Talkback Episodes Episode guide
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It's the 80th anniversary of American troops arriving in Europe to join the Second World War & they first set foot in Belfast
William talks to the author of a new book on this fascinating chapter in our history
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It's not looking likely we will get a Sormont deal before Christmas and the Secretary of State seems to be blaming the DUP
We hear from DUP MP Sammy Wilson.
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It's estimated that one in five children live in a house where someone is addicted to drink or drugs.
What's life like for those young people?
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It's estimated that Easter licensing laws will cost the hospitality sector here millions of pounds. Is it time to change them?
We hear from the travel writer Tim Hedgley and Pastor Paul Burns
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It's day one for Belfast's Grand Central Station - is it the solution to our transport problems?
John Campbell discusses whether the new 拢320m hub will help break our car addiction.
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It's crunch day for Brexit and the border as Theresa May sits down with senior EU officials in Brussels
Should Theresa May give a written guarantee that there will be NO hard border in Ireland?
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It's confirmed, those 拢600 pound energy-payments are coming next month
The money is to help with energy bills but people can use the payment as they see fit
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It's Christmas Eve Eve and with only two shopping days left to go, we're taking a look at how the retail sector is doing
We hear from small business owners across NI, as well as Janice Gault and Glyn Roberts
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It's 100 years since the 91热爆 began broadcast services from Northern Ireland
Talkback marks the milestone with a look at the role of the 91热爆 in the story of NI.
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It'll happen to us all, so why is death still such a difficult discussion to have with loved ones?
We hear about the new library experience aimed at breaking the silence around death
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It will be the biggest vaccination programme in the history of the world.
We discuss the logistical challenges of distributing the COVID19 vaccine
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It was billed as a new destination for Belfast but it seems the Tribeca project has been put on hold
Belfast Council may now take over the long-delayed 拢500m city centre project.
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Israel-Hamas Conflict
Reaction to the ongoing situation between Israel and Palestinian militant group, Hamas
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Israel plans to expand its military operations all the way to Gaza's southern city Rafah
Is it even possible to protect those civilians in the wake of a full-scale offensive?
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Israel passes controversial law legalising settlements built on Palestinian land
We discuss the move with David McIlveen & Prof Ilan Papp茅
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Israel Boycott Discussion
Do you believe Israel's policies in Palestinian territories are comparable to apartheid?
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Is Westminster now moving to a stand off between leaving the EU without a deal and Not Leaving at all?
If you faced that stark choice, would you go for No Deal or No Brexit?
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Is Unionism in the gutter? The Ulster Unionist leader Robin Swann thinks so - and he says the DUP put it there.
Is the prospect of Unionist unity now dead in a ditch?
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Is Unionism an ideology at a crossroads?
Who is best placed to become the leader of the DUP?
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Is this forthcoming general election becoming a unionist and nationalist headcount?
In three weeks we vote in what could be the most consequential election for a generation.
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Is this election about the union or making the Assembly work?
We speak to @SJMcBride , @ColmDore and @clairehanna from the SDLP
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Is this a nightmare before Christmas, or are you expecting a surprise gift from our politicians by the 25th of December?
Political commentator Newton Emerson, journalists David McCann and Ben Lowry discuss.
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Is there still a stigma within nationalism about accepting UK state honours? If you were offered a gong, would you take it?
We're joined by the MLA Clare Hanna , Aont煤 leader Paedar Tobin and Tom Kelly OBE
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Is there ever a time when a former party leader should speak out publicly?
DUP MP Sammy Wilson speaks out against his former party leader Peter Robinson's comments.
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Is there enough clarity around local Covid-19 restrictions and how should they be enforced?
We hear from DUP MP Gavin Robinson and a panel of guests.
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Is there a strong case for relaxing of the rules to allow churches to reopen?
We debate all the angles on the re-opening of churches.
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Is there a softening of attitudes between our main political parties?
Are there signs of hope after Edwin Poots and John O'Dowd's The View appearance?
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Is there a religious argument for Brexit?
A campaigner says a vote for the EU is a vote against God, but others disagree
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Is there a misunderstanding about bonfires & parades? Do the media ignore some of the more positive aspects of loyalist culture
We discuss that with DUP councillor Lee Reynolds and Blogger Barbara Whearty
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Is there a generational shift on the question of Northern Ireland's future within the United Kingdom?
A new poll may give us some clues on how younger generations see the future.