Listen! With Frank Mitchell

What makes Donaghadee the best place in NI to live? Frank spoke to former mayor Cllr Mark Brooks and Tim McKee from the Copeland Distillery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The situation is unfair and unjust' says SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath as more and more people end up spending their savings on private healthcare in the face of NHS crisis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'There's uncertainty for ourselves and many disability organisations - we're sitting at a cliff-edge ' - Sean Hanna from NOW Group tells Frank they're just days away from losing a quarter of their funding Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should smacking be banned in Northern Ireland? After the NSPCC called for a law change on 'physical punishment', Frank spoke to Parenting NI chief executive Charlene Brooks and took calls from listeners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caffeine - can you have too much of it? When should you consume it and can it boost your health? Frank spoke to health and performance coach Dr Jonny Bloomfield  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NSPCC calls for a ban on physical punishment of children in Northern Ireland. Frank speaks to Charlene Brooks from Parenting NI, who says our lack of Executive is 'no excuse' for the law to be so far behind the Republic, Scotland and Wales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can this Ireland side, ranked world number one and fresh from Six Nations glory, win the World Cup? Frank spoke to Grand Slam winner and Ulster legend Paddy Wallace and top sportswriter Steven Beacom  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are we too prudish when it comes to public nudity? Could we learn something from our continental neighbours? Frank got the thoughts of Kim Kelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Act your age? Liam Neeson's still enjoying action hero roles at 70 - but at a certain age, should stars stop scrapping or baring all on camera? Frank spoke to Helen McClements Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Irish Goodbye director Ross White described James Martin as “the beating heart of our film”, after winning the Oscar for best live action short film. White and fellow director Tom Berkeley led a chorus of Happy Birthday for the film’s star after it won best live action short film at the Oscars. This year the biggest night in the show business calendar, taking place on M...

The evolution of the wedding speech? Frank talks to Helen McClements about the growing number of brides breaking with tradition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you fancy taking to the skies in a pilotless plane? Travel expert Frank Brehany talks about the future of flight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'We're not just talking about the challenges facing women in media, we also want to celebrate them' - journalist Amanda Ferguson talks to Frank about the Embrace Equity event Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Critics of NHS plans to offer weight-loss jabs for obese patients say it's 'nanny statism' - are they right? Frank got the thoughts of Kim Kelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'They're so unsafe for the rider and the pedestrian - they shouldn't be selling them' - Sarah Gayton from @NFBUK talks to Frank about e-scooters after another fatal crash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'It' been devastating for the village, no words can fathom it' - Councillor Caleb McCready says the death of a one-year-old boy in a crash in Moira has sent 'shockwaves' through the area Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will talking to paramilitaries encourage them to disband? Crime Correspondent Allison Morris talks to Frank about the Secretary of State's latest proposal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eurovision semi-finalist Brooke Scullion is hoping to go one better and reach the final of Dancing with the Stars. She chatted to Frank about learning routines, her 'dream' of a dance partner Robert and plans for touring Down Under Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Just hearing someone's voice and talking can make a difference' - as GPs in England will soon be able to prescribe phone-calls to tackle loneliness, Frank speaks to AgeNI chief executive Linda Robinson about the Check-In and Chat service Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How will strikes by road workers impact on road gritting and with snow expected, should drivers be worried? Frank spoke to Alan Perry from the GMB Union and head of engineering at DFI, David Porter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should we prioritise public spending to make childcare accessible and affordable? Frank spoke to Aoife Hamilton from Employers for Childcare, MLA Connie Egan and Prof Deirdre Heenan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7-UP - Liverpool hammered bitter rivals Manchester United by a record 7-0 margin. Frank got reaction from sportswriter and frequent contributor to the Red Agenda podcast, Steven Beacom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a resounding 9-3 win saw the Belfast Giants retain the Challenge Cup, Frank spoke to head coach Adam Keefe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a £4.5m refurb, Titanic Belfast is set to open, with never before seen artifacts added. Frank spoke to Eimear Kearney from Titanic Belfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The papers are calling it 'Frogxit' - have Meghan and Harry really been asked to leave Frogmore Cottage? Frank spoke to royal commentator Rupert Bell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.