Talkback Episodes Episode guide
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It'll happen to us all, so why is death still such a difficult discussion to have with loved ones?
We hear about the new library experience aimed at breaking the silence around death
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It will be the biggest vaccination programme in the history of the world.
We discuss the logistical challenges of distributing the COVID19 vaccine
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It was billed as a new destination for Belfast but it seems the Tribeca project has been put on hold
Belfast Council may now take over the long-delayed £500m city centre project.
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Israel’s defense minister says he has directed the Israeli military to relocate all Palestinians in Gaza into a camp in Rafah
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
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Israel-Hamas Conflict
Reaction to the ongoing situation between Israel and Palestinian militant group, Hamas
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Israel plans to expand its military operations all the way to Gaza's southern city Rafah
Is it even possible to protect those civilians in the wake of a full-scale offensive?
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Israel passes controversial law legalising settlements built on Palestinian land
We discuss the move with David McIlveen & Prof Ilan Pappé
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Israel Boycott Discussion
Do you believe Israel's policies in Palestinian territories are comparable to apartheid?
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Is Westminster now moving to a stand off between leaving the EU without a deal and Not Leaving at all?
If you faced that stark choice, would you go for No Deal or No Brexit?
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Is Unionism in the gutter? The Ulster Unionist leader Robin Swann thinks so - and he says the DUP put it there.
Is the prospect of Unionist unity now dead in a ditch?
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Is Unionism an ideology at a crossroads?
Who is best placed to become the leader of the DUP?
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Is this forthcoming general election becoming a unionist and nationalist headcount?
In three weeks we vote in what could be the most consequential election for a generation.
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Is this election about the union or making the Assembly work?
We speak to @SJMcBride , @ColmDore and @clairehanna from the SDLP
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Is this a nightmare before Christmas, or are you expecting a surprise gift from our politicians by the 25th of December?
Political commentator Newton Emerson, journalists David McCann and Ben Lowry discuss.
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Is there still a stigma within nationalism about accepting UK state honours? If you were offered a gong, would you take it?
We're joined by the MLA Clare Hanna , Aontú leader Paedar Tobin and Tom Kelly OBE
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Is there ever a time when a former party leader should speak out publicly?
DUP MP Sammy Wilson speaks out against his former party leader Peter Robinson's comments.
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Is there enough clarity around local Covid-19 restrictions and how should they be enforced?
We hear from DUP MP Gavin Robinson and a panel of guests.
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Is there a strong case for relaxing of the rules to allow churches to reopen?
We debate all the angles on the re-opening of churches.
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Is there a softening of attitudes between our main political parties?
Are there signs of hope after Edwin Poots and John O'Dowd's The View appearance?
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Is there a religious argument for Brexit?
A campaigner says a vote for the EU is a vote against God, but others disagree
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Is there a misunderstanding about bonfires & parades? Do the media ignore some of the more positive aspects of loyalist culture
We discuss that with DUP councillor Lee Reynolds and Blogger Barbara Whearty
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Is there a generational shift on the question of Northern Ireland's future within the United Kingdom?
A new poll may give us some clues on how younger generations see the future.
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Is there a danger that Pride and the rainbow flag are becoming a green-orange issue?
We hear from Jeffrey Dudgeon, Gavin Boyd and Sinn Féin Councillor Catherine Nelson
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Is the UUP struggling under its current leadership?
Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie joins William in the Talkback studio
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Is the use of language "blood red" fighting or dangerous talk?
William speaks to Professor Rick Wilford, Alban Maginness and Newton Emerson.
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Is the United States a force for good in the world?
The political crisis in Bolivia has some pointing the finger at the United States
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Is the Union safer than many think?
Survey finds 29% would support a united Ireland if a border poll was held tomorrow.
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Is the Ulster Unionist Party in disarray amid claims and counter-claims that Doug Beattie was ousted by party officers?
William and guests discuss the future of the Ulster Unionist Party.
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Is the UK government about to repeat the mistakes of the past by reinventing a kind of Maze prison for Jihadis?
We discuss a proposal for housing convicted terrorists in so-called 'Jihadi jails'.
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Is the UK doing enough to help Ukrainian refugees?
We speak to SDLP MP Claire Hanna and businessman Frank Shivers.