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Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines, chat to the people making them and ask you, the audience, what you think? From BBC Radio Ulster

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It's crunch day for Brexit and the border as Theresa May sits down with senior EU officials in Brussels
Should Theresa May give a written guarantee that there will be NO hard border in Ireland?
04 Dec 2017,41 mins
Are the DUP on a collision course with the Tories over what happens to the border after Brexit?
The DUP's Sammy Wilson says it's possible, but Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly isn't impressed...
01 Dec 2017,2 mins
Donald Trump is being condemned for re-tweeting anti-Muslim videos from the far-right group Britain First
Should his state visit to the UK now be cancelled?
30 Nov 2017,39 mins
Loneliness is a hidden epidemic which affects the lives of millions of people - both young and old - across Britain and Ireland
We speak to experts and sufferers of loneliness to find out how we can combat this.
29 Nov 2017,52 mins
A care worker has said that she's so over-worked that she's had to work shifts lasting 17 hours
What can be done to ease the pressure on our health care professionals?
28 Nov 2017,40 mins
Prince Harry is to marry his girlfriend Meghan Markle - a divorced American actress best known for her role in 'Suits'
So what does this engagement say about the Royal family of 2017?
27 Nov 2017,33 mins
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.
24 Nov 2017,39 mins
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.
23 Nov 2017,32 mins
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.
22 Nov 2017,27 mins
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.
21 Nov 2017,36 mins
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.
20 Nov 2017,44 mins
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.
17 Nov 2017,36 mins
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.
16 Nov 2017,34 mins
"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.
15 Nov 2017,51 mins
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.
14 Nov 2017,39 mins
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.
13 Nov 2017,32 mins
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.
09 Nov 2017,37 mins
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.
08 Nov 2017,36 mins
Should the Queen apologise for using an offshore tax haven?
Giving us their thoughts, Adam Moore from NI Conservatives and Trade Unionist Lily Kerr.
07 Nov 2017,36 mins
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.
06 Nov 2017,35 mins
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.
03 Nov 2017,35 mins
We speak to charity worker targeted 'over accent'
Alliance councillor Michael Long and former PUP leader Brian Ervine discuss.
02 Nov 2017,34 mins
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
01 Nov 2017,28 mins
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.
31 Oct 2017,52 mins
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.
30 Oct 2017,22 mins
Talkback election phone-in - DUP
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson answers your questions
06 Jun 2017,34 mins
Talkback election phone-in - Sinn Fein
Sinn Fein MLA John O'Dowd answers your questions
01 Jun 2017,34 mins
Talkback election phone-in - Alliance
Alliance Party leader Naomi Long MLA answers your questions
31 May 2017,34 mins
Talkback election phone-in - Ulster Unionists
East Antrim UUP MLA John Stewart answers your questions
30 May 2017,36 mins
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.
17 May 2017,40 mins