Listen! With Frank Mitchell

Politicians, world-class swimmers and celebrity patrons are all set to take part in a charity swim for cross-community group Hope for Youth NI. Frank speaks to patron Judy Lindsay and Jeff Meredith, who's among those taking part Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it still taboo for men to express their emotions or admit if they're struggling with mental health issues? Frank speaks to commentator Daithi McKay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new report by think-tank Pivotal warns that the absence of a devolved Assembly, a number of public services are on the brink of crisis. Frank speaks to director Ann Watt and reporter Bimpe Archer from the Irish News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you claiming all the benefits to which you're entitled? The 'Make The Call' campaign helped people receive over £43m in unclaimed benefits last year alone. Frank spoke to Brenda Henderson who's leading the campaign Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How damaging was Prince Andrew's televised interview to his and the Royal Family's reputations? Frank spoke to Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Banners attacking Sinn Féin candidate John Finucane have been labelled a 'hate crime'. Frank spoke to Irish News security correspondent Allison Morris Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should Sinn Fein be more transparent around leadership ballots or a party's internal workings their business alone? Frank spoke to Prof Jon Tonge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Northern Ireland upset an in-form Netherlands side in what's set to be Michael O'Neill's final home game in charge? Frank talks to The Sun's football writer Mark McIntosh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are NI's two biggest parties to see their vote fall and if so, who will be the major beneficiaries? Frank talks to top pollster Bill White and commentator Alex Kane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Concerns around two of NI's biggest reservoirs are causing delays in planning applications. Frank speaks to local councillor Glyn Hanna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank talks to Business In The Community chief Kieran Harding about the Responsible Business Awards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank talks to QIH executive John McCartin about living under threat since the kidnapping of Kevin Lunney. Frank also talks to Impartial Reporter deputy editor Rodney Edwards about the ongoing investigation to catch the perpetrators Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Concern for the future of scandal-hit Muckamore Abbey with nearly 40 staff resigning or retiring this year. Frank speaks to Irish News health correspondent Seanín Graham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank talks to journalist and writer @EamonnMallie about his new collection of poems 'Under The Tilley Lamp' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A senior consultant has warned that there has been a degree of naivety in the way we're dealing with Northern Ireland's heroin problem. Frank talks to the Irish News health correspondent, Seanín Graham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With social media trolls, online death threats and constant vilification, who would want to be a politician in 2019? Frank talks to journalist Allison Morris and commentator and former Ulster Unionist comms chief Alex Kane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish language road signs have been attacked more than 100 times in the Mid-Ulster area in the past two years. Frank speaks to local MLA Patsy McGlone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Lady Sylvia Hermon deciding not to contest the seat she's held for 18 years, who's in the running to become North Down's next MP? Frank talks to Co Down Spectator journalist Iain Gray and former North Down UUP chair Colin Breen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new book explores how faith influenced some people's responses to tragedy, during the Troubles. Frank speaks to Rev Terry Laverty whose brother, a policeman, was murdered at 18, by the IRA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is strict exam marking putting children off studying modern languages? Is it still an advantage to be multi-lingual? Frank talks to Prof Janice Carruthers from Queen's University Belfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LISTEN¦ What drives teenagers to kills? Frank talks to Michael Doyle from The Irish Sun, as two boys, aged 15, are jailed over the murder of schoolgirl Ana Kriegel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A video has captured the moment an A&E doctor addressed the waiting room and spoke out about conditions for staff and patients. Frank talked to the journalist who recorded the scene, Lisa Smyth from the Belfast Telegraph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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