Listen! With Frank Mitchell

Should we be cutting overgrown grass verges outside our homes? UUP MLA John Stewart has challenged the infrastructure minister over the state of public spaces. Should we take matters into our own hands? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'I've spoken to district nurses, carers, OTs saying they're can't afford it, they're having to pay to go to work' - MLA Claire Sugden says health care workers may be forced out of their jobs because of fuel price rises Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'I'd worry the most vulnerable will be hardest hit' - Cllr Brian Smyth reacts to the news Belfast Metropolitan College has made 'unprecedented' cuts, with 2,500 places and some courses going Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enemies Within - the gripping inside story of how the most notorious loyalist godfather, Johnny Adair, build up an extensive terror network that at one time was responsible for more deaths than the IRA. Frank spoke to author Aaron Edwards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'AI could kill all humans' within the next decade - according to an expert in the field. How worried should we be? Frank spoke to Dr Deepak Padmanabhan from QUB and cyber security expert Wayne Denner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who decides which flags can be flown in public spaces? Frank spoke to Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw, after it emerged that contractors sought support from 'community representatives' before a contentious flag was removed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why has nearly £200m been spent on the A5 road project before an inch of tarmac has been laid? Frank spoke to DUP MLA Stephen Dunne and Civil Engineer Karen McShane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'People have a fixation on what the military was here during a military operation - things have moved on - people need to move on' Independent MLA Doug Beattie spoke to Frank about a row at a jobs fair in Derry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should children of parents receiving benefits continue to be given priority when it comes to funded pre-school places? He argues he's 'levelling the playing field' but anti-poverty campaigners say it'll widen the attainment gap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Star Trek at 60 - who is your favourite captain? How has it remained so popular, six decades on? Frank spoke to super-fan Jess Odell from USS Caroline, NI's biggest Star Trek fan community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do we have a responsibility to 'shop local'? A Bangor shopkeeper got a big reaction, when he posted a video warning that relying on online retailers would limit local choice and jobs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does your front door say about you? A replica of the famous glossy black 10 Downing Street door has been installed in Manchester, as a symbol of No.10 North - is there a more famous door in the world? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should we ban smartphones from schools? A study by Kings College London found restrictions improved pupils' behaviour. Peter spoke to Charlotte Carson from Smartphone Free Childhood NI  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'It sometimes seems abstract, but means real damage to public services - the health service is damaged, same goes for the education and transport system' - Matthew O'Toole outlines the damage caused by a summer of 'inaction' by the Executive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is there no refuge for male victims of domestic abuse, in NI? Despite accounting for one third of those who suffer abuse, there's a lack of specialised support. Frank spoke to Carey Baxter from Mens Alliance NI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who should be responsible for keeping children safe online? In the latest in our Shared Island Perspectives series, Adrian Kennedy spoke to top online safety expert Wayne Denner and Alex Cooney, CEO of Cyber Safe Kids  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should dads get longer paternity leave? Northern Ireland has one of least generous paternity arrangements in Europe. Frank spoke to Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds who's been pushing for change Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why the delay in tackling uniform costs? Despite a bill being passed that would allow for a uniform price cap, 7 in 10 parents are still struggling under the cost burden. Frank spoke to independent councillor Paul Doherty  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A councillor has raised concerns and a review has been ordered after around 50 cattle were shot dead at a farm in Tyrone, while members of the public watched, as part of a government-ordered enforcement operation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would jail have been appropriate punishment for a nursing assistant convicted of making & sharing 'demeaning' videos of dementia patients? Frank spoke to Majella Beattie from Care Champions Ireland, Siobhan Casey and UUP leader Jon Burrows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should young people ditch university in favour of a trade? The PM's announced a shake-up of education that would see a greater emphasis on vocational and skills-based training. Frank spoke to Richard Kirk from Workplus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'He never acted like a star, though he was one - he treated you like one - he was also a genius broadcaster' - Mike Nesbitt and Adrian Logan, former colleagues of Gerry Kelly paid tribute to the legendary broadcaster who died aged 77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'I've never met a man with less ego - it was very pure, about the music - he just wanted to write really good songs and wanted them to get to the people' - Brenda Boyd Kennedy spoke to Frank about the release of Bap Kennedy's new album Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'These things come as a massive shock to everyone in the area - it's important we look after each other - it's been an horrendous incident' North Antrim MLA Jon Burrows spoke to Frank after a murder investigation was launched in Ballymena  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Shared Island Perspectives, U105 and LMFM examine one of the most urgent and difficult issues facing communities across the island of Ireland — violence against women and gender-based violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.