Listen! With Frank Mitchell

With no devolved minister in place and Westminster reluctant to intervene, who will take control of the spiraling healthcare system? Frank spoke to former health chief John Compton, Prof Jon Tonge and Sam McBride Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dogs charity Lucy's Trust is urging people not to impulse buy a puppy at Christmas, especially for a child. Frank spoke to founder and vet Olivia Kennedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Police officer Clodagh Dunlop tells Frank the incredible story of her recovery from 'locked-in' syndrome, that inspired her book Return to Duty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following thousands of outpatient cancellations, the health trust and unions are at odds over who was to blame. Frank spoke to health correspondent Lisa Smyth and took calls from listeners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Christmas around the corner, Frank talked foodie present ideas with Gary Quate from Tourism NI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish IS suspect Lisa Smith has been arrested after arriving back in Dublin. Frank spoke to Irish Sun journalist John Hand and Ms Smith's solicitor Darragh Mackin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thousands of outpatient appointments have been cancelled in Belfast, with the Trust blaming industrial action. Frank spoke to Irish News health correspondent Seanín Graham and took calls from listeners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Vogue magazine signs up to an international sustainability charter, Frank speaks to Belfast Fashion Week boss Cathy Martin about how you can be sustainable and remain on trend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Black Friday upon us, Frank gets advice on safeguarding your rights when ordering online, from Kellin McCloskey of the Consumer Council Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Record waiting lists have left the NI health service on the point of collapse, according to the Royal College of Surgeons. Frank spoke to health correspondent Lisa Smyth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank spoke to Sean Smyth who's campaigning tirelessly to fulfill his daughter Eimear's dying wish, inspiring people to sign the stem cell donor registry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is a Belfast taxi driver travelling over 1,700 miles to Benidorm to pick up a passenger? Frank spoke to man himself, Phil Hamilton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Black Friday around the corner, Frank spoke to Consumer Council expert Mark Crawford about potential pitfalls, before you splash the cash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NI party leaders have backed calls for a soft opt-out system for organ donation, but will it become law? Frank spoke to journalist Lisa Smyth and took calls from listeners who have experience with organ donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How big a problem are drugs in our schools and what support are teachers given to deal with them? Frank spoke to Kevin Daly from the INTO union Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prince Andrew has stepped aside from Royal duties, but how badly has he damaged the institution of the Monarchy? Frank spoke to Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The union representing most of NI's healthcare workers is to begin industrial action as soon as next week. What will be the impact on patients and how did it get to this stage?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fancy a worm burger? Or perhaps cinnamon and raisin insect biscuits might take your fancy? More and more people are eating insects. Should you? Frank speaks to Horizon Edible Insects co-founder Tiziana Di Costanzo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A family has taken a legal case over compulsory religious education at their five year old daughter's school. Should children still be required to study RE at school? Frank spoke to journalist Amanda Ferguson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After high profile Leave campaigner Arron Banks had his private messages leaked on Twitter, Frank spoke to cyber security expert Wayne Denner about how to keep your own data safe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who was the big winner from last night's election debate? Frank spoke to commentator @AlexKane221b Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Politicians, world-class swimmers and celebrity patrons are all set to take part in a charity swim for cross-community group Hope for Youth NI. Frank speaks to patron Judy Lindsay and Jeff Meredith, who's among those taking part Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it still taboo for men to express their emotions or admit if they're struggling with mental health issues? Frank speaks to commentator Daithi McKay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new report by think-tank Pivotal warns that the absence of a devolved Assembly, a number of public services are on the brink of crisis. Frank speaks to director Ann Watt and reporter Bimpe Archer from the Irish News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you claiming all the benefits to which you're entitled? The 'Make The Call' campaign helped people receive over £43m in unclaimed benefits last year alone. Frank spoke to Brenda Henderson who's leading the campaign Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.