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4605: LISTEN¦ Banners attacking Sinn Fein candidate John Finucane have been labelled a 'hate crime'
Banners attacking Sinn Féin candidate John Finucane have been labelled a 'hate crime'. Frank spoke to Irish News security correspondent Allison Morris Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4604: LISTEN¦ Should Sinn Fein be more transparent around leadership ballots or a party's internal workings their business alone? Frank spoke to Prof Jon Tonge
Should Sinn Fein be more transparent around leadership ballots or a party's internal workings their business alone? Frank spoke to Prof Jon Tonge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4603: LISTEN¦ Can Northern Ireland upset an in-form Netherlands side in what's set to be Michael O'Neill's final home game in charge?
Can Northern Ireland upset an in-form Netherlands side in what's set to be Michael O'Neill's final home game in charge? Frank talks to The Sun's football writer Mark McIntosh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4602: LISTEN¦ Are NI's two biggest parties to see their vote fall and if so, who will be the major beneficiaries? Frank talks to top pollster Bill White and commentator Alex Kane
Are NI's two biggest parties to see their vote fall and if so, who will be the major beneficiaries? Frank talks to top pollster Bill White and commentator Alex Kane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4601: LISTEN¦ Concerns around two of NI's biggest reservoirs are causing delays in planning applications.
Concerns around two of NI's biggest reservoirs are causing delays in planning applications. Frank speaks to local councillor Glyn Hanna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4600: LISTEN¦ Frank talks to Business In The Community chief Kieran Harding about the Responsible Business Awards
Frank talks to Business In The Community chief Kieran Harding about the Responsible Business Awards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4599: LISTEN¦ Frank talks to QIH executive John McCartin about living under threat since the kidnapping of Kevin Lunney
Frank talks to QIH executive John McCartin about living under threat since the kidnapping of Kevin Lunney. Frank also talks to Impartial Reporter deputy editor Rodney Edwards about the ongoing investigation to catch the perpetrators Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4597: LISTEN¦ Concern for the future of scandal-hit Muckamore Abbey with nearly 40 staff resigning or retiring this year
Concern for the future of scandal-hit Muckamore Abbey with nearly 40 staff resigning or retiring this year. Frank speaks to Irish News health correspondent Seanín Graham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4596: LISTEN¦ Frank talks to journalist and writer @EamonnMallie about his new collection of poems 'Under The Tilley Lamp'
Frank talks to journalist and writer @EamonnMallie about his new collection of poems 'Under The Tilley Lamp' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4595: LISTEN¦ A senior doctor has warned Northern Ireland is losing the battle against heroin
A senior consultant has warned that there has been a degree of naivety in the way we're dealing with Northern Ireland's heroin problem. Frank talks to the Irish News health correspondent, Seanín Graham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4594: LISTEN¦ With social media trolls, online death threats and constant vilification, who would want to be a politician in 2019? Frank talks to @AllisonMorris1 and @AlexKane221b
With social media trolls, online death threats and constant vilification, who would want to be a politician in 2019? Frank talks to journalist Allison Morris and commentator and former Ulster Unionist comms chief Alex Kane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4593: LISTEN¦ "It's all about respect" - as council figures show more than 100 Irish language road signs are defaced in Mid-Ulster, Frank speaks to local MLA Patsy McGlone
Irish language road signs have been attacked more than 100 times in the Mid-Ulster area in the past two years. Frank speaks to local MLA Patsy McGlone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4592: LISTEN¦ Who are the early favourites to replace Lady Sylvia Hermon as the next North Down MP?
With Lady Sylvia Hermon deciding not to contest the seat she's held for 18 years, who's in the running to become North Down's next MP? Frank talks to Co Down Spectator journalist Iain Gray and former North Down UUP chair Colin Breen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4591: LISTEN¦ A new book examines how faith shaped some people's responses to tragedy during the Troubles.
A new book explores how faith influenced some people's responses to tragedy, during the Troubles. Frank speaks to Rev Terry Laverty whose brother, a policeman, was murdered at 18, by the IRA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4590: LISTEN¦ Is it still an advantage to be multi-lingual when so many people speak English?
Is strict exam marking putting children off studying modern languages? Is it still an advantage to be multi-lingual? Frank talks to Prof Janice Carruthers from Queen's University Belfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 45894589: LISTEN¦ What drives teens to kill? Frank talks to journalist Michael Doyle following the sentencing of two 15 year old boys over the murder of Ana Kriegel
LISTEN¦ What drives teenagers to kills? Frank talks to Michael Doyle from The Irish Sun, as two boys, aged 15, are jailed over the murder of schoolgirl Ana Kriegel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 45884588: LISTEN¦ A video has captured a doctor giving his assessment of conditions in a local hospital emergency department
A video has captured the moment an A&E doctor addressed the waiting room and spoke out about conditions for staff and patients. Frank talked to the journalist who recorded the scene, Lisa Smyth from the Belfast Telegraph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 45874587: LISTEN¦ A new book's released, chronicling the real life stories on police men and woman during the Troubles. Frank speaks to the author, @colinbreen12
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Ep 45864586: LISTEN¦ Incoming UUP leader Steve Aiken is facing pressure to reverse course on plans to contest all 18 constituencies. Will he be forced into a u-turn? Frank speaks to Newsletter political editor @SJAMcBride
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Ep 45854585: LISTEN¦ After countless delays and false dawns, it's now hoped a compensation scheme for victims of historical institutional abuse will make it through Parliament. Frank talks to one of those leading the campaign, Margaret McGuckin from @SAVIA_NI
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Ep 45844584: LISTEN¦ Potentially life-saving eye tests to detect heart problems could be available at home, using a smart phone, thanks to ground-breaking research at @UlsterUni and the Royal Victoria Hospital
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Ep 45834583: LISTEN¦ What will the impending sale of Bombardier's Belfast operations mean for the future of the site? Frank talks to business expert @Jamie_Delargy
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Ep 45824582: LISTEN¦ Will incoming UUP leader Steve Aiken maintain his no pacts stance in North Belfast? Could Colum Eastwood reclaim Foyle for the SDLP? Frank talks to @AlexKane221b and John Manley (@casualgardener1)
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Ep 45814581: LISTEN¦ Frank talks to journalist @rodneyedwards about an event in Enniskillen where people can hear from health professionals and alleged victims of historical sex abuse about the help available to those who have suffered trauma
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Ep 45804580: LISTEN¦ With a December election looking likely, who are likely to be the big winners? Will voters punish Boris for failing to deliver Brexit by Halloween? Frank talks to @AmandaFBelfast and @EamonnMallie
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Ep 45794579: LISTEN¦ In the absence of a Stormont Assembly, should NI have a referendum on abortion? Frank talks to @Jim_Wells_MLA and Green Party MLA @rachelwoods52
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Ep 45784578: LISTEN¦ A new poll suggests the terms of Boris's deal have led to some DUP supporters reconsidering their stance on Brexit. Frank speaks to @LucidTalk pollster @BillWhiteNI
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Ep 45774577: LISTEN¦ By refusing election pacts is incoming UUP leader Steve Aiken 'jeopardising' traditionally unionist seats or taking a bold step to differentiate his party from the DUP? Frank speaks to @AlexKane221b and @SJAMcBride
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Ep 45764576: LISTEN¦ Was the reaction to the 'darkest' day image at a Co Antrim school a challenge to free speech or a proper response to a 'horrendous error of judgement'? Frank talks to @peterlynas and @AmandaFBelfast
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Ep 45754575: LISTEN¦ Dame Mary Peters talks to Frank about her new book, Passing the Torch, a series of short inspirational stories from some of the sporting world's top female athletes
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Ep 45744574: LISTEN¦ Will the PM's Brexit deal make NI poorer or will it give us the best of both worlds, with access to both the UK and EU single market? Frank talks to business expert @Jamie_Delargy and economist Esmond Birnie
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Ep 45734573: LISTEN¦ Are we giving our children too many sweet treats? New research suggests NI kids get SEVEN TIMES more than they should. Frank speaks to @safefood_eu nutrition expert Dr Marian O’Reilly
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Ep 45724572: LISTEN¦ The government is now required to bring forward legislation for pensions for those injured during the Troubles, through no fault of their own. Frank speaks to Alan McBride from @WAVETrauma
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Ep 45714571: LISTEN¦ Have the events of yesterday at Stormont further tainted the reputation of the Assembly? Frank speaks to @AmandaFBelfast and @AlexKane221b
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Ep 45704570: LISTEN¦ As some MLAs prepare to sit at Stormont for the first time in two and a half years, why have others opted not to? Frank speaks to Alliance's @JohnBlair MLA and the UUP's @BeattieDoug
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Ep 45694569: LISTEN¦ Every 10 years, a census captures data that helps governments, schools, hospitals and other organisations plan for the future, but how does it work and what happens to your information? Frank talks to Dr David Marshall from @NISRA
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Ep 45684568: LISTEN¦ The valuable and often dangerous work of social workers during the Troubles has been documented in a new series, Frontline. Frank speaks to Andy McClenaghan from @BASW_NI
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Ep 45674567: LISTEN¦ A bill to ensure bar and restaurant staff keep their tips would not apply to NI. Frank gets reaction from Neil Moore of @UniteunionNI and Andy, a restaurant owner
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Ep 45664566: LISTEN¦ Noises from Brussels suggest a Brexit deal may be close, but the DUP insists 'gaps' remain and further work is needed. Can a deal be reached and quickly? Frank speaks to @TKbytesback, @BenLowry2, economist Esmond Birnie and @Jamie_Delargy
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Ep 45654565: LISTEN¦ The Good Friday Agreement allows people to identify as British, Irish or both, but legally a court has held, people born in NI are British citizens. Frank speaks to @JimAllister, @NiallSF and @StephenFarryMLA
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Ep 45644564: LISTEN¦ Warrenpoint man Austen Burns has gained recognition for a service he developed to help people find a suitable carer - he talks to Frank about his experience with cerebral palsy and how it inspired him to give people more choice and control
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Ep 45634563: LISTEN¦ As we approach 1000 days without Stormont, we look at the cost for people in NI. Frank speaks to @UlsterUni senior economist Dr Esmond Birnie and @iamdylanquinn from campaign group We Deserve Better
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Ep 45624562: LISTEN¦ Prospects of a Brexit deal appear to have increased after a meeting between the PM and Taoiseach, but will everyone be happy with the outcome? Frank talks to Prof @JonTonge and journalist @BenLowry2
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Ep 45614561: LISTEN¦ Frank talks to Steven Dixon about @extern1978's Drop The Mask campaign, urging people to have positive conversations around mental health
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Ep 45604560: LISTEN¦ There are claims criminals prostituted young girls from a childrens home in Fermanagh. Frank speaks to journalist @rodneyedwards and @PatrickCorrigan from @AmnestyNI
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Ep 45594559: LISTEN¦ Corrie star @TheKerriQuinn talks to Frank about her time in Weatherfield and her live show 'Don't Tell Ma Ma' at @TheMACBelfast, this weekend
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Ep 45584558: LISTEN¦ Willie Carlin tells Frank about how he became MI5's top spy in Sinn Fein and how his life has been impacted since his cover was blown
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Ep 45574557: LISTEN¦ Willie Carlin tells Frank about how he became MI5's top spy in Sinn Fein and how his life has been impacted since his cover was blown
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Ep 45564556: LISTEN¦ Is there still a stigma around working mums bringing their children to work? Frank speaks to MLAs @NicholaMallon and @Kelmba
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Ep 45554555: LISTEN¦ A man's jailed in Scotland for using cats bought on Gumtree as live bait for fighting dogs. Frank speaks to Colleen Tinnelly from @USPCA_Official
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