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Stephen Nolan's no nonsense approach to confronting the biggest issues of the day: an unmissable mixture of news, phone ins and entertainment. From BBC Radio Ulster

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Latest episode

Nov 13, 2026

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Episodes

Justice Minister Naomi Long slams sacked PSNI officers as ‘despicable’ for filming vulnerable people while on duty 13.11.2026

And Nolan speaks with the Alliance leader about recent poll figures.

One hour parking restrictions are killing businesses in NI – claim councillors from Ards and North Down 12.11.2026

Nolan talks to Councillor Alistair Cathcart and businessman William Gilliland

Drug busts and high-speed chases – PSNI officers from latest Peelers show reveal the real side of the job 11.11.2026

Stephen talks to Constables Anna and Adam

Parents face further financial squeeze as EA increases price of school dinners 10.11.2026

Nolan talks to DUP Education Minister Paul Givan and UUP leader Jon Burrows

New contract agreed with GPs - but is the extra £40m enough to improve access to services? 09.11.2026

Dr Frances O'Hagan from the BMA and Ulster University's Prof Deirdre Heenan react

Secretary of State Chris Bryant puts the boot into the NI Executive insisting 'I haven't got any more money' for NI budget 06.11.2026

Nolan talks to commentator Newton Emerson and Ulster University's Prof Deirdre Heenan

Former DUP MP Carla Lockhart tells Nolan : unionism is ‘on its knees’. Is she right? 05.11.2026

Former DUP special advisor David Graham & ex SDLP special advisor Brendan Mulgrew react

PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher says he is ‘worried’ about the threat of dissidents using drones 04.11.2026

Nolan talks to Belfast Telegraph's Allison Morris and security expert Philip Ingram

PSNI marks 25th anniversary – is it a police force delivering for you or not? 03.11.2026

Nolan talks to guests including former vice chair of NI Policing Board Dennis Bradley

DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley in Nolan studio after calling for Unionist leaders to meet to address ‘unionist unity’ 02.11.2026

Also, Stephen gets reaction from TUV leader Jim Allister and commentator Newton Emerson

DUP blocks First Minister Michelle O’Neill’s engagements over Drumcree - what is the future of NI politics here? 30.10.2026

Nolan talks to DUP's Paul Givan, SDLP's Claire Hanna, All MLA Kate Nicholl and callers.

Derry City and Strabane council votes to withdraw support for any future jobs fairs featuring British Armed Forces 29.10.2026

Nolan gets reaction from PBP Cllr Shaun Harkin and Ind Unionist MLA Doug Beattie

Chancellor announcing first budget under Andy Burnham as PM - what will it mean for NI economy? 28.10.2026

BBC NI Economics and Business Editor John Campbell talks to Stephen

Are DFI plans to pedestrianise parts of Belfast city centre forward thinking or an attack on the motorist? 27.10.2026

Columnist Newton Emerson, SDLP Cllr Carl Whyte and businessman Chris Suitor talk to Nolan

Thousands at Portadown rally calling for Michelle O’Neill to go as First Minister – will DUP act and leave Stormont? 26.10.2026

Nolan talks to Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson, PBP MLA Gerry Carroll and TUV MP Jim Allister.

Thousands at Portadown rally calling for Michelle O’Neill to go as First Minister – will DUP act and leave Stormont? 26.10.2026

Nolan talks to Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson, PBP MLA Gerry Carroll and TUV MP Jim Allister

Major rift in the DUP grows as Carla Lockhart resigns as a party officer – but will she now leave the party? 23.10.2026

DUP's Paul Givan, TUV's Timothy Gaston and UUP's Jon Burrows react to Nolan

DUP MP Carla Lockhart writes to SoS Chris Bryant demanding fresh assessment of status of Provisional IRA 22.10.2026

Also, former DUP Special Advisor David Graham, Prof Jon Tonge and SDLP's Claire Hanna

NHS dental system is ‘not viable’, says British Dental Association – what can be done for patients who can’t pay to go private? 21.10.2026

Nolan talks to dentist Paul Brennan, DUP MLA Diane Dodds and SDLP's Colin McGrath

High Court hears dissident republicans may have mounted gun attacks at Drumcree – was the SoS right to intervene? 20.10.2026

Nolan talks to Belfast Telegraph's Allison Morris, TUV MP Jim Allister and callers

Should the DUP pull the deputy First Minister out of the Executive as has been suggested by MP Carla Lockhart? 19.10.2026

Nolan talks to political commentators Alex Kane, David Graham and callers.

Is it time for Stormont to accept the £1.5 Billion offer from the Secretary of State? 16.10.2026

Also, woman, who was knocked off her mobility scooter, waited six hours for an ambulance.

DUP Leader discusses possible Drumcree terror threat and dire budgetary consequences for Northern Ireland 15.10.2026

Nolan speak with DUP party leader Gavin Robinson

Stormont’s ‘willy-nilly’ spending without a budget is ‘irresponsible’ Secretary of State warns NI politicians 14.10.2026

And, NI faces detrimental winter due to impending industrial action Health Minister warns

How much of a grip do paramilitaries still hold on communities in Northern Ireland? 13.10.2026

More on Drumcree & Nolan speaks with a concerned father about Daisy Hill maternity ward.

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