challenges politicians here to show some leadership.
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The podcasting revolution - what are you listening to?
What makes a really great podcast? We had some suggestions for your latest binge listen.
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The PM warns that there may be moves in Parliament to block Brexit. That's now a more likely outcome, she says, than a No Deal
Sammy Wilson, Tom Kelly, Rick Wilford, Sir Bernard Jenkin, and Felicity Huston discuss
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The PM says the draft deal is in everybody's interest - is it in yours? Do you feel betrayed?
Today we asked if you're feeling betrayed by the Brexit agreement.
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The Planter and the Gael. Is that the language of the past - or does it still have relevance today?
We'll hear from MLA Matthew O'Toole who was criticised for using 'planter' in a tweet.
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The partner of a prisoner who took his own life wants the authorities to do more to prevent further suicides in prison
Are our prisons able to deal with prisoners with mental health problems?
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The Orange Order's Mervyn Gibson says attempts to convince unionists of the benefits of a united Ireland are 'insulting'.
We talk to Mervyn Gibson and Slugger O'Toole's David McCann.
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The Orange Order in Scotland lifts its ban on members entering Catholic Churches
What are the chances of the Orange Order on this side of the Irish Sea doing the same?
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The Northern Ireland Audit Office says it would cost more than £1bn to fix Northern Ireland's broken roads
Are our roads really that bad?
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The Northern Ireland Assembly Recall
William follows the recall live with input from commentators and politicans.
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The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee heard evidence from members of the Loyalist Communities Council today at Westminster
We speak to the participants of the meeting including David Campbell and Simon Hoare
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The NIO consultation on legacy shows a 'clear majority' are against any statute of limitations for troubles related matters.
Around 17,000 groups or individuals responded between May and October last year.
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The NHS: 75 years of care
People trust the NHS more than just about any other institution - how safe is its future?
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The next Prime Minister in NI
Does either candidate have anything to offer the people of Northern Ireland?
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The new Taoiseach Simon Harris says Irish unity is a ‘legitimate aspiration’ but not a ‘priority’
William and guests discuss the suggestion of a different approach by the new Taoiseach.
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The new Secretary of State Julian Smith is in Northern Ireland today
What do you think he should do now that he's Boris Johnson's key minister here?
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The new Prime Minister Boris Johnson has made his mark by comprehensively clearing out Theresa May's old cabinet
What does Boris Johnson's cabinet tell us about his game plan?
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The new Omicron Covid 19 variant
What do we know and how worried should we be?
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The new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has totally shredded the Prime Minister's mini-budget. How long can she survive?
We speak to some former party SPAD's and Felicity Houston from NI Conservatives.
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The Nationalist response to The King's visit
On an historic day did Sinn Fein outplay Unionism?
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The National Public Health Emergency Team recommend the Irish government place the entire country in Level 5 restrictions.
If the Republic takes this step, should it happen here north of the border?