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5405: LISTEN¦ Imagine you could devise a sure-fire way to win the Lotto. In 1992, an Irish syndicate attempted to do just that. A film has just been released telling their story. Frank spoke to director Ross Whitaker and Maurice Owens from the syndicate

Imagine you could devise a sure-fire way to win the Lotto. Well, in 1992, an Irish syndicate attempted to do just that. A film has just been released telling their story. Frank spoke to director Ross Whitaker and Maurice Owens from the syndicate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 04, 2025•20 min

5404: LISTEN¦ A new joint fund has launched helping women to support women. Frank spoke to two of the women involved - Orla Black from the Community Foundation NI and Amanda Ferguson, chair of Give Inc

A new joint fund has launched helping women to support women. Frank spoke to two of the women involved - Orla Black from the Community Foundation NI and Amanda Ferguson, chair of Give Inc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 04, 2025•11 min

5403: LISTEN¦ 'There's a long tradition in Belfast of really good graffiti, we want to provide a space for those guys to meet and paint, where it's legal' - Adam from Seedhead Arts spoke to Frank as new graffiti walls are made available for street art

'There's a long tradition in Belfast of really good graffiti, we want to provide a space for those guys to meet and paint, where it's legal' - Adam from Seedhead Arts spoke to Frank as new graffiti walls are made available for street art Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 04, 2025•12 min

5402: LISTEN¦ 'There's a sense that our Executive parties aren't taking this matter seriously, otherwise we would've seen action' - SDLP MLA Colin McGrath and local man Jim Boylan spoke to Frank about unpleasant smells around Warrenpoint harbour

'There's a sense that our Executive parties aren't taking this matter seriously, otherwise we would've seen action' - SDLP MLA Colin McGrath and local man Jim Boylan spoke to Frank about unpleasant smells around Warrenpoint harbour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 04, 2025•17 min

5401: LISTEN¦ Would you like a shorter work week? 17 companies carried out a trial of a four-day work week. All 17 have decided to keep the routine. Frank spoke to Mark Haslam, founder of Loud Mouth Media in Belfast

Would you like a shorter work week? 17 companies carried out a trial of a four-day work week. All 17 have decided to keep the routine. Frank spoke to Mark Haslam, founder of Loud Mouth Media in Belfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 03, 2025•6 min

5400: LISTEN¦ How can we prevent children as young as nine from accessing 'vile' pornography? A safeguarding expert told MPs that primary aged children in NI were being exposed to extreme content on social media. Frank spoke to Wayne Denner

How can we prevent children as young as nine from accessing 'vile' pornography? A safeguarding expert told MPs that primary aged children in NI were being exposed to extreme content on social media. Frank spoke to Wayne Denner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 03, 2025•12 min

5399: LISTEN¦ Do you feel sympathy for the chancellor, after she shed tears in the Commons? The PM did eventually show his support, but should he have come out sooner? Frank spoke to former Westminster speech writer Tom Kelly and Deirdre Maguire

Do you feel sympathy for the chancellor, after she shed tears in the Commons? The PM did eventually show his support, but should he have come out sooner to back her? Frank spoke to former Westminster speech writer Tom Kelly and Deirdre Maguire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 03, 2025•32 min

5398: LISTEN¦ Nearly half of drivers admit to tailgating - which was linked with 140 UK road deaths last year. Should we increase the penalty, which currently sits at three points and a £100 fine? Frank spoke to Davy Jackson from Roadsafe NI

Nearly half of drivers admit to tailgating - which was linked with 140 UK road deaths last year. Should we increase the penalty, which currently sits at three points and a £100 fine? Frank spoke to Davy Jackson from Roadsafe NI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 02, 2025•4 min

5397: LISTEN¦ Should new dads be given longer paternity leave? The government has committed to reviewing current arrangements, which haven't changed since their introduction in 2003. Frank spoke to Alex from campaign group Dad Shift

Should new dads be given longer paternity leave? The government has committed to reviewing current arrangements, which haven't changed since their introduction in 2003. Frank spoke to Alex from campaign group Dad Shift Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 02, 2025•6 min

5396: LISTEN¦ 'Male violence here is going unchallenged, the strategies we have to tackle it are too slow' - Helen Price from the Women's Rights Network NI and Cllr Hannah Irwin spoke to Frank after a man was charged with the murder of Sarah Montgomery

'Male violence here is going unchallenged, the strategies we have to tackle it are too slow' - Helen Price from the Women's Rights Network NI and Cllr Hannah Irwin spoke to Frank after a man was charged with the murder of Sarah Montgomery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 02, 2025•14 min

5395: LISTEN¦ 'For 83,343 of us, we're over an hour from a surgeon, for some of those patients, it's over two hours - it's a very scary time to be sick in Fermanagh' Helen from the SOAS campaign warns of the risk if emergency surgery at SWAH is closed

'For 83,343 of us, we're over an hour from a surgeon, for some of those patients, it's over two hours - it's a very scary time to be sick in Fermanagh' Helen from the SOAS campaign warns of the risk if emergency surgery at SWAH is permanently closed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 01, 2025•11 min

5394: LISTEN¦ Should wealthy people pay more tax to fund concessions on benefit cuts? Is the welfare system being abused? Frank spoke to Dr David McCann from the Stormont Sources and Shimeon Lee from the Taxpayers Alliance

Should wealthy people pay more tax to fund concessions on benefit cuts? Is the welfare system being abused? Frank spoke to Dr David McCann from the Stormont Sources and Shimeon Lee from the Taxpayers Alliance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 01, 2025•23 min

5393: LISTEN¦ Police have opened an investigation into the performances by Kneecap and Bob Vylan at Glastonbury. Are they likely to face prosecution and what could it mean for Lucy Connolly's case? Frank spoke to ex-Met detective Peter Bleksley

Police have opened an investigation into the performances by Kneecap and Bob Vylan at Glastonbury. Are they likely to face prosecution and what could it mean for Lucy Connolly's case? Frank spoke to ex-Met detective Peter Bleksley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 01, 2025•10 min

5392: LISTEN¦ A pair of American podcasters has described Belfast as 'violent' and 'crazy' after a recent visit to record a live show. Are they being unfair? Frank spoke to deputy lord mayor, Paul Doherty

A pair of American podcasters has described Belfast as 'violent' and 'crazy' after a recent visit to record a live show. Are they being unfair? Frank spoke to deputy lord mayor, Paul Doherty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 2025•8 min

5391: LISTEN¦ Has the closure of local bank branches made it harder to do business? Roger Pollen from FSB NI told Frank the ease of setting up an online account could damage local banking provision over the long term

Has the closure of local bank branches made it harder to do business? Roger Pollen from FSB NI told Frank the ease of setting up an online account could damage local banking provision over the long term Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 2025•7 min

5390: LISTEN¦ Is 18 too young to be a politician? Reform UK's George Finch has been put in charge of a county council in England, after the previous leader resigned. Frank spoke to Dr David McCann from the Stormont Sources podcast

Is 18 too young to be a politician? Reform UK's George Finch has been put in charge of a county council in England, after the previous leader resigned. Frank spoke to Dr David McCann from the Stormont Sources podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 2025•10 min

5389: LISTEN¦ 'The judgement came as a body-blow...there's a real question about competence here and a huge human cost to these delays' Daniel McCrossan reacted to the court ruling on the A5

'The judgement came as a body-blow...there's a real question about competence here and a huge human cost to these delays' Daniel McCrossan reacted to the court ruling on the A5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 2025•17 min

5388: LISTEN¦ 'When someone gets up to speak, it's very clear they're reading pre-scripted notes that you suspect they didn't write and have never read before' - Prof Deirdre Heenan didn't pull any punches on the standard of debate at Stormont

'When someone gets up to speak, it's very clear they're reading pre-scripted notes that you suspect they didn't write and have never read before' - Prof Deirdre Heenan didn't pull any punches on the standard of debate at Stormont Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 2025•22 min

5387: LISTEN¦ The Prime Minister says Kneecap appearing at Glastonbury is 'inappropriate' - what do you think? Has the response of politicians helped or hindered the popularity of the west Belfast rap group? Frank spoke to Mick Fealty

The Prime Minister says Kneecap appearing at Glastonbury is 'inappropriate' - what do you think? Has the response of politicians helped or hindered the popularity of the west Belfast rap group? Frank spoke to Mick Fealty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 2025•8 min

5386: LISTEN¦ More than 50 people will be jumping off a cliff in Ballycastle - Frank spoke to one of those preparing to take the plunge for an amazing cause, as well as the woman behind the event and the mum of an incredible young fundraiser, Alex

More than 50 people will be jumping off a cliff in Ballycastle - Frank spoke to one of those preparing to take the plunge for an amazing cause, as well as the woman behind the event and the mum of an incredible young fundraiser, Alex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 2025•8 min

5385: LISTEN¦ A decade since the launch of Tinder, people seem to be falling out of love with dating apps. Could there be room for a new way of dating? Andrew Adams is the man behind an upcoming 'Pitch a Mate' event in Belfast

A decade since the launch of Tinder, people seem to be falling out of love with dating apps. Could there be room for a new way of dating? Andrew Adams is the man behind an upcoming 'Pitch a Mate' event in Belfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 2025•10 min

5384: LISTEN¦ 'This bill will undermine and fundamentally shift the dial with regards to the value that people place on life - DUP MP Carla Lockhart told Frank why she's voting against the Assisted Dying Bill

'Attempts to strengthen, improve and enhance the bill have been rejected - this bill will undermine and fundamentally shift the dial with regards to the value that people place on life - Carla Lockhart told Frank why she's voting against the Assisted Dying Bill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 2025•24 min

5383: LISTEN¦ 'Everyone wants the interest rate to come down, but it's unlikely to change much this calendar yet' - chartered accountant Ross Boyd spoke to Frank ahead of the Bank of England's expected freeze on interest rates

'Everyone wants the interest rate to come down, but it's unlikely to change much this calendar yet' - chartered accountant Ross Boyd spoke to Frank ahead of the Bank of England's expected freeze on interest rates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19, 2025•6 min

5382: LISTEN¦ 'There's cross-party support as well as significant local support, yet there's no sign of the work' - Green Party councillor Brian Smyth spoke to Frank about the frustrating delays to a pedestrian crossing in south Belfast

'There's cross-party support as well as significant local support, yet there's no sign of the work' - Green Party councillor Brian Smyth spoke to Frank about the frustrating delays to a pedestrian crossing in south Belfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 2025•6 min

5381: LISTEN¦ 'Parents need to know where their children are - we don't want to see young people with criminal records' DUP MLA Gary Middleton spoke to Frank after a second night of riots in the Nailor's Row area of Londonderry

'Parents need to know where their children are - we don't want to see young people with criminal records' DUP MLA Gary Middleton spoke to Frank after a second night of riots in the Nailor's Row area of Londonderry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 2025•10 min

5380: LISTEN¦ Would locking up rioters actually solve the problem? Belfast Telegraph columnist Malachi O'Doherty's not convinced. He spoke to Frank about what might be a more effective punishment

Would locking up rioters actually solve the problem? Belfast Telegraph columnist Malachi O'Doherty's not convinced. He spoke to Frank about what might be a more effective punishment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 2025•17 min

5379: LISTEN¦ 'More than proud, to see these young lads who came through our youth system - it's a massive achievement' - Geoff Wylie, chair of the NI Darts Organisation reacted to local players Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney winning the Darts World Cup

'More than proud, to see these young lads who came through our youth system - it's a massive achievement' - Geoff Wylie, chair of the NI Darts Organisation reacted to local players Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney winning the Darts World Cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 2025•11 min

5378: LISTEN¦ 'We're one of the most nature-depleted parts of Europe...if we can't take that seriously, what good is the Executive?' Opposition leader Matthew O'Toole has criticised DUP/SF opposition to the Nutrient Action Plan

'We're one of the most nature-depleted parts of Europe...if we can't take that seriously, what good is the Executive?' Opposition leader Matthew O'Toole has criticised DUP/SF opposition to the Nutrient Action Plan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 2025•20 min

5377: LISTEN¦ 'We've got your back, we're here to speak up for you' - Cllr Gary McKeown says it's important that politicians make it clear that migrants and people of other nationalities shouldn't live in fear

'We've got your back, we're here to speak up for you' - Cllr Gary McKeown says it's important that politicians make it clear that migrants and people of other nationalities shouldn't live in fear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 2025•5 min

5376: LISTEN¦ 'There's political forums for these discussions, that's where it should be - it should never descend into violence' - Jonathan Buckley warned those involved in disorder risk a criminal record. Frank also spoke to deputy mayor Jess Johnston

'There's political forums for these discussions, that's where it should be - it should never descend into violence' - Jonathan Buckley warned those involved in disorder risk a criminal record. Frank also spoke to deputy mayor Jess Johnston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 2025•17 min

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