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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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A new BBC Spotlight investigation lifts the lid on police monitoring of journalists

BBC former security editor Brian Rowan responds to being caught in the surveillance net.

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Should a festival be free to change its mind about who gets a platform?

High Court hears challenge after Féile cancels Women’s Rights Network event.

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As a social media ban for under-16s is announced, how are young people in Northern Ireland feeling about the prospect?

How would a ban on the likes of Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube really work?

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Is lowering speed limits the answer to improving road safety?

Richard and guests discuss new proposals to lower speed limits.

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Iran's threatened exuection of a young protester - what might come next?

William and historian Dr Saivush Randjbar-Daemi discuss how Iran has reached this moment.

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Where should Stormont's money go?

William and guests discuss Stormont's first draft multi-year budget since 2011.

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Can the Presbyterian Church be trusted with safeguarding?

Richard and guests discuss Rev Trevor Gribben’s resignation and the church’s future.

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With hate crimes rising and Catholic families forced out of home- is this now just life in Northern Ireland?

William and guests discuss recent hate-motivated crimes and consider what could be done.

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Did police overreact in arresting two pro-Palestinian protesters in Belfast?

Protester Sue Pentel has accused the PSNI of criminalising a peaceful protest.

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The influence and legacy of Pope Francis

William and guests discuss the death of Pope Francis and his impact as pontiff.

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The return of measles

The rise of measles in Northern Ireland and the dangers of vaccine hesitancy.

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