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The BelTel

Belfast Telegraph

The BelTel brings you some of Northern Ireland"s top journalists, Allison Morris, Sam McBride and Suzanne Breen to name but a few, giving you the inside stories behind what is in the news. Presented by Ciarán Dunbar, the Bel Tel investigates, debates and informs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:28

Sam McBride's week in politics: TUV, Reform, Gaza and...

The BelTel ·

2024/03/20

The TUV have hooked up with Reform UKbut what is in this arrangement for both parties and who is Reform UK anyway? And Sinn Féin went to America despite of pressure from the left to boycott the visit, due toUS support for Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.Sam McBride joined Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:20

Millionaire heiress to IRA mastermind - Rose Dugdale,...

The BelTel ·

2024/03/19

Rose Dugdale died in her sleep in a Dublin nursing home yesterday morning at the age of 83.She was the former debutante who once curtseyed to Queen Elizabeth, only to rebel against her wealthy upbringing and become an expert bomb-maker in the Provisional IRA. Fionnán Sheehan is joined by journalist Liam Collins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:05

Is Ukraine losing the war, and how far will Russia go?

The BelTel ·

2024/03/18

Russia’s army has made some advances in eastern Ukraine, forcing the Ukrainians onto the back foot. The pope has controversially called for Ukraine to raise the “white flag”. How bad are things for Ukraine, what would Russia’s peace terms be, and what would life be like in a Russia-ruled Ukraine? Trinity College teaching fellow Conor Daly and security consultant Philip Ingram join Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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18:59

Red Army Faction member captured after 30 years, who...

The BelTel ·

2024/03/17

An armed German terrorist has been captured after 30 years on the run – but the manhunt for others continues. Daniela Klette is one of three members of the “third generation” of the notorious urban guerrilla Red Army Faction (RAF) who had been in hiding since the 1990s. We look at the terror campaign by Germany's Baader-Meinhof Gang, whose members killed more than 30 people in the 1970s and ’80s and ask if the organisation is having a resurgence?Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: James Jackson Hosted on

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29:55

Eamonn Mallie: ‘Eyewitness to War and Peace’

The BelTel ·

2024/03/15

Eamonn Mallie is one of NI’s best-known journalists. The south Armagh man has been a leading radio and television reporter since 1975, covering much of the Troubles and subsequent peace process.The veteran journalist discusses his memoir with Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:28

Sam McBride: What will PM Starmer mean for NI and a...

The BelTel ·

2024/03/13

A Labour general election victory means Sir Keir Starmer, who has a long history with NI, would become Prime Minister. Once in favour of a united Ireland, he’s now strongly unionist – would he rule out a border poll?Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Sam McBride and Bill Bowring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:42

Britan’s worst mass murders – what drove the killers?

The BelTel ·

2024/03/11

Despite tough firearms laws, the UK has seen several horrific gun massacres. Hungerford, Dunblane, and the Cumbria shootings, to name but a few. They were mass killings, carried out by a single man, who finally took his own life. Craig Jackson is a professor ofpsychology and performs ‘psychological autopsies’ on the mass killers responsible for Hungerford and Dunblane on stage. He spoke to Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:03

Oscar drama: The scandals, snubs and controversies...

The BelTel ·

2024/03/09

As Cillian Murphy keeps his fingers crossed for an Oscar win, the Academy Awards looks forward to celebrating its 95th anniversary. However, Hollywood’s biggest night isn’t always without controversy and scandal. From violence to nudity and political protests, we look at the most shocking moments from the Academy Awards history.Host: Fionnán Sheehan. Guest: Dave Hanratty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:25

Alliance Party members begin to lean towards Irish unity

The BelTel ·

2024/03/06

More Alliance members would now vote for Irish unity than to remain in UK. Almost 38% of Alliance members said they would vote for a united Ireland. So has Alliance fundamentally changed and will it be forced off the constitutional fence? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Jon Tonge and Suzanne Breen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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17:44

Allison Morris: Antrim ATM raiders jailed – but...

The BelTel ·

2024/03/04

More than £2 million is missing after a string of ATM thefts carried out by the same notorious Co Antrim gang. They got away with it for two years encouraging many copy-cat raids. But after robbing an ATM machine beside a PSNI station – they got caught and banged up. But most of the money was never found.Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Allison Morris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:21

Daniel Allen: The man who murdered an entire family

The BelTel ·

2024/03/01

WARNING: This episode of the BelTel contains graphic details which some listeners might find disturbing.Daniel Allen admitted killing an entire family, including two children in Fermanagh in 2018. The Gossetts were a reclusive – constantly on the move to avoid social services. Denise Gossett begun a relationship with Allen after they met on a BDSM forum. Just two years later he killed her, her children and her grand-daughter.Kurtis Reid spoke with Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See

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13:44

Convie & Fox UVF murders: James Smyth found not guilty

The BelTel ·

2024/02/29

James Smyth has been found not guilty of killing Eamon Fox (41) and 24-year-old Gary Convie. Mr Convie and Mr Fox were in a parked car awhen they were shot dead in May 1994. Mr Justice O'Hara said it could not be proven beyond reasonable doubt that Smyth was the gunman. Allison Morris reports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:07

BelTel politics: Will Casement Park disturb the...

The BelTel ·

2024/02/27

The proposed new stadium at Casement Park in west Belfast is hoped to be part of the 2028 Euros but that has enraged some Northern Ireland fans. Meanwhile, a Stormont row brews over the rising costs. Sinn Féin place major importance on rebuilding the GAA stadium while unionists questionits funding.Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Liam Tunney and Keith Baille. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:01

Davy Tweed’s stepdaughter on life with the ‘violent...

The BelTel ·

2024/02/26

Amanda Brown has written a book, ‘No peace until he’s dead’, explaining what former Irish rugby star Tweed did to her and her family.Davy Tweed wasa popular, well-liked, successful man in public.But he was also a violent wifebeater and a paedophile who prayed on his relatives, .Amanda tells the BelTel that she has spoken out to make sure that Davy Tweed’s abuse is never forgotten. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:41

Conor Bradley: How the young Tyrone man took...

The BelTel ·

2024/02/24

County Tyrone’s Conor Bradley has been described as the most exciting footballer to emerge from Northern Ireland since ‘60s legend George Best. The Liverpool ace has taken the Premier League by storm in recent weeks, with his surging runs down the right-flank winning the hearts of the Anfield faithful. How did he get here, and what’s next? Belfast Telegraph sports Journalist Keith Bailie is joined by Ulster Herald sports journalist Tommy Nethery and Belfast Telegraph chief sportswriter Steven

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21:41

That Girls' night in the Devenish: Pleasure Boys ...

The BelTel ·

2024/02/23

The word ‘shocking’ gets bandied about loosely these days, but videos and photographs that have circulated after an X-rated Valentine's weekend event in Belfast have caused anger, scandal and even fury in some communities - but for many others it's just a private bit of fun. Host: Fionnán Sheehan, Guests; Niamh Campbell, Kirsty Blake Knox and John Woodward, manager of the controversial Pleasure Boys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:54

BelTel LucidTalk poll: Is there now support for a...

The BelTel ·

2024/02/21

The results of the latest Belfast Telegraph LucidTalk poll are in. Support for the DUP has slightly weakened, while support for Sinn Féin First Minister Michelle O’Neill is at an all-time high. And we reveal the level of support there now is for a United Ireland.Ciarán Dunbar is joined by head of LucidTalk Bill White, Political commentator Alex Kane, and Belfast Telegraph reporter Allison Morris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:10

Texas and 'civil war': The Russian disinformation...

The BelTel ·

2024/02/19

Would you know disinformation if you saw or heard it? And might you be seeing it now in the U. S. on topics such as immigration around the Texas border? If you are seeing this, might any of it be influenced by actors such as Putin's Russia?On this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show, Adrian talks to David Gilbert, a reporter for Wired.com who specialises in investigating disinformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:24

Life beyond Earth and UFOs: What does the ‘evidence’...

The BelTel ·

2024/02/19

The question of whether humanity stands alone in the universe is one of the biggest questions there is. Is there life beyond earth, and if there is, is it intelligent life? Can the evidence of UFOs and alien contact be trusted? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Astrobiology Professor David C. Catling, and Sunday World reporter Níall Feiritear, who has had an experience that has convinced him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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