Talkback

The return of measles 21.03.2025 35:20 ↓

The rise of measles in Northern Ireland and the dangers of vaccine hesitancy.

Are boys and young men going through a crisis right now that leaves them vulnerable to toxic influencers? 20.03.2025 55:21 ↓

William and guests discuss the male loneliness epidemic and how it can be tackled.

We have a birth rate crisis: what should we do about it? 19.03.2025 32:07 ↓

William and guests discuss why birth rates are falling, the impacts and the solutions.

Who does Conor McGregor speak for? 18.03.2025 13:14 ↓

William and guests discuss Conor McGregor's recent visit to the White House.

William and guests discuss getting older and driving safely 25.10.2024 38:49 ↓

What is the best way to protect everyone on our roads, without limiting freedoms?

William speaks to Harold Good on his new autobiography, his role in peacemaking and secret talks between the DUP and Sinn Fein 24.10.2024 55:30 ↓

Why did the DUP tell the public that these talks were not taking place?

William and guests discuss the drugs epidemic in Northern Ireland 23.10.2024 55:52 ↓

Is there any hope for those whose lives have been ruined by substance addiction?

William and guests discuss the possibility of a new civic flag that can be used by our athletes at the next Commonwealth Games 22.10.2024 43:46 ↓

Should Northern Ireland take the leap into a new flag that everyone can celebrate?

William and guests discuss King Charles' visit to Australia and what it might mean for the future of the country 21.10.2024 22:36 ↓

Is it time for Australia to choose its own head of state?

One year on from the 7th October attacks on Israel by Hamas, William and guests discuss the impact of the ongoing conflict 07.10.2024 55:19 ↓

What needs to happen in the Middle East to bring about a ceasefire and true peace?

William and guests discuss a campaign to shut down an integrated Irish language school in east Belfast before it even opens 25.09.2024 38:12 ↓

Why is a school for small children being turned into a political controversy?

William and guests discuss the impact the candidate for Governor of North Carolina could have on Donald Trump's campaign 20.09.2024 18:09 ↓

Could past social media posts from politician Mark Robinson sway the 2024 US election?

William and guests discuss ethnic minority concerns following recent racist violence 19.09.2024 39:33 ↓

Is it time to denormalise paramilitary groups in our society?

William and guests take a deep dive into the hundreds of boards overseeing Northern Ireland's public bodies. 18.09.2024 23:07 ↓

Public bodies deal with nearly every aspect of our lives, but are they fit for purpose?

How Stormont responded to the plight of Jewish refugees seeking to escape the Nazis during WWII. 17.09.2024 22:14 ↓

Williams speaks with Noel Russel on his new book 'The Saved and the Spurned'.

William and guests discuss the future of Casement Park Stadium. 16.09.2024 55:20 ↓

Will the Casement Park Stadium ever be built? And if so, who should pay?

It's 100 years since the BBC began broadcast services from Northern Ireland 13.09.2024 54:57 ↓

Talkback marks the milestone with a look at the role of the BBC in the story of NI.

Is the Ulster Unionist Party in disarray amid claims and counter-claims that Doug Beattie was ousted by party officers? 21.08.2024 43:46 ↓

William and guests discuss the future of the Ulster Unionist Party.

We’re talking about your summer reading picks. Have you discovered a great new book or rediscovered a classic? 16.08.2024 22:57 ↓

William and guests discuss their summer reads.

Should Keir Staermer's new government change the UK's policy and give immediate recognition to Palestine as a sovereign state? 14.08.2024 38:15 ↓

William and guests discuss if the UK should act now to recognise the State of Palestine

The arrival of a beard-wearing Prince William at the Olympics has inevitably riased a few eyebrows. But why? 13.08.2024 16:01 ↓

William and guests discuss the perceptions of facial hair.

Is the loss of a pet comparable with the death of a family member? Is it ok to grieve the passing of a pet? 12.08.2024 23:29 ↓

William and guests discuss the issues around grieving for four-legged friends.

Omagh bombing: What will an inquiry do? 02.02.2023 29:39 ↓

Professor Phil Scraton on truth-seeking inquiries, when and how they work best.

Is a breakthrough on Northern Ireland's post-Brexit trading arrangements on the cards? 01.02.2023 30:44 ↓

Our guests discuss what a deal would look like.

PSNI cuts number of police to lowest ever level 26.01.2023 37:23 ↓

Guests discuss how significant this shortfall in funding is.