Listen! With Frank Mitchell

Is the criticism of Prince William's homeless campaign harsh? Some journalists have said he's well meaning but is taking the wrong approach, while Graham Smith CEO of Republic said the problem 'needs political will and money, not royals' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The head of a health trust has warned patients are missing appointments because they can't afford to miss work. Does the health service need to be more flexible? Would evening and weekend appointments help? Frank spoke to Prof Deirdre Heenan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should we be worried after President Putin warned the UK could be targeted for involvement in Ukrainian missile strikes on Moscow? Frank spoke to ex-military intelligence officer Philip Ingram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there a good way to break bad news? A man's gone viral after paying influencers to send his wife a video, saying he wanted a divorce. What's the worst way to tell someone news you know will upset them? Frank spoke to Malachi O'Doherty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you every lied on a CV to get a job? The Chancellor is in hot water over suggestions she exaggerated her experience as an economist - do employers expect it? What should happen if you get caught? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What would you buy first if you won the lottery jackpot? Frances Connolly, who won £115m in 2019 recently revealed her first purchase was a £12 pack of pants! Would you tell people you'd won?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would Jim McDonald work in 2024 Corrie? Charlie Lawson chatted to Frank about 'woke culture' in soaps, holidaying back home and his new memoir 'That's Life, So It Is'  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you ever too old to get a tattoo? A 99 year old grandmother, who became the UK's oldest woman to be tattooed, is considering one to mark her 100th birthday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can Stormont do more to harness the power of devolution? Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham & Belfast-born lead of Manchester council, Bev Craig, spoke to Frank about making the most of City Deals and learning from other cities  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pioneer in the world of financial tech and boss of Tech Women Today, Cecilia Harvey spoke to Frank ahead of delivering at keynote speech at the Global Innovation Summit at QUB  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Campaigners warn endangered animals 'clearly suffer' when they're imported for zoos, due to 'insufficient welfare protections'. Frank spoke to animal rights activist Andrew Goti Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt says a £100m budget shortfall means NI health workers may not get the same pay offer as their UK counterparts. What can he do, without more money? Frank spoke to Prof Deirdre Heenan & Patricia McKeown from Unison Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you miss lollipop people, if they disappeared? A 44-year-old man from near Manchester's in the headlines, after becoming a 5th generation lollipop man, but they're becoming harder to recruit. Do you have memories of them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you pay an extra £2 for a pint after 10pm? Some pubs are introducing 'surge pricing' at peak times - they say it's to cover increased costs, like added security Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Fine Gael or the budget airline he leads feel the impact of Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary's comment on teachers, at an event this weekend? Frank spoke to teaching union rep Justin McCamphill from the NASUWT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are schools too focused on exam results? The UK education secretary has warned obsessing about grades won't help pupils or schools. Frank spoke to Mick Fealty about his experience of working in schools across Europe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Funny honey? Research has found that some cheaper honey on supermarkets shelves isn't genuine - being bulked out with sugar syrups. Frank spoke to beekeeper Emma Thompson from Bee Haven Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will a 'sex strike' change how people vote in future? Women in the US have been backing the so-called '4B' movement in protest over Trump's victory, which they say harms womens rights. Frank spoke to feminist and author Fionola Meredith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to lose 10 pounds by Christmas? Deirdre Maguire had some tips to share with our listeners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are beards scruffy? Prince William made headlines after appearing in public with a new beard - some suggested it looked unkempt, while others said it was 'rugged'. Frank got the thoughts of Kim Kelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'She was the most extraordinary woman - endlessly brave, kind and hard-working' - Alliance MLA Kate Nicholl paid tribute to her close friend and colleague Anna Lo, who died aged 74 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boxing legend Carl Frampton and Age NI's Siobhan Casey spoke to Frank about a new campaign, aiming to raise £500,000 to support older people in Northern Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a fast-paced, full contact sport with millions of players worldwide, but did you know Northern Ireland has its own successful team? Frank spoke to Sarah 'Shutter' Marsden about Belfast Roller Derby  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Essex - He's sold millions of records, starred on the big and small screens, including a stint on Albert Square. Next month he'll be 'Rocking On' at Belfast's Waterfront Hall. He called in for a chat with Frank  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you have a nickname at school? Should you use nicknames in the workplace? A new study in the Harvard Business Review has warned it could be risky! Frank spoke to Kim Kelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.