Listen! With Frank Mitchell
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Ep 45544554: LISTEN¦ As Scottish legislators move to ban smacking, Frank asks Koulla Yiasouma (@nichildcom ) - should NI follow suit?
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Ep 45534553: LISTEN¦ What will be the consequences of Sarah Ewart's successful challenge to NI's abortion law? Frank speaks to @GTeggart from @AmnestyNI
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Ep 45524552: LISTEN¦ PSNI chief constable Simon Byrne says he has no plans to police border crossings after Brexit. Is the latest government border proposal workable? Frank speaks to @AllisonMorris1 and @EamonnMallie
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Ep 45514551: LISTEN¦ As Boris Johnson gets ready to present his plan for cross-border trade, Frank hears from journalist @SJAMcBride and MPs @ChrisHazzardSF and Sir @J_Donaldson_MP
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Ep 45504550: LISTEN¦ A rising star in motorsport, 18-year-old @DanHarperRacing has just been crowned provisional 2019 Porsche Carrera Cup GB champion. He talks to Frank about his career so far and his hopes for the future
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Ep 45494549: LISTEN¦ It's claimed almost 100 staff at Muckamore Abbey hospital have been linked by police to alleged abuse of patients. Frank speaks to @SeaninGraham22, who's been following the story closely
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Ep 45484548: LISTEN¦ Could two borders be better than one? Frank gets the thoughts of Prof @JonTonge and @AllisonMorris1 on reports of the government's latest Brexit border plan
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Ep 45474547: LISTEN¦ An academic from @QUBelfast has produced research that suggests NI's "fractious" political system has hampered improvements in education. Frank speaks to Prof Tony Gallagher (@tgeducation)
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Ep 45464546: LISTEN¦ Tanaiste Simon Coveney has rejected the idea of 'customs clearance zones' as a replacement for the controversial backstop. Frank talks to Seamus Leheny from @Freight_NI and journalist @AmandaFBelfast
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Ep 45454545: LISTEN¦ Harland & Wolff has been saved from closure, after it was bought by a UK-based energy company. Frank gets reaction from local MP @GRobinsonDUP and @UniteunionNI rep @1977Susan
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Ep 45444544: LISTEN¦ Record-breaker @jonathanrea makes it 5 in a row! Meanwhile, Ireland's rugby stars are humbled by hosts Japan. Frank talks to @StevenBeacom5 about the weekend's sporting action
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Ep 45434543: LISTEN¦ Church leaders have urged politicians to return to Stormont, to prevent a period of 'unrestricted' abortion. Frank spoke to Rev Trevor Gribben, clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian church here
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Ep 45424542: LISTEN¦ Protests have been held over the weekend, with around 1,200 people facing redundancy after Wrightbus went into administration. Could the company still be saved? Frank speaks to local MLA @JimAllister
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Ep 45414541: LISTEN¦ Greta Thunberg has been praised for her climate activism, but is anxiety around climate change putting a strain on young people's wellbeing? Frank talks to journalist Fionola Meredith
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Ep 45404540: LISTEN¦ MPs returning to Westminster could mean progress on a bill extending domestic abuse legislation to Northern Ireland. Frank speaks to MLA and former Justice Minister @ClaireSugden
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Ep 45394539: LISTEN¦ Is the language of MPs and campaigners around Brexit further polarising the country? Frank speaks to @AllisonMorris1 and @EamonnMallie
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Ep 45384538: LISTEN¦ Former Ulster & Ireland star @chrishenry678 talked to Frank about his incredible fundraising since hanging up his boots, as well as life after rugby and looking ahead to Ireland's World Cup hopes
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Ep 45374537: LISTEN¦ As hundreds of healthcare workers speak out against drastic changes to NI's abortion laws, Frank speaks to one of them - midwife Judith Smyth, of Midwives for Both Lives as well as @AmnestyNI's @GTeggart
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Ep 45364536: LISTEN¦ MPs may have returned to the House of Commons, but are we any closer to a breakthrough on Brexit? Frank speaks to commentator @AlexKane221b
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Ep 45354535: LISTEN¦ Can a buyer be found for Wrightbus, as the firm enters administration, leaving 1,200 redundant? Frank talks to George Brash from @UniteunionNI, local MLA @JimAllister and @ManufacturingNI chief Stephen Kelly
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Ep 45344534: LISTEN¦ After Windsor Park is announced as the venue for the 2021 Super Cup Final, Frank talks to @BelTel sports writer @StevenBeacom5
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Ep 45334533: LISTEN¦ Around 1,000 jobs could be at risk at Wrightbus. Frank talks to @SDLPlive councillor Eugene Reid and business expert @Jamie_Delargy about the impact on workers and the local economy
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Ep 45324532: LISTEN¦ As MPs return to parliament, following the decision of the Supreme Court, Frank asks Professor @JonTonge and Newsletter Deputy Editor @BenLowry2, what next?
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Ep 45314531: LISTEN¦ Can a method of organising your home really make you happy? Frank speaks to Sharon McNulty, who has created a growing business by helping people de-clutter
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Ep 45304530: LISTEN¦ Shadow chancellor John McDonnell says a Labour government could allow people a four day work week. Would you want one? Would it affect the economy? Frank talks to @pb4p MLA @GerryCarrollPBP and FSB policy advisor Neil Hutcheson (@zutch)
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Ep 45294529: LISTEN¦ Further shocking details emerge about the attack on businessman Kevin Lunney. Frank speaks to @IrishSunOnline crime editor @SteBreen
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Ep 45284528: LISTEN¦ The world's oldest holiday company Thomas Cook has collapsed, leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers potentially stranded. Frank talks to Doreen McKenzie, spokesperson for @ABTAtravel and travel writer @timhedgley
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Ep 45274527: LISTEN¦ As Ireland conclude preparations for Sunday's Rugby World Cup opener, against Scotland, Frank speaks to former Ireland and Ulster star @paddywallace12
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Ep 45264526: LISTEN¦ Pupils from across NI are expected to go on 'climate strike' today, to raise awareness of climate change. Frank talks to commentator @daithimckay, along with teacher Dorothy McGinley and pupils from Sion Mills Primary School
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Ep 45254525: LISTEN¦ Belfast's biggest night of culture returns - this time stretching into a second day. Damian Smyth from @ArtsCouncilNI tells Frank about some of this year's @CultureNightBel highlights
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Ep 45244524: LISTEN¦ Around 300 free-to-use ATMs have gone from Northern Ireland in the past 18 months. Who is it affecting and why is it happening? Frank talks to Scott Kennerley from @ConsumerCouncil
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Ep 45234523: LISTEN¦ As he prepares to give a talk, as part of Good Relations Week, Rev David Latimer talks to Frank about the unlikely friendship he developed with the late Martin McGuinness #GRWeek19
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Ep 45224522: LISTEN¦ A new documentary has made further claims around Gerry Adams' alleged IRA connections - should the PSNI take action or is now the time for a Troubles amnesty? Frank talks to UUP MLA @BeattieDoug and journalist @BrianPJRowan
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Ep 45214521: LISTEN¦ Hair-loss remains a sensitive subject for many people. Frank talks to @Bridgeen77 whose clinic treats hair-loss and student Amy Louise McKeever, who has alopecia
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Ep 45204520: LISTEN¦ A former top republican has told documentary makers that Gerry Adams was a high-ranking member of the IRA. Frank discusses the claims with @AllisonMorris1 and @malodoherty
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Ep 45194519: LISTEN¦ A former Down GAA star has apologised after a video emerged showing him shouting pro-IRA slogans and abusing a loyalist band. Frank speaks to @Jim_Wells_MLA who's called for police action
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Ep 45184518: LISTEN¦ Relative of elderly woman says hospital staff are being overwhelmed by patient demand and cuts to budget leading to equipment shortages.
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Ep 45174517: LISTEN¦ Green Party's first MLA Steven Agnew tells Frank why he's heading for greener pastures.
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Ep 45164516: LISTEN¦ Economic expert Jamie Delargy tells Frank Mitchell he wants to remain in EU but accepts vote to leave and hopes for a deal.
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Ep 45154515: LISTEN¦ TUV leader Jim Allister tells Frank Mitchell that Yellowhammer paper's no deal predictions are project fear and UK can go it alone.
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Ep 45144514: LISTEN¦ Government publishes Yellowhammer papers on no-deal Brexit ramifications. Frank Mitchell speaks to Political commentator Eamon Maillie who is worried about upheaval and border disruption if no deal comes to pass.
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Ep 45134513: LISTEN¦ Northern Ireland food is getting global recognition, even being voted the world's top food destination. What makes it so special? Frank speaks to Michele Shirlow, CEO of @Food_NI and one of the country's top chefs, Stephen Toman of @OxBelfast
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Ep 45124512: LISTEN¦ Ahead of #NationalEyeHealthWeek, the @RNIBNI has organised a blindfolded walk in Belfast city centre. Among those taking part will be the @skit_twins. They talk to Frank about living with visual impairment
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Ep 45114511: LISTEN¦ A community movement is bringing people together and fixing some prized possessions in the process. Frank speaks to Repair Cafe founder Christine McCartney
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Ep 45104510: LISTEN¦ As a report highlights a lack of understanding of palliative care, Frank speaks to Helen Smyth, whose mother Angela is receiving care for dementia. We also hear from project manager Brendan O'Hara
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Ep 45094509: LISTEN¦ Victims campaigners and local politicians have criticised the government's decision to drop a debate on victim compensation. Frank speaks to Margaret McGuckin from @SAVIA_NI and UUP MLA @SteveAikenUUP
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Ep 45084508: LISTEN¦ Former SDLP leader Margaret Ritchie has been awarded a peerage. Earlier, she spoke to Frank
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Ep 45074507: LISTEN¦ After a number of police officers came under attack during a security operation in the Creggan area of Londonderry, Frank speaks to journalist @LeonaONeill1
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Ep 45064506: LISTEN¦ As he speaks at a series of community outreach events @PastorDavidHam talks to Frank about the challenges facing the church and how it deals with very worldly issues
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Ep 45054505: LISTEN¦ Ahead of their meeting, PM Boris Johnson and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speak to the press. @AmandaFBelfast was there and spoke to Frank afterwards
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