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9:01

5451: LISTEN¦ Do you feel safe in Belfast City...

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2025/10/20

Do you feel safe in Belfast City Centre? A well-known busker, John Garrity, has spoken out, after he was attacked while performing.John spoke to Frank about the experience Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:51

5450: LISTEN¦ 'The crisis in resourcing is preventing...

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2025/10/20

'The crisis in resourcing is preventing the PSNI providing the service it should and exhausting officers' -UUP MLA Jon Burrows spoke to Frank after the Police Federation's 'unprecedented' appeal for support from the Secretary of State Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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16:03

5448: LISTEN¦ The flood clean-up continues after some...

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2025/10/20

The flood clean-up continues after some of the worst rains in years left some Newcastle residents trapped in their homes. Frank spoke to local Alliance MLA Andrew McMurray and Sam Anderson from the Regional Community Resilience Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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13:18

5447: LISTEN¦ Why are breastfeeding rates in Northern...

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2025/10/15

Why are breastfeeding rates in Northern Ireland lagging behind other regions? Are there societal barriers that prevent some women from doing it? Frank spoke to Dr Jennifer Hanratty from the Centre for Effective Services Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10:07

5446: LISTEN¦ Should NI get its own Citizens'...

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2025/10/09

Should NI get its own Citizens' Assembly? Alliance's Michelle Guy has pointed to the success of similar bodies, including in the Republic, as a template 'engaging members of the public in those conversations and feeling part of the process' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:08

5445: LISTEN¦ 'Nobody's saying peaceful protest isn't...

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2025/10/09

'Nobody's saying peaceful protest isn't allowed, but why at the home? It's really appalling that people would try to intimidate in the way they have - it's more than crossed the line' UUP justice spokesman Doug Beattie spoke to Frank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:48

5444: LISTEN¦ Is this the worst Executive ever? SDLP...

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2025/10/06

Is this the worst Executive ever? SDLP MLA has pointed at undelivered projects like the A5 and Casement Park are examples of 'the incompetence of the DUP and Sinn Fein in government' - Frank spoke to the West Tyrone MLA and Prof Jon Tonge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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14:19

5443: LISTEN¦ Should the Irish language have more...

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2025/10/01

Should the Irish language have more prominence around Belfast? Councillors are to vote on a proposal that would see a bilingual logo appear on council buildings, uniforms and vehicles. Frank spoke to DUP and Sinn Fein councillors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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12:37

5442: LISTEN¦ President Trump has caused controversy...

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2025/09/23

President Trump has caused controversy by suggesting there may be a link between women taking paracetamol during pregnancy and autism rates. EU & UK government officials say it's safe. Frank spoke to GP Dr Frances O'Hagan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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18:34

5441: LISTEN¦ Was the PM right to recognise a...

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2025/09/22

Was the PM right to recognise a Palestinian state? Frank spoke to Alliance deputy leader Eóin Tennyson and TUV leader Jim Allister Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:58

5440: LISTEN¦ 'I've had colleagues receive many...

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2025/09/15

'I've had colleagues receive many threats. People put on a brave face for the public, but in private it does take its toll' Alliance's Nuala McAllister spoke to Frank after it was revealed police issued nearly 6000 'threat to life' warnings in five years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:13

5449: LISTEN¦ The stars of a new coming-of-age film...

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2025/09/12

The stars of a new coming-of-age film, Unholylands, set in Belfast, called in to the studio to chat to Frank, ahead of its release next month Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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12:28

5438: LISTEN¦ Should prison inmates have access to a...

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2025/09/05

Should prison inmates have access to a 'comfort dog'? Officials insist safeguards are in place to ensure the welfare of a dog in Magilligan, but MLA and dog owner Jon Burrows has raised concerns with the justice minister Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2:00

5437: LISTEN¦ Were police wrong to arrest Father Ted...

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2025/09/03

Were police wrong to arrest Father Ted writer Graham Linehan for gender-critical tweets? The Metropolitan police have faced significant backlash since the arrest. Frank spoke to Connie Shaw from the Free Speech Union Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20:24

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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