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What does the Iran conflict mean for energy prices?

2026-03-0637:06

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?

2026-02-1618:02

William speaks to the historian Dr Robyn Atcheson

Is lowering speed limits the answer to improving road safety?

2026-01-1633:00

Richard and guests discuss new proposals to lower speed limits.

Iran's threatened exuection of a young protester - what might come next?

2026-01-1418:01

William and historian Dr Saivush Randjbar-Daemi discuss how Iran has reached this moment.

Where should Stormont's money go?

2026-01-1235:41

William and guests discuss Stormont's first draft multi-year budget since 2011.

Can the Presbyterian Church be trusted with safeguarding?

2025-11-1353:57

Richard and guests discuss Rev Trevor Gribben’s resignation and the church’s future.

With hate crimes rising and Catholic families forced out of home- is this now just life in Northern Ireland?

2025-09-0139:15

William and guests discuss recent hate-motivated crimes and consider what could be done.

Did police overreact in arresting two pro-Palestinian protesters in Belfast?

2025-05-2721:04

Protester Sue Pentel has accused the PSNI of criminalising a peaceful protest.

The influence and legacy of Pope Francis

2025-04-2155:50

William and guests discuss the death of Pope Francis and his impact as pontiff.

The return of measles

2025-03-2135:20

The rise of measles in Northern Ireland and the dangers of vaccine hesitancy.

Are boys and young men going through a crisis right now that leaves them vulnerable to toxic influencers?

2025-03-2055:21

William and guests discuss the male loneliness epidemic and how it can be tackled.

We have a birth rate crisis: what should we do about it?

2025-03-1932:07

William and guests discuss why birth rates are falling, the impacts and the solutions.

Who does Conor McGregor speak for?

2025-03-1813:14

William and guests discuss Conor McGregor's recent visit to the White House.

William and guests discuss getting older and driving safely

2024-10-2538:49

What is the best way to protect everyone on our roads, without limiting freedoms?

William speaks to Harold Good on his new autobiography, his role in peacemaking and secret talks between the DUP and Sinn Fein

2024-10-2457:45

Why did the DUP tell the public that these talks were not taking place?

William and guests discuss the drugs epidemic in Northern Ireland

2024-10-2355:52

Is there any hope for those whose lives have been ruined by substance addiction?

William and guests discuss the possibility of a new civic flag that can be used by our athletes at the next Commonwealth Games

2024-10-2243:46

Should Northern Ireland take the leap into a new flag that everyone can celebrate?

William and guests discuss King Charles' visit to Australia and what it might mean for the future of the country

2024-10-2124:19

Is it time for Australia to choose its own head of state?

One year on from the 7th October attacks on Israel by Hamas, William and guests discuss the impact of the ongoing conflict

2024-10-0755:19

What needs to happen in the Middle East to bring about a ceasefire and true peace?

William and guests discuss a campaign to shut down an integrated Irish language school in east Belfast before it even opens

2024-09-2539:04

Why is a school for small children being turned into a political controversy?

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Peter Cormican