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Stephen Nolan's no nonsense approach to confronting the biggest issues of the day: an unmissable mixture of news, phone ins and entertainment. From BBC Radio Ulster
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Stephen Nolan's no nonsense approach to confronting the biggest issues of the day: an unmissable mixture of news, phone ins and entertainment. From BBC Radio Ulster
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English
Episodes
Givan fights back as Sinn Féin attack Education Minister saying he is ineffective in cutting the cost of school uniforms.
10/14/2025
Also - DUP motion to replace Belfast bilingual street signage policy sparks Assembly row.
Duration:01:17:52
English nationalism is now the biggest threat to the union – UUP leader Mike Nesbitt
10/13/2025
Political commentator Alex Kane reacts to interview.
Duration:01:19:45
First Minister distances herself and Sinn Féin from Michelle Gildernew's comments to Borderland podcast over Troubles murders
10/10/2025
Nolan talks to the TUV's Timothy Gaston and political commentator Mick Fealty.
Duration:01:18:19
Relatives of Troubles’ victims hit back at claims on Borderland that some murders were justified
10/9/2025
Also - condemnation after protest "mob" turn up at home of Alliance leader Naomi Long.
Duration:01:19:11
UK or United Ireland? New BBC podcast Borderland opens up big conversations on the future of NI
10/8/2025
Victim of rapist, now on the run, asks why his image was not released sooner by PSNI.
Duration:01:19:48
Why did it take nearly two weeks for the PSNI to release a mugshot of a convicted rapist on the run?
10/7/2025
Belfast Telegraph's Allison Morris and former senior police officer Alan Mains discuss.
Duration:01:18:11
SDLP leader on opposition, criticism of Stormont's delivery, and her vision for the future of Ireland north and south
10/6/2025
Claire Hanna is in the studio talking to Nolan.
Duration:01:20:00
Road blockages in protest over war in Gaza - is that a just form of protest? And is it supported?
10/3/2025
Also, Storm Amy is set to hit Northern Ireland today with The Met Office warning of gusts up to 80mph along exposed coasts.
Duration:01:19:08
Unionists vow to ‘fight tooth and nail’ against new Belfast City Council Irish language policy.
10/2/2025
Also, the Labour government has ordered every GP practice in England to offer online appointment bookings throughout the day.
Duration:01:17:34
Big Belfast City Council vote - if it passes there will be more Irish on council owned facilities, vehicles, signs and logos
10/1/2025
Nolan talks to DUP's Sarah Bunting and former Sinn Fein election candidate Chris Donnelly
Duration:01:18:48
Take job offer or risk losing your benefits - Chancellor puts it up to unemployed young people
9/30/2025
Also, the PHA launches the NI winter vaccination programme - what do you need to know?
Duration:01:19:23
Could Parliament or the Lord’s veto a border poll, called by the Secretary of State, in the future?
9/29/2025
Nolan talks to Belfast Telegraph's Sam McBride and Aontu leader Peadar Tóibín.
Duration:01:19:49
NI Health Minister ’scared’ over RCN threat of nurses’ strike before Christmas.
9/26/2025
Also, would you be happy to be part of a UK-wide digital I.D. scheme?
Duration:01:17:41
Calls from journalists and campaigners for a public inquiry into PSNI spying
9/25/2025
Also, leading loyalist Winston Irvine has prison sentence doubled by Court of Appeal.
Duration:01:17:27
Justice Minister tackles British & Irish governments for appointing negotiator to discuss disbandment with paramilitaries.
9/24/2025
Also, a woman says she pays more on childcare than rent.
Duration:01:21:03
DUP and NI Green Party clash over ‘war on wokeness’
9/23/2025
Also, UUP MLA Jon Burrows slams a Department of Justice consultation.
Duration:01:19:58
DUP party conference – Stormont over Starmer, Irish sea border, trans issues, unionist unity
9/22/2025
Nolan talks to DUP MLA Phillip Brett and TUV MP Jim Allister.
Duration:01:19:33
A paedophile in Belfast forced from their home. Where should sex offenders, released from prison, live?
9/19/2025
Also, security rules around liquids have been relaxed at Dublin airport.
Duration:01:18:42
Major incident in Southern Trust as IT systems crash – how long until all missed patient appointments are rescheduled?
9/18/2025
Also on the show, is Belfast City Airport dropping George Best from its name?
Duration:01:18:40
Education Minister Paul Givan - AI speech allegation ‘categorically incorrect’ & has distracted from really important SEN issue
9/17/2025
Also, Belfast City Airport proposes rail connection in a new '2040 Master Plan'.
Duration:01:16:45