Parts of Northern Ireland have been badly affected by flooding, high winds and power cuts as Storm Bert hit. Frank spoke to Cllr Malachy Quinn in Coalisland, Cllr Declan McArdle in Derrylin and Pastor Paul Gray in Dundonald Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should NI Commonwealth Games chief bin the Ulster Banner in favour of a 'more inclusive' Northern Ireland flag? Frank spoke to sports journalist Adam McKendry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diona Doherty called in to talk to Frank about her Christmas show Miracle at Number 34 and her new standup tour 'Get Your Pink Back' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What government support is there to help young people with SEN transition into adult life? Not very much, it appears. Frank spoke to Alma White about the 'cliff edge' many people experience, once their statement runs out, at 19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the criticism of Prince William's homeless campaign harsh? Some journalists have said he's well meaning but is taking the wrong approach, while Graham Smith CEO of Republic said the problem 'needs political will and money, not royals' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The head of a health trust has warned patients are missing appointments because they can't afford to miss work. Does the health service need to be more flexible? Would evening and weekend appointments help? Frank spoke to Prof Deirdre Heenan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Should we be worried after President Putin warned the UK could be targeted for involvement in Ukrainian missile strikes on Moscow? Frank spoke to ex-military intelligence officer Philip Ingram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there a good way to break bad news? A man's gone viral after paying influencers to send his wife a video, saying he wanted a divorce. What's the worst way to tell someone news you know will upset them? Frank spoke to Malachi O'Doherty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you every lied on a CV to get a job? The Chancellor is in hot water over suggestions she exaggerated her experience as an economist - do employers expect it? What should happen if you get caught? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What would you buy first if you won the lottery jackpot? Frances Connolly, who won £115m in 2019 recently revealed her first purchase was a £12 pack of pants! Would you tell people you'd won? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would Jim McDonald work in 2024 Corrie? Charlie Lawson chatted to Frank about 'woke culture' in soaps, holidaying back home and his new memoir 'That's Life, So It Is' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you ever too old to get a tattoo? A 99 year old grandmother, who became the UK's oldest woman to be tattooed, is considering one to mark her 100th birthday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can Stormont do more to harness the power of devolution? Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham & Belfast-born lead of Manchester council, Bev Craig, spoke to Frank about making the most of City Deals and learning from other cities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pioneer in the world of financial tech and boss of Tech Women Today, Cecilia Harvey spoke to Frank ahead of delivering at keynote speech at the Global Innovation Summit at QUB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Campaigners warn endangered animals 'clearly suffer' when they're imported for zoos, due to 'insufficient welfare protections'. Frank spoke to animal rights activist Andrew Goti Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt says a £100m budget shortfall means NI health workers may not get the same pay offer as their UK counterparts. What can he do, without more money? Frank spoke to Prof Deirdre Heenan & Patricia McKeown from Unison Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Would you miss lollipop people, if they disappeared? A 44-year-old man from near Manchester's in the headlines, after becoming a 5th generation lollipop man, but they're becoming harder to recruit. Do you have memories of them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you pay an extra £2 for a pint after 10pm? Some pubs are introducing 'surge pricing' at peak times - they say it's to cover increased costs, like added security Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Fine Gael or the budget airline he leads feel the impact of Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary's comment on teachers, at an event this weekend? Frank spoke to teaching union rep Justin McCamphill from the NASUWT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are schools too focused on exam results? The UK education secretary has warned obsessing about grades won't help pupils or schools. Frank spoke to Mick Fealty about his experience of working in schools across Europe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Funny honey? Research has found that some cheaper honey on supermarkets shelves isn't genuine - being bulked out with sugar syrups. Frank spoke to beekeeper Emma Thompson from Bee Haven Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will a 'sex strike' change how people vote in future? Women in the US have been backing the so-called '4B' movement in protest over Trump's victory, which they say harms womens rights. Frank spoke to feminist and author Fionola Meredith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to lose 10 pounds by Christmas? Deirdre Maguire had some tips to share with our listeners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are beards scruffy? Prince William made headlines after appearing in public with a new beard - some suggested it looked unkempt, while others said it was 'rugged'. Frank got the thoughts of Kim Kelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'She was the most extraordinary woman - endlessly brave, kind and hard-working' - Alliance MLA Kate Nicholl paid tribute to her close friend and colleague Anna Lo, who died aged 74 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boxing legend Carl Frampton and Age NI's Siobhan Casey spoke to Frank about a new campaign, aiming to raise £500,000 to support older people in Northern Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a fast-paced, full contact sport with millions of players worldwide, but did you know Northern Ireland has its own successful team? Frank spoke to Sarah 'Shutter' Marsden about Belfast Roller Derby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Essex - He's sold millions of records, starred on the big and small screens, including a stint on Albert Square. Next month he'll be 'Rocking On' at Belfast's Waterfront Hall. He called in for a chat with Frank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you have a nickname at school? Should you use nicknames in the workplace? A new study in the Harvard Business Review has warned it could be risky! Frank spoke to Kim Kelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should cyclists be banned from cities, to avoid collisions with pedestrians? Birmingham is the latest council to consider it. Would it be a backward step in the push towards more active travel? Frank spoke to Andrew McClean from Cycling UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Nothing really matters' - Jonny McEwen and Adam Turkington, two of the minds behind Nothing Day and the Nothing Conference talk about the creativity that can be sparked by doing nothing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does a celebrity endorsement affect how you vote? Are you getting tired of famous faces involving themselves in politics? Frank spoke to author and journalist Fionola Meredith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are all estate agents flashy? Computer programmers geeky? Actors neurotic? What does your job say about you? A new study found there may be a scientific basis for job stereotypes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MLAs are to have their say on post-Brexit trading arrangements. Why is no cross-community consent required for such a significant vote? Why is the DUP opposing the status quo? Frank spoke to the SDLP's Matthew O'Toole and TUV's Jim Allister Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Too late for the Euros, but should Stormont still go ahead with the Casement Park project, on a reduced scale? Frank spoke to commentators Prof Jon Tonge and Brendan Mulgrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Must-see Halloween viewing - 'A blend of local live TV from the 80s and 90s with supernatural, poltergeist movies' - director Dominic O'Neill talks to Frank about his new films Haunted Ulster Live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The creativity is out of this world - it's magical' - Mayor of Derry City & Strabane Lilian Seenoi-Barr talks about the enormous pride and imagination the people of the city display at Halloween Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scarily good! Odhran Dunne, from Visit Derry told Frank how Derry Halloween had become an international sensation - named by publications like USA Today as the world's best! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'I thought I was invincible but that mammogram saved my life' - top reporter Barbara McCann is urging others to self-check and attend appointments, after her own experience of breast cancer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With minimum wage rises and tax increases on the way, how will the Budget affect Northern Ireland workers and businesses? Frank spoke to Gary McDonald from the Irish News and chartered accountant Ross Boyd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are Gen-Z not having babies? The UK fertility rates has dropped to a record low . Why do you think that is? Frank spoke to Fionola Meredith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'A moment's carelessness can lead to a lifetime of injuries' - top plastic surgeon Alastair Brown talks to Frank about the dangers of misuse of fireworks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should bad parking be punished with fines? A new pilot scheme in south and east Belfast could see people prosecuted for blocking pavements or access for residents, pedestrians or emergency services Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is NI's best high street? What makes a good high street? A travel website has named Newcastle, Bayllcastle, Carrickfergus and Enniskillen among our best. Frank got the thoughts of Glyn Roberts from Retail NI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The internet should be a more dangerous place for predators than our children' - child protection expert Jim Gamble and top cyber security consultant Wayne Denner talk about lessons that need to be learned after the Alexander McCartney case Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Should we give teachers more holidays? Some English schools are considering a nine-day fortnight among plans to entice new talent, but campaigner Brian Banks told Frank he just wants existing contracts to be adhered to Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should you be punished for stealing loo roll from work? A police woman has been suspended after admitting to pinching toilet paper. Was that too harsh a penalty? Have you done it? Frank got the thoughts of Mick Fealty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will our rates have to rise to cover record spending deficits by local councils? Or will jobs be axed? And how do we deal with soaring absentee levels among council staff? Frank spoke to John Manley from the Irish News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should we stop turning back the clock? Sleep experts claim scrapping daylight savings time could help us living longer and healthier as well as improving road safety. Frank spoke to Dr Megan Crawford from the British Sleep Society Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Belfast traffic so bad that patients AND doctors have missed urgent appointments. Frank spoke to Belfast Telegraph reporter Niamh Campbell who's been covering the story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.