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Talkback

Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines, chat to the people making them and ask you, the audience, what you think? From BBC Radio Ulster

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Jun 26, 2026

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Episodes

After 34 years at the helm of Sinn Féin, Gerry Adams has stepped down as party president. What's next for Adams and Sinn Féin? 20.11.2017

We speak to Brian Feeney, Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly and former DUP MLA Nelson McCausland.

In a keynote speech at Sinn Féin's Ard Fheis Gerry Adams is expected to signal he will step down from the leadership 17.11.2017

Daithi McKay, Newton Emerson, Ben Lowry, and Harry McGee discuss.

A change to this year's advent calendar by Gregg's - instead of featuring the baby Jesus in the manger they have a sausage roll 16.11.2017

Offended? We asked journalist Tina Calder, Pastor Brian Madden and Canon David Crooks.

"No Stone Unturned" tells the story of the Loughinisland massacre of 1994. We speak to the Oscar winning director Alex Gibney 15.11.2017

Also our panel of experts give us their view on the message and history behind the film.

Former clerk of the Assembly Trevor Reaney has been given a month to make proposals to review MLA salaries. Should they be cut? 14.11.2017

Former SDLP MLA Alban Maginness and Alan McQuillan discuss.

Bob Geldof is to hand back his Freedom of the City of Dublin in protest at Aung San Suu Kyi holding the same accolade. 13.11.2017

Socialist Phil Kelly, journalist Peter Popham, and historian Ruth Dudley Edwards discuss.

A repeat sex offender has said no treatment can help him and he wants to return to prison. What should be done? 09.11.2017

Gareth McGibbon is a social worker and Jim Gamble is the former head of CEOP.

As the wave of sexual harassment and assault allegations continue, has it now become a trial by media? 08.11.2017

Fiona Ferguson from People Before Profit and columnist Caroline Farrow discuss.

Should the Queen apologise for using an offshore tax haven? 07.11.2017

Giving us their thoughts, Adam Moore from NI Conservatives and Trade Unionist Lily Kerr.

As the Stormont stand-off continues could a citizen's assembly be the solution to the political stalemate? 06.11.2017

We speak to Professor Jon Tonge, blogger Jamie Pow and Green Party leader Steven Agnew.

Is the poppy a symbol of racism? Journalist Robert Fisk, whose father served in WWI, explains his refusal to wear a poppy 03.11.2017

We also speak to UUP MLA Doug Beattie and Robert McCartney from Beyond the Battlefield.

We speak to charity worker targeted 'over accent' 02.11.2017

Alliance councillor Michael Long and former PUP leader Brian Ervine discuss.

Should former ISIS fighters be fast-tracked for social housing in the UK or given education to improve employment? 01.11.2017

Security experts Professor Anthony Glees and Raffaello Pantucci discuss

On this day 500 years ago Martin Luther nailed a list of 95 criticisms of the Catholic Church which led to the Reformation 31.10.2017

Our expert panel discuss what this has meant for modern religion and society.

Stormont talks deadline: PR expert Quintin Oliver says James Brokenshire is "brilliant". Do you agree? 30.10.2017

Brian Feeney and Qunitin Oliver discuss his article praising the secretary of state.

Talkback election phone-in - DUP 06.06.2017

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson answers your questions

Talkback election phone-in - Sinn Fein 01.06.2017

Sinn Fein MLA John O'Dowd answers your questions

Talkback election phone-in - Alliance 31.05.2017

Alliance Party leader Naomi Long MLA answers your questions

Talkback election phone-in - Ulster Unionists 30.05.2017

East Antrim UUP MLA John Stewart answers your questions

Another murder-suicide - What more can be done for women and children who suffer domestic violence? 17.05.2017

Connie Leonard was stabbed to death in her Maguiresbridge home by a former partner.

Online trolling - Is it time to get tougher on the keyboard warriors? 16.05.2017

We hear from a Coleraine woman who was subjected to years of online abuse.

Did you hear the one about the blonde politician? Was Arlene Foster's description of Michelle O'Neill sexist? 15.05.2017

Sinn Fein have called on Arlene Foster to withdraw what they called sexist remarks

Irish speaker not Irish republican 12.05.2017

Do people assume those who love the Irish language are republican in outlook?

A Pact without saying it's a Pact? 11.05.2017

Is the SDLP giving Sinn Fein a free run by standing a low profile candidate in N Belfast?

Should smoking in council houses be banned? 10.05.2017

Would a ban prevent passive smoking or is it the nanny state going too far?

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