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 成人快手 Radio Ulster
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Trump vs. the Pentagon: Did U.S. strikes really cripple Iran鈥檚 nukes or just delay them?
Today
Trump claims 'tremendous victory' but intel says otherwise. Who鈥檚 telling the truth?
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Weight loss jabs are now available on the NHS in England - should Northern Ireland follow suit?
Yesterday
Weight loss jabs are now available in England for those who meet the very strict criteria
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Are Trump's military attacks on Iran about regime change or eliminating their nuclear programme?
Monday
William discusses with panel.
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What should the minimum age of criminal responsibility be in Northern Ireland ?
Last Tuesday
In NI the age of criminal responsibility is 10. Should the law be changed ?
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Calls for the resignation of Gordon Lyons after he referenced Larne Leisure Centre in a post hours before it was attacked.
Thu 12 Jun 2025
William discusses with panel the riots that have been taking place across the country.
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Ballymena Disorder and Riots
Tue 10 Jun 2025
What should politicians in NI say in response to that kind of disorder?
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William marks the 50th anniversary of Seamus Heaney's book of poetry 'North'
Thu 5 Jun 2025
The book that marked an important turn in Heaney's poetry, and cemented his reputation.
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William interviews Kristian Nairn, who played the character of Hodor in HBO's phenomenally-successful 'Game Of Thrones'.
Wed 4 Jun 2025
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?
Tue 27 May 2025
Protester Sue Pentel has accused the PSNI of criminalising a peaceful protest.
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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'.
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William and guests discuss the future of Casement Park Stadium.
Mon 16 Sep 2024
Will the Casement Park Stadium ever be built? And if so, who should pay?
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It's 100 years since the 成人快手 began broadcast services from Northern Ireland
Fri 13 Sep 2024
Talkback marks the milestone with a look at the role of the 成人快手 in the story of NI.
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Is the Ulster Unionist Party in disarray amid claims and counter-claims that Doug Beattie was ousted by party officers?
Wed 21 Aug 2024
William and guests discuss the future of the Ulster Unionist Party.
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We鈥檙e talking about your summer reading picks. Have you discovered a great new book or rediscovered a classic?
Fri 16 Aug 2024
William and guests discuss their summer reads.
