Listen! With Frank Mitchell

'Be kind, buy responsibly' - Aodhan Connolly, head of the NI Retail Consortium urges people not to panic buys, and praised shop staff working round the clock to ensure shoppers can get what they need Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4802: LISTEN¦ People are stockpiling disinfectant, preparing to self-isolate and cancelling travel plans to avoid contracting coronavirus. What can you do to boost your immune system. Frank heard from nutritionist Sal Hanvey  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alliance have drawn voters away from the DUP and Sinn Fein in sizable numbers, according to a University of Liverpool study. Could they dislodge one of the two largest parties to become a dominant force in local politics? Frank heard the thoughts of Prof Peter Shirlow  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than half of NI drivers admit to using their phone behind the wheel. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon says we need a culture and behaviour change and plans to introduce tougher penalties. Frank also spoke to road safety expert Terence Malcolm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the number of coronavirus victims here rises to 12, how will the spread be contained and will it affect large-scale events? Frank spoke to health correspondent Lisa Smyth and Carla Dallas from Coagh United, who had to take steps after the team came into contact with a player with the virus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spitting Image is set to return to our screens. Are our modern-day politicians colourful enough to make it work? Frank heard the thoughts of commentator Alex Kane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did a teacher from Dungannon become one of the most influential women in India? Malachi O'Doherty tells the story of Margaret Noble, better known as Sister Nivedita Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flybe has gone into administration. How will it impact on Belfast City Airport and the airline's staff and will passengers be left out of pocket? Frank spoke to chief executive Brian Ambrose, business expert Jamie Delargy, Unite rep George Brash and Richard Williams from the Consumer Council Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would less traffic and more cycle lanes have you riding into work on two wheels? Frank heard from Anne Madden from Sustrans and author Malachi O'Doherty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New hit TV show 'My Left Nut' has got people talking about an important men's health issue. Frank spoke to one of the writers Michael Patrick, whose experiences inspired the story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever seen a seventy year old stilt walker or a juggler in her ninth decade? Jim Watson told Frank why his organisation is running circus classes for the over-55s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will work on a redeveloped Casement Park finally begin in 2022? Frank heard the thoughts of sports writer Steven Beacom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Good clean fun', or 'cringey TV'? BBC NI recommissioned reality show 'There's No Place Like Tyrone' and not everyone was happy. Frank spoke to journalist and Tyrone native Brendan Hughes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A tweet by the MS Society, urging people to 'turn Belfast orange' was an innocent mistake but shows how little other parts of the UK understand the 'minefield of language' relating to NI, says the charity's former board member Peter Cardwell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciara Gallagher from Marie Curie told Frank about their 'Make March Yellow' campaign, backing the amazing work the charity does in support of people at the end of life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New research in the US found while millennials are very open-minded about most gender issues, their attitudes to housework remain very traditional. Is that true here? Frank heard the thoughts of Amanda Ferguson  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why does the PSNI appear to be endorsing social network Next Door? Leading cyber security expert Wayne Denner says it could raise potential concerns around data security Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a growing number of eating disorder cases, including among younger children, NI still doesn't have a specialist treatment unit. Frank spoke to Debbie Howard, founder of Fight ED about her own experiences of the condition and the work her charity does  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arlene Foster says she doesn't believe there will be a border poll or a United Ireland in her lifetime. Denise got the thoughts of Prof Jon Tonge and Alex Kane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exam stress and the pressure of living up to images of social media influencers are two of the main factors affecting children's mental health, according to a new report. Denise spoke to Mairead McCafferty, chief exec of NICCY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite the 'seismic' attendance of senior Sinn Fein figures at a PSNI recruitment launch, the number of Catholic applicants has remained almost static. Denise heard from Irish News security correspondent Allison Morris  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It lowers your risk of diabetes, dementia and depression, so why are more of us not out walking? Denise spoke to Jill Montgomery from Outdoor Recreation NI and Leona Coulter, who leads a walking group in Aghalee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could a new product which buzzes when you snore be the answer to many sleepless nights? Snoring expert Dr Paul Heaney, from Snoring Solutions NI spoke to Denise about why we snore and how we can stop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can you boost your earning potential or perhaps find a new career through online learning? Denise spoke to Katie O’Donovan from Google Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GPs have expressed concern over a lack of protective equipment, school pupils returning from Italian school trips have been sent home, while there all calls to postpone Ireland's Six Nations game against Italy. How well prepared are we for Coronavirus? Denise spoke to Lisa Smyth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.