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  1. Is the South African athlete Caster Semenya being penalised for the body she was born with?

    We hear the thoughts of the former Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies on the programme

  2. Is the rule requiring Ireland's Camogie players to wear skorts and banning shorts, sexism?

    There have been protests and matches postponed over the past few weeks.

  3. Is the Royal wedding an international PR event for the UK or a misuse of public money?

    Anti-monarchists are inviting Britons to snub the royal wedding, are they right?

  4. Is the Queen right to call a spade a spade and effectively describe those refusing to get a jab as selfish?

    William speaks to Dr Naresh Chada, Dr Frances O'Hagan, Dr Ultan Powers and Gerard Greene.

  5. Is the public mood now turning towards a People's Vote on Brexit?

    We hear from Alastair Campbell and Conservative MP Maria Caulfield.

  6. Is the PSNI being sexist in their new ad campaign?

    Is the PSNI being sexist in their new ad campaign?

  7. Is the poppy a symbol of racism? Journalist Robert Fisk, whose father served in WWI, explains his refusal to wear a poppy

    We also speak to UUP MLA Doug Beattie and Robert McCartney from Beyond the Battlefield.

  8. Is the poppy a symbol of class warfare?

    Jeremy Corbyn supporter describes the poppy as the "ruling class's badge of shame".

  9. Is the Pope an authority on the environment?

    We discuss Pope Francis' first encyclical message.

  10. Is the peace process still on track?

    We ask if the peace process is still on track following the Kevin McGuigan murder

  11. Is the Orange Order an inspiring example for our school children?

    We discuss Labour MP Stephen Hepburn's comments with Rev Mervyn Gibson and Brian Feeney.

  12. Is the Northern Ireland protocol obstructing the free movement of the military between Great Britain and Northern Ireland?

    The UUP has concerns, but the Ministry of Defence says NI operations won't be affected

  13. Is the money for Stormont enough?

    Should we be content with what has been offered or be fighting for more?

  14. Is the momentum building for an Irish language act? Or are we still in a stand-off?

    We hear from Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw and TUV leader Jim Allister

  15. Is the loss of a pet comparable with the death of a family member? Is it ok to grieve the passing of a pet?

    William and guests discuss the issues around grieving for four-legged friends.

  16. Is the lockdown in breakdown mode?

    As the R number gets closer to one, is it time to rethink some of the lockdown measures?

  17. Is the launch of a new breakaway Super League featuring twelve of Europe's top football clubs a good idea?

    What impact will the Super League have on grassroots football?

  18. Is the Las Vegas massacre likely to change the minds of those in the United States who have opposed tighter gun controls?

    Debate on whether the United States needs tougher laws on gun ownership

  19. Is the killing of three IRA members in Gibraltar more justified post 9/11 as our guest Dr William Matchett says?

    We speak to Dr William Matchett and former IRA member Tommy McKearney

  20. Is the House of Lords the best-paid non-job in the country?

    We debate the question with Trade Unionist Lily Kerr and Lord Ken Maginness.

  21. Is The House of Lords still an important legislative institution or is it now time to get rid of it?

    We discuss with Baroness May Blood & Carmel Gates from NIPSA

  22. Is the honours system a quaint reminder of a bygone era, or a national embarrassment?

    Is the honours system a quaint reminder of a bygone era, or a national embarrassment?

  23. Is the 蜜芽传媒 Secretary right to abandon the government's opposition to the death penalty in the 'ISIS Beatles' case?

    We hear from Patrick Corrigan, Amnesty International, and Conservative 蜜芽传媒's Henry Hill.

  24. Is the government right to roll out the red carpet for President Trump?

    As President Trump arrives at the start of a 3-day state visit we debate his trip

  25. Is the government failing people living and working in care homes?

    Care home COVID-19 Q&A.

  26. Is the government doing enough to help give people a hand up out of poverty and inequality?

    The scale of inequality in the UK is laid bare in a new Social Mobility Commission report

  27. Is the Good Friday Agreement not sacrosanct?

    After Arlene Foster's comment on the GFA, William speaks to journalists and politicians.

  28. Is the General Election about the Union or the European Union?

    We hear from DUP MP Ian Paisley and commentators Alex Kane and Andree Murphy

  29. Is The GAA a cold house for The PSNI?

    The DUP challenge the GAA to root out sectarianism after a PSNI team withdraws from event

  30. Is the EU bullying the Prime Minister or has she been given a reality check?

    We discuss Theresa May's proposal that was rejected by EU leaders at Salzburg summit.

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