Listen! With Frank Mitchell

Are children taking the lead, encouraging parents to be more eco-friendly? Frank spoke to Michaela Strachan and CEO of moneyexpert.com, Jason Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new study found 40% of people met their partner online or via an app, but what about those who prefer to use more traditional means? Frank spoke to Claire Hughes, founder of the Soirée Society Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new code of conduct for special advisers at Stormont has been published, but concerns remain around transparency of appointments and whether the code carries sufficient weight without legislation. Frank spoke to political correspondent John Manley and TUV leader Jim Allister Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Palace is preparing itself for a 'hard Mexit' - but what will Harry and Meghan do once they quit the Royal Family? Frank spoke to Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With thousands of instances of online trolling or cyber abuse reported to the PSNI each year, do the social media giants need to do more to protect users? Frank spoke to cyber security expert Wayne Denner and Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following a string of suicides in recent weeks in north Belfast, a number of prominent local figures have called on the Health Minister to declare a public health emergency. Frank spoke to Seanin Graham from the Irish News  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the costly Christmas period, Scott Kennerley of the Consumer Council offered us advice about managing your money during 'the longest month' as well as using his organisation's new budgeting tool Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you self-employed? With just two weeks until the self-assessment deadline, Rick got some advice from HMRC tax expert Nikki Sanders Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How are your New Year's Resolutions going? Is your willpower wavering? Frank enlisted the help of hypnotherapist @warrenyorkhypno to give us some tips on how to make real, lasting changes   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With nearly two-thirds of working-age people with epilepsy not in employment, does more need to be done to support people in the workplace? Frank spoke to Erin Davies from Epilepsy Action Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An investigation has begun after campaign group Meat the Victims staged a protest over conditions at a Co Antrim farm. Frank spoke to UFU deputy president David Brown and MTV member Tuesday Goti Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Belfast City Council has backed calls on Stormont to ban the sale of puppies and kittens from unregistered breeders. Frank spoke to Cllr Anthony Flynn, who was behind the motion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dieting or detoxing to compensate for that festive blowout? Nutritionist Sal Hanvey offered some great advice on losing weight while avoiding fad diets or supplements Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A top economist has warned it may cost £5bn to fill the shortfall in spending on areas like infrastructure and health. Could differences over funding see the first cracks emerge in the Executive's 'New Approach'?. Frank spoke to Dr Esmond Birnie and Allison Morris Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Queen is holding crisis talks senior royals - the first face-to-face discussions since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their decision to step back from royal duties. Frank spoke to royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the biggest challenges facing the new Stormont Executive and who has the toughest brief? Frank spoke to Tom Kelly and Alex Kane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New year, new career? Conor O'Hagan from Brightwater NI offered advice on the best paying jobs, where to find careers advice and what industries should you be considering Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Got any unwanted or faulty gifts over Christmas? What are your rights when it comes to returns/exchanges? Frank spoke to Ronan Convery from the Consumer Council Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could combining music with brisk walking be the key to shifting that Christmas weight gain? Frank spoke to professor of exercise and health, Prof Marie Murphy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do young men know enough about drink spiking and how can you and your friends stay safe on a night out? Frank spoke to Elaine Hindal, chief executive of Drinkaware Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Campaigner Philip McTaggart has called on officials to declare a 'health emergency' as six people in NI are taking their own lives each week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's in the draft deal and will all parties sign up to it? Frank gets the thoughts of Prof Jon Tonge, Malachi O'Doherty and Amanda Ferguson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What services are there for young people struggling with their mental health? Frank spoke to Children's Commissioner Koulla Yiasouma  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What will Harry and Meghan do now, following their decision to 'step back' as senior royals? Will it damage the monarchy? Frank spoke to royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4673: LISTEN¦ A new poll by LucidTalk suggests the DUP will have a tough time selling an Irish Language Act to its voters, while there's a dip in support for Sinn Féin's policy of abstentionism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.