Listen! With Frank Mitchell

Should it be illegal to overtake a stopped bus? A local councillor has called for greater safety measures, following the tragic death of an 11 year old girl, who was hit by a car getting off a bus. Frank spoke to Cllr Malachy Quinn  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the world's greatest ever songwriters, three-time Oscar winner Sir Tim Rice joined Frank in studio to talk about his upcoming show 'My Life In Musicals: I Know Him So Well' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The cost of household bills is pushing people into debt. Sinead Campbell from Advice NI spoke to Frank as research found the average personal debt had nearly doubled in four years  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should we ban parents from giving their children bizarre names? A couple has sparked an online debate after naming their baby 'Trucklyn'. What are the strangest names you've heard? Frank spoke to Gráinne McGarvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'It was quite terrifying' - DUP MLA Diane Forsythe told Frank that dry conditions had led to fires spreading very quickly, threatening wildlife and coming close to people's homes. 'If it's deliberate, it's shocking, if it's carelessness, we need to educate people' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The DUP's Carla Lockhart has spoken out about abuse she's faced, while in office. She's far from alone. A BBC programme has highlighted what our local politicians face on a daily basis, leading some to consider leaving politics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What grosses you out? Scientists in Zurich found younger women are more squeamish, while men become fussier with age. What sickens you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was £54,000 too much to pay for Stormont leaders to visit Washington? Why did it take a year to find the figures? The Belfast Telegraph revealed the cost of the four day trip. Frank got the thoughts of Prof Jon Tonge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could ending division help cut waiting lists, improve education and provide better services? An Alliance motion is drawing attention to the near £1bn cost of a divided society. Frank spoke to the party's finance spokesman Eóin Tennyson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who should treat young men how to treat women? Parents? Teachers? Netflix drama Adolescence has made headlines, with themes around misogyny, with the PM claiming it should be shown in schools Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Stormont find £150m to mitigate welfare cuts? Could health reform be a path to addressing a reliance on long-term disability benefits? Frank spoke to Prof Deirdre Heenan and Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are taxpayers being 'taken for a ride'? A local MP is among those raising concerns about the number of cars being supplied to Motability claimants in Northern Ireland. Frank spoke to Will Yarwood from the Taxpayers Alliance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Conor McGregor's voice worth listening to? He visited the White House claiming to represent views of Ireland that aren't being heard, but the Taoiseach claimed his message 'did not reflect the views of the people of Ireland' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you find plus-size models inspirational or irresponsible? A clothing brand says it receives over a hundred complaints a day, suggesting they're promoting an unhealthy lifestyle by using larger models Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are married men letting themselves go? Scientists have found married men are three times more likely than single men to be obese, but married women don't seem to experience the same expanding waistline Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Newry to New York, via Rio? A local school will be bringing samba rhythms to the world's most famous St Patrick's Day parade, next week. Frank spoke to teacher Peter Slane and pupil Conor Sands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5281: LISTEN¦ Should chanting 'ooh ah up the 'Ra' be outlawed? A new policing bill could prohibit flags glorifying terrorism. TUV MP Jim Allister has suggested it should also include a ban on singing songs or chants of support for proscribed organisations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Delays in ambulance handovers put around 3,800 people at potential risk of severe harm, according to a scathing report by the NI Audit Office. Frank spoke to the SDLP's Colin McGrath and Áine Magee from Carers NI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should religious education be mandatory in schools? A new poll suggests a majority don't believe children should have to study it. Frank spoke to Amanda Ferguson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it time to stop sending letters? Denmark's postal service is ending deliveries of letters. Have they had their day? Frank got the thoughts of writer Malachi O'Doherty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there too much football on Match of the Day? BBC Chairman Samir Shah says there should be more analysis and discussion and less focus on the action. Frank spoke to sports writer Steven Beacom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over 100 life-saving kidney transplants are carried out in NI each year. Frank spoke to Graeme Francey about his own experience, receiving a kidney from his sister Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could you save over £130 on your gas bill? Some Firmus customers are getting a price cut. Rick spoke to energy expert Aodhan O'Donnell, from Power To Switch about who will benefit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do we still need feminism? A study finds young women out-earn young men by around 9% Is it time for a mainstream mens movement? Peter spoke to writer Fionola Meredith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

80% of teachers say they've been abused by parents in the past year, with nearly one in ten reporting being physically attacked. Peter spoke to Dr Graham Gault from the NAHT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.