The UTV Podcast

The Finance Minister allocates £100 million for public sector transformation. We'll speak to John O'Dowd. There's still no budget; what impact is that uncertainty having on our public services? I'll be joined by a panel of trade unions. Questions for the leadership of Sinn Fein and Fianna Fail after two bruising by-elections in the Republic. I'll be joined by the Irish Independent's Kevin Doyle, a...

Veteran journalist Stephen Walker joins the UTV Podcast to reflect on the monumental legacies of Nobel Laureates John Hume and David Trimble. With over 30 years of experience covering Northern Ireland's politics, Stephen breaks down the differing roles of 'The Persuader' and 'The Peacemaker'. Hosted by Paul Clark, Stephen and he discuss the immense pressure both men faced, the heavy political pric...

In this episode of UTV Talking Politics, Tracey and Vicki discuss the PM's miserable May, our version of TACO and the creep of Stormont suspicion. You can also watch this episode on ITVX.

One minister warns of a looming crisis because a budget still isn't agreed. We'll be joined by the parties to find out what is going on. All eyes are on how the government parties and Sinn Féin will fare in two crucial by-elections in the Republic. We'll be joined by Irish Times political editor, Pat Leahy for the latest. Our commentators are Ursula Savage and Alex Kane.

In this episode of Going the Extra Mile, Carol Jordan sits down with Lauren - a trans woman, activist, and Belfast Pride volunteer - for a deeply personal and uplifting conversation about the courage it takes to live authentically. Lauren opens up about her journey coming out during the 2020 lockdown, navigating serious mental health struggles, and how counselling helped her finally step into her...

Sir Keir Starmer's leadership hangs in the balance, creating a chaotic backdrop for the King's Speech to Parliament on Wednesday. We have analysis from Westminster, where our Political Editor Tracey Magee will be joined by DUP Leader Gavin Robinson, and SDLP Leader Claire Hanna joins Vicki in the studio. What - if any - impact will nationalist First Ministers in Scotland, Wales and Northern Irelan...

In this week's episode of Going the Extra Mile, Carol Jordan sits down with Dr Agnes Lunny, founder and outgoing chief executive of Positive Futures, an organisation which supports people with learning difficulties, acquired brain injuries or autism and their families. Established in 1995, the charity now has over 750 employees and works with health trusts right across the island of Ireland helpin...

A review into the death of Katie Simpson exposes institutional misogyny in the PSNI and systemic failures in safeguarding practice in Northern Ireland. Nathan Hanna reports from Stormont and I'll be joined by a panel of experts. As a spate of wildfires in recent weeks has stretched emergency services, I'm joined by Environment Minister, Andrew Muir. And ahead of the regional elections in Wales and...

Terry and Yasmin Geddis set up the Zachary Geddis Trust after their son's death by suicide. It provides free professional mental health services across NI. You can watch this episode of Going the Extra Mile on ITVX or YouTube . The latest news, sport and weather from the UTV News team. On today’s programme: - British and Irish Governments met at Hillsborough Castle - New appeal made over 1975 shoo...

The Government's legacy legislation is pushed to the new Westminster session, Secretary of State Hilary Benn gives his view and we hear from Dublin Campaigners hail the passing of Stormont's sign language legislation. We hear from those set to benefit from the changes and speak to Communities Minister Gordon Lyons. And following the party's Ard Fheis, we're joined in studio by Sinn Féin Vice Presi...

Sinn Féin Vice President Michelle O'Neill sat down with our Political Editor Tracey Magee ahead of her party's Ard Fheis at the weekend. You can watch on ITVX or listen here.

On the latest episode of Going the Extra Mile, Carol Jordan chats with Geraldine Magill, the founder of the charity Dreams2Memories, which was established in memory of her daughter, Lisa, who passed away in March 2017 at the age of 35 after battling a rare cancer. Geraldine was inspired by an Australian charity who organised a holiday for the family only months before Lisa passed away, giving them...

Executive Ministers say they don't have enough money and want the Prime Minister to step in, as we reveal a fund given to Stormont two years ago to transform public services has not yet been spent. We hear from the Finance Minister John O'Dowd. Sir Keir Starmer battles on as the Mandelson affair continues to loom large over the government. We'll get the view from Westminster. And thirty years afte...

In 2016, Enniskillen teacher, Sally Rees was told news which changed her life. She was told that over a period of 14 months, she and another female teacher had been covertly filmed by a student who she knew and had taught for years. That crime didn’t even have a definition at the time. Now we know it was upskirting. The dynamic of Sally being an adult of authority was completely turned on its head...

As fuel protests spread to Belfast, we are joined by a panel both north and south of the border. The Good Jobs Bill is promised to be the biggest overhaul of employment legislation in a generation, but it has been criticised by business groups. We speak to Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald, as well as the DUP and Alliance. The issue of Legacy continues to dominate the headlines as amendments to t...

It's been almost six months since we started our podcast 'Going the Extra Mile.' It came to be because we recognised that there are people among us—people who work to help others, raise awareness or form communities—and these are the people whose voices so rarely get heard. In this special edition, we look back on a few of the guests who spoke with us about their motivation, inspiration, and the v...

On the latest episode of Going the Extra Mile, Carol Jordan speaks to Cinemagic Chief Executive Joan Burney Keatings and writer and director Aidan Largey. They discuss the power of cinema and how it can help bridge community differences. You can watch this episode on ITVX. For more of the biggest news stories in the UK and around the world, visit the ITV News YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.c...

Natalie McNally, in the words of her family, an inspiration, the greatest joy of their lives, and an amazing mother-to-be. She was also the victim of horrific violence. Her former partner, Stephen McCullagh, spun a web of lies to convince police and Natalie's family and friends of his grief and innocence. An elaborate concoction rejected by a jury, and found guilty of her murder." Join us for this...

As women in Northern Ireland continue to be murdered at an alarming rate, we ask 'Is the executive's strategy to end violence against women and girls working?' We'll hear from the first and deputy first ministers. We'll also speak to the Justice Minister Naomi Long. We'll get the views of the Health Minister as he confirms to the Assembly that legislation to introduce minimum unit pricing for alco...

For many women in Northern Ireland, getting the right help for peri-menopause and menopause can feel like an isolating and uphill battle. On this episode of UTV’s Going the Extra Mile , Carol Jordan discusses the issue with Roisin Hillman and Karen Pateman , the co-founders of the support group Menopause Together. They discuss the stark reality of a developing "two-tier" healthcare system, where a...

On the eve of St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Washington, the Secretary of State tells our Political Editor, the Prime Minister has listened to help households with oil heating, it's now up to the Executive to work out how to spend it. The First Minister's at Stormont as she boycotts the festivities in the US for the second year running. Michelle O'Neill has branded the government's heating oil...

In this week's Going the Extra Mile with Carol Jordan, we meet two people who have had their lives transformed with the help of the King's Trust. You can also watch this on ITVX.

The war in the Middle East is affecting the price of commodities worldwide. Are we prepared for what might come next? We are joined by the local parties. How is President Donald Trump's war being viewed in America? We hear from Greg Swenson from Republicans Overseas and Professor Larry Donnelly from the University of Galway. Former Irish President Mary Robinson discusses her period in office and t...

This week in Going the Extra Mile with Carol Jordan, we meet Lisa Ewart, a homeless health nurse that goes to her patients where they are to meet their needs and lifestyles. The different approach of bringing the services to the service users can make a massive difference to those who need it... You can watch the episode here

The Chancellor insists she has the right plan for the economy as she delivers her Spring Statement, but it's against a backdrop of war in Iran that could threaten household budgets across Northern Ireland. We talk to the Secretary of State Hilary Benn. NI Water say they need £3.5billion pounds to overhaul wastewater services here. We have an extended sit down with Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmi...