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4.9

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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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Education Minister Paul Givan announces changes to RE in schools.

2026/02/03

Paul Givan speaks exclusively to Talkback about his new plans for the curriculum.

Queen's University Belfast to sever ties with Senator George Mitchell, over his links with Jeffrey Epstein.

2026/02/02

William Crawley and guests discuss "what does it mean to be in the Epstein files?"

Is lowering speed limits the answer to improving road safety?

2026/01/16

Richard and guests discuss new proposals to lower speed limits.

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

2026/01/14

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

Commonwealth games: Team NI may not compete under the Ulster Banner. What does this mean for NI's identity issues?

2026/01/13

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

Where should Stormont's money go?

2026/01/12

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

Can the Presbyterian Church be trusted with safeguarding?

2025/11/13

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?

2025/09/01

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?

2025/05/27

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

The influence and legacy of Pope Francis

2025/04/21

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

The return of measles

2025/03/21

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?

2025/03/20

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?

2025/03/19

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

Who does Conor McGregor speak for?

2025/03/18

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

William and guests discuss getting older and driving safely

2024/10/25

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

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4.9 out of 5

14 reviews

RLJ 483 2021/10/01

Refreshing Pushback

Listen to the goings on in NI from Los Angeles. William does a great job and plenty of pushback on guests or listeners calling in to spin a tail, refr...

Noodles193 2019/06/16

Favourite BBC presenter

Moved to Philadelphia on a j1 and listen to William everyday to keep up to date with all the craic at home!

Elliotte0157 2016/09/29

Fun listening

I'm over here in Oregon,USA but I like listening to this podcast to get an idea of what's going on in Ireland. I especially like hearing about the mig...

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