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5406: LISTEN¦ Could a panel of experts from the worlds of business, the arts and charitable sector do a better job than our politicians of drafting policy? Frank spoke to journalist John Manley about the return of the Civic Forum
Could a panel of experts from the worlds of business, the arts and charitable sector do a better job than our politicians of drafting policy? Frank s…
1 year, 1 month ago
5405: LISTEN¦ Imagine you could devise a sure-fire way to win the Lotto. In 1992, an Irish syndicate attempted to do just that. A film has just been released telling their story. Frank spoke to director Ross Whitaker and Maurice Owens from the syndicate
Imagine you could devise a sure-fire way to win the Lotto. Well, in 1992, an Irish syndicate attempted to do just that. A film has just been released…
1 year, 1 month ago
5404: LISTEN¦ A new joint fund has launched helping women to support women. Frank spoke to two of the women involved - Orla Black from the Community Foundation NI and Amanda Ferguson, chair of Give Inc
A new joint fund has launched helping women to support women. Frank spoke to two of the women involved - Orla Black from the Community Foundation NI …
1 year, 1 month ago
5403: LISTEN¦ 'There's a long tradition in Belfast of really good graffiti, we want to provide a space for those guys to meet and paint, where it's legal' - Adam from Seedhead Arts spoke to Frank as new graffiti walls are made available for street art
'There's a long tradition in Belfast of really good graffiti, we want to provide a space for those guys to meet and paint, where it's legal' - Adam f…
1 year, 1 month ago
5402: LISTEN¦ 'There's a sense that our Executive parties aren't taking this matter seriously, otherwise we would've seen action' - SDLP MLA Colin McGrath and local man Jim Boylan spoke to Frank about unpleasant smells around Warrenpoint harbour
'There's a sense that our Executive parties aren't taking this matter seriously, otherwise we would've seen action' - SDLP MLA Colin McGrath and loca…
1 year, 1 month ago
5401: LISTEN¦ Would you like a shorter work week? 17 companies carried out a trial of a four-day work week. All 17 have decided to keep the routine. Frank spoke to Mark Haslam, founder of Loud Mouth Media in Belfast
Would you like a shorter work week? 17 companies carried out a trial of a four-day work week. All 17 have decided to keep the routine. Frank spoke to…
1 year, 1 month ago
5400: LISTEN¦ How can we prevent children as young as nine from accessing 'vile' pornography? A safeguarding expert told MPs that primary aged children in NI were being exposed to extreme content on social media. Frank spoke to Wayne Denner
How can we prevent children as young as nine from accessing 'vile' pornography? A safeguarding expert told MPs that primary aged children in NI were …
1 year, 1 month ago
5399: LISTEN¦ Do you feel sympathy for the chancellor, after she shed tears in the Commons? The PM did eventually show his support, but should he have come out sooner? Frank spoke to former Westminster speech writer Tom Kelly and Deirdre Maguire
Do you feel sympathy for the chancellor, after she shed tears in the Commons? The PM did eventually show his support, but should he have come out soo…
1 year, 1 month ago
5398: LISTEN¦ Nearly half of drivers admit to tailgating - which was linked with 140 UK road deaths last year. Should we increase the penalty, which currently sits at three points and a £100 fine? Frank spoke to Davy Jackson from Roadsafe NI
Nearly half of drivers admit to tailgating - which was linked with 140 UK road deaths last year. Should we increase the penalty, which currently sits…
1 year, 1 month ago
5397: LISTEN¦ Should new dads be given longer paternity leave? The government has committed to reviewing current arrangements, which haven't changed since their introduction in 2003. Frank spoke to Alex from campaign group Dad Shift
Should new dads be given longer paternity leave? The government has committed to reviewing current arrangements, which haven't changed since their in…
1 year, 1 month ago