Talkback
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Talkback
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 BBC Radio Ulster
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Are online safety apps really protecting children and young people ?
Debate grows over whether online safety apps are engaging young people effectively.
Should the UK seek closer ties with the EU through the single market or customs union?
Comments from Wes Streeting reignite debate over Britain’s future outside the EU.
Has the Labour party gone mad- or is it finally coming to its senses?
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
Is Keir Starmer turning a corner, or running out of road?
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
The Age of Criminal Responsibility in NI is 10 - should we change it?
A campaign group wants to change it to 16 - William and guests debate the proposal
Michelle O'Neill says the DUP is "spoofing" over claims Sinn Féin has failed to support the PSNI
Fresh rift at Stormont as leaders clash over policing after Dunmurry bomb attack.
Does sport still have the power to unite people across identities, borders and backgrounds in today’s divided world?
Richard O’Reilly steps in for William; he and guests discuss sport’s unifying power.
Fuel protests are shutting down major roads across Ireland
Farmers are struggling with costs but is there any justification for blocking roads?
An interview with the actor Michael Patrick, who has died at the age of 35. First broadcast in August 2024
Episode first broadcast in August 2024. The music has been shortened for rights reasons
A two-week ceasefire in the Middle East - both Iran and the US are claiming a win
Iran and the United States have both said they're ready for further negotiations
How did Natalie McNally’s killer try to deceive police with a fake YouTube livestream alibi?
William and guests discuss the verdict, deception, and impact of the case.
What do we know about the Iran school strike amid conflicting claims?
William and guests examine the claims and wider information battle between Iran and US.
Keir Starmer visits Northern Ireland, what can the UK government do to help with heating oil prices?
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
What does the Iran conflict mean for energy prices?
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
200 years ago an Irish doctor performed a first caesarean while carrying his own astonishing personal secret?
William speaks to the historian Dr Robyn Atcheson
Irish President Catherine Connolly challenged by the DUP’s Gregory Campbell on “Derry/Londonderry”.
On her first visit to NI – the name of our second city dominate the headlines.
Should Senator George Mitchell have his Freedom of Belfast removed over Epstein links?
Tributes to him have been removed in recent days, including at Queen's University.
Pharmacists in Northern Ireland warn essential medicines shortages.
William and guests discuss the struggle for prescribed medicines and impact on health?
Education Minister Paul Givan announces changes to RE in schools.
Paul Givan speaks exclusively to Talkback about his new plans for the curriculum.
Queen's University Belfast to sever ties with Senator George Mitchell, over his links with Jeffrey Epstein.
William Crawley and guests discuss "what does it mean to be in the Epstein files?"
Is lowering speed limits the answer to improving road safety?
Richard and guests discuss new proposals to lower speed limits.
Iran's threatened exuection of a young protester - what might come next?
William and historian Dr Saivush Randjbar-Daemi discuss how Iran has reached this moment.
Commonwealth games: Team NI may not compete under the Ulster Banner. What does this mean for NI's identity issues?
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
Where should Stormont's money go?
William and guests discuss Stormont's first draft multi-year budget since 2011.
Mike Nesbitt to stand down as Ulster Unionist Party leader
William is joined by our political correspondent, Gareth Gordon and guests for analysis.
Flu Season: Why is medical guidance met with so much skepticism?
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
Is America the guardian of freedom—or it's greatest threat?
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
What should be the place of Christianity in Northern Ireland's schools?
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
The two-child benefit cap is being lifted in the budget - a necessary step to help child poverty? Or an unaffordable change?
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
Talkback: The Budget Special
William and guests analyse the budget and potential implications for Stormont's spending.
Should AI tech be used by doctors in their clinical work?
William and guests discuss new research that suggests one in four GPs are using AI apps.
Should we ban NDAs?
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
Can the Presbyterian Church be trusted with safeguarding?
Richard and guests discuss Rev Trevor Gribben’s resignation and the church’s future.
What does the BBC need to do to regain your trust?
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is no longer a prince - what next?
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
Should the 2025 presidential election be seen as a warning sign about the health of Irish democracy?
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
Book Week NI 2025: Has your phone killed your ability to focus on any book?
William and guests discuss if there is any hope for those who want to rediscover reading.
Should Northern Ireland remain in the UK or join a united Ireland?
William is joined by the Ulster Unionist MLA Jon Burrows and the SDLP’s Matthew O’Toole.
How prepared are you for winter?
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
Should we still have school uniforms?
Highlights from Talkback. Richard O'Reilly and guests discuss the news headlines.