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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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Episodes
Justice Minister Naomi Long slams sacked PSNI officers as ‘despicable’ for filming vulnerable people while on duty 13.11.2026 54:20
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 1:08:08
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 49:24
Stephen talks to Constables Anna and Adam
Parents face further financial squeeze as EA increases price of school dinners 10.11.2026 1:08:53
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 1:09:21
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 50:42
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 55:03
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 1:09:13
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 49:16
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 1:21:25
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 1:20:49
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 58:04
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 52:14
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 1:18:30
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 1:19:26
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 1:19:44
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 1:06:20
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 49:04
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 1:09:24
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 1:19:47
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 38:47
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 49:39
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 1:06:31
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 54:07
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 1:01:53
More on Drumcree & Nolan speaks with a concerned father about Daisy Hill maternity ward.
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