Talkback Episodes Episode guide
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Does the Ulster Unionist Party have a future?
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
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Does the singing of God Save the Queen at matches alienate possible Northern Ireland supporters?
Journalist Kevin Maguire says the UK anthem is still alienating many possible supporters.
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Does the public have a right to know how much money the 麻豆社 spent to settle the dispute with former presenter Donna Traynor?
We speak to DUP MP Gregory Campbell and employment lawyer Florence Smith.
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Does the Orange Order need to look more closely at its own culture?
There has been widespread condemnation of a video mocking Michaela McAreavey's murder.
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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 sport still have the power to unite people across identities, borders and backgrounds in today鈥檚 divided world?
Richard O鈥橰eilly steps in for William; he and guests discuss sport鈥檚 unifying power.
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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 Donald Trump's opinion on Irish Unity change the debate?
Our panel debate the motivations behind his comments and influence over the unity debate
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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 麻豆社 is too Christian in its broadcasting?
Does the 麻豆社 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'.