Listen! With Frank Mitchell

The local parties' manifestos contain plenty of spending commitments, but do the sums add up? Frank spoke to senior economist Dr Esmond Birnie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland and Leinster legend Brian O'Driscoll spoke to Frank about Ulster's prospects in this year's Champions Cup, as well as encouraging more people into the game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The very talented John Mallon called in to talk to Frank about his new calendar for 2020, Beauty on our Doorstep, raising awareness of mental health issues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new poll suggests the environment is increasingly a priority for voters in NI. Frank spoke to WWF director of campaigns, Fanny Calder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With no devolved minister in place and Westminster reluctant to intervene, who will take control of the spiraling healthcare system? Frank spoke to former health chief John Compton, Prof Jon Tonge and Sam McBride Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dogs charity Lucy's Trust is urging people not to impulse buy a puppy at Christmas, especially for a child. Frank spoke to founder and vet Olivia Kennedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Police officer Clodagh Dunlop tells Frank the incredible story of her recovery from 'locked-in' syndrome, that inspired her book Return to Duty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following thousands of outpatient cancellations, the health trust and unions are at odds over who was to blame. Frank spoke to health correspondent Lisa Smyth and took calls from listeners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Christmas around the corner, Frank talked foodie present ideas with Gary Quate from Tourism NI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish IS suspect Lisa Smith has been arrested after arriving back in Dublin. Frank spoke to Irish Sun journalist John Hand and Ms Smith's solicitor Darragh Mackin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thousands of outpatient appointments have been cancelled in Belfast, with the Trust blaming industrial action. Frank spoke to Irish News health correspondent Seanín Graham and took calls from listeners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Vogue magazine signs up to an international sustainability charter, Frank speaks to Belfast Fashion Week boss Cathy Martin about how you can be sustainable and remain on trend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Black Friday upon us, Frank gets advice on safeguarding your rights when ordering online, from Kellin McCloskey of the Consumer Council Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Record waiting lists have left the NI health service on the point of collapse, according to the Royal College of Surgeons. Frank spoke to health correspondent Lisa Smyth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank spoke to Sean Smyth who's campaigning tirelessly to fulfill his daughter Eimear's dying wish, inspiring people to sign the stem cell donor registry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is a Belfast taxi driver travelling over 1,700 miles to Benidorm to pick up a passenger? Frank spoke to man himself, Phil Hamilton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Black Friday around the corner, Frank spoke to Consumer Council expert Mark Crawford about potential pitfalls, before you splash the cash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NI party leaders have backed calls for a soft opt-out system for organ donation, but will it become law? Frank spoke to journalist Lisa Smyth and took calls from listeners who have experience with organ donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How big a problem are drugs in our schools and what support are teachers given to deal with them? Frank spoke to Kevin Daly from the INTO union Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prince Andrew has stepped aside from Royal duties, but how badly has he damaged the institution of the Monarchy? Frank spoke to Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The union representing most of NI's healthcare workers is to begin industrial action as soon as next week. What will be the impact on patients and how did it get to this stage?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fancy a worm burger? Or perhaps cinnamon and raisin insect biscuits might take your fancy? More and more people are eating insects. Should you? Frank speaks to Horizon Edible Insects co-founder Tiziana Di Costanzo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A family has taken a legal case over compulsory religious education at their five year old daughter's school. Should children still be required to study RE at school? Frank spoke to journalist Amanda Ferguson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After high profile Leave campaigner Arron Banks had his private messages leaked on Twitter, Frank spoke to cyber security expert Wayne Denner about how to keep your own data safe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who was the big winner from last night's election debate? Frank spoke to commentator @AlexKane221b Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.