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Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines, chat to the people making them and ask you, the audience, what you think? From BBC Radio Ulster

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    Should the BBC show Kneecap's performance at Glastonbury live? William discusses.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 42:38


    Glastonbury kicks off tomorrow and Kneecap are scheduled to perform Saturday afternoon.

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    Trump vs. the Pentagon: Did U.S. strikes really cripple Iran's nukes or just delay them?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 23:24


    Trump claims 'tremendous victory' but intel says otherwise. Who's telling the truth?

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    Weight loss jabs are now available on the NHS in England - should Northern Ireland follow suit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 32:39


    Weight loss jabs are now available in England for those who meet the very strict criteria

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    Are Trump's military attacks on Iran about regime change or eliminating their nuclear programme?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 39:26


    William discusses with panel.

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    What should the minimum age of criminal responsibility be in Northern Ireland ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 36:34


    In NI the age of criminal responsibility is 10. Should the law be changed ?

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    Calls for the resignation of Gordon Lyons after he referenced Larne Leisure Centre in a post hours before it was attacked.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 55:07


    William discusses with panel the riots that have been taking place across the country.

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    Ballymena Disorder and Riots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 37:59


    What should politicians in NI say in response to that kind of disorder?

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    Queen's boycott Israel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 39:43


    Was QUB right to break with Israel?

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    William marks the 50th anniversary of Seamus Heaney's book of poetry 'North'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 33:28


    The book that marked an important turn in Heaney's poetry, and cemented his reputation.

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    William interviews Kristian Nairn, who played the character of Hodor in HBO's phenomenally-successful 'Game Of Thrones'.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 23:27


    Kristian Nairn talks about how Game of Thrones impacted his life and career.

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    Did police overreact in arresting two pro-Palestinian protesters in Belfast?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 21:04


    Protester Sue Pentel has accused the PSNI of criminalising a peaceful protest.

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    Will sentencing reform proposals help ease pressure on our prisons?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 55:40


    Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.

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    Should there be mandatory Christian religious education and collective worship in schools?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 20:02


    Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.

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    Is public and political support for Israel draining away?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 40:14


    Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.

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    Abandoned asbestos found at bonfire site in South Belfast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 41:52


    Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.

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    What can we expect from the UK-EU trade deal just announced?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 55:47


    Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.

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    Two doctors from Northern Ireland who are both on either side of the moral debate, talk to William about assisted dying

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 38:24


    MPs are debating changes to the assisted dying bill in England and Wales today.

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    Is the rule requiring Ireland's Camogie players to wear skorts and banning shorts, sexism?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 23:41


    There have been protests and matches postponed over the past few weeks.

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    SAS, War Crimes?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 37:34


    William discusses the latest BBC Panorama documentary about SAS war crimes.

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    RTÉ calls for a discussion around whether Israel should be included or not in Eurovision due to ongoing conflict in Gaza.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 23:16


    Should Ireland boycott Eurovision because of the inclusion of Israel? We discuss.

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    What faces Pope Leo XIV in his papacy?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 55:37


    Highlights from Talkback. Chris Buckler and guests discuss the news headlines.

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    How important is it to look after our oceans?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 7:13


    John Campbell is joined by science journalist and author Dr. Olive Heffernan.

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    A Sinn Féin motion calling for all Irish Citizens on the island of Ireland, the right to vote in presidential elections.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 41:03


    The Stormont Assembly will be asked to vote on this motion today. William discusses.

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    Is Kneecap's reply to alleged accusations suffice?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 33:36


    Highlights from Talkback. Richard O'Reilly and guests discuss the news headlines.

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    Have Kneecap overstepped the boundaries of free speech?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 54:36


    Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.

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    Has the Pope's death lead to a religious revival?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 31:53


    Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.

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    What does the DUP reaction to the Pope's death say about reconciliation here?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 41:24


    Do big gestures make a difference for reconciliation in Northern Ireland?

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    The influence and legacy of Pope Francis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 55:50


    William and guests discuss the death of Pope Francis and his impact as pontiff.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 36:19


    Where does Sinn Fein stand on the issue of gender?

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 41:44


    How might the UK Supreme Court judgement on the definition of a woman affect women?

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    William Crawley and guests debate the tactic of boycotting in protest at the actions of the Trump administration.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 23:19


    William Crawley and guests debate the tactic of boycotting

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    Mark Carruthers and guests talk about Rory McIlroy's triumph and what it may mean for golf across Ireland

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 52:24


    Mark Carruthers and guests talk about Rory McIlroy winning the 2025 Masters

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    Trump imposes his tariff's across the world, now Government's are figuring out how to respond.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 51:06


    What will that mean for us, here in Northern Ireland and across the island of Ireland?

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    The five opposition parties say democracy itself is on the line in Ireland. Is that true? Or, an over-statement?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 36:23


    Verona Murphy, Speaker of the Dáil is facing a vote of no confidence.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 35:20


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    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 55:21


    William and guests discuss the male loneliness epidemic and how it can be tackled.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 32:07


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    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 13:14


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    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 38:19


    When should the police get involved and when should they not get involved?

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    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 36:24


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