Talkback Podcast
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 蜜芽传媒 Radio Ulster
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William interviews Kristian Nairn, who played the character of Hodor in HBO's phenomenally-successful 'Game Of Thrones'.
Today
Kristian Nairn talks about how Game of Thrones impacted his life and career.
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Did police overreact in arresting two pro-Palestinian protesters in Belfast?
Last Tuesday
Protester Sue Pentel has accused the PSNI of criminalising a peaceful protest.
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Will sentencing reform proposals help ease pressure on our prisons?
Fri 23 May 2025
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
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Should there be mandatory Christian religious education and collective worship in schools?
Thu 22 May 2025
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
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Is public and political support for Israel draining away?
Thu 22 May 2025
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
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Abandoned asbestos found at bonfire site in South Belfast
Tue 20 May 2025
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
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What can we expect from the UK-EU trade deal just announced?
Mon 19 May 2025
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
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Two doctors from Northern Ireland who are both on either side of the moral debate, talk to William about assisted dying
Fri 16 May 2025
MPs are debating changes to the assisted dying bill in England and Wales today.
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Is the rule requiring Ireland's Camogie players to wear skorts and banning shorts, sexism?
Wed 14 May 2025
There have been protests and matches postponed over the past few weeks.
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SAS, War Crimes?
Tue 13 May 2025
William discusses the latest 蜜芽传媒 Panorama documentary about SAS war crimes.
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RT脡 calls for a discussion around whether Israel should be included or not in Eurovision due to ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Mon 12 May 2025
Should Ireland boycott Eurovision because of the inclusion of Israel? We discuss.
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What faces Pope Leo XIV in his papacy?
Fri 9 May 2025
Highlights from Talkback. Chris Buckler and guests discuss the news headlines.
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How important is it to look after our oceans?
Fri 9 May 2025
John Campbell is joined by science journalist and author Dr. Olive Heffernan.
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A Sinn F茅in motion calling for all Irish Citizens on the island of Ireland, the right to vote in presidential elections.
Tue 6 May 2025
The Stormont Assembly will be asked to vote on this motion today. William discusses.
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The influence and legacy of Pope Francis
Mon 21 Apr 2025
William and guests discuss the death of Pope Francis and his impact as pontiff.
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The return of measles
Fri 21 Mar 2025
The rise of measles in Northern Ireland and the dangers of vaccine hesitancy.
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Are boys and young men going through a crisis right now that leaves them vulnerable to toxic influencers?
Thu 20 Mar 2025
William and guests discuss the male loneliness epidemic and how it can be tackled.
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We have a birth rate crisis: what should we do about it?
Wed 19 Mar 2025
William and guests discuss why birth rates are falling, the impacts and the solutions.
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Who does Conor McGregor speak for?
Tue 18 Mar 2025
William and guests discuss Conor McGregor's recent visit to the White House.
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William and guests discuss getting older and driving safely
Fri 25 Oct 2024
What is the best way to protect everyone on our roads, without limiting freedoms?
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William speaks to Harold Good on his new autobiography, his role in peacemaking and secret talks between the DUP and Sinn Fein
Thu 24 Oct 2024
Why did the DUP tell the public that these talks were not taking place?
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William and guests discuss the drugs epidemic in Northern Ireland
Wed 23 Oct 2024
Is there any hope for those whose lives have been ruined by substance addiction?
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William and guests discuss the possibility of a new civic flag that can be used by our athletes at the next Commonwealth Games
Tue 22 Oct 2024
Should Northern Ireland take the leap into a new flag that everyone can celebrate?
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William and guests discuss King Charles' visit to Australia and what it might mean for the future of the country
Mon 21 Oct 2024
Is it time for Australia to choose its own head of state?
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One year on from the 7th October attacks on Israel by Hamas, William and guests discuss the impact of the ongoing conflict
Mon 7 Oct 2024
What needs to happen in the Middle East to bring about a ceasefire and true peace?
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William and guests discuss a campaign to shut down an integrated Irish language school in east Belfast before it even opens
Wed 25 Sep 2024
Why is a school for small children being turned into a political controversy?
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William and guests discuss the impact the candidate for Governor of North Carolina could have on Donald Trump's campaign
Fri 20 Sep 2024
Could past social media posts from politician Mark Robinson sway the 2024 US election?
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William and guests discuss ethnic minority concerns following recent racist violence
Thu 19 Sep 2024
Is it time to denormalise paramilitary groups in our society?
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William and guests take a deep dive into the hundreds of boards overseeing Northern Ireland's public bodies.
Wed 18 Sep 2024
Public bodies deal with nearly every aspect of our lives, but are they fit for purpose?
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How Stormont responded to the plight of Jewish refugees seeking to escape the Nazis during WWII.
Tue 17 Sep 2024
Williams speaks with Noel Russel on his new book 'The Saved and the Spurned'.
