Talkback Episodes Episode guide
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Should the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ show Kneecap's performance at Glastonbury live? William discusses.
Glastonbury kicks off tomorrow and Kneecap are scheduled to perform Saturday afternoon.
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Should the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ read out Enoch Powell's Rivers of Blood speech in full for the first time with analysis and commentary?
We speak to Lord Adonis, David McNarry and Eamonn McCann
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Should the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms part company with Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory?
Critics say those traditional, patriotic songs are mired in racism and colonialism.
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Should the 12th of July be made a public holiday across the island of Ireland?
Chris Buckler sits in for William Crawley
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Should sporting events and other large gatherings be cancelled due to the spread of coronavirus?
William and guests discuss the UK's response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Should someone with a terrorist past be able to join the Victims & Survivors' Forum?
Victims' campaigners Alan McBride and Kenny Donaldson and author Jude Collins discuss.
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Should some places be no-go areas for political protests?
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
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Should smoking in council houses be banned?
Would a ban prevent passive smoking or is it the nanny state going too far?
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Should Sinn Féin resign their seats in Westminster?
Tara asks this question to Alban Maginness, John Cushnahan and Michelle Gildernew.
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Should shops set aside certain hours for people who refuse to wear a mask, like they do for key workers?
We hear from Ann Widdecombe, journalist Neil Clarke & former trade unionist Bumper Graham
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Should schools become mobile phone-free zones for pupils of all ages?
The Education Minister offers guidance for headteachers to tackle smartphones in school.
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Should Republicans be pro-life if they really believe in equality?
We speak to Anne Brolly, the former Sinn Fein mayor of Limavady.
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Should Queens University, a publicly funded secular university, be relying on the Presbyterian church to teach its theology?
We discuss with Slugger O'Toole's Brian O'Neill who has raised concerns.
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Should pupils here be required to attend worship in school against their will?
We debate after two teenagers in Wales call for an end to compulsory prayers in schools.
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Should pro-Palestinian protests take place on Armistice Day?
The Editor of the Jewish Chronicle and a former Superintendent at Scotland Yard discuss.
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Should prisoners be allowed on days out to help them get used to normal life again?
We speak with Ronnie Armour, Briege Gadd, Cllr Jill McCauley and Janice Bunting.
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Should Prince Andrew's titles be removed?
Discussion after he settles the US civil sexual assault case brought by Virginia Giuffre.
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Should Prince Andrew stand aside from all public roles as a member of the Royal Family?
Brendan Mulgrew, Penny Junor, Dawn Foster and Sue Cameron discuss.
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Should prayers in schools be compulsory?
Should it be compulsory to have prayers and worship services in schools here?
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Should prayer be compulsory in schools?
Should prayer and worship services be compulsory in schools in Northern Ireland?
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Should politicians in Northern Ireland be given a free vote on same sex marriage?
We hear from Love Equality campaigner Fergal McFerran and Iona Institute's Tracy Harkin
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Should police get extra powers to tackle protests outside Parliament?
A government-commissioned review says MPs need protecting from vote-influencing threats.
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Should Peter Weir revisit the standardisation process that led to over a third of grades being lowered from initial estimates?
Education Minister faces pressure having appeared before Stormont's Education Committee.
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Should people in the Republic be careful what they wish for when they say they'd vote for a united Ireland?
Fionola Meredith asks those in the Republic who want a unity referendum - "Are you mad?"
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Should people in Northern Ireland wear face masks or coverings in public spaces?
COVID-19 mask wearing Q&A.
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Should people in high value homes be paying more rates?
Highlights from Talkback. Wiliam Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines
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Should people get behind Theresa May?
Or is she a lame duck PM with a lame duck Brexit plan?
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Should people found guilty of murdering emergency service workers face tougher sentences?
We hear from MLA Claire Sugden, Prof. Phil Scraton and legal commentator Joshua Rozenberg
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Should Pastor McConnell be charged?
The PPS plans to prosecute a Christian minister over a sermon he preached about Islam
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Should Pastor McConnell be charged?
PPS accused of double standards after plans to prosecute a Christian minister