Careful scrutiny or calculated snub?
30 min
Unionist veto on Irish-medium education sparks row over its approach to Irish language.
About the show
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
Newest episodes
How much do we really see of the challenges facing PSNI officers?
36 min
Stephen Nolan returns with a new series of Peelers, revealing policing on the frontline.
How strong is support for the Union versus a united Ireland, and what could it mean for Stormont politics?
22 min
A new LucidTalk poll shows unionism losing ground in the debate on Irish unity.
Similar podcasts
All episodes
The newest 50 of 137 episodes
Careful scrutiny or calculated snub?
30 min
Unionist veto on Irish-medium education sparks row over its approach to Irish language.
How much do we really see of the challenges facing PSNI officers?
36 min
Stephen Nolan returns with a new series of Peelers, revealing policing on the frontline.
How strong is support for the Union versus a united Ireland, and what could it mean for Stormont politics?
22 min
A new LucidTalk poll shows unionism losing ground in the debate on Irish unity.
Mary Beard on Homer's "The Odyssey" for book week
21 min
William Crawley chats to Dame Mary Beard about her BBC book week choice
The possible impact of Irish language department cuts in BBC NI
14 min
Reaction to BBC NI cuts to Irish language department
ADHD in Northern Ireland
23 min
The challenges facing those trying to get a diagnosis and treatment in Northern Ireland
Is ADHD being over diagnosed?
23 min
The challenges facing those trying to get a diagnosis and treatment.
Daisy Hill Hospital could stop delivering babies within weeks if plans for a temporary suspension of services go ahead
23 min
Shake up on the cards for maternity hospital in Newry
Does Donald Trump's opinion on Irish Unity change the debate?
57 min
Our panel debate the motivations behind his comments and influence over the unity debate
As a social media ban for under-16s is announced, how are young people in Northern Ireland feeling about the prospect?
46 min
How would a ban on the likes of Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube really work?
Is lowering speed limits the answer to improving road safety?
33 min
Richard and guests discuss new proposals to lower speed limits.
Iran's threatened exuection of a young protester - what might come next?
18 min
William and historian Dr Saivush Randjbar-Daemi discuss how Iran has reached this moment.
Where should Stormont's money go?
35 min
William and guests discuss Stormont's first draft multi-year budget since 2011.
Can the Presbyterian Church be trusted with safeguarding?
53 min
Richard and guests discuss Rev Trevor Gribben’s resignation and the church’s future.
With hate crimes rising and Catholic families forced out of home- is this now just life in Northern Ireland?
39 min
William and guests discuss recent hate-motivated crimes and consider what could be done.
Did police overreact in arresting two pro-Palestinian protesters in Belfast?
21 min
Protester Sue Pentel has accused the PSNI of criminalising a peaceful protest.
The influence and legacy of Pope Francis
55 min
William and guests discuss the death of Pope Francis and his impact as pontiff.
The return of measles
35 min
The rise of measles in Northern Ireland and the dangers of vaccine hesitancy.
Are boys and young men going through a crisis right now that leaves them vulnerable to toxic influencers?
55 min
William and guests discuss the male loneliness epidemic and how it can be tackled.
We have a birth rate crisis: what should we do about it?
32 min
William and guests discuss why birth rates are falling, the impacts and the solutions.
Who does Conor McGregor speak for?
13 min
William and guests discuss Conor McGregor's recent visit to the White House.
William and guests discuss getting older and driving safely
38 min
What is the best way to protect everyone on our roads, without limiting freedoms?
William speaks to Harold Good on his new autobiography, his role in peacemaking and secret talks between the DUP and Sinn Fein
55 min
Why did the DUP tell the public that these talks were not taking place?
William and guests discuss the drugs epidemic in Northern Ireland
55 min
Is there any hope for those whose lives have been ruined by substance addiction?
William and guests discuss the possibility of a new civic flag that can be used by our athletes at the next Commonwealth Games
43 min
Should Northern Ireland take the leap into a new flag that everyone can celebrate?
William and guests discuss King Charles' visit to Australia and what it might mean for the future of the country
22 min
Is it time for Australia to choose its own head of state?
One year on from the 7th October attacks on Israel by Hamas, William and guests discuss the impact of the ongoing conflict
55 min
What needs to happen in the Middle East to bring about a ceasefire and true peace?
William and guests discuss a campaign to shut down an integrated Irish language school in east Belfast before it even opens
38 min
Why is a school for small children being turned into a political controversy?
William and guests discuss the impact the candidate for Governor of North Carolina could have on Donald Trump's campaign
18 min
Could past social media posts from politician Mark Robinson sway the 2024 US election?
William and guests discuss ethnic minority concerns following recent racist violence
39 min
Is it time to denormalise paramilitary groups in our society?
William and guests take a deep dive into the hundreds of boards overseeing Northern Ireland's public bodies.
23 min
Public bodies deal with nearly every aspect of our lives, but are they fit for purpose?
How Stormont responded to the plight of Jewish refugees seeking to escape the Nazis during WWII.
22 min
Williams speaks with Noel Russel on his new book 'The Saved and the Spurned'.
William and guests discuss the future of Casement Park Stadium.
55 min
Will the Casement Park Stadium ever be built? And if so, who should pay?
It's 100 years since the BBC began broadcast services from Northern Ireland
54 min
Talkback marks the milestone with a look at the role of the BBC in the story of NI.
Is the Ulster Unionist Party in disarray amid claims and counter-claims that Doug Beattie was ousted by party officers?
43 min
William and guests discuss the future of the Ulster Unionist Party.
We’re talking about your summer reading picks. Have you discovered a great new book or rediscovered a classic?
22 min
William and guests discuss their summer reads.
Should Keir Staermer's new government change the UK's policy and give immediate recognition to Palestine as a sovereign state?
38 min
William and guests discuss if the UK should act now to recognise the State of Palestine
The arrival of a beard-wearing Prince William at the Olympics has inevitably riased a few eyebrows. But why?
16 min
William and guests discuss the perceptions of facial hair.
Is the loss of a pet comparable with the death of a family member? Is it ok to grieve the passing of a pet?
23 min
William and guests discuss the issues around grieving for four-legged friends.
Omagh bombing: What will an inquiry do?
29 min
Professor Phil Scraton on truth-seeking inquiries, when and how they work best.
Is a breakthrough on Northern Ireland's post-Brexit trading arrangements on the cards?
30 min
Our guests discuss what a deal would look like.
PSNI cuts number of police to lowest ever level
37 min
Guests discuss how significant this shortfall in funding is.
Nine PSNI officers were sacked last year for misconduct which had a sexual or domestic element, there are 74 ongoing cases.
29 min
What more does the PSNI need to do to restore public confidence?
Day Two of the co-ordinated big push to get our MLAs back to work.
37 min
Can the two governments and the party leaders deliver us a government here again?
Is our health service now beyond repair, or can it be fixed?
36 min
What should it look like? Should it include more cross-border co-operation?
Is it time for politicians here to take more risks?
36 min
25 years ago, Mo Mowlam went into the Maze Prison to try to save the peace process.
Whose responsibility should it be to enforce Covid restrictions?
41 min
Is there any point in having rules in place if they are not being enforced?
What should we do about homelessness?
31 min
Two women share their first hand experiences of struggling to live without a home.
Chaos over Covid travel passports
46 min
It's been a week of chaos for those trying to get covid passports to travel
–
0 ratings from members
5
4
3
2
1
Rate this podcast
Log in to rate and review the shows you listen to.
No reviews yet — be the first member to rate "Talkback".
This podcast, its content and its artwork are not owned by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Castquire.
Keep listening