Major Queen’s University report claims academic selection results in multiple, negative outcomes
Stephen Watson talks to Stormont's Education Committee chair Nick Mathison and callers
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20 of 123 episodesNoah Donohoe inquest : Jury give their verdict but questions still remain
& reaction to the eligibility row between NI and RoI football governing bodies
Robert Hamill Inquiry : serious flaws in RUC investigation, but officers could not have prevented the murder
Also - should we introduce a 'tourist tax' to Belfast? Stephen Watson talks to callers.
Reaction as US President Donald Trump sparks political controversy after calling for a united Ireland
Stephen Watson is presenting. He also talks to new British Sprint champion Ethan Faulkner
Education minister on NI budget and giving school girls right to wear trousers
DUP's Paul Givan is in the studio talking to Stephen and callers
Offensive flag left up after Stormont contractors refuse to remove it without “community reps” approval
Nolan talks to DUP's Jonathan Buckley, Green Party Cllr Aine Groogan and callers
PSNI to arm more officers with tasers – after it’s revealed officers more likely to ‘wait to be assaulted’ before using force
Nolan talks to former armed response officer Mel Thomas and PBP MLA Gerry Carroll
Nursery school provision – Education Minister stops families on benefits being prioritised over working families. Fair?
Nolan talks to DUP's Paul Givan, Ulster University's Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick and callers.
Dep for Infrastructure say flags celebrating LVF leader Billy Wright are to intimidate – but PSNI say they aren’t illegal
Nolan talks to SDLP Cllr Karol McQuade, Professor Dominic Bryan and callers.
New Health Minister, new review – Robbie Butler to appoint committee to review health service. But do we really need another?
Nolan speaks with Diane Dodds, Dr Alan Stout, Nuala McAllister, Claire Hanna & callers.
Portadown Orange Order threaten more legal action if they don’t get to parade down Garvaghy road
Jamie Bryson, Chris Donnelly, Brendan Mulgrew, John Burrows, Eóin Tennyson & callers
Secretary of State backs Parades Commission – he has confidence in them, unionists don’t. What now?
Nolan speaks with TUV leader Jim Allister, Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, former Secretary of State Labour's Shaun Woodward, former SDLP MLA Do...
Speculation NI Secretary to meet Parades Commission today - will he back them or sack them?
DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley & SDLP Councillor Carl Whyte speak with Nolan
DUP MLA Carla Lockhart says ‘confidence cannot be restored’ in Parades Commission as Drumcree debate continues
Nolan speaks with Carla Lockhart, Chris Donnelly, Allison Morris, Job Burrows & callers.
Calls for more resignations from the Parades Commission as controversy rumbles on
Nolan speaks with Gavin Robinson, Carl Whyte, a resident and a former police officer
Pressure on Parades Commission ramps up as Orange Order call for resignations
Nolan speaks with guests
Drumcree ruling: can the Parades Commission survive?
What's next for the Parades Commission?
Back to school costs – are families given enough support to meet uniform needs?
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Surgeons warn they are 'concerned' that 'political votes' are being put ahead of 'patient safety'
Stephen Nolan's no nonsense approach to confronting the biggest issues of the day
Nolan animal welfare investigation Day 2 - major questions remain for authorities after two dogs died in cages inside house
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