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5436: LISTEN¦ Should we teach self defense to...

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2025/09/02

Should we teach self defense to children at school? A new book revealed that as a teenager, Queen Camilla fought off a would-be attacker on a train. Frank spoke to Glyn Ashton from Vault self-defence and Treasa Rice from Glow NI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10:08

5435: LISTEN¦ Record-breaking Armagh man Marty...

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2025/08/29

Record-breaking Armagh man Marty Rafferty spoke to Frank the day after just his 27 hour buskathon - which raised valuable funds for the Secret Santa charity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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12:35

5434: LISTEN¦ Is it time to scrap school uniforms? A...

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2025/08/20

Is it time to scrap school uniforms? A new poll found nearly half of parents suffer stress over the cost and some are resorting to buy-now-pay-later services to afford them Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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17:30

5432: LISTEN¦ Should the former Maze prison be used...

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2025/08/19

Should the former Maze prison be used as a Troubles museum? How else might we use the site? Alliance's David Honeyford told Frank there are 'huge economic benefits' yet to be realised and political vetoes need to end Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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12:35

5431: LISTEN¦ Should dual-language road signs in...

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2025/08/18

Should dual-language road signs in Belfast require more than the current 15% support to be approved? A new poll found fewer than one in three people support the rules at present. Frank spoke to Liam Tunney, from the Belfast Telegraph, who's been writing about the polling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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11:49

5430: LISTEN¦ Should well-off people pay more for...

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2025/08/18

Should well-off people pay more for their healthcare? A senior GP, Dr Tom Black, told Frank that the NHS is so underfunded and understaffed that it's affecting life expectancies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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11:42

5429: LISTEN¦ 'If not now, when?' - SDLP MP Claire...

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2025/08/18

LISTEN¦ 'If not now, when?' - SDLP MP Claire Hanna has penned a letter to the Prime Minister, calling for the UK government to apply pressure on Israel to end the war in Gaza and to recognise the rights of both Israel and the Palestinians Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19:51

5428: LISTEN¦ Could the TUV become the biggest...

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2025/08/18

Could the TUV become the biggest unionist party? Would they go into opposition or take up a place in the Executive? Frank spoke to Prof Jon Tonge and Dr David McCann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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11:33

5248: LISTEN¦ With warmer weather upon us, should we...

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2025/08/12

With warmer weather upon us, should we celebrate or censor the male form? A survey found nearly three quarters don't believe men should be seen topless away from the beach or swimming pool. Frank spoke to Gary Kennedy from British Naturism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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14:39

5427: LISTEN¦ 'We've been talked over, talked about...

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2025/08/08

'We've been talked over, talked about and talked for - now we're talking for ourselves' - abuse survivors Haileigh Ashton Lamont, Michelle Duffy & journalist Amanda Ferguson spoke to Frank about the need for victims' voices to be heard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5426: LISTEN¦ 'I see so many problems with Northern...

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2025/08/04

'I see so many problems with Northern Ireland - I just wanted to put something back, make a differenceand serve the people of North Antrim - Stormont's newest MLA, the UUP's Jon Burrows, told Frank why he was embarking on a new career Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5425: LISTEN¦ 'You're next' - domestic abusers often...

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2025/08/04

'You're next' - domestic abusers often use media reporting of local women's violent deaths to threaten their victims, according to Women's Aid NI. Frank spoke to journalist Amanda Ferguson and Sonya McMullan from the charity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5424: LISTEN¦ Should animal cruelty be met with...

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2025/08/04

Should animal cruelty be met with harsher punishments? Online cat torture rings, sharing videos of animals being mutilated and killed have spread to the UK, with two teens appearing in court in London. Frank spoke to Siobhan from the USPCA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5423: LISTEN¦ From this Sunday, for the next 10...

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2025/07/25

From this Sunday, for the next 10 weeks, there will be an art market on Hill Street, which will give local artists a platform to showcase their talents and visitors and residents a taste of what pedestrianising the road would be like Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:48

5422: LISTEN¦ Are the Beckhams right to refuse to buy...

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2025/07/25

Are the Beckhams right to refuse to buy their children houses? They said it was to teach them the value of 'hard graft'. Should parents financially support their adult children? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5421: LISTEN¦ Should Northern Ireland introduce a...

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2025/07/24

Should Northern Ireland introduce a tourist tax? Deputy PM Angela Rayner is pushing for its introduction in England, to capitalise on booming demand. Some tourism operators warn it would harm their business. What do you think? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5420: LISTEN¦ 'Grief is grief, no matter the weeks' -...

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2025/07/23

'Grief is grief, no matter the weeks' - Nikcolette McPeake from Little Forget Me Nots Trust told Frank that the formal recognition of the loss of a baby before 24 weeks would be 'huge' for many parents across NI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5419: LISTEN¦ Careful what you wish for? Labour says...

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2025/07/21

Careful what you wish for? Labour says it's fulfilling a campaign promise by allowing 16 year olds to vote, but will they be the ones to benefit? Frank spoke to former speech writer and columnist Tom Kelly and GB News reporter Dougie Beattie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5418: LISTEN¦ A host of volunteers is needed to make...

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2025/07/18

A host of volunteers is needed to make sure visitors get the warmest welcome and have a friendly face to point them in the right direction. Frank spoke to Lindsay, Brigid and Roy, who are all giving their time at the Open with Volunteer Now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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