Listen! With Frank Mitchell

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  5565: LISTEN¦ Enemies Within - the gripping inside story of how the most notorious loyalist godfather, Johnny Adair, build up an extensive terror network that at one time was responsible for more deaths than the IRA. Frank spoke to author Aaron Edwards 18.09.2026 3мин

  Enemies Within - the gripping inside story of how the most notorious loyalist godfather, Johnny Adair, build up an extensive terror network that at one time was responsible for more deaths than the IRA. Frank spoke to author Aaron Edwards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  5564: LISTEN¦ 'AI could kill all humans' within the next decade - according to an expert in the field. How worried should we be? Frank spoke to Dr Deepak Padmanabhan from QUB and cyber security expert Wayne Denner 15.09.2026 19мин

  'AI could kill all humans' within the next decade - according to an expert in the field. How worried should we be? Frank spoke to Dr Deepak Padmanabhan from QUB and cyber security expert Wayne Denner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  5563: LISTEN¦ Who decides which flags can be flown in public spaces? Frank spoke to Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw, after it emerged that contractors sought support from 'community representatives' before a contentious flag was removed 10.09.2026 13мин

  Who decides which flags can be flown in public spaces? Frank spoke to Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw, after it emerged that contractors sought support from 'community representatives' before a contentious flag was removed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  5562: LISTEN¦ Why has nearly £200m been spent on the A5 road project before an inch of tarmac has been laid? Frank spoke to DUP MLA Stephen Dunne and Civil Engineer Karen McShane 10.09.2026 23мин

  Why has nearly £200m been spent on the A5 road project before an inch of tarmac has been laid? Frank spoke to DUP MLA Stephen Dunne and Civil Engineer Karen McShane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  5561: LISTEN¦ 'People have a fixation on what the military was here during a military operation - things have moved on - people need to move on' Independent MLA Doug Beattie spoke to Frank about a row at a jobs fair in Derry 09.09.2026 9мин

  'People have a fixation on what the military was here during a military operation - things have moved on - people need to move on' Independent MLA Doug Beattie spoke to Frank about a row at a jobs fair in Derry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  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 08.09.2026 7мин

  Should children of parents receiving benefits continue to be given priority when it comes to funded pre-school places? He argues he's 'levelling the playing field' but anti-poverty campaigners say it'll widen the attainment gap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  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 08.09.2026 7мин

  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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  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 31.08.2026 12мин

  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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  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? 28.08.2026 10мин

  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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  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 28.08.2026 8мин

  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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  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 24.08.2026 13мин

  '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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  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 18.08.2026 11мин

  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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  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 17.08.2026 29мин

  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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  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 12.08.2026 11мин

  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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  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 12.08.2026 16мин

  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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  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 30.07.2026 15мин

  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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  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 28.07.2026 28мин

  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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  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 28.07.2026 12мин

  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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  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 27.07.2026 13мин

  '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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  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 20.07.2026 11мин

  '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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.