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Frank Mitchell is your host for the weekday Phone-In programme. Listen back to past broadcasts full of chat, advice, guests, discussion, music and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5408: LISTEN¦ Would you fancy an Extra Virgin...

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2025/07/09

Would you fancy an Extra Virgin Daiquiri? How about a straight shot of olive oil? The UK's first olive oil bar has just opened in London. What are the health benefits of this 'green gold' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:37

5407: LISTEN¦ Would a £100 fine for vaping in a bus...

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2025/07/08

Would a £100 fine for vaping in a bus shelter be too harsh? Or is it a necessary clamp-down, by the government, on anti-social behaviour? Frank spoke to Mick Fealty, editor of Slugger O'Toole Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:56

5406: LISTEN¦ Could a panel of experts from the...

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2025/07/08

Could a panel of experts from the worlds of business, the arts and charitable sector do a better job than our politicians of drafting policy? Frank spoke to journalist John Manley about the return of the Civic Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20:20

5405: LISTEN¦ Imagine you could devise a sure-fire...

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2025/07/04

Imagine you could devise a sure-fire way to win the Lotto. Well, in 1992, an Irish syndicate attempted to do just that. A film has just been released telling their story. Frank spoke to director Ross Whitaker and Maurice Owens from the syndicate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10:35

5404: LISTEN¦ A new joint fund has launched helping...

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2025/07/04

A new joint fund has launched helping women to support women. Frank spoke to two of the women involved - Orla Black from the Community Foundation NI and Amanda Ferguson,chair of Give Inc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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11:38

5403: LISTEN¦ 'There's a long tradition in Belfast of...

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2025/07/04

'There's a long tradition in Belfast of really good graffiti, we want to provide a space for those guys to meet and paint, where it's legal' - Adam from Seedhead Arts spoke to Frank as new graffiti walls are made available for street art Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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17:08

5402: LISTEN¦ 'There's a sense that our Executive...

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2025/07/04

'There's a sense that our Executive parties aren't taking this matter seriously, otherwise we would've seen action' - SDLP MLA Colin McGrath and local man Jim Boylan spoke to Frank about unpleasant smells around Warrenpoint harbour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:18

5401: LISTEN¦ Would you like a shorter work week? 17...

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2025/07/03

Would you like a shorter work week? 17 companies carried out a trial of a four-day work week. All 17 have decided to keep the routine. Frank spoke to Mark Haslam, founder of Loud Mouth Media in Belfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:28

5399: LISTEN¦ Do you feel sympathy for the...

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2025/07/03

Do you feel sympathy for the chancellor, after she shed tears in the Commons? The PM did eventually show his support, but should he have come out sooner to back her? Frank spoke to former Westminster speech writer Tom Kelly and Deirdre Maguire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4:20

5398: LISTEN¦ Nearly half of drivers admit to...

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2025/07/02

Nearly half of drivers admit to tailgating - which was linked with 140 UK road deaths last year. Should we increase the penalty, which currently sits at three points and a £100 fine? Frank spoke to Davy Jackson from Roadsafe NI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:13

5397: LISTEN¦ Should new dads be given longer...

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2025/07/02

Should new dads be given longer paternity leave? The government has committed to reviewing current arrangements, which haven't changed since their introduction in 2003. Frank spoke to Alex from campaign group Dad Shift Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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13:45

5396: LISTEN¦ 'Male violence here is going...

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2025/07/02

'Male violence here is going unchallenged, the strategies we have to tackle it are too slow' - Helen Price from the Women's Rights Network NI and Cllr Hannah Irwin spoke to Frank after a man was charged with the murder of Sarah Montgomery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10:35

5395: LISTEN¦ 'For 83,343 of us, we're over an hour...

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2025/07/01

'For 83,343 of us, we're over an hour from a surgeon, for some of those patients, it's over two hours - it's a very scary time to be sick in Fermanagh' Helen from the SOAS campaign warns of the risk if emergency surgery at SWAH is permanently closed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:55

5394: LISTEN¦ Should wealthy people pay more tax to...

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2025/07/01

Should wealthy people pay more tax to fund concessions on benefit cuts? Is the welfare system being abused? Frank spoke to Dr David McCann from the Stormont Sources and Shimeon Lee from the Taxpayers Alliance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:33

5393: LISTEN¦ Police have opened an investigation...

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2025/07/01

Police have opened an investigation into the performances by Kneecap and Bob Vylan at Glastonbury.Are they likely to face prosecution and what could it mean for Lucy Connolly's case? Frank spoke to ex-Met detective Peter Bleksley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:20

5392: LISTEN¦ A pair of American podcasters has...

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2025/06/30

A pair of American podcasters has described Belfast as 'violent' and 'crazy' after a recent visit to record a live show.Are they being unfair? Frank spoke to deputy lord mayor, Paul Doherty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:21

5391: LISTEN¦ Has the closure of local bank branches...

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2025/06/30

Has the closure of local bank branches made it harder to do business? Roger Pollen from FSB NI told Frank the ease of setting up an online account could damage local banking provision over the long term Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10:05

5390: LISTEN¦ Is 18 too young to be a politician?...

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2025/06/27

Is 18 too young to be a politician? Reform UK's George Finch has been put in charge of a county council in England, after the previous leader resigned.Frank spoke to Dr David McCann from the Stormont Sources podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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17:05

5389: LISTEN¦ 'The judgement came as a...

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2025/06/24

'The judgement came as a body-blow...there's a real question about competence here and a huge human cost to these delays' Daniel McCrossan reacted to the court ruling on the A5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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