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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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NI assembly debate a bill aimed at banning sexuality and gender conversion practices

Discussion with MLAs Gordon Lyon & Eoin Tennyson with Ruth Patterson and Alexa Moore

43:58Sep 16, 2026

School behaviour policy in NI - a change needed?

Discussion with school behaviour tsar Tom Bennett,joined by teachers Fiona Kane&Sally Rees

55:21Sep 16, 2026

Does Donald Trump's opinion on Irish Unity change the debate?

Our panel debate the motivations behind his comments and influence over the unity debate

57:01Sep 14, 2026

Is Robbie Butler’s new health service review a fix or just delaying tough decisions?

Guests debate if a new review clarifies reform or delays NI healthcare action.

35:45Sep 4, 2026

Is a silent march on the Garvaghy Road a possible resolution to the Drumcree dispute?

The Orange Order have notified the Parades Commission of their renewed plans.

41:42Sep 3, 2026

Do we really have enough food to go around, or is access the bigger problem in our communities today?

Food is plentiful, so why are so many struggling to eat well every day?

21:11Sep 2, 2026

A new BBC Spotlight investigation lifts the lid on police monitoring of journalists

BBC former security editor Brian Rowan responds to being caught in the surveillance net.

30:57Jul 30, 2026

Should a festival be free to change its mind about who gets a platform?

High Court hears challenge after Féile cancels Women’s Rights Network event.

38:17Jul 27, 2026

What will Andy Burnham as Labour leader and PM mean for us in Northern Ireland?

Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.

38:41Jul 17, 2026

Jeffrey Donaldson's double life: Who knew what and when?

Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.

40:18Jun 26, 2026

How did Belfast's Pride parade become such a political minefield?

NI Civil Service withdrawal has sparked criticism from organisers and some politicians.

35:29Jun 25, 2026

Should politicians convicted of serious crimes lose their public pension?

Current rules do not automatically remove pensions after conviction. Critics want reform.

31:22Jun 24, 2026

As a social media ban for under-16s is announced, how are young people in Northern Ireland feeling about the prospect?

How would a ban on the likes of Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube really work?

46:08Jun 15, 2026

Doug Beattie has resigned from the Ulster Unionist Party- What's the impact?

Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.

55:28Jun 1, 2026

Should the big retailers open on Sunday mornings, or should the current rules stay in place?

Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.

32:20May 22, 2026

Would you pay more to save Translink services across Northern Ireland?

Translink warns service cuts and fare changes may be needed to save £10 million.

23:17May 21, 2026

Should NI mother and baby homes redress exclude families of victims who died before September 2011?

Campaigners protest the cut-off date in redress scheme for mother and baby homes.

33:10May 20, 2026

Are online safety apps really protecting children and young people ?

Debate grows over whether online safety apps are engaging young people effectively.

37:34May 19, 2026

Should the UK seek closer ties with the EU through the single market or customs union?

Comments from Wes Streeting reignite debate over Britain’s future outside the EU.

39:33May 18, 2026

Has the Labour party gone mad- or is it finally coming to its senses?

Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.

55:44May 12, 2026