Talkback Episodes Episode guide
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Is there a danger that Pride and the rainbow flag are becoming a green-orange issue?
We hear from Jeffrey Dudgeon, Gavin Boyd and Sinn F茅in Councillor Catherine Nelson
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Is the UUP struggling under its current leadership?
Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie joins William in the Talkback studio
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Is the use of language "blood red" fighting or dangerous talk?
William speaks to Professor Rick Wilford, Alban Maginness and Newton Emerson.
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Is the United States a force for good in the world?
The political crisis in Bolivia has some pointing the finger at the United States
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Is the Union safer than many think?
Survey finds 29% would support a united Ireland if a border poll was held tomorrow.
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Is the Ulster Unionist Party in disarray amid claims and counter-claims that Doug Beattie was ousted by party officers?
William and guests discuss the future of the Ulster Unionist Party.
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Is the UK government about to repeat the mistakes of the past by reinventing a kind of Maze prison for Jihadis?
We discuss a proposal for housing convicted terrorists in so-called 'Jihadi jails'.
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Is the UK doing enough to help Ukrainian refugees?
We speak to SDLP MP Claire Hanna and businessman Frank Shivers.
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Is the Stormont government failing children here who are living in poverty?
Highlights from Talkback. Wiliam Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines
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Is the South African athlete Caster Semenya being penalised for the body she was born with?
We hear the thoughts of the former Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies on the programme
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Is the Royal wedding an international PR event for the UK or a misuse of public money?
Anti-monarchists are inviting Britons to snub the royal wedding, are they right?
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Is the Queen right to call a spade a spade and effectively describe those refusing to get a jab as selfish?
William speaks to Dr Naresh Chada, Dr Frances O'Hagan, Dr Ultan Powers and Gerard Greene.
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Is the public mood now turning towards a People's Vote on Brexit?
We hear from Alastair Campbell and Conservative MP Maria Caulfield.
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Is the PSNI being sexist in their new ad campaign?
Is the PSNI being sexist in their new ad campaign?
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Is the poppy a symbol of racism? Journalist Robert Fisk, whose father served in WWI, explains his refusal to wear a poppy
We also speak to UUP MLA Doug Beattie and Robert McCartney from Beyond the Battlefield.
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Is the poppy a symbol of class warfare?
Jeremy Corbyn supporter describes the poppy as the "ruling class's badge of shame".
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Is the Pope an authority on the environment?
We discuss Pope Francis' first encyclical message.
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Is the peace process still on track?
We ask if the peace process is still on track following the Kevin McGuigan murder
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Is the Orange Order an inspiring example for our school children?
We discuss Labour MP Stephen Hepburn's comments with Rev Mervyn Gibson and Brian Feeney.
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Is the Northern Ireland protocol obstructing the free movement of the military between Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The UUP has concerns, but the Ministry of Defence says NI operations won't be affected
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Is the money for Stormont enough?
Should we be content with what has been offered or be fighting for more?
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Is the momentum building for an Irish language act? Or are we still in a stand-off?
We hear from Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw and TUV leader Jim Allister
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Is the loss of a pet comparable with the death of a family member? Is it ok to grieve the passing of a pet?
William and guests discuss the issues around grieving for four-legged friends.
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Is the lockdown in breakdown mode?
As the R number gets closer to one, is it time to rethink some of the lockdown measures?
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Is the launch of a new breakaway Super League featuring twelve of Europe's top football clubs a good idea?
What impact will the Super League have on grassroots football?
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Is the Las Vegas massacre likely to change the minds of those in the United States who have opposed tighter gun controls?
Debate on whether the United States needs tougher laws on gun ownership
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Is the killing of three IRA members in Gibraltar more justified post 9/11 as our guest Dr William Matchett says?
We speak to Dr William Matchett and former IRA member Tommy McKearney
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Is the House of Lords the best-paid non-job in the country?
We debate the question with Trade Unionist Lily Kerr and Lord Ken Maginness.
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Is The House of Lords still an important legislative institution or is it now time to get rid of it?
We discuss with Baroness May Blood & Carmel Gates from NIPSA
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Is the honours system a quaint reminder of a bygone era, or a national embarrassment?
Is the honours system a quaint reminder of a bygone era, or a national embarrassment?