Talkback Episodes Episode guide
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As the number of Covid cases rises, leading surgeons call on the executive to ring-fence hospital beds for planned operations.
How do we respond to Covid-19 without leaving many other patients without care?
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As the next phase of Stormont talks begin, do new job advertisements indicate the NIO's Plan B?
Prof. Rick Wilford, Brian Feeney, and journalists Sam McBride & Amanda Ferguson discuss.
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As The Government's chief scientists warn of 200 Covid deaths per day by the middle of November should we return to lock-down?
We get analysis of and reaction to today's significant announcement.
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As the Executive meets, what restrictions would you like to see being introduced, if any at all?
We speak to voices in hospitality, retail, business, sport and entertainment
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As the Executive begin lifting restrictions, is the pace of our exit from lockdown appropriate?
Lifting lockdown restrictions Q&A.
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As prices continue to rise the UK Government confirms the 拢400 discount for NI energy bills
We hear from both The Finance and Economy Minister on the programme
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As President Trump pulls the United States out of the Iran Deal, has the world just become a much more dangerous place?
Brian Klaas from the LSE and Drew Liquerman from Republican's Overseas discuss the issue
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As President Trump pledges to 'fight fire with fire' against terrorism do you believe torture can ever be justified?
Is torture unacceptable even under the most extreme circumstances?
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As more details of the draft deal begin to emerge, what's next for the Stormont talks?
We hear from commentators David McCann, Eamonn Mallie and others.
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As Martin McGuinness resigns as DFM we asked would you prefer an election or inquiry?
In this so-called game of 'political chicken' who will blink first?
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As many struggle is it right that some of our councils are about to spend hundreds of thousands, of pounds on Christmas Lights?
We hear from Alliance Councillor Sorcha Eastwood and DUP Councillor Allan Ewart
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As Italy goes under lockdown, should more be done in the UK to combat the spread of coronavirus?
What would you do to halt the outbreak of coronavirus?
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As global leaders meet in Belfast to mark the Agreement that changed our history, we ask what makes a peace process successful?
How does Northern Ireland's peace journey compare with others across the world?
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As Donald Trump shocks the West by withdrawing US troops from Syria European politicians make the case for an EU army.
Does Europe need its own army?
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As Donald Trump launches a tariff war on his neighbours, what do you think he is up to?
Debating Trump's strategy on international trade
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As cases of Covid-19 rise the CMO warns "wise up" or face further lockdowns
Is the guidance unclear or are we getting complacent?
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As bookies slash the odds on Joe Brolly becoming the next Irish president, should Northern Ireland voters be included?
Is it fair that Northern Ireland residents can't vote for the Irish presidential?
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As Bloody Sunday families are paid compensation is there a disparity in figures paid to other victims of the Troubles?
Discussion with Andree Murphy of Relatives for Justice and TUV's Jim Allister.
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As a social media ban for under-16s is announced, how are young people in Northern Ireland feeling about the prospect?
How would a ban on the likes of Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube really work?
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As a new museum celebrating the life of James Connolly opens in west Belfast this weekend, we explore his legacy.
The socialist and Irish Republican leader was executed after the Easter Rising in 1916.
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Around 200 asylum-seeking children are living in hotels in Northern Ireland
Concerns have been raised about the conditions asylum-seeking children are living in.
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Arlene Foster's attendance at the GAA Ulster Football Final
DUP MLA Christopher Stalford explains why he accompanied the DUP leader to the match.
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Arlene Foster, The DUP Leader Is In The Studio Ready To Take Your Calls.
Arlene Foster takes calls live on Talkback.
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Arlene Foster warns the PM not to have the same 鈥渄eep regrets鈥� over Brexit as Thatcher had with the Anglo-Irish agreement.
Is the shadow of Thatcher hanging over the Brexit negotiations?
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Arlene Foster wants to clean up the mess in the wake of the 'cash for ash' scandal. Do you trust she can?
We hear from Jim Allister (TUV), Christopher Stalford (DUP) and Patsy McGlone (SDLP)
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Arlene Foster wants a seat at the Brexit top table but do you want the DUP as the only party acting for NI in the Brexit talks?
We speak to former MP Mark Durkan, author Alan Trench and commentator Dr Graham Gudgin.
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Arlene Foster wants a bridge linking Northern Ireland and Scotland - is it even feasible?
We discuss the possible cost, and what it might be called.
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Arlene Foster spoke in the Assembly on this her final day in office as First Minister.
We hear her full farewell speech
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Arlene Foster says unionism is "inclusive and welcoming to all". Do you agree? Is she the best person to make that argument?
Columnist Andree Murphy and former MLA Nelson McCausland give their reaction
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Arlene Foster says the DUP will use a petition of concern to block a same sex marriage law - Politically petty or fair comment?
We speak to Alban Maginness, Patrick Corrigan, Sam McBride and Suzanne Breen.