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Listen! With Frank Mitchell

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Summary

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.

Episodes

Sep 8, 2026 · not_requested

5560: LISTEN¦ Should children of parents receiving benefits continue to be given priority for funded pre-school places? The Education Minister says he's 'levelling the playing field' but anti-poverty campaigners say it'll widen the attainment gap

Duration seconds: 477
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Sep 8, 2026 · not_requested

5559: LISTEN¦ Star Trek at 60 - who is your favourite captain? How has it remained so popular, six decades on? Frank spoke to super-fan Jess Odell from USS Caroline, NI's biggest Star Trek fan community

Duration seconds: 431
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Aug 31, 2026 · not_requested

5558: LISTEN¦ Do we have a responsibility to 'shop local'? A Bangor shopkeeper got a big reaction, when he posted a video warning that relying on online retailers would limit local choice and jobs

Duration seconds: 734
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Aug 28, 2026 · not_requested

5557: LISTEN¦ What does your front door say about you? A replica of the famous glossy black 10 Downing Street door has been installed in Manchester, as a symbol of No.10 North - is there a more famous door in the world?

Duration seconds: 649
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Aug 28, 2026 · not_requested

5556: LISTEN¦ Should we ban smartphones from schools? A study by Kings College London found restrictions improved pupils' behaviour. Peter spoke to Charlotte Carson from Smartphone Free Childhood NI

Duration seconds: 495
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Aug 24, 2026 · not_requested

5555: LISTEN¦ 'It sometimes seems abstract, but means real damage to public services - the health service is damaged, same goes for the education and transport system' - Matthew O'Toole outlines the damage caused by a summer of 'inaction' by the Executive

Duration seconds: 814
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Aug 18, 2026 · not_requested

5554: LISTEN¦ Why is there no refuge for male victims of domestic abuse, in NI? Despite accounting for one third of those who suffer abuse, there's a lack of specialised support. Frank spoke to Carey Baxter from Mens Alliance NI

Duration seconds: 701
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Aug 17, 2026 · not_requested

5553: LISTEN¦ Who should be responsible for keeping children safe online? In the latest in our Shared Island Perspectives series, Adrian Kennedy spoke to top online safety expert Wayne Denner and Alex Cooney, CEO of Cyber Safe Kids

Duration seconds: 1785
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Aug 12, 2026 · not_requested

5552: LISTEN¦ Should dads get longer paternity leave? Northern Ireland has one of least generous paternity arrangements in Europe. Frank spoke to Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds who's been pushing for change

Duration seconds: 709
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Aug 12, 2026 · not_requested

5551: LISTEN¦ Why the delay in tackling uniform costs? Despite a bill being passed that would allow for a uniform price cap, 7 in 10 parents are still struggling under the cost burden. Frank spoke to independent councillor Paul Doherty

Duration seconds: 978
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Jul 30, 2026 · not_requested

5550: LISTEN¦ A councillor has raised concerns and a review has been ordered after around 50 cattle were shot dead at a farm in Tyrone, while members of the public watched, as part of a government-ordered enforcement operation

Duration seconds: 940
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Jul 28, 2026 · not_requested

5549: LISTEN¦ Would jail have been appropriate punishment for a nursing assistant convicted of making & sharing 'demeaning' videos of dementia patients? Frank spoke to Majella Beattie from Care Champions Ireland, Siobhan Casey and UUP leader Jon Burrows

Duration seconds: 1685
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Jul 28, 2026 · not_requested

5548: LISTEN¦ Should young people ditch university in favour of a trade? The PM's announced a shake-up of education that would see a greater emphasis on vocational and skills-based training. Frank spoke to Richard Kirk from Workplus

Duration seconds: 769
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Jul 27, 2026 · not_requested

5547: LISTEN¦ 'He never acted like a star, though he was one - he treated you like one - he was also a genius broadcaster' - Mike Nesbitt and Adrian Logan, former colleagues of Gerry Kelly paid tribute to the legendary broadcaster who died aged 77

Duration seconds: 829
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Jul 20, 2026 · not_requested

5546: LISTEN¦ 'I've never met a man with less ego - it was very pure, about the music - he just wanted to write really good songs and wanted them to get to the people' - Brenda Boyd Kennedy spoke to Frank about the release of Bap Kennedy's new album

Duration seconds: 669
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Jul 14, 2026 · not_requested

5545: LISTEN¦ 'These things come as a massive shock to everyone in the area - it's important we look after each other - it's been an horrendous incident' North Antrim MLA Jon Burrows spoke to Frank after a murder investigation was launched in Ballymena

Duration seconds: 612
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Jun 29, 2026 · not_requested

5544: LISTEN¦ This week on Shared Island Perspectives, U105 and LMFM examine one of the most urgent and difficult issues facing communities across the island of Ireland — violence against women and gender-based violence.

Duration seconds: 1712
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Jun 25, 2026 · not_requested

5543: LISTEN¦ 'To hear 20,000 people singing it back to you is magic - you never get tired of it' - Johnny B O'Brien and Johnny 'Smacks' McMahon, better known as The 2 Johnnies, spoke to Frank ahead of their show at Féile

Duration seconds: 1093
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Jun 25, 2026 · not_requested

LISTEN¦ '100% of the staff who took part in an online consultation said that care is not safe' - Helen Hamill from the Save Our Acute Services campaign said an RQIA inspection report on the South Western Acute Hospital raised serious concerns

Duration seconds: 456
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Jun 18, 2026 · not_requested

5541: LISTEN¦ 'Our school estate is too big, it's not sustainable - Education Committee chair Nick Mathison spoke to John as the EA raised concerns over a £600m shortfall in maintenance funds

Duration seconds: 550
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Jun 16, 2026 · not_requested

5540: LISTEN¦ 'Those liberal elites in the chamber were more interested in following ideology than protecting our children' - TUV's Timothy Gaston responded to criticism of unionists voting down a move to increase the age of criminal responsibility

Duration seconds: 1089
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Jun 16, 2026 · not_requested

5539: LISTEN¦ Flooding is one of the biggest natural hazards facing NI, but despite nearly £100m spent, a new report has criticised how Stormont handles the risk. Frank spoke to Alliance's Andrew McMurray who has called for long term planning and funding

Duration seconds: 440
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Jun 12, 2026 · not_requested

5538: LISTEN¦ As climate extremes become our new normal, the island of Ireland faces a shared environmental reality - navigating it through different political/legislative lenses. Frank spoke to Green Party NI leader & CEO of Friends of the Earth Ireland

Duration seconds: 1498
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Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested

5537: LISTEN¦ 'I think it'll be really interesting to play near where I was born - my grandad was the master in the primary school on the loughshore' - Brianna Corrigan spoke to Frank ahead of her appearance at the Friends Goodwill Festival

Duration seconds: 327
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Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested

5536: LISTEN¦ 'It doesn't suck - we're still very grateful for it, each and every time' - Def Leppard guitarist Viv Campbell talked to Frank about how it feels to have thousands of fans singing your songs back to you

Duration seconds: 718
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Jun 10, 2026 · not_requested

5535: LISTEN¦ 'Imagine someone coming into your home, chasing you out of the house and burning your home down...this is about basic humanity' - after homes, cars and a Glider bus were burned in a night of rioting, Frank spoke to public representatives

Duration seconds: 1690
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Jun 9, 2026 · not_requested

5534: LISTEN¦ 'People are very shaken, they're shocked' - local SDLP councillor Carl Whyte and Alliance MLA for North Belfast Nuala McAllister spoke to Frank, after a Somali man was arrested over a brutal knife attack

Duration seconds: 986
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Jun 9, 2026 · not_requested

5533: LISTEN¦ 'The narrative around our boys at the moment is that they're a problem' - in a new documentary, Gareth Southgate looks at the challenges facing young men and boys. Frank spoke to Rhonda from MAPNI about the work they're doing

Duration seconds: 414
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Jun 3, 2026 · not_requested

5532: LISTEN¦ Is pumping iron the key to a long life? A Harvard study involving more than 147,000 people found lifting weights for two hours a week reduced the risk of early death. Frank spoke to top PT Tiernan McCarthy

Duration seconds: 738
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Jun 2, 2026 · not_requested

5531: LISTEN¦ Should teens guilty of serious offences like rape go to prison? As MLAs debate increasing the criminal age of responsibility, writer Malachi O'Doherty argues that it may not always be productive, if the goal is rehabilitation

Duration seconds: 1507
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May 21, 2026 · not_requested

5530: LISTEN¦ In the latest episode of our Shared Island Perspectives series, we examine the growing cost-of-living pressures facing families and businesses across the island of Ireland.

Duration seconds: 1568
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May 20, 2026 · not_requested

5529: LISTEN¦ Are rules making drivers with ADHD or anxiety issues eligible for a blue parking badge being exploited? The Taxpayers Alliance has raised concerns amid a rise in the numbers being issued

Duration seconds: 381
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May 20, 2026 · not_requested

5528: LISTEN¦ Masterchef's youngest contestant, Killyleagh's Adam Morrison, talked to Frank about how it feels to be selected from thousands of applicants, cooking in front of the cameras and against the clock and putting NI food and producers on the map

Duration seconds: 447
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May 8, 2026 · not_requested

5527: LISTEN¦ Should we ban 'conversion therapy'? In 2021, MLAs voted to ban the practice, but as yet, no legal change has been made. A doctor, Gareth Patterson, originally from NI, wants to see the law change

Duration seconds: 1115
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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

5527: LISTEN¦ Could a review of the PSNI's handling of the Katie Simpson deter victims from coming forward? Would more female officers help? Ex-PSNI officer Linzi McLaren said there have been 'great strides, but there still needs to be a lot more done'

Duration seconds: 756
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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

5526: LISTEN¦ Potholes - are the roads looking better, following an eight-week push that saw around 10,000 repairs? The DUP's Peter Martin highlighted figures that suggest we could be on course to fix fewer this year than in 2025

Duration seconds: 577
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May 6, 2026 · not_requested

5525: LISTEN¦ In the latest in our Shared Island Perspectives series, we're looking at healthcare - two jurisdictions, one island - two different approaches to delivering care. Will we ever see the long-promised transformation?

Duration seconds: 1645
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May 5, 2026 · not_requested

5524: LISTEN¦ 'Police had a difficult job, but they should have shut it down much sooner, they should have been more prepared' Independent councillor Paul Doherty spoke to Frank after scramblers and cars were recklessly driven in West Belfast

Duration seconds: 779
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Apr 30, 2026 · not_requested

5223: LISTEN¦ Could Stormont's childcare strategy help the economy, as well as hard-pressed families? Business groups have said making it affordable is 'essential' especially for female workers

Duration seconds: 622
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Apr 30, 2026 · not_requested

5522: LISTEN¦ Should bare-bummed bikers be banned? The annual World Naked Bike Ride is due to take place in London, but a petition has been launched, over safeguarding concerns. Frank spoke to Gary Kennedy from British Naturism

Duration seconds: 625
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Apr 28, 2026 · not_requested

5521: LISTEN¦ Should fox hunting be banned? A bill has been brought at Stormont, five years on from the last attempt to outlaw hunting with dogs. Frank spoke to the bill's sponsor, Alliance's John Blair

Duration seconds: 299
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Apr 27, 2026 · not_requested

5520: LISTEN¦ Is a 20% tip excessive? Gordon Ramsay's been criticised after one of his restaurants applied the hefty ' discretionary service charge' to seasonal menus. Peter spoke to NI's top restaurant critic, Joris Minne

Duration seconds: 825
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Apr 24, 2026 · not_requested

5519: LISTEN¦ Have you visited an Emergency Department recently? The Royal College of Emergency Medicine described the current state of our EDs as 'horrifying'

Duration seconds: 1430
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Apr 24, 2026 · not_requested

5518: LISTEN¦ Have self-checkouts made people more likely to shoplift? M&S chair Archie Norman's suggested 'good, decent people' are being driven to steal, by difficulty using the machines

Duration seconds: 557
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Apr 23, 2026 · not_requested

5517: LISTEN¦ Housing is an issue that dominates everyday life - whether you rent a room in Dublin or you're trying to buy your first home in Belfast. Adrian Kennedy from LMFM spoke to Belfast campaigner Paul McCusker & Lorcan Sirr from TU Dublin

Duration seconds: 1660
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Apr 17, 2026 · not_requested

5516: LISTEN¦ 'The loneliest country in Europe'? A recent report found higher rates of social isolation on the island of Ireland than anywhere else in Europe. Could encouraging participation in walking groups help tackle this 'silent epidemic'?

Duration seconds: 1208
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Apr 16, 2026 · not_requested

5515: LISTEN¦ He's performed in front of 10,000 people with legendary rockers INXS and written songs for stars like Madonna and even Al Pacino - now he's back performing live - including in Belfast - Ciaran Gribbin called into chat to Frank

Duration seconds: 616
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Apr 13, 2026 · not_requested

5514: LISTEN¦ 'There's no doubt in my mind, he's Europe's greatest ever golfer' - chief sports writer Steven Beacom and Jonny MacCann from The Bogey Men podcast spoke to Frank after Rory McIlroy secured a second successive US Masters Title

Duration seconds: 1168
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Mar 30, 2026 · not_requested

5513: LISTEN¦ Is there still a taboo around toupées? Sales of hairpieces have gone up 43% in the last year, with between a third and half of men under 50 experiencing hair loss. Would you wear one? Frank spoke to Alanna Sharratt from Man Grooming

Duration seconds: 647
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Mar 27, 2026 · not_requested

5511: LISTEN¦ 'We're probably never going to get to zero, but if we can all think about the things we're doing, we can hopefully reduce the numbers' - Helen Bowman from Business in the Community talked about the importance of remembering the Fatal Five

Duration seconds: 530
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Mar 27, 2026 · not_requested

5512: LISTEN¦ 'We normally support around 1,200 people a year - we're only going to be able to support 3,000 - so it's a big shortfall' - Sean Hanna, from the NOW Group that helps people with learning disabilities into work highlights the impact of cuts

Duration seconds: 606
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Mar 26, 2026 · not_requested

5510: LISTEN¦ In the latest of our Shared Island Perspectives series, we examine the Irish language - how it's taught, its role in pop culture and its evolution across the island - TD Ruairi O Murchu & Irish language commissioner Pol Deeds spoke to Adrian

Duration seconds: 1707
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Mar 26, 2026 · not_requested

5509: LISTEN¦ Is social media deliberately addictive? A jury in a landmark case has ruled that platforms were built deliberately to be addictive and that had harmed a young person's mental health

Duration seconds: 549
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Mar 26, 2026 · not_requested

5508: LISTEN¦ Pigeons - pest or pal? They're a common sight in our towns and cities - and not always welcomed - is it time we change how we view them? Sue Joyce from the National Pigeon Advocacy Association thinks so

Duration seconds: 903
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Mar 19, 2026 · not_requested

5507: LISTEN¦ Should Belfast City Centre be closed to cars and buses during the Fleadh? The council says it's a matter of safety, with some 800,000 visitors expected. Frank spoke to Cllr Donal Lyons

Duration seconds: 449
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Mar 19, 2026 · not_requested

5506: LISTEN¦ Should we recycle graves to deal with the shortage of burial space? That's a plan being considered by the Law Commission in England - where plots over a century old could be reused. Frank spoke to Malachi O'Doherty

Duration seconds: 456
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