Best of Nolan

Nolan reveals details of deal offered to the Portadown Orange Lodge and Garvaghy Road residents 01.10.2026 1:19:37 ↓

Stephen talks to DUP leader Gavin Robinson, PBP MLA Gerry Carroll and callers

More talks over Drumcree dispute as stalemate continues 30.09.2026 1:19:33 ↓

Nolan talks to loyalist activist Jamie Bryson, commentator Chris Donnelly and callers

Drumcree : what next for residents, Orange Order, police and politicians? 29.09.2026 1:21:30 ↓

Nolan talks to ALL MLA Eóin Tennyson, former police officer Roy McComb and callers

Tensions rise as Drumcree dispute escalates : how can it be resolved? 28.09.2026 1:20:33 ↓

Nolan talks to UUP leader Jon Burrows, DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley and callers

Secretary of State Chris Bryant issues ultimatum to Stormont to agree a budget by Thursday 25.09.2026 1:17:04 ↓

Nolan speaks with Paul Givan, Newton Emerson, Gordon Lyons, callers & others

Spotlight on the Parades Commission as Drumcree decision just days away 24.09.2026 1:19:51 ↓

Nolan is joined by Gavin Robinson, Eóin Tennyson, Claire Hanna, Sorcha Eastwood & more.

PSNI crackdown on illegal e bikes and scooters across Belfast - are we seeing a new zero tolerance approach? 23.09.2026 1:08:32 ↓

& Stormont signs off security system worth nearly £1m– a waste of taxpayers’ money?

Should the PSNI deploy stinger devices to stop the illegal and dangerous use of motorcycles and e-bikes? 22.09.2026 1:17:41 ↓

Plus, organ donor recipient families on why organ donation matters more than ever.

Major questions for the Justice Minister over how a convicted killer absconded from prison 21.09.2026 1:09:11 ↓

Stephen Watson speaks with Naomi Long & Gavin Robinson as well as Carol Little

Another pay rise for MLAs – some political parties say they don’t want it – will they give it back? 18.09.2026 55:58 ↓

Stephen Watson talks to Patrick Mulholland from NIPSA, PBP MLA Gerry Carroll and callers

Major Queen’s University report claims academic selection results in multiple, negative outcomes 17.09.2026 48:45 ↓

Stephen Watson talks to Stormont's Education Committee chair Nick Mathison and callers

Noah Donohoe inquest : Jury give their verdict but questions still remain 16.09.2026 58:38 ↓

& reaction to the eligibility row between NI and RoI football governing bodies

Robert Hamill Inquiry : serious flaws in RUC investigation, but officers could not have prevented the murder 15.09.2026 54:51 ↓

Also - should we introduce a 'tourist tax' to Belfast? Stephen Watson talks to callers.

Reaction as US President Donald Trump sparks political controversy after calling for a united Ireland 14.09.2026 1:18:46 ↓

Stephen Watson is presenting. He also talks to new British Sprint champion Ethan Faulkner

Education minister on NI budget and giving school girls right to wear trousers 11.09.2026 56:19 ↓

DUP's Paul Givan is in the studio talking to Stephen and callers

Offensive flag left up after Stormont contractors refuse to remove it without “community reps” approval 10.09.2026 45:00 ↓

Nolan talks to DUP's Jonathan Buckley, Green Party Cllr Aine Groogan and callers

PSNI to arm more officers with tasers – after it’s revealed officers more likely to ‘wait to be assaulted’ before using force 09.09.2026 44:32 ↓

Nolan talks to former armed response officer Mel Thomas and PBP MLA Gerry Carroll

Nursery school provision – Education Minister stops families on benefits being prioritised over working families. Fair? 08.09.2026 39:38 ↓

Nolan talks to DUP's Paul Givan, Ulster University's Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick and callers.

Dep for Infrastructure say flags celebrating LVF leader Billy Wright are to intimidate – but PSNI say they aren’t illegal 07.09.2026 38:36 ↓

Nolan talks to SDLP Cllr Karol McQuade, Professor Dominic Bryan and callers.

New Health Minister, new review – Robbie Butler to appoint committee to review health service. But do we really need another? 04.09.2026 54:15 ↓

Nolan speaks with Diane Dodds, Dr Alan Stout, Nuala McAllister, Claire Hanna & callers.

Portadown Orange Order threaten more legal action if they don’t get to parade down Garvaghy road 03.09.2026 1:21:52 ↓

Jamie Bryson, Chris Donnelly, Brendan Mulgrew, John Burrows, Eóin Tennyson & callers

Secretary of State backs Parades Commission – he has confidence in them, unionists don’t. What now? 02.09.2026 1:02:25 ↓

Nolan speaks with TUV leader Jim Allister, Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, former Secretary of State Labour's Shaun Woodward, former SDLP MLA Dolores Kelly, BBC's Mark Simpson & callers

Should police have intervened before a bonfire in Moygashel, which had a replica of a mosque on top of it, was lit? 10.07.2026 1:12:10 ↓

Moygashel bonfire was lit last night.

Replica of mosque placed on top of loyalist bonfire condemned as ‘anti-Muslim hatred’ 09.07.2026 1:12:15 ↓

Naomi Green, a member of the Muslim Council of Britain and TUV Cllr Ron McDowell react

Bonfire protection : homeowner living close to a bonfire criticises Housing Executive for only boarding up some properties 08.07.2026 40:12 ↓

Nolan talks to loyalist Jim Wilson and callers also give their reaction