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  1. What is being done to protect journalists threatened for exposing paramilitary activities and organised crime here?

    We discuss the threats against Belfast journalists threatened by paramilitary groups.

  2. What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and how does it affect adults?

    Discussion on ADHD after the comedian Johnny Vegas announces his recent diagnosis.

  3. What impact is caring having on carers' mental health?

    Carers describe the toll of looking after a loved one.

  4. What happens if Theresa May fails to get the backing of Parliament for her deal?

    Are we heading towards another general election? Is it game-on for another referendum?

  5. What exactly is the deal the DUP has been negotiating with the government to open the door to their return to Stormont?

    Should the government publish that deal so that everybody can see what's in there?

  6. What does the DUP need for a return to government?

    DUP MLA Edwin Poots said it needs to be something "seismic" from Downing Street

  7. What does it mean to be masculine?

    Is it even a thing any more? Or are we all free now to just mix it up as we see fit?

  8. What does it mean to be British in 2017?

    We hear from Mervyn Gibson, Grand Secretary of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland

  9. What does it mean to be a Protestant today in Northern Ireland?

    Poet Gerald Dawe speaks about his book exploring cultural belonging in NI

  10. What does Boris Johnson's new "stay alert" policy mean?

    We discuss what the government's new message means.

  11. What does a bus stop sign at the Short Strand tell us about how we do politics here?

    Is it one of those petty issues that reveals what passes for politics in NI?

  12. What does "Protestant culture" mean to you?

    We talk to author Connal Parr and discuss with Liz Kennedy & Brian Ervine

  13. What do you think happened at the Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City? Will we ever know for sure?

    We discuss the Al-Ahli Hospital explosion and how do we determine who's responsible?

  14. What do you think about the idea of directly elected mayors here?

    Join Mark Simpson to discuss if it's time to consider a directly elected mayor in Belfast

  15. What do you put in your Ulster Fry? Are chips acceptable?

    A local marketing campaign has included chips - is this acceptable?

  16. What did you make of the Bobby Sands film, 66 Days? Why is telling his story so controversial?

    We discuss with Ben Lowry, Brian Feeney, Gregory Campbell & Danny Morrison.

  17. What chance does Karen Bradley have of progressing the Talks when she can't get the politicians together for free drinks?

    Is this a sign these talks are going nowhere?

  18. What can you do to prove that age is no barrier to achieving your goals in life?

    Writer and social activist Eamonn McCann surprises us all with what keeps him young

  19. What can we do to tackle the growing heroin problem in Belfast?

    We hear from a panel of guests who agree action is needed - but what should it be?

  20. What can new Stormont ministers expect to find in their in trays?

    We look at the possible shape of a new executive.

  21. What can be done to end the stale-mate over Troubles pensions?

    A High Court judge accuses the deputy First Minister of ignoring the rule of law.

  22. What are your memories of Belfast's working-class dockland, Sailortown?

    William talks to people who are trying to keep the stories of Sailortown alive.

  23. What are the Stormont politicians actually talking about in this next phase of talks aimed at restoring devolved government?

    We hear from journalist Brian Rowan who got his hands on some of the documents discussed

  24. What are the events that may have flown under the radar in the year of the corona virus pandemic?

    What stories did we miss this year?

  25. What are the carols that make Christmas for you? This year more than most, your favourite Christmas carol may lift your spirits

    Pam Rhodes form 91热爆 Songs of Praise and author and theologian Ian Bradley tell us all

  26. What a year it's been in politics - we look back at 2022 and look ahead to 2023

    We look back at some of the political highlights of 2022 with a panel of guests in studio

  27. Westminster votes to allow civil servants to govern NI, and what is the reaction here? Apparently, indifference!

    Do you care if big decisions are made by unelected bureaucrats?

  28. Westminster plans to give the Secretary of State new powers to implement abortion laws here, does that undermine Stormont?

    William asks a panel of guests what this means for the Northern Ireland Executive.

  29. Westminster offers public sector workers a pay rise between 5%-7% but no Stormont means no change here

    Mark Carruthers sits in for William Crawley

  30. Were Sir Vince Cable's comments describing people who voted Brexit as 'martyrs' helpful or a hindrance?

    The Lib Dem leader says Brexit voters are 'martyrs' who don't care about the consequences

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