x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Listen! With Frank Mitchell

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.

society & culture

All Episodes

27:30

5456: LISTEN¦ 'I've been able to do so many exciting...

Listen! With Frank Mitchell ·

2025/10/29

'I've been able to do so many exciting things, it's hard to remember them all - I didn't even recall interviewing Dolly Parton or David Bowie!' Eamonn Holmes talked to Frank about his career, ahead of his live theatre tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

13:55

5455: LISTEN¦ Could playing bingo help you live...

Listen! With Frank Mitchell ·

2025/10/22

Could playing bingo help you live longer and stay healthier? A new study found it could boost mental and physical health and reduce loneliness. Frank spoke to Phil Doherty from Planet Bingo in Portadown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

5:39

5454: LISTEN¦ Should all children learn to swim? A...

Listen! With Frank Mitchell ·

2025/10/22

Should all children learn to swim? A local council is aiming to ensure all children have access to swimming lessons, as a 'vital life skill'. Frank spoke to the councillor behind the motion, Cllr James Cochrane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

9:58

5453: LISTEN¦ Why has chocolate become so expensive...

Listen! With Frank Mitchell ·

2025/10/21

Why is the price of chocolate rising so much and can you tell the difference between 'chocolate flavour' biscuits and the real thing? Frank spoke to top chocolatier Geri Martin from Chocolate Manor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

16:56

5452: LISTEN¦ Many questions remain unanswered,...

Listen! With Frank Mitchell ·

2025/10/20

Many questions remain unanswered, nearly 40 years on from the Enniskillen Bomb on Remembrance Sunday, 1987. Frank spoke to the journalist behind a gripping new podcast as well as Cathy Gault whose father in law was killed in the atrocity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

9:01

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

Listen! With Frank Mitchell ·

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.

en

6:51

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

Listen! With Frank Mitchell ·

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.

en

16:03

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

Listen! With Frank Mitchell ·

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.

en

13:18

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

Listen! With Frank Mitchell ·

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.

en

10:07

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

Listen! With Frank Mitchell ·

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.

en

7:08

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

Listen! With Frank Mitchell ·

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.

en

21:48

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

Listen! With Frank Mitchell ·

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.

en

14:19

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

Listen! With Frank Mitchell ·

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.

en

12:37

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

Listen! With Frank Mitchell ·

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.

en

18:34

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

Listen! With Frank Mitchell ·

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.

en

9:58

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

Listen! With Frank Mitchell ·

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.

en

9:13

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

Listen! With Frank Mitchell ·

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.

en

12:28

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

Listen! With Frank Mitchell ·

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.

en

2:00

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

Listen! With Frank Mitchell ·

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.

en

20:24

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

Listen! With Frank Mitchell ·

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.

en

461 results

Similar Podcasts

Voices of Life

APG Mannheim

Promo Estereo Podcast

Promo Estereo

Talking Timelines Podcast

Talkingtimelines

גיקונומי

ראם שרמן ודורון ניר

Drømmefanger

Drømmefanger