Talkback Episodes Episode guide
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Should betting companies be banned from advertising on football shirts?
We speak to Christopher Snowdon and Tim Houston about Labour's proposal.
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Should Belfast City Hall fly the Union Flag for the Duke of York's birthday?
Join William as he discusses this with the UUP, Alliance and the DUP.
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Should Belfast be designated a "holiday resort" to bypass the Sunday Opening laws?
We discuss the pros and cons with Michael Long and Wallace Thompson
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Should any future border poll require a substantial majority to bring about change?
We discuss Peter Robinson's comments warning against a majority-of-one mechanism.
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Should an additional winter fuel benefit be means-tested or given to every pensioner, no matter how wealthy they may be?
How will the government's decision to remove the Winter Fuel Payment affect the elderly?
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Should America be interfering in the internal affairs of Northern Ireland?
Mark Simpson chairs a discussion with Dr Peter McLoughlin, Denis Murray and Susan McKay.
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Should a politician be limited to one job only?
MLAs are seeking other work because the NI Assembly is not sitting.
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Should a line be drawn on the issue of prosecuting former British soldiers for crimes committed during the Troubles?
What would a new legislation to protect ex-soldiers from unfounded prosecutions mean?
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Should a black pupil in a school in Northern Ireland have to sit in a classroom and listen to the N-word being spoken?
We discuss the controversy surrounding John Steinbeck's of Mice and Men novel.
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Shared spaces
Can shared spaces be reflective of all cultural identities? Or is neutrality better?
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Shane Greer says that ‘the time has come for unionists to decide what kind of United Ireland they can accept’. Do you agree?
We speak to the political strategist Shane Greer and DUP MP Gregory Campbell
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Shadow chancellor John McDonnell apologises for saying IRA should be "honoured"
Do you think his apology is heartfelt, or a desperate attempt to climb out of a hole?
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SF and DUP disagree over whether there was a draft deal. Who do you believe?
Journalists Brian Feeney and Newton Emerson, and the UUP's Lord Reg Empey discuss.
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Sexual Freedom Festival
Sexual Freedom Festival to be held in Narrow Water Castle in County Down next month
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Sex education
Should there be compulsory sex education in Northern Ireland's schools?
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Several major Northern Ireland road schemes have been paused over budget shortfall
We hear from Colin Woods from the Department for Infrastructure
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Serious concerns are being raised by one victims group about meetings exploring legacy
A victims group has expressed its anger that politicians or victims were involved
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Senior Tories say they believe Boris Johnson is pursuing a deal with the EU that would involve a Northern Ireland only backstop
The DUP say that would require a vote in Stormont but we have no functioning assembly.
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Senator George Mitchell says the Good Friday Agreement would not have been possible without the EU - is he right?
Sinn Féin MEP Martina Anderson and Conservative MP, Andrew Murrison, joined the show.
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Security of politicians
What more do we need to do to help protect our politicians following David Amess' death?
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Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris has announced that talks to restore Stormont have finished
Over 3 billion pounds is on the table but will we get a deal? William and guests discuss.
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Secretary of State announcement and RHI latest
Karen Bradley announces MLA salary cut and Jonathan Bell gives evidence to RHI inquiry.
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Second EU Referendum?
Tony Blair makes case for second referendum - Would you like a chance to vote again?
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Second EU Referendum?
Tony Blair suggests it would be good for democracy. Would you vote again?
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Seamus Mallon funeral: Tribute to 'peacemaker' and 'statesman'
We reflect on the life and legacy of former Deputy First Minister Seamus Mallon.
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SDLP Pacts: Should the SDLP push for an anti-brexit pact or is it just an attempt to save their seats?
We hear from Alliance MLA Stephen Farry and former SDLP MLA Alban Maginness
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SDLP Pacts: Should the SDLP push for an anti-brexit pact or is it just an attempt to save their seats?
We hear from Alliance MLA Stephen Farry and former SDLP MLA Alban Maginness
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SDLP leader phone-in
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood answered listeners' calls in our election special
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SDLP leader Colum Eastwood election phone-in
The SDLP leader, Colum Eastwood, answers your calls.