Talkback

Jeffrey Donaldson's double life: Who knew what and when? 26.06.2026 40:18 ↓

Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.

How did Belfast's Pride parade become such a political minefield? 25.06.2026 35:29 ↓

NI Civil Service withdrawal has sparked criticism from organisers and some politicians.

Should politicians convicted of serious crimes lose their public pension? 24.06.2026 31:22 ↓

Current rules do not automatically remove pensions after conviction. Critics want reform.

As a social media ban for under-16s is announced, how are young people in Northern Ireland feeling about the prospect? 15.06.2026 46:08 ↓

How would a ban on the likes of Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube really work?

Is lowering speed limits the answer to improving road safety? 16.01.2026 33:00 ↓

Richard and guests discuss new proposals to lower speed limits.

Iran's threatened exuection of a young protester - what might come next? 14.01.2026 18:01 ↓

William and historian Dr Saivush Randjbar-Daemi discuss how Iran has reached this moment.

Where should Stormont's money go? 12.01.2026 35:03 ↓

William and guests discuss Stormont's first draft multi-year budget since 2011.

Can the Presbyterian Church be trusted with safeguarding? 13.11.2025 53:19 ↓

Richard and guests discuss Rev Trevor Gribben’s resignation and the church’s future.

With hate crimes rising and Catholic families forced out of home- is this now just life in Northern Ireland? 01.09.2025 39:15 ↓

William and guests discuss recent hate-motivated crimes and consider what could be done.

Did police overreact in arresting two pro-Palestinian protesters in Belfast? 27.05.2025 21:04 ↓

Protester Sue Pentel has accused the PSNI of criminalising a peaceful protest.

The influence and legacy of Pope Francis 21.04.2025 55:50 ↓

William and guests discuss the death of Pope Francis and his impact as pontiff.

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?