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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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Mary Beard on Homer's "The Odyssey" for book week

2026/10/21

William Crawley chats to Dame Mary Beard about her BBC book week choice

Why is France burning?

2026/10/20

France protests - who is to blame?

The possible impact of Irish language department cuts in BBC NI

2026/10/20

Reaction to BBC NI cuts to Irish language department

ADHD in Northern Ireland

2026/10/20

The challenges facing those trying to get a diagnosis and treatment in Northern Ireland

Is ADHD being over diagnosed?

2026/10/14

The challenges facing those trying to get a diagnosis and treatment.

The Power of Podcasts

2026/10/13

The legal impacts of journalistic podcasts. Nicoline Greer, Tara Mills&Tara McDaid

Can civil disobedience be justified in a society governed by the rule of law?

2026/10/09

Politicians face police interviews after the Garvaghy Road protests.

Could Drumcree become a wider Northern Ireland concern or is there any resolution in sight?

2026/10/08

Senior politicians warn the dispute could have consequences far beyond Portadown.

Daisy Hill Hospital could stop delivering babies within weeks if plans for a temporary suspension of services go ahead

2026/09/21

Shake up on the cards for maternity hospital in Newry

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

2026/09/14

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

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

2026/06/15

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

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.

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.

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4.9 out of 5

15 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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