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

Where does Sinn Fein stand on the issue of gender?
Apr 17, 2025 – 36:19
How might the Supreme Court judgement on the definition of a woman affect women across the UK?
Apr 16, 2025 – 41:44
William Crawley and guests debate the tactic of boycotting in protest at the actions of the Trump administration.
Apr 15, 2025 – 23:19
Mark Carruthers and guests talk about Rory McIlroy's triumph and what it may mean for golf across Ireland
Apr 14, 2025 – 52:24
Trump imposes his tariff's across the world, now Government's are figuring out how to respond.
Apr 3, 2025 – 51:06
The five opposition parties say democracy itself is on the line in Ireland. Is that true? Or, an over-statement?
Apr 1, 2025 – 36:23
Do we have an over-diagnosis problem in NI?
Mar 25, 2025 – 40:31
The Age of Diagnosis
Mar 24, 2025 – 18:19
The return of measles
Mar 21, 2025 – 35:20
Are boys and young men going through a crisis right now that leaves them vulnerable to toxic influencers?
Mar 20, 2025 – 55:21
We have a birth rate crisis: what should we do about it?
Mar 19, 2025 – 32:07
Who does Conor McGregor speak for?
Mar 18, 2025 – 13:14
William and guests discuss getting older and driving safely
Oct 25, 2024 – 38:49
William speaks to Harold Good on his new autobiography, his role in peacemaking and secret talks between the DUP and Sinn Fein
Oct 24, 2024 – 55:30
William and guests discuss the drugs epidemic in Northern Ireland
Oct 23, 2024 – 55:52
William and guests discuss the possibility of a new civic flag that can be used by our athletes at the next Commonwealth Games
Oct 22, 2024 – 43:46
William and guests discuss King Charles' visit to Australia and what it might mean for the future of the country
Oct 21, 2024 – 22:36
One year on from the 7th October attacks on Israel by Hamas, William and guests discuss the impact of the ongoing conflict
Oct 7, 2024 – 55:19
William and guests discuss a campaign to shut down an integrated Irish language school in east Belfast before it even opens
Sep 25, 2024 – 38:12
William and guests discuss the impact the candidate for Governor of North Carolina could have on Donald Trump's campaign
Sep 20, 2024 – 18:09
William and guests discuss ethnic minority concerns following recent racist violence
Sep 19, 2024 – 39:33
William and guests take a deep dive into the hundreds of boards overseeing Northern Ireland's public bodies.
Sep 18, 2024 – 23:07
How Stormont responded to the plight of Jewish refugees seeking to escape the Nazis during WWII.
Sep 17, 2024 – 22:14
William and guests discuss the future of Casement Park Stadium.
Sep 16, 2024 – 55:20
It's 100 years since the BBC began broadcast services from Northern Ireland
Sep 13, 2024 – 54:57
Is the Ulster Unionist Party in disarray amid claims and counter-claims that Doug Beattie was ousted by party officers?
Aug 21, 2024 – 43:46
We’re talking about your summer reading picks. Have you discovered a great new book or rediscovered a classic?
Aug 16, 2024 – 22:57
Should Keir Staermer's new government change the UK's policy and give immediate recognition to Palestine as a sovereign state?
Aug 14, 2024 – 38:15
The arrival of a beard-wearing Prince William at the Olympics has inevitably riased a few eyebrows. But why?
Aug 13, 2024 – 16:01
Is the loss of a pet comparable with the death of a family member? Is it ok to grieve the passing of a pet?
Aug 12, 2024 – 23:29
Omagh bombing: What will an inquiry do?
Feb 2, 2023 – 29:39
Is a breakthrough on Northern Ireland's post-Brexit trading arrangements on the cards?
Feb 1, 2023 – 30:44
PSNI cuts number of police to lowest ever level
Jan 26, 2023 – 37:23
Nine PSNI officers were sacked last year for misconduct which had a sexual or domestic element, there are 74 ongoing cases.
Jan 19, 2023 – 29:42
Day Two of the co-ordinated big push to get our MLAs back to work.
Jan 12, 2023 – 37:18
Is our health service now beyond repair, or can it be fixed?
Jan 10, 2023 – 36:31
Is it time for politicians here to take more risks?
Jan 9, 2023 – 36:22
Whose responsibility should it be to enforce Covid restrictions?
Nov 22, 2021 – 41:49
What should we do about homelessness?
Sep 24, 2021 – 31:51
Chaos over Covid travel passports
Jul 30, 2021 – 46:09
The Labour Party says that after the decision to suspend parliament, the Prime Minister is behaving like a dictator?
Aug 29, 2019 – 25:35
Mary-Lou McDonald refers to Londonderry - has Sinn Féin launched a new charm offensive aimed at winning over unionists?
Apr 25, 2018 – 36:12
Why should schools in Northern Ireland be permitted to employ teachers based on their religion?
Apr 18, 2018 – 31:59
Why should schools in Northern Ireland be permitted to employ teachers based on their religion?
Apr 18, 2018 – 31:59
Police say they are treating the distribution of anti-Islam pamphlets in south Belfast as a hate incident
Apr 5, 2018 – 43:34
Should someone with a terrorist past be able to join the Victims & Survivors' Forum?
Apr 4, 2018 – 27:14
Has our deaf community been forgotten in the minority languages debate?
Mar 23, 2018 – 20:56
Queen's University row after Irish and English bilingual sign motion passes
Mar 14, 2018 – 36:25
The Secretary of State says she is 'minded' to make cuts to MLA salaries. Should they be cut?
Mar 13, 2018 – 35:52
A parent challenges her daughter's school as she is required to wear a skirt rather than her preferred trousers
Mar 12, 2018 – 37:12

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