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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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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
Language:
English
Episodes
Should Senator George Mitchell have his Freedom of Belfast removed over Epstein links?
2/5/2026
Tributes to him have been removed in recent days, including at Queen's University.
Duration:00:27:43
Pharmacists in Northern Ireland warn essential medicines shortages.
2/4/2026
William and guests discuss the struggle for prescribed medicines and impact on health?
Duration:00:29:22
Education Minister Paul Givan announces changes to RE in schools.
2/3/2026
Paul Givan speaks exclusively to Talkback about his new plans for the curriculum.
Duration:00:36:19
Queen's University Belfast to sever ties with Senator George Mitchell, over his links with Jeffrey Epstein.
2/2/2026
William Crawley and guests discuss "what does it mean to be in the Epstein files?"
Duration:00:38:53
Is lowering speed limits the answer to improving road safety?
1/16/2026
Richard and guests discuss new proposals to lower speed limits.
Duration:00:33:00
Iran's threatened exuection of a young protester - what might come next?
1/14/2026
William and historian Dr Saivush Randjbar-Daemi discuss how Iran has reached this moment.
Duration:00:18:01
Commonwealth games: Team NI may not compete under the Ulster Banner. What does this mean for NI's identity issues?
1/13/2026
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
Duration:00:35:52
Where should Stormont's money go?
1/12/2026
William and guests discuss Stormont's first draft multi-year budget since 2011.
Duration:00:35:03
Mike Nesbitt to stand down as Ulster Unionist Party leader
1/2/2026
William is joined by our political correspondent, Gareth Gordon and guests for analysis.
Duration:00:24:26
Flu Season: Why is medical guidance met with so much skepticism?
12/12/2025
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
Duration:00:39:11
Is America the guardian of freedom—or it's greatest threat?
12/11/2025
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
Duration:00:23:07
What should be the place of Christianity in Northern Ireland's schools?
11/28/2025
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
Duration:00:25:38
The two-child benefit cap is being lifted in the budget - a necessary step to help child poverty? Or an unaffordable change?
11/27/2025
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
Duration:00:34:50
Talkback: The Budget Special
11/26/2025
William and guests analyse the budget and potential implications for Stormont's spending.
Duration:00:56:41
Should AI tech be used by doctors in their clinical work?
11/25/2025
William and guests discuss new research that suggests one in four GPs are using AI apps.
Duration:00:40:33
Should we ban NDAs?
11/14/2025
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
Duration:00:29:01
Can the Presbyterian Church be trusted with safeguarding?
11/13/2025
Richard and guests discuss Rev Trevor Gribben’s resignation and the church’s future.
Duration:00:53:19
What does the BBC need to do to regain your trust?
11/10/2025
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
Duration:00:38:55
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is no longer a prince - what next?
10/31/2025
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
Duration:00:38:52
Should the 2025 presidential election be seen as a warning sign about the health of Irish democracy?
10/27/2025
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
Duration:00:38:34