The UTV Podcast

It's all about the money - Stormont ministers say they don't have enough - where will the money come from to fix crumbling public services?      We'll be joined by a panel of experts as well as politicians from the UUP, Alliance and the SDLP opposition.  Ahead of the final Kenova report into the state agent Stakeknife, we will look at what it might contain with our Crime and Security Correspondent...

Carol Jordan talks to Heather Thompson and Leona Patterson who run the support and campaign group Ladies With Letters. The group was formed in the midst of the review of thousands of cervical smear samples in the Southern Trust. They talk about the devestation of being told that you have cancer after a misread smear and seeking solace in eachother.  Watch in full on ITVX

Just how is the budget going to affect businesses and families in Northern Ireland?  Stewart Robson has that report, and I'll be joined by politicians from some of the parties. We also analyse the economics of that budget with Ann Watt, Paul Mac Flynn and Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick. And as the Chancellor is accused of lying about her budget, we're joined from London by Financial Times Political Editor G...

Carol Jordan sits down with Louise McKee who runs Help Is At Hand For Those in Need NI a group that supports struggling families.  You can also watch this episiode on ITVX.

UTV brings you analysis of the chancellor's 2025 Budget and what it will mean for households and businesses in Northern Ireland.

How will the Westminster budget affect people here? Tori Watson has that report, and we'll be joined by a panel of experts. Another row over Israel divides the Executive, Our Political Editor Tracey Magee will have the latest from Stormont.  We speak to the newly appointed  Irish Language and Ulster Scots Commissioners. Both in office but still waiting for the power to do their jobs. And we have a...

In this episode of 'UTV Talking Politics',Tracey and Vicki discuss another bruising week for parties around the Executive table as the Covid-19 Inquiry published its conclusions. Meanwhile, differing views of the conflict in the Middle East continued to be felt at Stormont. While relationships at Stormont continue to sour, the British and Irish governments are in lockstep as they attempt to garner...

In this episode of the Extra Mile, Carol Jordan sits down with Melanie Grimsley, who has lived with a visible difference for most of her life and now sees her portrait hanging in the National Portrait Gallery — a moment that brings personal recognition and a shift in how society views beauty and resilience, as she finds herself being stared at in a very different light.   You can watch this episod...

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Harris tells our Political Editor Tracey Magee that the British government must remain faithful to the proposals in the new joint framework on legacy. He says there is no plan B. We ask: is Stormont ripe for reform? Stewart Robson reports on how any changes might work and talks to the parties about whether or not reform is needed. To discus...

Carol Jordan sits down with Daryl Clarke, Project Coordinator at Monkstown Boxing Club, to discuss how boxing changes lives.

Paul Givan describes the no confidence motion against him as a toxic mix of anti-semitism, anti-unionism and hypocrisy. Sinn Fein said  the Education Minister had no compassion or regret for the people of Gaza. Tonight we examine what it all means for relations between the parties here.  I'm joined by senior Stormont politicians. Catherine Connolly will be sworn in as the tenth Irish President on...

In this episode of UTV's fortnightly politics podcast 'UTV Talking Politics', UTV's Political Editor Tracey Magee and Political Correspondent Vicki Hawthorne discuss nosediving relationships at Stormont following Paul Givan's trip to Israel, and the upcoming Irish Presidential inauguration.

In our podcast series going the extra mile, which highlights the many good people in our society championing good causes, Carol Jordan sits down with Matthew Taylor to discuss the state of mental health provision in Northern Ireland.  You can watch it on ITVX And if you are feeling you may need help or support with any of the issues raised in this podcast, you can find help on our website . 

As the Education Minister is criticised by parties and unions following a six day visit to Israel, we examine the fall-out.  We're joined by Paul Givan, and by representatives from other parties at Stormont. A new task force is being set up to tackle a recent spate of anti-social behaviour in Belfast City Centre. Will it be enough, or will people be discouraged from going into the centre as we hea...

Would you pledge to carry out 18,627 acts of kindness over 51 years? Niall Donnan from Newcastle has pledged to do just that. To find out what has motivated him to make such a huge commitment join Carol Jordan on our new podcast Going the Extra Mile. 

As the Executive confirms the first Irish Language and Ulster Scots Commissioners, we examine what it all means for language strategies. Daniel Duffy reports and we hear from the SDLP's Carl Whyte and the DUP's Phillip Brett. The state of Stormont's finances is once again in the spotlight with the Finance Minister saying hundreds more millions of pounds are needed.  We talk to Ann Watt from the po...

Celebrate those who help others with UTV's new podcast 'Going the Extra Mile.' Join Carol Jordan and be inspired as she talks to those who put others first. In this episode: What would you do if you won over £100m in the lottery? On this week's Going the Extra Mile podcast, Carol Jordan sits down with Frances Connolly who is using her lottery winnings to help others help themselves. Within the fir...

As the two Irish Presidential candidates go head to head in their final televison debate on RTE , we ask who's likely to win?  We're joined live in studio by a panel of experts and from Dublin by the Irish Independent's Kevin Doyle. Ahead of the election, our Political Correspondent Vicki Hawthornre has been to the Irish Capital to take the political temperature. And, as nurses wait to hear if the...

Listen as six-time World Champion Jonathan Rea speaks to UTV's Ruth Gorman after he was deemed medically unfit to race in his last Superbike race of career.  You can also watch on ITVX: https://www.itv.com/watch/news/racing-legend-jonathan-rea-deemed-medically-unfit-to-race-in-last-superbike-race-of-career/cvddht9

Michael Mansfield KC, who is the chair of an independent panel set up to look into the circumstances of the Falls Curfew during the Troubles, speaks to UTV.

Celebrate those who help others with UTV's new podcast 'Going the Extra Mile.' Join Carol Jordan and be inspired as she talks to those who put others first. In this episode Carol chats with Eileen Brown who manages the Dungannon Hygiene Bank, part of a network of Hygiene Banks across Northern Ireland which were set up to help with tackle the issue of hygeine poverty. Eileen started volunteering in...

Hilary Benn tells the House of Commons he hopes the new legacy framework will allow people here to look to a future freer of the burden of the past. You'll hear from The Secretary of State. And staying with that issue, we examine the division between the Policing Board and Hilary Benn over who should fund legacy issues for the PSNI. We also hear from Assistant Chief Constable Anthony McNally. He s...

A Northern Ireland judge has told UTV, violence against women and young girls here is chronic and admitted that the amount of violent domestic abuse crimes he deals with in court is depressing.   First Minister Michelle O'Neill called for tougher sentences for those convicted of violence against women.  Judge Stephen Keown is confident that new laws protecting victims and changes in how domestic a...

In the third episode of UTV's new fortnightly politics podcast 'UTV Talking Politics', UTV's Political Editor Tracey Magee and Political Correspondent Vicki Hawthorne discuss party conference season, confusing presidential elections and consensus in the face of attack. Watch on ITVX or listen here.

Celebrate those who help others with UTV's new podcast 'Going the Extra Mile.' Join Carol Jordan and be inspired as she talks to those who put others first.