Best Stormont Podcasts (2024)

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S3 Ep4: The Road to Stormont - Part IV – A new era arrives… 8:11

17m ago8:11

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The historic Stormont Test Match is more than just a game. It's the result of decades of hard work, dedication and a dose of humour all mixed into this slice of life we call 'Irish cricket'. In this episode we start to get a sense of what Test cricket means to the players – first caps, first wickets and a non-injury injury. Meet Andrew, Boyd, Gary …

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View from Stormont: General Election debrief 48:28

9d ago48:28

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On today's episode, Keir Starmer has been on his first visit here as Prime Minister. He says he will end instability in relations between the UK and Ireland, and claimed he could get a better deal with the EU. As we catch our breath after the seismic General Election results, we talk to several of the parties and hear from the new TUV MP Jim Allist…

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Has Stormont what it takes to manage additional powers? 23:09

11d ago23:09

23:09

William Crawley discuss fiscal powers with Tim Cairns, Brendan Mulgrew and Ann Watt.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Is it fair to crack down on climate protesters? 25:16

2h ago25:16

25:16

Prof John Barry and Henry Hill debate with William Crawley.By BBC Radio Ulster

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S3 Ep3: The Road to Stormont - Part III – On the shoulders of giants… 13:38

2h ago13:38

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The historic Stormont Test Match is more than just a game. It's the result of decades of hard work, dedication and a dose of humour all mixed into this slice of life we call 'Irish cricket'. In this episode we start to meet some of the players – past and present – who started their careers before Test cricket was even a dream. One of whom starred i…

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Work After Cancer 17:01

35m ago17:01

17:01

What are the challenges of returning to work after cancer treatment?By BBC Radio Ulster

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Talkback 16:24

5d ago16:24

16:24

William Crawley and guests chat about the voting age in Northern Ireland.By BBC Radio Ulster

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OHR Presents: Sarah Kate Morgan 59:03

20h ago59:03

59:03

This week, Hindman, Kentucky writer, educator, vocalist and world champion mountain dulcimer Jedi Sarah Kate Morgan recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, a special performance by the 2024 Ozark Folk Center Mountain Dulcimer Contest winner Melinda McMillan of Martinsville, IN.“Born of Appalachian soil in Sharps Chapel, Tennessee, …

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S3 Ep2: The Road to Stormont - Part II - You may never see these people… 21:48

3d ago21:48

21:48

The historic Stormont Test Match is more than just a game. It's the result of decades of hard work, dedication and a dose of humour all mixed into this slice of life we call 'Irish cricket'. In this episode three people who may never be seen, but who each have an important role to play – a scorer, a TV umpire and a photographer. Meet Stella, Mark a…

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S3 Ep1: The Road to Stormont - Part I - You can't have a match without...a pitch 18:08

4d ago18:08

18:08

The historic Stormont Test Match is more than just a game. It's the result of decades of hard work, dedication and a dose of humour all mixed into this slice of life we call 'Irish cricket'. In this episode we hang out with Stormont's head groundskeeper, Phil McCormick. And what a great chat it was. Want to attend the Test? Buy tickets to the Test …

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S3: The Road to Stormont 0:33

1d ago0:33

0:33

The historic Stormont Test Match is more than just a game. It's the result of decades of hard work, dedication and a dose of humour all mixed into this slice of life we call 'Irish cricket'. In this six-part Green Ball podcast special, we meet many of the hardest working, funniest, smartest and most passionate supporters of Irish cricket. People yo…

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Red Faces 35:15

3d ago35:15

35:15

Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Suzanne Breen and Jayne McCormack to look back at what caused the big surprises in the general election.By BBC Radio Ulster

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The aftermath 1:14:16

12d ago1:14:16

1:14:16

The 2024 General Election brought a new government and a new political landscape in Northern Ireland. Paul Clark presents our special election programme and is joined by UTV Political Editor Tracey Magee, Pete Shirlow, David McCann and Deirdre Heenan for an in-depth look at the results.By ITV News

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General Election Results Special 56:47

8d ago56:47

56:47

William Crawley and guests discuss the general election results 2024By BBC Radio Ulster

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Election results night listen - the shocks and surprises to look out for across NI 10:31

13d ago10:31

10:31

Carol Jordan is joined by UTV's Political Editor Tracey Magee to look at the key battle grounds as counting gets underway in the 2024 General Election. You can watch this here.By ITV News

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Campaign Moments 2024 47:14

10d ago47:14

47:14

William Crawley discusses key election campaign moments and the future of democracy.By BBC Radio Ulster

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OHR Presents: Dulcimer Jamboree 2024! 59:03

11d ago59:03

59:03

This week, here comes Dulcimer Jamboree once again! Each year, dulcimer players from all over come to the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas for a weekend of learning, listening, and loving all things dulcimer. Each evening of the event features concerts by world renowned dulcimer teachers and performers. We’ll enjoy highlights…

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The Constituency Profiles: Fermanagh South Tyrone, West Tyrone and Mid Ulster 29:59

11d ago29:59

29:59

Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Enda McClafferty and David Young to assess another three Westminster constituencies.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Why don't people vote? 40:36

12d ago40:36

40:36

William speaks with David McCann, Dr Jamie Pow & Lee Smallwood on why people don't vote.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Do TV debates change the outcomes of elections? 43:07

16d ago43:07

43:07

William and guests discuss whether or not they have an influence on how people vote.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Ep 9 - Elina Alterman - Lawrence Humane Society 44:36

15d ago44:36

44:36

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View from Stormont: Smaller party General Election interviews 47:08

16d ago47:08

47:08

On today's episode, we continue our series of interviews ahead of the General Election. You will hear from representatives of the TUV, People Before Profit, the Green Party, Aontu and the Conservatives. With just a week left until polling day, we'll get the national picture from Westminster with Talk TV's Peter Cardwell and the Daily Mirror's Kevin…

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The Constituency Profiles: Belfast North, South, East and West. 43:26

17d ago43:26

43:26

Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Brendan Hughes and Suzanne Breen to look at the race for Westminster in four more constituencies.By BBC Radio Ulster

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The UTV Election Debate - who came out on top? 12:05

20d ago12:05

12:05

Nathan Hanna is in our press room following the UTV Election Debate. He is joined by political commentator Dr David McCann, Suzanne Breen Political Editor of the Belfast Telegraph and UTV Political Editor Tracey Magee. They discuss the performance of each of those taking part in the debate and who came out on top.…

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The Constituency Profiles: North, South and East Antrim. 37:29

24d ago37:29

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Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Jayne McCormack and Stephen Walker to look at the Westminster race in three more constituencies.By BBC Radio Ulster

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View from Stormont: DUP and Sinn Féin leader interviews 51:37

1M ago51:37

51:37

On today's episode, we continue our series of interviews with the party leaders ahead of the July fourth General Election.You'll hear from the DUP Leader Gavin Robinson, and Sinn Féin Vice President Michelle O'Neill. As the latest opinion polls point towards a massive win for Labour in Britain, just what are we to make of that and the return of Nig…

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The Constituency Profiles: Lagan Valley, Upper Bann and Newry & Armagh 38:06

1M ago38:06

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Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Suzanne Breen and Gareth Gordon to assess the candidates running for Westminster in Lagan Valley, Upper Bann and Newry & Armagh.By BBC Radio Ulster

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View from Stormont: Irish local and European elections 47:20

1M ago47:20

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On today's episode, our Political Editor Tracey Magee is at the RDS with the latest news and analysis of the Republic's local and European elections. We begin our series of interviews with the party leaders ahead of the General Election. You'll hear from the SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood, Alliance Leader Naomi Long and Ulster Unionist Leaer Doug Beatt…

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The Constituency Profiles: Foyle & East Londonderry 38:03

1M ago38:03

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Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Enda McClafferty & Freya McClements to assess the candidates running for Westminster in Foyle & East Londonderry.By BBC Radio Ulster

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View From Stormont: Warning from health chairs 45:40

2M ago45:40

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The Chairs of Northern Ireland's health trusts warn that projected budget cuts risk causing "avoidable and serious harm" to people in need of care. We speak at length to our Health Reporter Deborah McAleese. People in the Republic of Ireland go to the polls on Friday for the European and Local Government elections. Jordan Moates has a special repor…

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How to broadcast a General Election 14:41

2M ago14:41

14:41

How to broadcast an election This week's UTV Vodcast looks at the intricacies of covering a General Election. Carol Jordan and Jordan Moates are joined by Niall Donnelly who discusses the forthcoming Up Close which looks at the Covid Inquiry's visit to Belfast.By ITV News

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The Constituency Profiles: N Down, S Down and Strangford. 36:35

2M ago36:35

36:35

Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Jayne McCormack and Stephen Walker to assess the candidates running for Westminster in North Down, South Down and Strangford.By BBC Radio Ulster

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View From Stormont: General election campaign begins 45:36

2M ago45:36

45:36

Robin Swann steps down from the role of Health Minister to stand in the General Election. Before leaving the Executive, Mr Swann voted against the budget - however, the UUP remain at the Executive table with Mike Nesbitt taking up the health brief. Our Political Editor Tracey Magee has the very latest from Stormont. Also, Conor Murphy returns to th…

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50 Years in focus 4:51

2M ago4:51

4:51

For over 50 years Bobbie Hanvey has been capturing life right across Northern Ireland. The renowned photographer, who has received numerous awards, embarked on his remarkable career back in 1972 and has never looked back. Now, Bobbie has launched his latest exhibition in his hometown of Downpatrick. Nathan Hanna went along to find out more. You can…

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Rishi Sunak visits Belfast 5:43

2M ago5:43

5:43

During a visit to Belfast as part of his whirlwind campaign tour of the UK, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to UTV Political Editor Tracey Magee.By ITV News

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The 1976 view on blood donation dangers 15:42

2M ago15:42

15:42

UTV has uncovered footage dating back from 1976 of a 10-year-old boy being treated for haemophilia with Factor 8. That boy was Paul Kirkpatrick who is now in his fifties. He has lived much of his life with Hepatitis C after being given contaminated blood. The Infected Blood Inquiry found a catalogue of failings and that the treatment disaster could…

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View From Stormont: The infected blood inquiry findings are finally delivered 45:48

2M ago45:48

45:48

The long-awaited report into the blood scandal finds there was a cover up by the NHS and the Government. Our Correspondent Gareth Wilkinson will have the latest from London with victims and our Health Minister Robin Swann. As it's revealed that the PSNI tapped into the phones of prominent journalists here, we ask just how can that happen and what s…

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This week in NI: Covid, school funding and shipbuilding 16:21

2M ago16:21

16:21

WhatsApps, school funding and shipbuilding. This week's biggest stories in the UTV Vodcast with Carol Jordan and Jordan Moates. You can watch this on ITVX.By ITV News

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Ep 8 - American Red Cross Jane Blocher 42:04

2M ago42:04

42:04

Join us this week as we discuss distater response and the increased need for volunteers and donors with the American Red Cross of Greater Kansas Executive Director Jane Blocher.By Clint Patty

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Stop the votes? 37:27

2M ago37:27

37:27

Will Rishi Sunak's Rwanda policy impact the local elections in the Republic?By BBC Radio Ulster

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View From Stormont: Michelle O'Neill apologies for attending Bobby Storey funeral 45:36

2M ago45:36

45:36

First Minister Michelle O'Neill apologises at the covid inquiry for going to the Bobby Storey funeral. The Covid inquiry also hears that Arlene Foster accused Michelle O'Neill of playing politics, when things were much too serious. Stormont has been back for a hundred days - just what has it accomplished; and what challenges does the restored Execu…

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OHR Presents: The Creek Rocks & Grace Stormont 59:03

2M ago59:03

59:03

This week, Springfield, Missouri based Ozark original husband & wife duo The Creek Rocks recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, interviews with these genuine Ozark troubadours. A bonus offering of songs and interviews with Ozark original singer-songwriter and multiple ACMA winner Grace Stormont.The Creek Rocks from Springfield, Mi…

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From unionism to unity 25:29

2M ago25:29

25:29

DUP founding member Wallace Thompson tells Mark Caruthers about his changing political views and how other unionists have told him they agree a united Ireland is "inevitable".By BBC Radio Ulster

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A Covid apology 8:17

2M ago8:17

8:17

"I can see that people are more than angry, and I really am sorry." Those are the words of former Sinn Féin minister Caral Caral Ni Chuilin about her decision to attend the funeral of high-profile republican Bobby Storey, at the height of the Covid pandemic. She is the first Sinn Féin politician to face questions at the UK Covid-19 inquiry about th…

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View From Stormont: Thousands claim asylum in Republic of Ireland 45:43

3M ago45:43

45:43

There is no end in sight to the thousands claiming asylum in The Republic and the issue is causing major division between the British and Irish governments. Paul Reilly reports from Dublin. We'll be joined by the TUV Leader Jim Allister, the Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry and by the Fianna Fail Senator Lisa Chambers. The Covid inquiry revelat…

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OHR Presents: The Howlin' Brothers Return 59:03

2M ago59:03

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This week, unconventional folk-blues-Americana-bluegrass trio “The Howlin’ Brothers” recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, interviews with these folk music mavericks.“The Howlin’ Brothers are a Nashville based string band composed of Ian Craft, Ben Plasse and Jared Green. Anchored in a bed of old-time blues and bluegrass, their u…

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Behind the scenes of power 10:28

3M ago10:28

10:28

This week Carol Jordan and Deborah McAleese discuss the UK Covid Inquiry coming to Belfast. It has been a week of revelation and insight into how the levers of power operate in Northern Ireland and, as Deborah mentions we are yet to hear from some of the most influential people. This podcast is also available to watch on ITVX.…

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Meet Joe 'the Goal' 7:49

3M ago7:49

7:49

He has won almost everything in local football but Cliftonville's record goalscorer Joe Gormley has the chance to finally get his hands on the one medal that has so far eluded his illustrious career. This weekend the Reds take on their fierst rivals, Linfield in the Irish Cup at Windsor Park. 'Joe the goal' is celebrating his testimonial season at …

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Belfast Covid inquiry hears of 'discernible chill' at Stormont after Sinn Fein attended IRA funeral 4:22

3M ago4:22

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There was a “discernible chill” between Northern Ireland’s First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill following the funeral of IRA veteran Bobby Storey, the Covid-19 Inquiry has heard. Ms O’Neill attended the large-scale funeral in west Belfast for Mr Storey in June 2020 despite lockdown restrictions on public gathering…

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Covid inquiry comes to Belfast - what we learned after day one 5:45

3M ago5:45

5:45

The UK's Covid inquiry came to Belfast and day one heard explosive claims of political in-fighting, lost material and disarray within the Northern Ireland Executive as ministers tried to deal with the pandemic. More than 4,000 people in the region died with the virus across 2020 and 2021. The inquiry heard how decision making came down party-politi…

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