Talkback Episodes Episode guide
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Is it the end of 'Paisleyism' within the DUP?
Founding DUP member Wallace Thompson, and academics Clare Rice and Jon Tonge discuss.
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Is it safe to protest during a pandemic?
Protests in support of Black Lives Matter are planned for the weekend, but are they safe?
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Is it right to remove statues of confederate figures or is there a risk of rewriting history?
Donald Trump says pulling them down is an assault on American history. Is he right?
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Is it right to charge EU citizens to continue to live in the UK after Brexit?
What happens to EU citizens living here, and what happens to UK citizens in Europe?
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Is it right that some people get free parking with their jobs, whilst others have to pay?
We discuss with Bumper Graham and Mark Brotherston
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Is it realistic to think that unionists and loyalists will ever agree to a border poll on NI's exit from the UK?
Bertie Ahern joins us and says a lot would need to change before it should happen
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Is it possible to disagree while staying friends?
Writer Michael Nugent on his new campaign to teach us all how to disagree better
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Is it okay to criticise Islam for Islamic fundamentalists or does that play into the terrorists' hands?
Local Muslim Naomi Green & Cllr. McGimpsey discuss Islamophobia with Jeffrey Peel.
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Is it now impossible to defend road racing?
Life-long fan Trevor Smyth and professional racer Ryan Farquhar discuss differing views.
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Is it more patriotic for the UK to stay in the European Union?
A new pro-EU campaign says it's more patriotic for the UK to remain in the EU. Agree?
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Is it more difficult to come out as a Christian now than LGBTQ+?
Highlights from Talkback. Wiliam Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines
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Is it insulting for a person of faith to offer prayers to someone who doesn't believe in God?
The Church of England accused of trolling after asking people to pray for Richard Dawkins
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Is it inevitable that Article 16 of the NI protocol will be triggered?
Are fresh talks a giant game of diplomatic chicken or are there real dangers?
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Is it fair to offer free travel to the over 60s?
Should we scrap the SmartPass scheme for those over 60 but under retirement age of 65?
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Is it fair to crack down on climate protesters?
Prof John Barry and Henry Hill debate with William Crawley.
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Is it better to disperse care in Northern Ireland to more specialised centres?
Our panel discuss the issues facing the health service.
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Is it a good idea to have the public swear the oath of allegiance to King Charles at his coronation?
The public are invited for the first time to swear an oath of allegiance to the monarch
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Is immigration beneficial for society here? We hear from David McNarry and Steven Agnew.
Is immigration beneficial for society here? We hear from David McNarry and Steven Agnew.
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Is heading needed or could football survive without it?
Footballers in Scotland are set to be banned from heading the day before or after a game
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Is Gerry Adams right when he says we shouldn't have a border poll until we have a plan for what a united Ireland would mean?
We're joined on the programme by Sinn F茅in Vice President Michelle O'Neill
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Is football coming home
Will you be supporting England or is it a case of anyone BUT England
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Is eviction an option for persistent anti-social behaviour?
We debate this with News Letter deputy editor Ben Lowry and lecturer, Goretti Horgan
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Is eradicating paramilitarism how we build a shared society where everyone feels welcome - wherever they live?
We discuss with the Rev Chris Hudson, journalist Allison Morris and Jim Wilson.
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Is enough being done to protect the old buildings of Northern Ireland?
We hear from the Ulster Architectural Society and Belfast Buildings Trust.
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Is Donald Trump a fascist?
Labour MP Dennis Skinner has called Donald Trump a fascist. Is he really a fascist?
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Is Covid making a come-back?
William discusses Covid infections with GP Dr Frances O'Hagan and Professor Martin McKee.
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Is Boris Johnson's proposed Brexit deal a solution to the Border Question?
Is the Prime Minister serious about this deal?
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Is Boris Johnson's Life a Public or Private Matter and What Kind of PM Could He Be?
William speaks to guests about the latest on Boris Johnson.
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Is Boris Johnson serious about an infrastructure聽link between聽Northern Ireland and Scotland
Could this just be a distraction from real life politics?
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Is Belfast City Council shutting down debate on the issue of boycotting Israeli goods and services?
Belfast City Council says it has no legal power to enact that kind of ban.
