BBC Radio Podcasts from Best of Nolan

Best of Nolan

After the success of the Fleadh in Belfast – what can be learnt from it for future events?

Guests include the SDLP's Séamas de Faoite & Minister for Communities Gordon Lyons

Councillor claims authorities are cracking down harder on homelessness during the Fleadh

Nolan talks to Ind Cllr Paul McCusker and Commentator Matthew Robinson

After the success of the Fleadh – should Belfast City Centre be pedestrianised all the time?

Nolan talks to Green Cllr Brian Smyth and TUV's Ron McDowell. He also chats to callers.

Jamaican woman targeted in racist attack in Ards - wants to move to a nationalist area. Does loyalism have a racism problem?

Nolan talks to the TUV's Timothy Gaston and People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll

Motorist driving at 81 mph in 40 zone, an ‘R’ driver speeding at 123 mph. Senior PSNI officer's concern at speeding statistics

Chris Buckler sits in for Stephen. He talks to Chief Inspector Celeste Simpson.

The world’s largest celebration of Irish music & culture, the Fleadh, kicks off in Belfast

Gordon Lyons, Elaine Mitchell, Maurice Brown, Brendan Marshall, Michael Stewart & Peter

Excitement as the Fleadh comes to Belfast – with 800,000 visitors expected. But will it bring much disruption for workers?

Nolan talks to Niall McClean, co-chair of the Fleadh

Six penalty points, £200 fine and e-scooter seized from working man. But is the law being applied equally to everyone?

Nolan talks to Solicitor Tony Cahir and DUP's MLA Paul Frew

Former SF MEP Martina Anderson reveals to RTE she had abortion in the 80s to take part in IRA operation. Nolan gets reaction.

DUP's Diane Forsythe & veteran journalist John Ware talk to Stephen

Carer who took 'demeaning' videos of dementia patients sentenced to 2 yrs probation and community service. Is that too lenient?

Nolan talks to UUP leader Jon Burrows & Commissioner for Older People in NI Siobhan Casey

Broadcasting legend Gerry Kelly dies – Nolan interviewed the presenter back in 2022

In this archive interview Stephen talks to Gerry about his long career in television

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons considers cutting future Féile funding after women’s rights network event cancelled

Nolan speaks with Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, Robin Moira White & Maya Forstater

A heartbreaking story as a woman suffers a miscarriage in A and E after waiting hours for treatment

Chris Buckler presents The Nolan Show

Business owner raises serious concerns over drug use and crime in Belfast City Centre ahead of Fleadh

Chris Buckler talks to Richard Evans, owner of The Pocket Cafe & DUP Cllr Sarah Bunting

Nine year old organ donation champion Dáithí gets lifesaving heart transplant after 8 year wait – his father speaks on Nolan

& Sir Chris Bryant appointed as new NI Secretary of State. What should he prioritize?

Serious disorder in west Belfast – many young people involved. Parents watching on. What should be done to stop it?

Chris Buckler presenting. He talks to Justice Minister Naomi Long.

Andy Burnham to become Labour leader - what could it mean for Northern Ireland?

Also, medical experts make plea to parents over e-scooters and rising number of injuries

Is it time for an outright ban on e-scooters and e-scramblers in Northern Ireland?

Also, England's World Cup dreams are shattered after losing to Argentina in semi-final

BBC Licence Fee – no longer ‘fit for purpose’ says new Director General – so, what should replace it?

Also, older teenagers in the UK facing an overnight social media curfew

How would loyalist culture, like bonfires, be accommodated in the event of a united Ireland? What would have to change?

John Campbell is presenting. Also, fears for MPs' security after Ann Widdecombe murder

Homes set alight, man dies after falling from pyre: is it time for tighter bonfire regulation?

Should bonfires be regulated?