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Ep 44044404: LISTEN¦ Michael Gove believes he could have the backing of Brexiteers, including the DUP, but has he ruined his leadership chances with his candid cocaine admission? Frank talks to Professor @JonTonge

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Jun 10, 201915 min

Ep 44024402: LISTEN¦ Frank talks to @SDLPlive councillor @Paul_Mc_Cusker about the increasing availability of illegal prescription drugs, with people selling them via social media sites

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Jun 7, 20195 min

Ep 44014401: LISTEN¦ Ahead of Mens Health Week, Colin Fowler from @MensHealthIRL talks to Frank about how men can better look after themselves

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Jun 7, 20198 min

Ep 44004400: LISTEN¦ As Theresa May's time as Conservative leader comes to an end, Professor @JonTonge talks about her time as Prime Minister and what she might do next

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Jun 7, 201917 min

Ep 43994399: LISTEN¦ After Chief Constable George Hamilton urged more to be done to encourage Catholics to join the PSNI, we speak to the Irish News security correspondent @AllisonMorris1 and @PoliceFedforNI chair Mark Lindsay

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Jun 7, 201913 min

Ep 43984398: LISTEN¦ Frank travels back to '70s Belfast with writer @tonymacaulay as he talks about The Paperboy and a very special exhibition coming to @LyricBelfast

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Jun 6, 20198 min

Ep 43974397: LISTEN¦ As the @pciassembly prepares to discuss how the church addresses issues like dementia, palliative care and adolescent mental health issues, Frank talks to Trevor Gribben, clerk of the General Assembly

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Jun 6, 20199 min

Ep 43964396: LISTEN¦ Frank talks to @charlottedryden about the @_WomensWork festival, celebrating women in the creative arts

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Jun 6, 201911 min

Ep 43954395: LISTEN¦ Could victims and survivors of institutional abuse be close to a breakthrough on compensation? Frank speaks to Margaret McGuckin from @SAVIA_NI

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Jun 6, 20196 min

Ep 43944394: LISTEN¦ A review of hate crimes could lead to new laws around racist abuse and paramilitary flags - Frank speaks to the man leading the review, Judge Desmond Marrinan

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Jun 6, 20199 min

Ep 43934393: LISTEN¦ @rodneyedwards from @impartialrep tells Frank about his latest story on child sexual abuse - a man claims as a child he was abused by an ex-RUC officer "and nothing was done".

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Jun 6, 201917 min

Ep 43924392: LISTEN¦ On #worldenvironmentday2019 we hear from Lisa McCaughan from @NationalTrustNI about a new schools initiative to reduce plastic use

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Jun 5, 20195 min

Ep 43914391: LISTEN¦ A report commissioned by the foreign secretary found the persecution of Christians globally had reached 'near genocidal' levels, but is it getting enough media attention? Frank speaks to @AlbanMaginness

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Jun 5, 20198 min

Ep 43904390: LISTEN¦ As we mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day, Frank speaks to retired Lieutenant Colonel Dan Harvey, about his book A Bloody Dawn, about the Irish contribution to that historic event

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Jun 5, 20197 min

Ep 43894389: LISTEN¦ As new figures show a big rise in alcohol-related deaths since 2001, especially among those aged 45-64, we hear from Joanne Craigan from the Drink Wise Age Well (@DWAW_NI) campaign group

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Jun 5, 201911 min

Ep 43884388: LISTEN¦ Is enough being done to protect public interest journalism? After the case against the Loughinisland documentary makers is dropped, we speak to @AllisonMorris1 from the Irish News

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Jun 5, 201911 min

Ep 43874387: LISTEN¦ As Donald Trump prepares to make his first Irish visit as US president, we speak to journalist @AmandaFBelfast about the mood on the ground and what's on the agenda for his visit

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Jun 5, 20195 min

Ep 43864386: LISTEN¦ You’ve met the real housewives of New York, Atlanta and Cheshire, now hitting stages across NI, we have the Real Housewives of Norn Iron - Frank talks to Jean, Cynthia and Iwonka, better known as @CazaBelfast, @roisingni and @DionaDoherty

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Jun 4, 201912 min

Ep 43854385: LISTEN¦ We hear from journalist @AmandaFBelfast about the latest 'intensive' round of talks between the parties at Stormont

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Jun 4, 20196 min

Ep 43844384: LISTEN¦ On day 2 of President Trump's state visit, Frank talks to @eastantrimmp who welcomes him and @PatrickCorrigan who wants to challenge his human rights record

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Jun 4, 201924 min

Ep 43834383: LISTEN¦ As police drop the case against two investigative journalists, Frank talks to one of them, @Barry_TheDetail, about their case and about press freedom

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Jun 4, 201913 min

Ep 43824382: LISTEN¦ As Liverpool are crowned champions of Europe again, we look back at the final with sports reporter @StevenBeacom5

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Jun 3, 201910 min

Ep 43814381: LISTEN¦ As a serving police officer is the target of a bomb plot, Frank talks to @malodoherty, @AlexKane221b and Police Federation chair Mark Lindsay about the challenges facing the new Chief Constable and the prospects for upcoming talks

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Jun 3, 201925 min

Ep 43804380: LISTEN ¦ Belfast homeless centre closing its doors after struggle to find new location

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May 31, 20197 min

Ep 43794379: LISTEN ¦ West Belfast GAA club drops sponsorship on jerseys in favour of mental health message

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May 31, 20195 min

Ep 43784378: LISTEN ¦ Translink says public transport use in NI is at a 20-year high - why is it becoming so popular? And is it as well used in rural areas as it is in the cities? Frank chats to Translink's Ian Campbell, @Jamie_Delargy & @timhedgley

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May 31, 201935 min

Ep 43774377: LISTEN ¦ Frank previews the weekend's sport with @StevenBeacom5

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May 31, 20198 min

Ep 43764376: LISTEN ¦ "In 30 years, I have never seen anything like it. That is by far the worst thing I've ever seen" - Newry vet Liam Fitzsimons speaks to Frank after having to put down a dog attacked with acid

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May 30, 20195 min

Ep 43754375: LISTEN ¦ New £5m luxury eco-hotel for Ballycastle. The Salthouse will open in July, just in time for the 148th Open Championship

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May 30, 20195 min

Ep 43744374: LISTEN ¦ "It was Frank Mitchell's fault that I went into early labour!" - caller Fiona has a funny story to tell @frank_broadcast

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May 30, 20196 min

Ep 43734373: LISTEN ¦ Plan to dock huge oil tankers off NI's coast - the company behind it says it'll boost the local economy & create construction jobs but residents are worried about the extra traffic and possible environmental issues

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May 30, 201912 min

Ep 43724372: LISTEN ¦ Plenty of public support for equality but significant doubt about leadership on the issue in NI, according to a new report from @EqualityCommNI . Why don't we have faith in our leaders?

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May 30, 201919 min

Ep 43714371: LISTEN ¦ Questions but no answers - @BrianPJRowan chats to Frank with insights to the talks process. Why is no progress being made?

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May 30, 201911 min

Ep 43704370: LISTEN ¦ Renewed calls for CCTV to be installed in care homes across NI, as council backs motion

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May 30, 201910 min

Ep 43694369: LISTEN ¦ Will the UUP survive? The party's leadership has been thrown into question following poor election results, with Robin Swann saying he considered his position and that it'll be up to the party to decide if he should step down

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May 29, 20197 min

Ep 43684368: LISTEN ¦ Search for Griff the golden eagle who's missing from bird sanctuary in Co Antrim

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May 29, 20195 min

Ep 43674367: LISTEN ¦ Is it time to outlaw smacking in Northern Ireland? @LesAllamby from the Human Rights Commission is calling for a ban. Our listeners have their say...

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May 29, 201930 min

Ep 43664366: LISTEN ¦ "I don't believe they intended to come out on that night and turn themselves into a killer... that could also be causing them some emotional trauma" - Lyra's sister Nichola told UTV Live that supporting the killer is 'the right thing to do'

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May 29, 201927 min

Ep 43654365: LISTEN ¦ First multi-event Trans Pride NI Festival to take place in Belfast city centre this weekend

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May 28, 20196 min

Ep 43644364: LISTEN ¦ "Whatever my time in the EU parliament, long or short - and I hope it will be short - I will continue to represent all of Northern Ireland on the issues that matter" - Diane Dodds, DUP MEP

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May 28, 20196 min

Ep 43634363: LISTEN ¦ "The SDLP not only held its vote, it increased that and that's momentum we want to build on" - SDLP deputy leader Nichola Mallon remains positive despite leader Colum Eastwood missing out on a seat at the European Parliament

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May 28, 20195 min

Ep 43624362: LISTEN ¦ "It was a disappointing result... I'm not going to dress this up, it was a bad day yesterday. It was a bad result for the Ulster Unionist Party... but it's not fatal, it's not a failure" - UUP leader Robin Swann

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May 28, 20196 min

Ep 43614361: LISTEN ¦ Sinn Féin's Martina Anderson retained her MEP status but her votes dropped by more than 30k, as the party also struggles in the Republic. Frank chats to former Sinn Féin MLA @daithimckay

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May 28, 20195 min

Ep 43604360: LISTEN ¦ "To win the second seat with 170,000 odd votes was incredible so we're absolutely thrilled" - Naomi Long chats to Frank following her EU election victory

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May 28, 20197 min

Ep 43594359: LISTEN ¦ A Night In November - the stunning multi-award winning play from Marie Jones is coming to The Lyric Theatre next month

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May 27, 20195 min

Ep 43584358: LISTEN ¦ DUP MLA Thomas Buchanan criticised over sharing 'gay conversion' video on social media. Frank speaks to @oharamal and Pastor Paul Burns

In a statement to the Irish News, Mr Buchanan said: "This was a young girl who had put up her testimony about how she had found faith in the Lord Jesus Christ her saviour and had turned from her sin and now has followed in the way of Christ."Now that applies to everyone, because everyone in this world is born into sin and everyone requires saving."I can't see how that by me sharing her story is homophobic." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 201924 min

Ep 43574357: LISTEN ¦ The EU election results are in across Europe with the Brexit Party and Liberal Democrats the big winners in GB, hitting Labour and the Tories hard... but who will take that coveted third seat in NI? @AlexKane221b and @malodoherty chat to Frank

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May 27, 201923 min

Ep 43564356: LISTEN ¦ Praise for 'hero' organ donor who saved the life of mum-of-four Maggie Hesketh, allowing her to live her life "to the full"

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May 27, 20199 min

Ep 43554355: LISTEN ¦ Frank gets the latest from the EU election count centre in Magherafelt from Bill White @LucidTalk - who will get that hotly contested third seat?

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May 27, 201910 min

Ep 43544354: LISTEN ¦ Three young people arrested - one just 12-years-old - after petrol bombs were thrown at police in Derry. Frank speaks to @LeonaONeill1

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May 24, 20195 min