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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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Tensions rise as Drumcree dispute escalates : how can it be resolved?
Tensions rise as Drumcree dispute escalates : how can it be resolved? episode artwork
Today at 12:59 PM

Nolan talks to UUP leader Jon Burrows, DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley and callers


Secretary of State Chris Bryant issues ultimatum to Stormont to agree a budget by Thursday
Secretary of State Chris Bryant issues ultimatum to Stormont to agree a budget by Thursday episode artwork
Last Friday at 10:11 AM

Nolan speaks with Paul Givan, Newton Emerson, Gordon Lyons, callers & others


Spotlight on the Parades Commission as Drumcree decision just days away
Spotlight on the Parades Commission as Drumcree decision just days away episode artwork
Last Thursday at 10:45 AM

Nolan is joined by Gavin Robinson, Eóin Tennyson, Claire Hanna, Sorcha Eastwood & more.


PSNI crackdown on illegal e bikes and scooters across Belfast - are we seeing a new zero tolerance approach?
PSNI crackdown on illegal e bikes and scooters across Belfast  -  are we seeing a new zero tolerance approach? episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 12:56 PM

& Stormont signs off security system worth nearly £1m– a waste of taxpayers’ money?


Should the PSNI deploy stinger devices to stop the illegal and dangerous use of motorcycles and e-bikes?
Should the PSNI deploy stinger devices to stop the illegal and dangerous use of motorcycles and e-bikes? episode artwork
Last Tuesday at 10:47 AM

Plus, organ donor recipient families on why organ donation matters more than ever.


Major questions for the Justice Minister over how a convicted killer absconded from prison
Major questions for the Justice Minister over how a convicted killer absconded from prison episode artwork
09/21/2026

Stephen Watson speaks with Naomi Long & Gavin Robinson as well as Carol Little


Another pay rise for MLAs – some political parties say they don’t want it – will they give it back?
Another pay rise for MLAs – some political parties say they don’t want it – will they give it back? episode artwork
09/18/2026

Stephen Watson talks to Patrick Mulholland from NIPSA, PBP MLA Gerry Carroll and callers


Major Queen’s University report claims academic selection results in multiple, negative outcomes
Major Queen’s University report claims academic selection results in multiple, negative outcomes episode artwork
09/17/2026

Stephen Watson talks to Stormont's Education Committee chair Nick Mathison and callers


Noah Donohoe inquest : Jury give their verdict but questions still remain
Noah Donohoe inquest : Jury give their verdict but questions still remain episode artwork
09/16/2026

& reaction to the eligibility row between NI and RoI football governing bodies


Robert Hamill Inquiry : serious flaws in RUC investigation, but officers could not have prevented the murder
Robert Hamill Inquiry : serious flaws in RUC investigation, but officers could not have prevented the murder episode artwork
09/15/2026

Also - should we introduce a 'tourist tax' to Belfast? Stephen Watson talks to callers.


Reaction as US President Donald Trump sparks political controversy after calling for a united Ireland
Reaction as US President Donald Trump sparks political controversy after calling for a united Ireland episode artwork
09/14/2026

Stephen Watson is presenting. He also talks to new British Sprint champion Ethan Faulkner


Education minister on NI budget and giving school girls right to wear trousers
Education minister on NI budget and giving school girls right to wear trousers episode artwork
09/11/2026

DUP's Paul Givan is in the studio talking to Stephen and callers


Offensive flag left up after Stormont contractors refuse to remove it without “community reps” approval
Offensive flag left up after Stormont contractors refuse to remove it without “community reps” approval episode artwork
09/10/2026

Nolan talks to DUP's Jonathan Buckley, Green Party Cllr Aine Groogan and callers


PSNI to arm more officers with tasers – after it’s revealed officers more likely to ‘wait to be assaulted’ before using force
PSNI to arm more officers with tasers – after it’s revealed officers more likely to ‘wait to be assaulted’ before using force episode artwork
09/09/2026

Nolan talks to former armed response officer Mel Thomas and PBP MLA Gerry Carroll


Nursery school provision – Education Minister stops families on benefits being prioritised over working families. Fair?
Nursery school provision – Education Minister stops families on benefits being prioritised over working families. Fair? episode artwork
09/08/2026

Nolan talks to DUP's Paul Givan, Ulster University's Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick and callers.


Dep for Infrastructure say flags celebrating LVF leader Billy Wright are to intimidate – but PSNI say they aren’t illegal
Dep for Infrastructure say flags celebrating LVF leader Billy Wright are to intimidate – but PSNI say they aren’t illegal episode artwork
09/07/2026

Nolan talks to SDLP Cllr Karol McQuade, Professor Dominic Bryan and callers.


New Health Minister, new review – Robbie Butler to appoint committee to review health service. But do we really need another?
New Health Minister, new review – Robbie Butler to appoint committee to review health service. But do we really need another? episode artwork
09/04/2026

Nolan speaks with Diane Dodds, Dr Alan Stout, Nuala McAllister, Claire Hanna & callers.


Portadown Orange Order threaten more legal action if they don’t get to parade down Garvaghy road
Portadown Orange Order threaten more legal action if they don’t get to parade down Garvaghy road episode artwork
09/03/2026

Jamie Bryson, Chris Donnelly, Brendan Mulgrew, John Burrows, Eóin Tennyson & callers


Secretary of State backs Parades Commission – he has confidence in them, unionists don’t. What now?
Secretary of State backs Parades Commission – he has confidence in them, unionists don’t. What now? episode artwork
09/02/2026

Nolan speaks with TUV leader Jim Allister, Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, former Secretary of State Labour's Shaun Woodward, former SDLP MLA Dolores Kelly, BBC's Mark Simpson & callers


Speculation NI Secretary to meet Parades Commission today - will he back them or sack them?
Speculation NI Secretary to meet Parades Commission today - will he back them or sack them? episode artwork
09/01/2026

DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley & SDLP Councillor Carl Whyte speak with Nolan


DUP MLA Carla Lockhart says ‘confidence cannot be restored’ in Parades Commission as Drumcree debate continues
DUP MLA Carla Lockhart says ‘confidence cannot be restored’ in Parades Commission as Drumcree debate continues episode artwork
08/31/2026

Nolan speaks with Carla Lockhart, Chris Donnelly, Allison Morris, Job Burrows & callers.


Calls for more resignations from the Parades Commission as controversy rumbles on
Calls for more resignations from the Parades Commission as controversy rumbles on episode artwork
08/28/2026

Nolan speaks with Gavin Robinson, Carl Whyte, a resident and a former police officer


Pressure on Parades Commission ramps up as Orange Order call for resignations
Pressure on Parades Commission ramps up as Orange Order call for resignations episode artwork
08/27/2026

Nolan speaks with guests