Listen! With Frank Mitchell

With less than 24 hours to go, can a planned strike by health workers be averted? Frank spoke to Belfast Telegraph health correspondent Lisa Smyth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With just two days remaining in the Stuff a Bus campaign, Frank heard from Rioghnach Murphy, service manager at Grosvenor House Family Centre and Salvation Army centre chaplain Simon Arthur about the impact the charity has on local families Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A return to Stormont could be imminent, with talks commencing today. If so, what will it look like and will it work? Frank spoke to Prof Jon Tonge and Malachi O'Doherty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What role did Brexit play in the election and will the results provoke soul-searching in unionism? Frank spoke to Allison Morris and Sam McBride Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lamentable for Labour, dire for the DUP - where has this election left us, politically? Frank spoke to Ben Lowry, Eamonn Mallie, Amanda Ferguson and Prof Jon Tonge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pet charity Blues Cross is giving tips on the best way to care for your pets this Christmas. Rick spoke to vet Roisin Bolger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new two-part show will look at Ireland's wealthiest individuals. How did they make their money? Rick spoke to presenter Richard Curran Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shops are facing calls to remove 'smart toys' from shelves amid fears they could be hacked, leaving children at risk from being contact by strangers. Peter spoke to top cyber security expert Wayne Denner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NI Chest Heart and Stroke has assembled local 'heart heroes' to help fight heart disease. Peter spoke to Patrick Anderson from NICHS and artist Aly Harte Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rory McIlroy has turned down a reported $2.5m to play a tournament in Saudi Arabia. Given the kingdom's human rights record, is there an onus on sports people to speak up? Peter talked to Patrick Corrigan from Amnesty International Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could the return of Stormont be just weeks away and are our politicians prepared to take the difficult decisions? Peter spoke to Irish News political correspondent John Manley and Newsletter political editor Sam McBride Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our incredibly generous listeners are helping to stuff a bus with up to 20,000 presents for children living in hardship. Frank spoke to Chris from the Salvation Army and Shannon whose family will benefit from this year's campaign Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Det Chief Supt Paula Hillman talks to Frank about the PSNI's Christmas domestic abuse campaign Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Con O'Neill the richest, most powerful Irishman you've never heard of? Frank spoke to the author of a new book about the last Gaelic Lord of Upper Clannaboy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just days out from Thursday's general election, will last night's leaders' debate change how people vote? Frank spoke to Prof Jon Tonge, journalist Amanda Ferguson and top pollster Bill White Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 58 years as a DJ, legendary label-founder Terri Hooley is hanging up his headphones. Frank spoke to Terri about his upcoming farewell tour of Irish venues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With temperatures dropping, Frank gets advice from Paulino Garcia of the Consumer Council about the most cost-effective ways to stay warm this winter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With up to 95% of Christmas jumpers containing plastic and as many as 12 million set to be sold this year, environmental charity Hubbub wants more people to swap them or buy second hand. Frank spoke to Sarah from the organisation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In what has been labelled the 'Brexit election', a poll suggests NI voters have other priorities. Frank spoke to chief pollster Bill White from Lucid Talk and commentator Alex Kane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Revelations around Jeffrey Epstein have brought the issue of sex trafficking back to the fore. How prevalent is it here? Frank spoke to Gayle from charity Invisible Traffick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A third home in a social housing development in north Belfast has been the target of sectarian vandalism before the tenant had even moved into the property. Frank spoke to Brendan Hughes from the Irish News and local SDLP councillor Paul McCusker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The local parties' manifestos contain plenty of spending commitments, but do the sums add up? Frank spoke to senior economist Dr Esmond Birnie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland and Leinster legend Brian O'Driscoll spoke to Frank about Ulster's prospects in this year's Champions Cup, as well as encouraging more people into the game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The very talented John Mallon called in to talk to Frank about his new calendar for 2020, Beauty on our Doorstep, raising awareness of mental health issues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new poll suggests the environment is increasingly a priority for voters in NI. Frank spoke to WWF director of campaigns, Fanny Calder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.