Listen! With Frank Mitchell

A rates revaluation could see retailers pay less, while some pubs and hotels warn of 'crippling' rises. Frank spoke to David Ross from the Department of Finance and Joel Neill of Hospitality Ulster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derry City and Strabane District Council has become the first to back a menopause policy, designed to reduce related absenteeism and offer support to manage symptoms at work. Frank got the opinion of journalist Amanda Ferguson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new book examines the relationship between women and fiction. Why do women account for such a high percentage of fiction readers? And why do men appear resistant to reading female writers? Frank spoke to the author Prof Helen Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A top judge has warned that current law in NI doesn't deal 'in a satisfactory way' with hate crimes. Do we need a clearer definition and what about online offences? Frank spoke to Judge Desmond Marrinan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LISTEN: Amid growing controversy, the Irish justice minister opted to defer a commemoration of the Royal Irish Constabulary. Historian Eamon Phoenix explains the origins of the organisation and the source of the controversy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the heads of Northern Ireland's health trusts warned this week's strikes could push the system "beyond tipping point" Frank spoke to Conor McCarthy from union Unison and Health Correspondent Lisa Smyth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After early optimism, will issues around an Irish language act and petition of concern put the brakes on talks progress? Frank spoke to Allison Morris  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ricky Gervais took aim at celebrities for making political pronouncements. Did he have a point? Frank spoke to showbiz journalist Paul Martin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LISTEN¦ Last year was one of the safest in recorded history on NI's roads, but could reducing rural limits and introducing more speed cameras in 30MPH zones make them safer still? Frank heard from Ben Lowry and Jamie Delargy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4661: LISTEN¦ Will we see a deal struck to restore the Stormont Assembly or will we go back to the polls, again? Frank got the thoughts of Malachi O'Doherty and Alex Kane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rising music star Niamh Murphy called in for a chat with Frank and to perform an original song and a Christmas classic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enjoying an alcohol-free Christmas or looking for a new festive fizz? Frank enlisted the help of drinks expert Kate Goodman and Simon Cairn, head of wine at the Co-op Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heading home for Christmas or jetting off for some winter sun? What happens if your flight is delayed or cancelled? What are your rights? Frank spoke to Richard Williams, head of transport at the Consumer Council Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ulster Museum has been gifted six works by the Dutch master Rembrandt. How can you see them and when will they go on display? Frank spoke to head of National Museums NI, Kathryn Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talks appear to have ground to a halt at Stormont. What happened? Frank spoke to Irish News political correspondent John Manley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A newly published review looking at recalled patients of Dr Michael Watt raised question marks over a fifth of diagnoses. Frank spoke to Belfast Telegraph health correspondent Lisa Smyth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the boss of an online bookmaker is revealed as the UK's top earning CEO, taking home over £300m, the industry faces criticism, including over children gambling. Frank spoke to Mark Baillie from charity CARE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a prominent Instagrammer appeared to admit she hadn't tried a product she was promoting, Frank spoke to top social media expert Wayne Denner about the pitfalls of influencer marketing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is loneliness increasingly an issue for middle aged men? Thousands of people have responded to a viral video in which a 52 year old man admits he has no friends. Frank spoke to Eoin McAnuff from the Mens Sheds initiative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are a string of major government projects years behind schedule and millions over-budget? Frank spoke to Auditor General Kieran Donnelly about his latest Audit Office report Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Secretary of State is meeting local parties, aiming to break the deadlock on talks with health unions. Will it have the desired effect? Frank spoke to health correspondent Lisa Smyth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Research by QUB suggests vaping could be as damaging to your lungs as smoking. Frank spoke to the study's lead author, Dr Deirdre Gilpin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last minute talks failed to prevent a strike by health workers - who's to blame and how can the dispute be resolved? Frank spoke to health correspondent Lisa Smyth and Unison rep Conor McCarthy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4649: LISTEN¦ As the Tumble Circus returns to Belfast for its winter run, Frank spoke to its youngest member, Kasper and mum Tina Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With one in four people in NI admitting to a festive kitchen mishap, how can you avoid a Christmas dinner disaster? Frank spoke to Dr Gary Kearney and chef Stephen Jeffers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.