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Frank Mitchell is your host for the weekday Phone-In programme. Listen back to past broadcasts full of chat, advice, guests, discussion, music and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4724: LISTEN¦ Mary Kate Kelly and Charlie Kelly, head girl and boy at Rathmore Grammar School spoke to Frank about their upcoming Alumni and Friends Gala Dinner 31.01.2020 4:50

Mary Kate Kelly and Charlie Kelly, head girl and boy at Rathmore Grammar School spoke to Frank about their upcoming Alumni and Friends Gala Dinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4723: LISTEN¦ Did you make it through Dry January? Research suggests you may be healthier (and lighter) for it. Frank spoke to journalist Amanda Ferguson, who's gone 31 days booze-free 31.01.2020 11:41

Did you make it through Dry January? Research suggests you may be healthier (and lighter) for it. Frank spoke to journalist Amanda Ferguson, who's gone 31 days booze-free Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4722: LISTEN¦ School dinners are set for a shake-up under Department of Education plans, which would see fewer chips and more veg on our kids plates. What should our children be eating? Frank spoke to nutritionist Sal Hanvey 31.01.2020 6:27

School dinners are set for a shake-up under Department of Education plans, which would see fewer chips and more veg on our kids plates. What should our children be eating? Frank spoke to Natural Health NI nutritionist Sal Hanvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4721: LISTEN¦ 'Brexit Day' is upon us, but will it be a new dawn for Northern Ireland? Frank spoke to Tom Kelly, Prof Jon Tonge, Stephen Kelly of Manufacturing NI and business expert Jamie Delargy 31.01.2020 28:37

'Brexit Day' is upon us, but will it be a new dawn for Northern Ireland? Frank spoke to Tom Kelly, Prof Jon Tonge, Stephen Kelly of Manufacturing NI and business expert Jamie Delargy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4720: LISTEN¦ The World Health Organisation warns that antibiotic-resistant 'super bugs' are one of the greatest threats to human health, globally. Frank spoke to Dr Jenny Mac from the Public Health Agency 30.01.2020 8:22

The World Health Organisation warns that antibiotic-resistant 'super bugs' are one of the greatest threats to human health, globally. Frank spoke to Dr Jenny Mac from the Public Health Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4719: LISTEN¦ Not enough is being done to improve safeguarding in care homes, according to the for Commissioner for Older People. Frank spoke to the commissioner, Eddie Lynch and health correspondent Lisa Smyth 30.01.2020 13:18

Not enough is being done to improve safeguarding in care homes, according to the for Commissioner for Older People. Frank spoke to the commissioner, Eddie Lynch and health correspondent Lisa Smyth  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4718: LISTEN¦ Are gluten free snacks any healthier than regular treat foods? Joana Da Silva from Safefood dispels some misconceptions around gluten free products 29.01.2020 8:10

Are gluten free snacks really any healthier than regular treat foods? Joana Da Silva from Safefood dispels some misconceptions around gluten free products Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4717: LISTEN¦ The number of botched lip filler cases reported to independent regulator Save Face has doubled in a year, with some victims as young as 14. Does the industry need more regulation? Frank spoke to Save Face founder Ashton Collins 29.01.2020 7:48

The number of botched lip filler cases reported to independent regulator Save Face has doubled in a year, with some victims as young as 14. Does the industry need more regulation? Frank spoke to Save Face founder Ashton Collins  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4716: LISTEN¦ Tricia O'Neill from Road Safe NI spoke to Frank about a powerful new documentary, the Paulie Project, which talks about the human cost of road deaths 29.01.2020 20:42

Tricia O'Neill from Road Safe NI spoke to Frank about a powerful new documentary, the Paulie Project, which talks about the human cost of road deaths Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4715: LISTEN¦ EU negotiator Michel Barnier claims that frictionless trade between NI and GB post-Brexit is impossible, under Boris's deal. How will this impact on consumers and the haulage industry? Frank spoke to Aodhán Connolly who heads the NI Retail C 29.01.2020 7:51

EU negotiator Michel Barnier claims frictionless trade between NI and GB post-Brexit is impossible, under Boris's deal. How will this impact on consumers and the haulage industry? Frank spoke to Aodhán Connolly who heads the NI Retail Consortium  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4714: LISTEN¦ Around half of women believe they're underpaid, yet nearly three quarters have never challenged their boss on the issue. Employment lawyer Ruby Dinsmore gives listeners tips on what to do if you believe you should be paid more and how to neg 28.01.2020 5:36

Around half of women believe they're underpaid, yet nearly three quarters have never challenged their boss on the issue. Employment lawyer Ruby Dinsmore gives listeners tips on what to do if you believe you should be paid more and how to negotiate for a better salary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4712: LISTEN¦ On the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, Dr Katy Radford talks about the importance of drawing lessons from such atrocities in a way that allows us to move forward, rather than looking backwards 27.01.2020 7:20

On the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, Dr Katy Radford talks about the importance of drawing lessons from such atrocities in a way that allows us to move forward, rather than looking backwards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4711:LISTEN¦ Thousands of drivers have been given temporary MOT exemptions, after broken vehicle lifts saw a raft of cancellations. Frank spoke to roads minister Nichola Mallon 27.01.2020 9:17

Thousands of drivers have been given temporary MOT exemptions, after broken vehicle lifts saw a raft of cancellations. Frank spoke to roads minister Nichola Mallon  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4710: LISTEN¦ Official figures from the Ambulance Service show a steep rise in the use of a drug to reverse the effects of an overdose. What's behind the rise and what are substances people are involved? Frank spoke to Chris Rintoul, from Extern 27.01.2020 9:04

Official figures from the Ambulance Service show a steep rise in the use of a drug to reverse the effects of an overdose. What's behind the rise and what are substances people are involved? Frank spoke to Chris Rintoul, from Extern Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4709: LISTEN¦ Tom Kelly paid tribute to his friend and former colleague Seamus Mallon, a man who 'could connect with ordinary people but make government ministers quiver' 27.01.2020 6:26

Tom Kelly paid tribute to his friend and former colleague Seamus Mallon, a man who 'could connect with ordinary people but make government ministers quiver'  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4708: LISTEN¦ Are common garden birds as common as they used to be? The RSPB is looking for volunteers to take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch to see how birds numbers and species are changing. Frank spoke to Phil Carson from the charity 24.01.2020 6:56

Are common garden birds as common as they used to be? The RSPB is looking for volunteers to take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch to see how birds numbers and species are changing. Frank spoke to Phil Carson from the charity  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4707: LISTEN¦ A man's been treated at a Belfast hospital for symptoms of the coronavirus that has so far killed 18 people in China. What do we know about the virus and should we be concerned. Frank got the latest from virologist Connor Bamford 24.01.2020 4:00

A man's been treated at a Belfast hospital for symptoms of the coronavirus that has so far killed 18 people in China. What do we know about the virus and should we be concerned. Frank got the latest from virologist Connor Bamford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4706: LISTEN¦ With thousands of children set to receive the results of their AQE/GL tests, we looked at whether it was too stressful for young children and whether it was aiding social mobility. Frank spoke to education minister Peter Weir and businesswom 24.01.2020 27:34

With thousands of children set to receive the results of their AQE/GL tests, we looked at whether it was too stressful for young children and whether it was aiding social mobility. Frank spoke to education minister Peter Weir and businesswoman Tina McKenzie  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4705: LISTEN¦ Are we over-feeding our pets? A new study found nearly half of dogs and a third of cats are obese. Frank spoke to vet Scott Miller 23.01.2020 5:01

4705: LISTEN¦ Are we over-feeding our pets? A new study found nearly half of dogs and a third of cats are obese. Frank spoke to vet Scott Miller  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4704: LISTEN¦ Would removing items from the wreck of the Titanic be disrespectful to those who lost their lives or could it preserve valuable artifacts for posterity? Frank spoke to historian Gareth Russell 23.01.2020 9:14

Would removing items from the wreck of the Titanic be disrespectful to those who lost their lives or could it preserve valuable artifacts for posterity? Frank spoke to historian Gareth Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4703: LISTEN¦ An all-island football cup competition could be back on the table, but would it revitalise the local game? Frank spoke to sport writer Steven Beacom 23.01.2020 15:38

An all-island football cup competition could be back on the table, but would it revitalise the local game? Frank spoke to sport writer Steven Beacom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4702: LISTEN¦ Is the local health service facing another crisis with falling GP numbers? Frank spoke to Belfast Telegraph health correspondent Lisa Smyth and Dr Alan Stout from the BMA 23.01.2020 20:46

Is the local health service facing another crisis with falling GP numbers? Frank spoke to Belfast Telegraph health correspondent Lisa Smyth and Dr Alan Stout from the BMA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4700: LISTEN¦ Do your children walk to school? Adventurer and TV presenter Ben Fogle has been challenging kids to reduce their carbon footprint by walking, cycling or using public transport to get to school 22.01.2020 12:35

Do your children walk to school? Adventurer and TV presenter Ben Fogle has been challenging kids to reduce their carbon footprint by walking, cycling or using public transport to get to school Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4699: LISTEN¦ Unlike the rest of the UK and the Republic, NI doesn't have specific anti-stalking legislation. Is it leaving victims vulnerable to repeat offenders? Frank spoke to Irish News security correspondent Allison Morris 22.01.2020 7:24

Unlike the rest of the UK and the Republic, NI doesn't have specific anti-stalking legislation. Is it leaving victims vulnerable to repeat offenders? Frank spoke to Irish News security correspondent Allison Morris Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4698: LISTEN¦ Is the £1,000 pay increase for MLAs 'unjustifiable' or would better pay attract a better calibre of politicians? Frank spoke to Prof Jon Tonge, Alex Kane and SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan 22.01.2020 31:27

Is the £1,000 pay increase for MLAs 'unjustifiable' or would better pay attract a better calibre of politicians? Frank spoke to Prof Jon Tonge, Alex Kane and SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.