Listen! With Frank Mitchell

Is AI ruining art - or making it easier than ever to express your creativity? Frank spoke to Caelinn Seaton Kelly from Vault Art Studios who have banned generated art from their art market Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you give up meat for Christmas? Animal welfare charity PETA has launched its festive awareness campaign, urging people to choose 'compassion over carnage'. Frank spoke to Lucy Watson from the organisation, as well as farmer Robert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Northern Ireland's 'worst road' has finally been fixed. Will a new mapping plan be the solution to our pothole problem? Frank spoke to Cllr Malachy Quinn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'I'm cross, I'm angered - all I can do is stand up for the principle I believe in and not allow my voice to be silenced' - Alliance MLA Andrew McMurray reacted to threats made by a group called the New Republican Movement  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Maradona good, Pele better, George Best' - founder of one of the world's biggest Man Utd supports clubs, John White, spoke to Frank on the 20th anniversary of George Best's death Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 20th anniversary of George's death, Frank spoke to Alex Best about how her late husband would have wanted to be remembered Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you agree with the Supreme Court's ruling that Christian-focused RE classes are unlawful? Frank spoke to TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell and Jack Russell from Parents for Inclusive Education Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5464: LISTEN¦ It's the most expensive time of year for many families - how can you save money at Christmas and why should we be concerned with what's the upcoming Budget? Clare Murray from Mortgage Solutions spoke to Frank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Amy Winehouse can't support the Stones, in Dusseldorf, tomorrow, can you do it?' The Answer front-man Cormac Neeson shared some great rock and roll stories with Frank ahead of the band's Ulster Hall gig on 29 November Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy birthday to us! The first voice to appear on U105, 20 years ago today - 'Mr Radio' - John Rosborough came on to wish us a happy birthday and to talk about how the station came to be Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'When you're being compelled and coerced to have it by the state, that's a really dangerous precedent' the DUP's Paul Frew and Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw spoke to Frank as all Stormont parties united against Digital IDs  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary and Patrick were very much in love, but unwed. When she became pregnant, it began a 'perfect storm of rejection, denouncements and separation'. Frank Brehany talked about his book, showing the impact of the Magdalene Laundries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meeting artists like Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger and The Clancys, performing all round the world and their connection with Belfast audiences - George and Eddie Furey talked to Frank ahead of their Farewell Tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Keep going - even Snow Patrol took some time to get their first hit - then all of a sudden they took off' - Tim Wheeler from Ash and Claire Hall from Sound of Belfast talked to Frank about fostering the upcoming talent in the city  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'How confident do our Executive feel in being able to deliver for families here, if they're reaching out and asking Westminster for a solution?', ' Dr Casey McGivern from Melted Parents spoke to Frank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'I've been able to do so many exciting things, it's hard to remember them all - I didn't even recall interviewing Dolly Parton or David Bowie!' Eamonn Holmes talked to Frank about his career, ahead of his live theatre tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could playing bingo help you live longer and stay healthier? A new study found it could boost mental and physical health and reduce loneliness. Frank spoke to Phil Doherty from Planet Bingo in Portadown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should all children learn to swim? A local council is aiming to ensure all children have access to swimming lessons, as a 'vital life skill'. Frank spoke to the councillor behind the motion, Cllr James Cochrane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is the price of chocolate rising so much and can you tell the difference between 'chocolate flavour' biscuits and the real thing? Frank spoke to top chocolatier Geri Martin from Chocolate Manor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many questions remain unanswered, nearly 40 years on from the Enniskillen Bomb on Remembrance Sunday, 1987. Frank spoke to the journalist behind a gripping new podcast as well as Cathy Gault whose father in law was killed in the atrocity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you feel safe in Belfast City Centre? A well-known busker, John Garrity, has spoken out, after he was attacked while performing. John spoke to Frank about the experience  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The crisis in resourcing is preventing the PSNI providing the service it should and exhausting officers' - UUP MLA Jon Burrows spoke to Frank after the Police Federation's 'unprecedented' appeal for support from the Secretary of State  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The flood clean-up continues after some of the worst rains in years left some Newcastle residents trapped in their homes. Frank spoke to local Alliance MLA Andrew McMurray and Sam Anderson from the Regional Community Resilience Group   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are breastfeeding rates in Northern Ireland lagging behind other regions? Are there societal barriers that prevent some women from doing it? Frank spoke to Dr Jennifer Hanratty from the Centre for Effective Services Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should NI get its own Citizens' Assembly? Alliance's Michelle Guy has pointed to the success of similar bodies, including in the Republic, as a template 'engaging members of the public in those conversations and feeling part of the process' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.