The UTV Podcast

Join Carol Jordan as she speaks to Fiona Cole from Trussell NI about the British Government's plans to reform the benefits system. You can also watch this episode on ITVX.

In an exclusive interview with the Chief Justice, Dame Siobhan Keegan tells Sarah Clarke she is committed to increasing sentences for those convicted of domestic abuse. The problematic issue of getting parcels delivered after Brexit. We speak at length to Lord Murphy, the man reviewing the operation of the Windsor Framework And ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' spring statement this week, we talk...

As The Westminster Government announces cuts to benefit payments, which critics say will impact the most vulnerable in our society, you'll hear from Alliance's Sorcha Eastwood and the DUP's Carla Lockhart. With Donald Trump threatening further tariffs on goods from the European Union, what impact will that have on businesses north and south of the border? Danel Duffy reports. And we'll be joined b...

Harriet Long from Women's Aid explains how young people witnessing domestic abuse in Northern Ireland are now seen as equal victims under the law.

Our political editor Tracey Magee is in Washington with the latest ahead of the US President's much anticipated meeting with the Taoiseach. Just what is it like dealing diplomatically with Donald Trump? To discuss that we'll be joined by the former Irish Ambassador to the United States, Dan Mulhall. You will also hear from Kevin Doyle and Larry Donnelly. With a reset of Anglo-Irish relations under...

Co Down man Mark Branniff has run 100km every Wednesday for a year for a men's mental health charity in a bid to be the fittest human on earth.

Tony Sales gives his tips on how to avoid getting conned.

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt says "show me the money" as he claims funding earmarked in the programme for government to cut waiting lists is aspirational. Nathan Hanna has been finding out what else is in the programme for government and how it might affect all our lives. We'll also get expert analysis from Ann Watt, Paul Mac Flynn, Ciara Fitzpatrick and Frances O'Hagan. The Alliance party confere...

Martin Dillon is an award winning, and best selling author.  During a lengthy career, he has made a major study of our Troubles.   His books include The Shankill Butchers, and The Dirty War.  Now comes his latest work... The Sorrow And The Loss. The book contains testimonies of women, whose lives were brutally affected by The Troubles.  You can also watch his interview with Paul Clark here on ITVX...

The delay in publishing Stormont's programme for government has been branded a 'shambolic farce' by the Leader of the Opposition.

On this episode, Gordon Lyons says he has no proposal from the GAA for a new stadium at Casement Park. I've been speaking at length to the Communities Minister.  After Sinn Fein decide not to attend St. Patrick's Day White House celebrations, we ask what it means with Tracey Magee, Niall Stanage in Washington and Kevin Doyle in Dublin. Ahead of the Prime Minister's meeting with Donald Trump in Was...

In an extended interview, Trevor Patterson talks to Tori Watson on his experience during the coronavirus pandemic.  His brother Sam died during the first wave. The family were unable to say goodbye to him and were unable to have a funeral at the time.  Trevor talks about the heartbreaking process they had to endure and how he feels the Northern Ireland Executive's response to the public inquiry in...

After four weeks of harrowing evidence, the first phase of the Omagh Bomb Inquiry concludes.  Families of the murdered, along with survivors, have all shared their heartbreaking stories. The inquiry is looking into if the Real IRA atrocity could have been prevented by state authorities in the UK. Reporters Sara O'Kane and Gareth Wilkinson report from the town.

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Northern Ireland's aging sewerage system is under pressure like never before, and it's seriously affecting the building trade. Stewart Robson meets one builder who says it's a crisis. You'll also hear from the new Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins. As over sixty thousand chickens are killed as part of a bird flu scare and new control measures are put in place, We ask what's being done to support...

Joining us on this episode, Justice Minister and leader of the Alliance Party Naomi Long. We ask her about reform to the Justice system, harm inflicted by paramilitaries, amongst other issues.  President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs on the EU. How will that impact trade with Ireland north and south of the border? Sarah McCarron reports and we hear from a panel of experts. Our commentators a...

UTV's current affairs programme Up Close looks at the subject of assisted dying. Presenter Alison Fleming discusses the subject with Carol Jordan. You can also watch this episode on ITVX .

Exacty one year ago today our Executive and Assembly returned. The First and Deputy First Minister say much has been achieved and much more still has to be done? Our political editor speaks to Michelle O'Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly. We also hear from the Secretary of State Hilary Benn. He says huge effort is needed to drastically reduce Health waiting lists here. And I'll be joined by Alliance'...

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Sarah McCarron takes a look at how Northern Ireland could benefit from the government's AI action plan, and what it'll mean for businesses.

Storm Éowyn wreaked havoc, and thousands are still without power, has the political response  locally and from Westminster been enough? Tori Watson reports. And I'll be joined by representatives from the five larger  political parties.  A year on since the return of the Executive, an independent report says it needs to step up and make a difference this year.  We hear from Ann Watt, the director o...

The Secretary of State explains why he decided not to pull the Stormont Brake. We'll be joined by the Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson and the TUV Leader Jim Allister. As Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, we look at what it will mean for relations between the US and the UK and what the impact will be on the world stage... And the programme for Government in t...

As Stormont returns, health is what everyone's talking about. Dan Duffy assessess where we are now, and we're joined by Anne O'Reilly, chair of the Northern Trust. A new year brings no let up for the issue of legacy here. We ask Professor Keiran McEvoy what 2025 is likely to bring. As talks to form a government in the Republic intensify, the latest from the Irish Independent's Kevin Doyle. Exactly...

As the health crisis continues in our hospitals we ask, is there no end in sight to hours of waiting for patients to be treated in our emergency departments? You will hear from the Minister Mike Nesibtt and from health unions. The DUP want the Secretary of State to trigger the Stormont brake for the first time but will that happen? Sarah McCarron has that report and I'll be joined by the DUP's Jon...

We look back at the political highs and lows of 2024. Matt Sterling has that report. Analysing the year that was, and looking ahead to 2025, are Professors Deirdre Heenan, and Peter Shirlow, Allison Morris and Alex Kane. And we get the view on what's been a very busy year in Westminster, with Peter Cardwell and Kevin Maguire.