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5281: LISTEN¦ Should chanting 'ooh ah up the 'Ra' be...

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2025/03/11

5281: LISTEN¦ Should chanting 'ooh ah up the 'Ra' be outlawed? A new policing bill could prohibit flags glorifying terrorism. TUV MP Jim Allister has suggested it should also include a ban on singing songs or chants of support for proscribed organisations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:27

5280: LISTEN¦ Delays in ambulance handovers put...

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2025/03/11

Delays in ambulance handovers put around 3,800 people at potential risk of severe harm, according to a scathing report by the NI Audit Office. Frank spoke to the SDLP's Colin McGrath and Áine Magee from Carers NI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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11:46

5279: LISTEN¦ Should religious education be mandatory...

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2025/03/10

Should religious education be mandatory in schools? A new poll suggests a majority don't believe children should have to study it. Frank spoke to Amanda Ferguson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20:00

5278: LISTEN¦ Is it time to stop sending letters?...

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2025/03/10

Is it time to stop sending letters? Denmark's postal service is ending deliveries of letters. Have they had their day? Frank got the thoughts of writer Malachi O'Doherty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:59

5277: LISTEN¦ Is there too much football on Match of...

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2025/03/10

Is there too much football on Match of the Day? BBC Chairman Samir Shah says there should be more analysis and discussion and less focus on the action. Frank spoke to sports writer Steven Beacom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4:09

5276: LISTEN¦ Over 100 life-saving kidney transplants...

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2025/03/10

Over 100 life-saving kidney transplants are carried out in NI each year. Frank spoke to Graeme Francey about his own experience, receiving a kidney from his sister Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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11:56

5275: LISTEN¦ Could you save over £130 on your gas...

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2025/03/06

Could you save over £130 on your gas bill? Some Firmus customers are getting a price cut. Rick spoke to energy expert Aodhan O'Donnell, from Power To Switch about who will benefit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:29

5274: LISTEN¦ Do we still need feminism? A study...

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2025/03/05

Do we still need feminism? A study finds young women out-earn young men by around 9% Is it time for a mainstream mens movement? Peter spoke to writer Fionola Meredith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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11:38

5273: LISTEN¦ 80% of teachers say they've been abused...

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2025/03/05

80% of teachers say they've been abused by parents in the past year, with nearly one in ten reporting being physically attacked. Peter spoke to Dr Graham Gault from the NAHT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:54

5272: LISTEN¦ Should homeowners be fined up to £500...

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2025/03/05

Should homeowners be fined up to £500 for an untidy garden? How about dogs that keep the neighbours up by barking? Peter spoke to Helen McClements about a government crackdown on anti-social behaviour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:52

5271: LISTEN¦ Top chef Mark Hix is among the...

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2025/03/04

Top chef Mark Hix is among the celebrated figures inspiring the next generation of hospitality industry talent, as part of Ulster University's culinary salon series. Peter spoke to Mark and Don Sloane from the Oxford Collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:14

5270: LISTEN¦ Do we need to rethink how we speak...

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2025/03/04

Do we need to rethink how we speak about violence against women and girls? How important are the languages and images we use? Peter spoke to Sonya McMullan from the Womens Aid Federation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20:52

5269: LISTEN¦ Was the Programme For Government a...

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2025/03/04

Was the Programme For Government a 'message of ambition' or a 'limp, listless, missed opportunity'? There's been a mixed reaction so far. Peter spoke to opposition leader Matthew O'Toole and Prof Deirdre Heenan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3:54

5268: LISTEN¦ How do you like your pancakes? A simple...

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2025/03/04

How do you like your pancakes? A simple crepe? Fluffy American style? Something more exotic? Peter spoke to Britain's Best Home Cook, Suzie Lee and got some great tips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:36

5267: LISTEN¦ After several local women are...

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2025/03/03

After several local women are hospitalised following botched cosmetic procedures, there's growing pressure to regulate the non-surgical cosmetic industry. What are the biggest pit falls? Peter spoke to Ashton from Save Face Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10:43

5266: LISTEN¦ The time to act is now - Deirdre...

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2025/03/03

The time to act is now - Deirdre Maguire gave Peter some tips about overcoming inaction. Why do we struggle to take action and how to embrace change Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5265: LISTEN¦ Is it okay to spy on your children?...

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2025/03/03

Is it okay to spy on your children? Presenter and DJ Sara Cox told The Times that she uses her doorbell camera and even apps to keep an eye on her teenage children. Is it prudent parenting, or overstepping boundaries? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:05

5264: LISTEN¦ What TV shows would you like to see...

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2025/03/03

What TV shows would you like to see rebooted? Supermarket Sweep is returning, on YouTube.Blind Date, Bullseye and Catchphrase have all been revived, but did it work? Peter spoke to showbiz reporter Nigel Pauley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:25

5263: LISTEN¦ Should drivers be made to pay per mile?...

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2025/02/28

Should drivers be made to pay per mile? It's one of the proposals to close an £8bn funding gap a transition to electric vehicles would create, in lost fuel duty and road tax. Rick spoke to Brian Gregory from the Alliance of British Drivers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:52

5262: LISTEN¦ Several major sewage treatment projects...

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2025/02/28

Several major sewage treatment projects won't now go ahead due to funding constraints. What impact will that have on water quality in areas including Belfast Lough? Rick spoke to Cllr Anthony Flynn from the Green Party Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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