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4616: LISTENĀ¦ Thousands of outpatient appointments have been cancelled in Belfast, with the Trust blaming industrial action. Frank spoke to Irish News health correspondent Seanin Graham and took calls from listeners
38 mins; December 02, 2019
4615: LISTENĀ¦ As Vogue magazine signs up to an international sustainability charter, Frank speaks to Belfast Fashion Week boss Cathy Martin about how you can be sustainable and remain on trend
7 mins; November 29, 2019
4624: LISTENĀ¦ With Black Friday upon us, Frank gets advice on safeguarding your rights when ordering online, from Kellin McCloskey of the Consumer Council
8 mins; November 29, 2019
4622: LISTENĀ¦ Record waiting lists have left the NI health service on the point of collapse, according to the Royal College of Surgeons. Frank spoke to health correspondent Lisa Smyth
8 mins; November 29, 2019
4621: LISTENĀ¦ Frank spoke to Sean Smyth who's campaigning tirelessly to fulfill his daughter Eimear's dying wish
12 mins; November 29, 2019
4620: LISTENĀ¦ Why is a Belfast taxi driver travelling over 1,700 miles to Benidorm to pick up a passenger? Frank spoke to man himself, Phil Hamilton
8 mins; November 22, 2019
4619: LISTENĀ¦ With Black Friday around the corner, Frank spoke to Consumer Council expert Mark Crawford about potential pitfalls, before you splash the cash
8 mins; November 22, 2019
4618: LISTENĀ¦ NI party leaders have backed calls for a soft opt-out system for organ donation, but will it become law?
29 mins; November 22, 2019
4617: LISTENĀ¦ How big a problem are drugs in our schools and what support are teachers given to deal with them? Frank spoke to Kevin Daly from the INTO union
11 mins; November 21, 2019
4616: LISTENĀ¦ Prince Andrew has stepped aside from Royal duties, but how badly has he damaged the Monarchy?
10 mins; November 21, 2019
4615: LISTENĀ¦ The union representing most of NI's healthcare workers is to begin industrial action next week. How did it get to this stage?
15 mins; November 21, 2019
4614: LISTENĀ¦ Fancy a worm burger? Or perhaps insect biscuits? More and more people are eating insects. Should you? Frank speaks to Horizon Edible Insects co-founder Tiziana Di Costanzo
8 mins; November 20, 2019
4613: LISTENĀ¦ A family has taken a legal case over compulsory religious education at their five year old daughter's school. Should children still be required to study RE at school? Frank spoke to journalist Amanda Ferguson
12 mins; November 20, 2019
4612: LISTENĀ¦ After high profile Leave campaigner Arron Banks had his private messages leaked on Twitter, Frank spoke to cyber security expert Wayne Denner about how to keep your own data safe
7 mins; November 20, 2019
4611: LISTENĀ¦ Who was the big winner from last night's election debate? Frank spoke to commentator @AlexKane221b
17 mins; November 20, 2019
4610: LISTENĀ¦ Politicians, world-class swimmers and celebrity patrons are all set to take part in a charity swim for cross-community group
5 mins; November 19, 2019
4608: LISTENĀ¦ Is it still taboo for men to express their emotions or admit if they're struggling with mental health issues? Frank speaks to commentator Daithi McKay
6 mins; November 19, 2019
4608: LISTENĀ¦ A new report warns that the absence of a devolved Assembly, a number of public services are on the brink of crisis
10 mins; November 19, 2019
4607: LISTENĀ¦ Are you claiming all the benefits to which you're entitled?
4 mins; November 18, 2019
4606: LISTENĀ¦ How damaging was Prince Andrew's televised interview to his and the Royal Family's reputation? Frank spoke to Royal commentator @RFitzwilliams
10 mins; November 18, 2019
4605: LISTENĀ¦ Banners attacking Sinn Fein candidate John Finucane have been labelled a 'hate crime'
8 mins; November 18, 2019
4604: LISTENĀ¦ Should Sinn Fein be more transparent around leadership ballots or a party's internal workings their business alone? Frank spoke to Prof Jon Tonge
10 mins; November 18, 2019
4603: LISTENĀ¦ Can Northern Ireland upset an in-form Netherlands side in what's set to be Michael O'Neill's final home game in charge?
5 mins; November 15, 2019
4602: LISTENĀ¦ Are NI's two biggest parties to see their vote fall and if so, who will be the major beneficiaries? Frank talks to top pollster Bill White and commentator Alex Kane
17 mins; November 15, 2019
4601: LISTENĀ¦ Concerns around two of NI's biggest reservoirs are causing delays in planning applications.
9 mins; November 13, 2019
4600: LISTENĀ¦ Frank talks to Business In The Community chief Kieran Harding about the Responsible Business Awards
10 mins; November 12, 2019
4599: LISTENĀ¦ Frank talks to QIH executive John McCartin about living under threat since the kidnapping of Kevin Lunney
30 mins; November 12, 2019
4597: LISTENĀ¦ Concern for the future of scandal-hit Muckamore Abbey with nearly 40 staff resigning or retiring this year
8 mins; November 12, 2019
4596: LISTENĀ¦ Frank talks to journalist and writer @EamonnMallie about his new collection of poems 'Under The Tilley Lamp'
19 mins; November 11, 2019
4595: LISTENĀ¦ A senior doctor has warned Northern Ireland is losing the battle against heroin
14 mins; November 11, 2019
4594: LISTENĀ¦ With social media trolls, online death threats and constant vilification, who would want to be a politician in 2019? Frank talks to @AllisonMorris1 and @AlexKane221b
17 mins; November 11, 2019
4593: LISTENĀ¦ "It's all about respect" - as council figures show more than 100 Irish language road signs are defaced in Mid-Ulster, Frank speaks to local MLA Patsy McGlone
9 mins; November 07, 2019
4592: LISTENĀ¦ Who are the early favourites to replace Lady Sylvia Hermon as the next North Down MP?
13 mins; November 07, 2019
4591: LISTENĀ¦ A new book examines how faith shaped some people's responses to tragedy during the Troubles.
23 mins; November 06, 2019
4590: LISTENĀ¦ Is it still an advantage to be multi-lingual when so many people speak English?
10 mins; November 06, 2019
4589: LISTENĀ¦ What drives teens to kill? Frank talks to journalist Michael Doyle following the sentencing of two 15 year old boys over the murder of Ana Kriegel
11 mins; November 06, 2019
4588: LISTENĀ¦ A video has captured a doctor giving his assessment of conditions in a local hospital emergency department
13 mins; November 06, 2019
4587: LISTENĀ¦ A new book's released, chronicling the real life stories on police men and woman during the Troubles. Frank speaks to the author, @colinbreen12
18 mins; November 01, 2019
4586: LISTENĀ¦ Incoming UUP leader Steve Aiken is facing pressure to reverse course on plans to contest all 18 constituencies. Will he be forced into a u-turn? Frank speaks to Newsletter political editor @SJAMcBride
10 mins; November 01, 2019
4585: LISTENĀ¦ After countless delays and false dawns, it's now hoped a compensation scheme for victims of historical institutional abuse will make it through Parliament. Frank talks to one of those leading the campaign, Margaret McGuckin from @SAVIA_NI
9 mins; November 01, 2019
4584: LISTENĀ¦ Potentially life-saving eye tests to detect heart problems could be available at home, using a smart phone, thanks to ground-breaking research at @UlsterUni and the Royal Victoria Hospital
10 mins; October 31, 2019
4583: LISTENĀ¦ What will the impending sale of Bombardier's Belfast operations mean for the future of the site? Frank talks to business expert @Jamie_Delargy
10 mins; October 31, 2019
4582: LISTENĀ¦ Will incoming UUP leader Steve Aiken maintain his no pacts stance in North Belfast? Could Colum Eastwood reclaim Foyle for the SDLP? Frank talks to @AlexKane221b and John Manley (@casualgardener1)
20 mins; October 31, 2019
4581: LISTENĀ¦ Frank talks to journalist @rodneyedwards about an event in Enniskillen where people can hear from health professionals and alleged victims of historical sex abuse about the help available to those who have suffered trauma
9 mins; October 29, 2019
4580: LISTENĀ¦ With a December election looking likely, who are likely to be the big winners? Will voters punish Boris for failing to deliver Brexit by Halloween? Frank talks to @AmandaFBelfast and @EamonnMallie
9 mins; October 29, 2019
4579: LISTENĀ¦ In the absence of a Stormont Assembly, should NI have a referendum on abortion? Frank talks to @Jim_Wells_MLA and Green Party MLA @rachelwoods52
18 mins; October 29, 2019
4578: LISTENĀ¦ A new poll suggests the terms of Boris's deal have led to some DUP supporters reconsidering their stance on Brexit. Frank speaks to @LucidTalk pollster @BillWhiteNI
10 mins; October 28, 2019
4577: LISTENĀ¦ By refusing election pacts is incoming UUP leader Steve Aiken 'jeopardising' traditionally unionist seats or taking a bold step to differentiate his party from the DUP? Frank speaks to @AlexKane221b and @SJAMcBride
20 mins; October 28, 2019
4576: LISTENĀ¦ Was the reaction to the 'darkest' day image at a Co Antrim school a challenge to free speech or a proper response to a 'horrendous error of judgement'? Frank talks to @peterlynas and @AmandaFBelfast
21 mins; October 25, 2019
4575: LISTENĀ¦ Dame Mary Peters talks to Frank about her new book, Passing the Torch, a series of short inspirational stories from some of the sporting world's top female athletes
3 mins; October 23, 2019
4574: LISTENĀ¦ Will the PM's Brexit deal make NI poorer or will it give us the best of both worlds, with access to both the UK and EU single market? Frank talks to business expert @Jamie_Delargy and economist Esmond Birnie
19 mins; October 23, 2019
4573: LISTENĀ¦ Are we giving our children too many sweet treats? New research suggests NI kids get SEVEN TIMES more than they should. Frank speaks to @safefood_eu nutrition expert Dr Marian OāReilly
10 mins; October 23, 2019
4572: LISTENĀ¦ The government is now required to bring forward legislation for pensions for those injured during the Troubles, through no fault of their own. Frank speaks to Alan McBride from @WAVETrauma
8 mins; October 22, 2019
4571: LISTENĀ¦ Have the events of yesterday at Stormont further tainted the reputation of the Assembly? Frank speaks to @AmandaFBelfast and @AlexKane221b
13 mins; October 22, 2019
4570: LISTENĀ¦ As some MLAs prepare to sit at Stormont for the first time in two and a half years, why have others opted not to? Frank speaks to Alliance's @JohnBlair MLA and the UUP's @BeattieDoug
14 mins; October 21, 2019
4569: LISTENĀ¦ Every 10 years, a census captures data that helps governments, schools, hospitals and other organisations plan for the future, but how does it work and what happens to your information? Frank talks to Dr David Marshall from @NISRA
6 mins; October 16, 2019
4568: LISTENĀ¦ The valuable and often dangerous work of social workers during the Troubles has been documented in a new series, Frontline. Frank speaks to Andy McClenaghan from @BASW_NI
7 mins; October 16, 2019
4567: LISTENĀ¦ A bill to ensure bar and restaurant staff keep their tips would not apply to NI. Frank gets reaction from Neil Moore of @UniteunionNI and Andy, a restaurant owner
13 mins; October 16, 2019
4566: LISTENĀ¦ Noises from Brussels suggest a Brexit deal may be close, but the DUP insists 'gaps' remain and further work is needed. Can a deal be reached and quickly? Frank speaks to @TKbytesback, @BenLowry2, economist Esmond Birnie and @Jamie_Delargy
32 mins; October 16, 2019
4565: LISTENĀ¦ The Good Friday Agreement allows people to identify as British, Irish or both, but legally a court has held, people born in NI are British citizens. Frank speaks to @JimAllister, @NiallSF and @StephenFarryMLA
18 mins; October 15, 2019
4564: LISTENĀ¦ Warrenpoint man Austen Burns has gained recognition for a service he developed to help people find a suitable carer - he talks to Frank about his experience with cerebral palsy and how it inspired him to give people more choice and control
8 mins; October 11, 2019
4563: LISTENĀ¦ As we approach 1000 days without Stormont, we look at the cost for people in NI. Frank speaks to @UlsterUni senior economist Dr Esmond Birnie and @iamdylanquinn from campaign group We Deserve Better
11 mins; October 11, 2019
4562: LISTENĀ¦ Prospects of a Brexit deal appear to have increased after a meeting between the PM and Taoiseach, but will everyone be happy with the outcome? Frank talks to Prof @JonTonge and journalist @BenLowry2
12 mins; October 11, 2019
4561: LISTENĀ¦ Frank talks to Steven Dixon about @extern1978's Drop The Mask campaign, urging people to have positive conversations around mental health
7 mins; October 10, 2019
4560: LISTENĀ¦ There are claims criminals prostituted young girls from a childrens home in Fermanagh. Frank speaks to journalist @rodneyedwards and @PatrickCorrigan from @AmnestyNI
22 mins; October 10, 2019
4559: LISTENĀ¦ Corrie star @TheKerriQuinn talks to Frank about her time in Weatherfield and her live show 'Don't Tell Ma Ma' at @TheMACBelfast, this weekend
15 mins; October 08, 2019
4558: LISTENĀ¦ Willie Carlin tells Frank about how he became MI5's top spy in Sinn Fein and how his life has been impacted since his cover was blown
29 mins; October 08, 2019
4557: LISTENĀ¦ Willie Carlin tells Frank about how he became MI5's top spy in Sinn Fein and how his life has been impacted since his cover was blown
29 mins; October 08, 2019
4556: LISTENĀ¦ Is there still a stigma around working mums bringing their children to work? Frank speaks to MLAs @NicholaMallon and @Kelmba
16 mins; October 07, 2019
4555: LISTENĀ¦ A man's jailed in Scotland for using cats bought on Gumtree as live bait for fighting dogs. Frank speaks to Colleen Tinnelly from @USPCA_Official
3 mins; October 04, 2019
4554: LISTENĀ¦ As Scottish legislators move to ban smacking, Frank asks Koulla Yiasouma (@nichildcom ) - should NI follow suit?
8 mins; October 04, 2019
4553: LISTENĀ¦ What will be the consequences of Sarah Ewart's successful challenge to NI's abortion law? Frank speaks to @GTeggart from @AmnestyNI
7 mins; October 04, 2019
4552: LISTENĀ¦ PSNI chief constable Simon Byrne says he has no plans to police border crossings after Brexit. Is the latest government border proposal workable? Frank speaks to @AllisonMorris1 and @EamonnMallie
20 mins; October 04, 2019
4551: LISTENĀ¦ As Boris Johnson gets ready to present his plan for cross-border trade, Frank hears from journalist @SJAMcBride and MPs @ChrisHazzardSF and Sir @J_Donaldson_MP
17 mins; October 03, 2019
4550: LISTENĀ¦ A rising star in motorsport, 18-year-old @DanHarperRacing has just been crowned provisional 2019 Porsche Carrera Cup GB champion. He talks to Frank about his career so far and his hopes for the future
9 mins; October 02, 2019
4549: LISTENĀ¦ It's claimed almost 100 staff at Muckamore Abbey hospital have been linked by police to alleged abuse of patients. Frank speaks to @SeaninGraham22, who's been following the story closely
9 mins; October 02, 2019
4548: LISTENĀ¦ Could two borders be better than one? Frank gets the thoughts of Prof @JonTonge and @AllisonMorris1 on reports of the government's latest Brexit border plan
18 mins; October 02, 2019
4547: LISTENĀ¦ An academic from @QUBelfast has produced research that suggests NI's "fractious" political system has hampered improvements in education. Frank speaks to Prof Tony Gallagher (@tgeducation)
11 mins; October 01, 2019
4546: LISTENĀ¦ Tanaiste Simon Coveney has rejected the idea of 'customs clearance zones' as a replacement for the controversial backstop. Frank talks to Seamus Leheny from @Freight_NI and journalist @AmandaFBelfast
18 mins; October 01, 2019
4545: LISTENĀ¦ Harland & Wolff has been saved from closure, after it was bought by a UK-based energy company. Frank gets reaction from local MP @GRobinsonDUP and @UniteunionNI rep @1977Susan
14 mins; October 01, 2019
4544: LISTENĀ¦ Record-breaker @jonathanrea makes it 5 in a row! Meanwhile, Ireland's rugby stars are humbled by hosts Japan. Frank talks to @StevenBeacom5 about the weekend's sporting action
9 mins; September 30, 2019
4543: LISTENĀ¦ Church leaders have urged politicians to return to Stormont, to prevent a period of 'unrestricted' abortion. Frank spoke to Rev Trevor Gribben, clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian church here
15 mins; September 30, 2019
4542: LISTENĀ¦ Protests have been held over the weekend, with around 1,200 people facing redundancy after Wrightbus went into administration. Could the company still be saved? Frank speaks to local MLA @JimAllister
11 mins; September 30, 2019
4541: LISTENĀ¦ Greta Thunberg has been praised for her climate activism, but is anxiety around climate change putting a strain on young people's wellbeing? Frank talks to journalist Fionola Meredith
11 mins; September 27, 2019
4540: LISTENĀ¦ MPs returning to Westminster could mean progress on a bill extending domestic abuse legislation to Northern Ireland. Frank speaks to MLA and former Justice Minister @ClaireSugden
6 mins; September 27, 2019
4539: LISTENĀ¦ Is the language of MPs and campaigners around Brexit further polarising the country? Frank speaks to @AllisonMorris1 and @EamonnMallie
18 mins; September 27, 2019
4538: LISTENĀ¦ Former Ulster & Ireland star @chrishenry678 talked to Frank about his incredible fundraising since hanging up his boots, as well as life after rugby and looking ahead to Ireland's World Cup hopes
14 mins; September 27, 2019
4537: LISTENĀ¦ As hundreds of healthcare workers speak out against drastic changes to NI's abortion laws, Frank speaks to one of them - midwife Judith Smyth, of Midwives for Both Lives as well as @AmnestyNI's @GTeggart
16 mins; September 26, 2019
4536: LISTENĀ¦ MPs may have returned to the House of Commons, but are we any closer to a breakthrough on Brexit? Frank speaks to commentator @AlexKane221b
12 mins; September 26, 2019
4535: LISTENĀ¦ Can a buyer be found for Wrightbus, as the firm enters administration, leaving 1,200 redundant? Frank talks to George Brash from @UniteunionNI, local MLA @JimAllister and @ManufacturingNI chief Stephen Kelly
16 mins; September 26, 2019
4534: LISTENĀ¦ After Windsor Park is announced as the venue for the 2021 Super Cup Final, Frank talks to @BelTel sports writer @StevenBeacom5
11 mins; September 25, 2019
4533: LISTENĀ¦ Around 1,000 jobs could be at risk at Wrightbus. Frank talks to @SDLPlive councillor Eugene Reid and business expert @Jamie_Delargy about the impact on workers and the local economy
12 mins; September 25, 2019
4532: LISTENĀ¦ As MPs return to parliament, following the decision of the Supreme Court, Frank asks Professor @JonTonge and Newsletter Deputy Editor @BenLowry2, what next?
21 mins; September 25, 2019
4531: LISTENĀ¦ Can a method of organising your home really make you happy? Frank speaks to Sharon McNulty, who has created a growing business by helping people de-clutter
14 mins; September 24, 2019
4530: LISTENĀ¦ Shadow chancellor John McDonnell says a Labour government could allow people a four day work week. Would you want one? Would it affect the economy? Frank talks to @pb4p MLA @GerryCarrollPBP and FSB policy advisor Neil Hutcheson (@zutch)
7 mins; September 24, 2019
4529: LISTENĀ¦ Further shocking details emerge about the attack on businessman Kevin Lunney. Frank speaks to @IrishSunOnline crime editor @SteBreen
10 mins; September 24, 2019
4528: LISTENĀ¦ The world's oldest holiday company Thomas Cook has collapsed, leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers potentially stranded. Frank talks to Doreen McKenzie, spokesperson for @ABTAtravel and travel writer @timhedgley
27 mins; September 23, 2019
4527: LISTENĀ¦ As Ireland conclude preparations for Sunday's Rugby World Cup opener, against Scotland, Frank speaks to former Ireland and Ulster star @paddywallace12
6 mins; September 20, 2019
4526: LISTENĀ¦ Pupils from across NI are expected to go on 'climate strike' today, to raise awareness of climate change. Frank talks to commentator @daithimckay, along with teacher Dorothy McGinley and pupils from Sion Mills Primary School
15 mins; September 20, 2019
4525: LISTENĀ¦ Belfast's biggest night of culture returns - this time stretching into a second day. Damian Smyth from @ArtsCouncilNI tells Frank about some of this year's @CultureNightBel highlights
