Podcast Episodes

4738: LISTEN¦ Should Northern Ireland have its own national anthem? One listener submitted his attempt to create an 'anthem for all' - other people had their say

Should Northern Ireland have its own national anthem? One listener submitted his attempt to create an 'anthem for all' - other people had their say

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6 years, 6 months ago

4737: LISTEN¦ Should non-payment of the BBC licence fee be decriminalised? Is it still the best way to fund the BBC in the modern media landscape? Frank heard from author and commentator Malachi O'Doherty

Should non-payment of the BBC licence fee be decriminalised? Is it still the best way to fund the BBC in the modern media landscape? Frank heard from…

6 years, 6 months ago

4736: LISTEN¦ Paul Quinn's parents say they accept an apology from Sinn Fein's Conor Murphy, but want him to say publicly their son was not a criminal. Frank spoke to Irish News journalist Brendan Hughes

Paul Quinn's parents say they accept an apology from Sinn Fein's Conor Murphy, but want him to say publicly their son was not a criminal. Frank spoke…

6 years, 6 months ago

4735: LISTEN¦ How can you avoid 'pet regret'? One in five owners say they have rehomed a pet, with many saying they didn't fit their lifestyle. Frank spoke to top vet Dr Scott Miller

How can you avoid 'pet regret'? One in five owners say they have re-homed a pet, with many finding they didn't fit their lifestyle. Frank spoke to to…

6 years, 6 months ago

4734: LISTEN¦ An independent inquiry found a culture of 'avoidance and denial' allowed a rogue surgeon to perform botched and unnecessary operations on hundreds of women. Frank spoke to Emma Doughty, a lawyer for a number of Ian Paterson's patients

An independent inquiry found a culture of 'avoidance and denial' allowed a rogue surgeon to perform botched and unnecessary operations on hundreds of…

6 years, 6 months ago

4733: LISTEN¦ Sinn Fein's presence at a PSNI recruitment drive has been hailed as 'seismic and historic' - how far will this go in changing Nationalist attitudes to policing? Frank spoke to Allison Morris and Mark Lindsay from the PFNI

Sinn Féin's presence at a PSNI recruitment drive has been hailed as 'seismic and historic' - how far will this go in changing Nationalist attitudes t…

6 years, 6 months ago

4732: LISTEN¦ Frank spoke to makeup artist and YouTube star Chloe Morton about documentary 'Beauty Laid Bare' and turning her hobby into a successful career

Frank spoke to makeup artist and YouTube star Chloe Morton about documentary 'Beauty Laid Bare' and turning her hobby into a successful career

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6 years, 6 months ago

4731: LISTEN¦ Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey says she plans to extend protections for those who would be affected by the so-called bedroom tax. Who will be the main beneficiaries of the decision? Frank spoke to Kate McCauley from Housing Rights

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey says she plans to extend protections for those who would be affected by the so-called bedroom tax. Who will be th…

6 years, 6 months ago

4730: LISTEN¦ A Labour MP has proposed a ban on schools forcing parents to buy branded uniforms and sports gear. What impact would a similar ban have on families in NI? Frank spoke to Ryan Fitzsimmons, from Advice NI

A Labour MP has proposed a ban on schools forcing parents to buy branded uniforms and sports gear, rather than cheaper equivalents. What impact would…

6 years, 6 months ago

4729: LISTEN¦ Councillors in Belfast have called for a drugs task-force to be established, after drugs-related deaths more than doubled in a decade. Frank spoke the proposer of the motion, the SDLP's Paul McCusker.

Councillors in Belfast have called for a drugs task-force to be established, after drugs-related deaths more than doubled in a decade. Frank spoke th…

6 years, 6 months ago