Listen! With Frank Mitchell
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5159: LISTEN¦ Will our rates have to rise to cover record spending deficits by local councils? Or will jobs be axed? And how do we deal with soaring absentee levels among council staff? Frank spoke to John Manley from the Irish News
Will our rates have to rise to cover record spending deficits by local councils? Or will jobs be axed? And how do we deal with soaring absentee levels among council staff? Frank spoke to John Manley from the Irish News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5158: LISTEN¦ Should we stop turning back the clock? Sleep experts claim scrapping daylight savings time could help us living longer and healthier as well as improving road safety. Frank spoke to Dr Megan Crawford from the British Sleep Society
Should we stop turning back the clock? Sleep experts claim scrapping daylight savings time could help us living longer and healthier as well as improving road safety. Frank spoke to Dr Megan Crawford from the British Sleep Society Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5157: LISTEN¦ Belfast traffic so bad that patients AND doctors have missed urgent appointments. Frank spoke to Belfast Telegraph reporter Niamh Campbell who's been covering the story
Belfast traffic so bad that patients AND doctors have missed urgent appointments. Frank spoke to Belfast Telegraph reporter Niamh Campbell who's been covering the story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5156: LISTEN¦ Should you always wear your wedding ring? Would you be worried if your spouse stopped wearing theirs? Prince William famously doesn't wear one - do you? Frank got the thoughts of commentator Gráinne McGarvey
Should you always wear your wedding ring? Would you be worried if your spouse stopped wearing theirs? Prince William famously doesn't wear one - do you? Frank got the thoughts of commentator Gráinne McGarvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5155: LISTEN¦ Years of under-investment in water infrastructure are impacting on housing, health and the economy - Frank spoke to Alliance infrastructure spokesman Andrew McMurray as his party set out proposals to deal with the issue
Years of under-investment in water infrastructure are impacting on housing, health and the economy - Frank spoke to Alliance infrastructure spokesman Andrew McMurray as his party set out proposals to deal with the issue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5154: LISTEN¦ How did a child go missing for so long without a major search? Irish Sun journalist Stephen Breen spoke to Frank about the latest on the search for eight-year-old Kyran Durnin
How did a child go missing for so long without a major search? Irish Sun journalist Stephen Breen spoke to Frank about the latest on the search for eight-year-old Kyran Durnin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5153: LISTEN¦ Should shops close on Boxing Day? Poundland has become the latest major retailer to say it will close for two days over the holidays - good for staff or bad for business?
Should shops close on Boxing Day? Poundland has become the latest major retailer to say it will close for two days over the holidays - good for staff or bad for business? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5152: LISTEN¦ Want to play your favourite sport, but worried it might be too fast paced? Walking versions of netball and football are growing in popularity. Sarah Aiken from ABC Council told Frank how they're getting more women involved
Want to play your favourite sport, but worried it might be too fast paced? Walking versions of netball and football are growing in popularity. Sarah Aiken from ABC Council told Frank how they're getting more women involved Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5150: LISTEN¦ Should we fine patients for missing hospital appointments? Each missed consultation costs over £200 in wasted time - should people be punished?
Should we fine patients for missing hospital appointments? Each missed consultation costs over £200 in wasted time - should people be punished? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5149: LISTEN¦ 'Is Nigel here?' - Paddy Raff talked to Frank about separating himself from his comic creations, what it's like to play the SSE Arena and the X-rated jokes people tell him
'Is Nigel here?' - Paddy Raff talked to Frank about separating himself from his comic creations, what it's like to play the SSE Arena and the X-rated jokes people tell him Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5148: LISTEN¦ Should we tax frequent flyers more? A new study found a 'jet setter' tax could raise £54 billion a year without hitting most ordinary passengers
Should we tax frequent flyers more? A new study found a 'jet setter' tax could raise £54 billion a year without hitting most ordinary passengers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5147: LISTEN¦ Should we scrap income tax for under-35s? Portugal is experimenting with tax breaks to give young people a better start in life - but is it fair for others to foot the bill? Frank spoke to Fionola Meredith
Should we scrap income tax for under-35s? Portugal is experimenting with tax breaks to give young people a better start in life - but is it fair for others to foot the bill? Frank spoke to Fionola Meredith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5146: LISTEN¦ Do you trust your gut? Are your instincts normally right? Frank and Deirdre Maguire talk about whether you should listen to your intuition and where it might lead you
Do you trust your gut? Are your instincts normally right? Frank and Deirdre Maguire talk about whether you should listen to your intuition and where it might lead you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5145: LISTEN¦ Has your car insurance gone up? Does NI get a raw deal? The government is setting up a task force to tackle spiraling costs. Will it work? Rick spoke to UUP MLA Andy Allen
Has your car insurance gone up? Does NI get a raw deal? The government is setting up a task force to tackle spiraling costs. Will it work? Rick spoke to UUP MLA Andy Allen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5144: LISTEN¦ Concentration - has social media ruined yours? A study found on average adults struggle to focus for more than 17 minutes. Frank spoke to blogger Helen McClements
Concentration - has social media ruined yours? A study found on average adults struggle to focus for more than 17 minutes. Frank spoke to blogger Helen McClements Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5143: LISTEN¦ Is it time to get rid of hereditary peers? What about abolishing the House of Lords altogether? Frank spoke to Irish News political editor John Manley
Is it time to get rid of hereditary peers? What about abolishing the House of Lords altogether? Frank spoke to Irish News political editor John Manley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5142: LISTEN¦ Next stop Mars? Frank spoke to astronomer Kerem Cubuk from Armagh Planetarium, after Space X successfully landed its re-usable rocket
Next stop Mars? Frank spoke to astronomer Kerem Cubuk from Armagh Planetarium, after Space X successfully landed its re-usable rocket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5141: LISTEN¦ How do you feel about the idea of mandatory vaccination or quarantine in the case of a public health emergency? These are two elements being discussed in the consultation around Stormont's new Health Bill
How do you feel about the idea of mandatory vaccination or quarantine in the case of a public health emergency? These are two elements being discussed in the consultation around Stormont's new Health Bill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5140: LISTEN¦ Is love better later in life? Miranda Hart has spoken of her joy after getting married for the first time at 51. Frank got the thoughts of Kim Kelly
Is love better later in life? Miranda Hart has spoken of her joy after getting married for the first time at 51. Frank got the thoughts of Kim Kelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5139: LISTEN¦ Is 57 too old to find a new job? Nearly half of recruiters think applicants in their late 50s are too old - a fifth of jobseekers admit to hiding their age - Frank spoke to Malachi O'Doherty
Is 57 too old to find a new job? Nearly half of recruiters think applicants in their late 50s are too old - a fifth of jobseekers admit to hiding their age - Frank spoke to Malachi O'Doherty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5138: LISTEN¦ Should cinemas ban hot food? Do other people eating in public gross you out? Frank spoke to Helen McClements from Sour Wee Blog
Should cinemas ban hot food? Do other people eating in public gross you out? Frank spoke to Helen McClements from Sour Wee Blog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5137: LISTEN¦ Should parenting classes or other supports be put in place, to ensure children as 'school ready' by the time they start P1? Frank spoke to the NI Children's Commissioner, Chris Quinn
Should parenting classes or other supports be put in place, to ensure children as 'school ready' by the time they start P1? Frank spoke to the NI Children's Commissioner, Chris Quinn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5136: LISTEN¦ Will it take a generation to fix our health service? Is it fixable? Prof Bengoa who wrote a roadmap for reform in 2016 is returning - are we any further along? Frank spoke to Prof Deirdre Heenan
Will it take a generation to fix our health service? Is it fixable? Prof Bengoa who wrote a roadmap for reform in 2016 is returning - are we any further along? Frank spoke to Prof Deirdre Heenan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5135: LISTEN¦ 'You've got to get out - I don't want to write about you' - powerful interview with Allison Morris from the Belfast Telegraph, as she urges women in abusive relationships to seek help, after a fourth woman in NI was killed in just six weeks
'You've got to get out - I don't want to write about you' - powerful interview with Allison Morris from the Belfast Telegraph, as she urges women in abusive relationships to seek help, after a fourth woman in NI was killed in just six weeks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5134: LISTEN¦ Self checkout tills - do you love them or loathe them? A new survey found 60% of shoppers prefer a human cashier. Frank spoke to Mick Fealty and took calls from listeners
Self checkout tills - do you love them or loathe them? A new survey found 60% of shoppers prefer a human cashier. Frank spoke to Mick Fealty and took calls from listeners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5133: LISTEN¦ Have you had trouble getting a GP appointment? Should they all be face-to-face, or do phone consultations have a role to play. Hear what one of NI's top GPs had to say to Frank
Have you had trouble getting a GP appointment? Should they all be face-to-face, or do phone consultations have a role to play. Hear what one of NI's top GPs had to say to Frank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5132: LISTEN¦ Are our town centres being ignored? What happened to the High Street Task Force? Retail NI chief Glyn Roberts told Frank he was 'disappointed' at the lack of action by the Executive
Are our town centres being ignored? What happened to the High Street Task Force? Retail NI chief Glyn Roberts told Frank he was 'disappointed' at the lack of action by the Executive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5131: LISTEN¦ Should maternity pay be increased, or is it already 'excessive'. Tory leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch says her comments have been misinterpreted, but what do you think? Frank spoke to Kim Kelly
Should maternity pay be increased, or is it already 'excessive'. Tory leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch says her comments have been misinterpreted, but what do you think? Frank spoke to Kim Kelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5130: LISTEN¦ Should male and female sports stars be paid equally? From next year, the England & Wales Cricket Board has agreed minimum salaries for men and women should be equal as a step towards pay parity. Should other sports follow suit?
Should male and female sports stars be paid equally? From next year, the England & Wales Cricket Board has agreed minimum salaries for men and women should be equal as a step towards pay parity. Should other sports follow suit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5129: LISTEN¦ Should we punish people for not recycling or do more to incentivise it? A new study has found young people are least likely to recycle and overall rates have fallen. Frank spoke to Green leader Mal O'Hara
Should we punish people for not recycling or do more to incentivise it? A new study has found young people are least likely to recycle and overall rates have fallen. Frank spoke to Green leader Mal O'Hara Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5128: LISTEN¦ Should we extend Sunday trading hours? Belfast Council is considering a pilot scheme that would allow for businesses to open earlier. But not everyone is a fan. Frank spoke to the head of Retail NI, Glyn Roberts
Should we extend Sunday trading hours? Belfast Council is considering a pilot scheme that would allow for businesses to open earlier. But not everyone is a fan. Frank spoke to the head of Retail NI, Glyn Roberts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5127: LISTEN¦ Should the long term sick be encouraged to work? The Prime Minister said that to maintain the welfare state 'we must tackle worklessness'
Should the long term sick be encouraged to work? The Prime Minister said that to maintain the welfare state 'we must tackle worklessness' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5126: LISTEN¦ From telling jokes on the playground to performing for packed crowds as a stand-up - Sean Hegarty talked about how his love of collecting joke books as a child put him on a path to a career in comedy and inspired him to write his own
From telling jokes on the playground to performing for packed crowds as a stand-up - Sean Hegarty talked about how his love of collecting joke books as a child put him on a path to a career in comedy and inspired him to write his own Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5124: LISTEN¦ Will Phillip Schofield be welcomed back onto our screens? He's set to appear in a new Channel 5 reality show 'Castaway' - will you be watching? Frank spoke to showbiz reporter Kim Kelly
Will Phillip Schofield be welcomed back onto our screens? He's set to appear in a new Channel 5 reality show 'Castaway' - will you be watching? Frank spoke to showbiz reporter Kim Kelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5123: LISTEN¦ Is the Royal Family good value for money? A new report has claimed it costs the public purse over £500m a year - but others suggest the tourism revenue generated alone covers its costs
Is the Royal Family good value for money? A new report has claimed it costs the public purse over £500m a year - but others suggest the tourism revenue generated alone covers its costs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
LISTEN¦ Should 16 year olds be allowed to vote? Sinn Fein has brought a debate to the Assembly, after the Labour government committed to examining the possibility. Is it time more young people had a say in politics?
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5122: LISTEN¦ Would you report your child to the police? A 14 year old has escaped prosecution over rioting, because his parents gave him such a telling off. Peter spoke to Kim Kelly
Would you report your child to the police? A 14 year old has escaped prosecution over rioting, because his parents gave him such a telling off. Peter spoke to Kim Kelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5121: LISTEN¦ Becky and Connor from Show Some Love Belfast popped in to talk about Sustainable Fashion Week, their Sunday Service and their very popular podcast
Becky and Connor from Show Some Love Belfast popped in to talk about Sustainable Fashion Week, their Sunday Service and their very popular podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5120: LISTEN¦ Is the NI accent the UK's scariest? Tesco have introduced intruder alarms, using a stern Northern Irish accent, to ward off burglars. Do we have the most intimidating accent?
Is the NI accent the UK's scariest? Tesco have introduced intruder alarms, using a stern Northern Irish accent, to ward off burglars. Do we have the most intimidating accent? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5119: LISTEN¦ Is it still worth worth getting a degree? Nearly a third of graduates are being awarded a first - does that erode the value of a degree?
Is it still worth worth getting a degree? Nearly a third of graduates are being awarded a first - does that erode the value of a degree? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5118: LISTEN¦ Is the Prime Minister wrong to accept freebies? Sir Keir Starmer declared gifts worth over £100,000, including VIP football tickets - which he claimed saved taxpayers thousands on security - do you agree?
Is the Prime Minister wrong to accept freebies? Sir Keir Starmer declared gifts worth over £100,000, including VIP football tickets - which he claimed saved taxpayers thousands on security - do you agree? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5117: LISTEN¦ Should all shops be dog friendly? One major UK retailer is now allowing pet owners to bring their pups with them to their 200+ stores. Frank spoke to Helen McClements
Should all shops be dog friendly? One major UK retailer is now allowing pet owners to bring their pups with them to their 200+ stores. Frank spoke to Helen McClements Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5116: LISTEN¦ What makes you working class? Frank talked to taxi driver Robert, after Tory leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch claimed she 'became working class' when she worked at McDonalds, in her teens
What makes you working class? Frank talked to taxi driver Robert, after Tory leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch claimed she 'became working class' when she worked at McDonalds, in her teens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5115: LISTEN¦ Bored of Lunch? Not when Nathan Anthony's about. Frank spoke to the social media star at the Festival of Business, about how he went from cooking for himself at university to sharing his recipes with millions.
Bored of Lunch? Not when Nathan Anthony's about. Frank spoke to the social media star at the Festival of Business, about how he went from cooking for himself at university to sharing his recipes with millions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5114: LISTEN¦ Portrait artist Johnny Hamilton is on a mission to 'Make Bangor Great Again' with a series of stunning murals. He spoke to Frank about his 'City of Faces' project, what he'd like to achieve and who's next
Portrait artist Johnny Hamilton is on a mission to 'Make Bangor Great Again' with a series of stunning murals. He spoke to Frank about his 'City of Faces' project, what he'd like to achieve and who's next Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5113: LISTEN¦ Paddy McDonnell talks about his new show, Dagger, ahead of his tour starting at the SSE Arena on 4th October. He also dropped a few hints about an upcoming Christmas play
Paddy McDonnell talks about his new show, Dagger, ahead of his tour starting at the SSE Arena on 4th October. He also dropped a few hints about an upcoming Christmas play Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5112: LISTEN¦ Does working from home make you more productive? Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says a right to flexible working would make staff more productive and loyal. Frank spoke to Kim Kelly
Does working from home make you more productive? Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says a right to flexible working would make staff more productive and loyal. Frank spoke to Kim Kelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5111: LISTEN¦ From performing for small crowds in a cabaret club, to sharing his talents with 16 million TikTok followers and becoming a Blue Peter presenter, Bangor's Joel Mawhinney has had quite the career - and he's still only 27
From performing for small crowds in a cabaret club, to sharing his talents with 16 million TikTok followers and becoming a Blue Peter presenter, Bangor's Joel Mawhinney has had quite the career - and he's still only 27 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5110: LISTEN¦ President Trump has been the target of a second assassination attempt. Are his current security arrangements sufficient? Frank spoke to chair of Republicans Overseas UK, Greg Swenson
President Trump has been the target of a second assassination attempt. Are his current security arrangements sufficient? Frank spoke to chair of Republicans Overseas UK, Greg Swenson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5109: LISTEN¦ Should irresponsible cyclists get penalty points on their driving licence, for dangerous behaviour? Frank got the thoughts of Mick Fealty from Slugger O'Toole
Should irresponsible cyclists get penalty points on their driving licence, for dangerous behaviour? Frank got the thoughts of Mick Fealty from Slugger O'Toole Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.