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Lord Kilclooney is facing claims of racism over a tweet in which he described the Toaiseach Leo Varadkhar as "the Indian"
We ask members of the Indian community and other NI politicians if they find this racist.
39 mins24 Nov 2017
Stinging criticism of the Government from the Electoral Commission over failure to reveal the names of big political donors
The head of the Commission is joined by Niall McCracken, Steven Agnew and Naomi Long.
32 mins23 Nov 2017
Is this a nightmare before Christmas, or are you expecting a surprise gift from our politicians by the 25th of December?
Political commentator Newton Emerson, journalists David McCann and Ben Lowry discuss.
27 mins22 Nov 2017
2017 is the year Irish Unity became inevitable according to a new book by former special adviser Kevin Meagher
We speak to Kevin Meagher to explain his rationale, as well as UUP MLA Steve Aiken.
36 mins21 Nov 2017
After 34 years at the helm of Sinn Féin, Gerry Adams has stepped down as party president. What's next for Adams and Sinn Féin?
We speak to Brian Feeney, Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly and former DUP MLA Nelson McCausland.
44 mins20 Nov 2017
In a keynote speech at Sinn Féin's Ard Fheis Gerry Adams is expected to signal he will step down from the leadership
Daithi McKay, Newton Emerson, Ben Lowry, and Harry McGee discuss.
36 mins17 Nov 2017
A change to this year's advent calendar by Gregg's - instead of featuring the baby Jesus in the manger they have a sausage roll
Offended? We asked journalist Tina Calder, Pastor Brian Madden and Canon David Crooks.
34 mins16 Nov 2017
"No Stone Unturned" tells the story of the Loughinisland massacre of 1994. We speak to the Oscar winning director Alex Gibney
Also our panel of experts give us their view on the message and history behind the film.
51 mins15 Nov 2017
Former clerk of the Assembly Trevor Reaney has been given a month to make proposals to review MLA salaries. Should they be cut?
Former SDLP MLA Alban Maginness and Alan McQuillan discuss.
39 mins14 Nov 2017
Bob Geldof is to hand back his Freedom of the City of Dublin in protest at Aung San Suu Kyi holding the same accolade.
Socialist Phil Kelly, journalist Peter Popham, and historian Ruth Dudley Edwards discuss.
32 mins13 Nov 2017
A repeat sex offender has said no treatment can help him and he wants to return to prison. What should be done?
Gareth McGibbon is a social worker and Jim Gamble is the former head of CEOP.
37 mins09 Nov 2017
As the wave of sexual harassment and assault allegations continue, has it now become a trial by media?
Fiona Ferguson from People Before Profit and columnist Caroline Farrow discuss.
36 mins08 Nov 2017
Should the Queen apologise for using an offshore tax haven?
Giving us their thoughts, Adam Moore from NI Conservatives and Trade Unionist Lily Kerr.
36 mins07 Nov 2017
As the Stormont stand-off continues could a citizen's assembly be the solution to the political stalemate?
We speak to Professor Jon Tonge, blogger Jamie Pow and Green Party leader Steven Agnew.
35 mins06 Nov 2017
Is the poppy a symbol of racism? Journalist Robert Fisk, whose father served in WWI, explains his refusal to wear a poppy
We also speak to UUP MLA Doug Beattie and Robert McCartney from Beyond the Battlefield.
35 mins03 Nov 2017
We speak to charity worker targeted 'over accent'
Alliance councillor Michael Long and former PUP leader Brian Ervine discuss.
34 mins02 Nov 2017
Should former ISIS fighters be fast-tracked for social housing in the UK or given education to improve employment?
Security experts Professor Anthony Glees and Raffaello Pantucci discuss
28 mins01 Nov 2017
On this day 500 years ago Martin Luther nailed a list of 95 criticisms of the Catholic Church which led to the Reformation
Our expert panel discuss what this has meant for modern religion and society.
52 mins31 Oct 2017
Stormont talks deadline: PR expert Quintin Oliver says James Brokenshire is "brilliant". Do you agree?
Brian Feeney and Qunitin Oliver discuss his article praising the secretary of state.
22 mins30 Oct 2017
Talkback election phone-in - DUP
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson answers your questions
34 mins06 Jun 2017
Talkback election phone-in - Sinn Fein
Sinn Fein MLA John O'Dowd answers your questions
34 mins01 Jun 2017
Talkback election phone-in - Alliance
Alliance Party leader Naomi Long MLA answers your questions
34 mins31 May 2017
Talkback election phone-in - Ulster Unionists
East Antrim UUP MLA John Stewart answers your questions
36 mins30 May 2017
Another murder-suicide - What more can be done for women and children who suffer domestic violence?
Connie Leonard was stabbed to death in her Maguiresbridge home by a former partner.
40 mins17 May 2017
Online trolling - Is it time to get tougher on the keyboard warriors?
We hear from a Coleraine woman who was subjected to years of online abuse.
29 mins16 May 2017
Did you hear the one about the blonde politician? Was Arlene Foster's description of Michelle O'Neill sexist?
Sinn Fein have called on Arlene Foster to withdraw what they called sexist remarks
34 mins15 May 2017
Irish speaker not Irish republican
Do people assume those who love the Irish language are republican in outlook?
46 mins12 May 2017
A Pact without saying it's a Pact?
Is the SDLP giving Sinn Fein a free run by standing a low profile candidate in N Belfast?
35 mins11 May 2017
Should smoking in council houses be banned?
Would a ban prevent passive smoking or is it the nanny state going too far?
40 mins10 May 2017
Should dogs always be kept on leads?
Heated debate on whether dogs should be kept on a lead or allowed to roam free?
20 mins09 May 2017

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