Listen! With Frank Mitchell

MLAs are to have their say on post-Brexit trading arrangements. Why is no cross-community consent required for such a significant vote? Why is the DUP opposing the status quo? Frank spoke to the SDLP's Matthew O'Toole and TUV's Jim Allister Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too late for the Euros, but should Stormont still go ahead with the Casement Park project, on a reduced scale? Frank spoke to commentators Prof Jon Tonge and Brendan Mulgrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Must-see Halloween viewing - 'A blend of local live TV from the 80s and 90s with supernatural, poltergeist movies' - director Dominic O'Neill talks to Frank about his new films Haunted Ulster Live  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The creativity is out of this world - it's magical' - Mayor of Derry City & Strabane Lilian Seenoi-Barr talks about the enormous pride and imagination the people of the city display at Halloween Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scarily good! Odhran Dunne, from Visit Derry told Frank how Derry Halloween had become an international sensation - named by publications like USA Today as the world's best! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'I thought I was invincible but that mammogram saved my life' - top reporter Barbara McCann is urging others to self-check and attend appointments, after her own experience of breast cancer  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With minimum wage rises and tax increases on the way, how will the Budget affect Northern Ireland workers and businesses? Frank spoke to Gary McDonald from the Irish News and chartered accountant Ross Boyd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are Gen-Z not having babies? The UK fertility rates has dropped to a record low . Why do you think that is? Frank spoke to Fionola Meredith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'A moment's carelessness can lead to a lifetime of injuries' - top plastic surgeon Alastair Brown talks to Frank about the dangers of misuse of fireworks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should bad parking be punished with fines? A new pilot scheme in south and east Belfast could see people prosecuted for blocking pavements or access for residents, pedestrians or emergency services Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is NI's best high street? What makes a good high street? A travel website has named Newcastle, Bayllcastle, Carrickfergus and Enniskillen among our best. Frank got the thoughts of Glyn Roberts from Retail NI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The internet should be a more dangerous place for predators than our children' - child protection expert Jim Gamble and top cyber security consultant Wayne Denner talk about lessons that need to be learned after the Alexander McCartney case Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should we give teachers more holidays? Some English schools are considering a nine-day fortnight among plans to entice new talent, but campaigner Brian Banks told Frank he just wants existing contracts to be adhered to Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should you be punished for stealing loo roll from work? A police woman has been suspended after admitting to pinching toilet paper. Was that too harsh a penalty? Have you done it? Frank got the thoughts of Mick Fealty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will our rates have to rise to cover record spending deficits by local councils? Or will jobs be axed? And how do we deal with soaring absentee levels among council staff? Frank spoke to John Manley from the Irish News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should we stop turning back the clock? Sleep experts claim scrapping daylight savings time could help us living longer and healthier as well as improving road safety. Frank spoke to Dr Megan Crawford from the British Sleep Society Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Belfast traffic so bad that patients AND doctors have missed urgent appointments. Frank spoke to Belfast Telegraph reporter Niamh Campbell who's been covering the story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should you always wear your wedding ring? Would you be worried if your spouse stopped wearing theirs? Prince William famously doesn't wear one - do you? Frank got the thoughts of commentator Gráinne McGarvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Years of under-investment in water infrastructure are impacting on housing, health and the economy - Frank spoke to Alliance infrastructure spokesman Andrew McMurray as his party set out proposals to deal with the issue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did a child go missing for so long without a major search? Irish Sun journalist Stephen Breen spoke to Frank about the latest on the search for eight-year-old Kyran Durnin  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should shops close on Boxing Day? Poundland has become the latest major retailer to say it will close for two days over the holidays - good for staff or bad for business? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to play your favourite sport, but worried it might be too fast paced? Walking versions of netball and football are growing in popularity. Sarah Aiken from ABC Council told Frank how they're getting more women involved Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should we fine patients for missing hospital appointments? Each missed consultation costs over £200 in wasted time - should people be punished?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Is Nigel here?' - Paddy Raff talked to Frank about separating himself from his comic creations, what it's like to play the SSE Arena and the X-rated jokes people tell him  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should we tax frequent flyers more? A new study found a 'jet setter' tax could raise £54 billion a year without hitting most ordinary passengers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.