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  1. Does the latest military strike against an aid agency in Gaza mark a turning point in global reaction to Israel's approach?

    The killing of seven aid workers in Gaza has prompted outrage across Europe and America.

  2. Does the Irish Government's legal challenge to the Legacy Bill mark a new low in Anglo-Irish relations?

    Mark Simpson takes the hot seat today, chatting to guests and callers.

  3. Does the health service need to do less?

    Six health trusts say that the budget for health could have a catastrophic impact.

  4. Does the collapse of the Gary Haggarty supergrass case prove that victims are unlikely to get justice?

    We discuss with solicitor Pádraig Ó Muirigh and former senior police officer Alan Mains.

  5. Does the census method pigeon-hole everyone here into traditional religious and cultural categories.

    We'll debate concerns that it does exactly that

  6. Does sport still have the power to unite people across identities, borders and backgrounds in today’s divided world?

    Richard O’Reilly steps in for William; he and guests discuss sport’s unifying power.

  7. Does Liz Truss deserve another chance as PM?

    Is there a way back that would enable Liz Truss to stay on as Prime Minister?

  8. Does Jeremy Corbyn have your trust as Labour leader following the Tunisia wreath controversy?

    Historian Ruth Dudley-Edwards and former Corbyn advisor Steve Howell discuss.

  9. Does it make sense to unlock so much of our society and economy all at once while the R number is already in the danger zone?

    We discuss why the mini-lockdown hasn't dented the R number as much as was hoped

  10. Does Donald Trump's opinion on Irish Unity change the debate?

    Our panel debate the motivations behind his comments and influence over the unity debate

  11. Does Bombardier's troubles mean America is no longer a friend of Northern Ireland

    Stephen Kelly from Manufacturing NI, Emma Little Pengelly DUP MP, Vince Cable discuss.

  12. Does Belfast need a united Ireland economic strategy?

    The council has passed a Sinn Féin motion to pursue such a strategy.

  13. Does Belfast Need A Circle Line?

    Is it time to properly link the rail network around Belfast?

  14. Does an injunction obtained by Belfast City Council relating to four bonfire sites mean that those bonfires cannot now be lit?

    We hear from Independent unionist councillor Jolene Bunting.

  15. Does a politician taking drugs in their past change our perception of them?

    William asks why is Gove and Cocaine the biggest question in the lead up to the PM race?

  16. Do you trust MLAs to manage their own financial affairs?

    Stormont MLAs plan to oversee their own expenses and allowances.

  17. Do you trust election polls?

    Talkback discusses pre-election polls with guests

  18. Do you think the BBC is too Christian in its broadcasting?

    Does the BBC reflect the religious diversity of the UK?

  19. Do you think rural schools have a future?

    Wiliam Crawley and guests discuss the issue surrounding rural schools in Northern Ireland

  20. Do you think our politicians need the help of an independent mediator?

    After more than 600 days without Stormont the SoS says a mediator could be helpful.

  21. Do you think a border poll is now inevitable?

    William speaks to guests about Mary Lou McDonald's comments on a border poll.

  22. Do you support a bombing campaign in Syria?

    Is bombing ISIS militants the answer to the worsening conflict?

  23. Do you believe informers did more good than harm during the Troubles?

    Stakeknife investigation - We hear from William Matchett and Tommy McKearney

  24. Do you believe Brexit is being used by nationalists as a vehicle for a United Ireland?

    William talks to Brian Feeney and Chris McGimpsey about the letter sent to the Irish PM.

  25. Do you agree with an Ofcom report that blasphemous language should be permissible on TV before the 9pm watershed?

    Should blasphemous language should be permissible on TV before the 9pm watershed?

  26. Do working class Protestant boys really under-perform in school compared with their Catholic counterparts?

    Sinn Féin MLA and former Education Minister John O'Dowd says it's an 'urban myth'.

  27. Do we really have enough food to go around, or is access the bigger problem in our communities today?

    Food is plentiful, so why are so many struggling to eat well every day?

  28. Do we need to think more carefully about where and how to locate memorials?

    WAVE's Alan McBride, UUP's David Taylor and commentator Chris Donnelly discuss.

  29. Do we need to stop non-essential cross-border travel to curb a spike in Covid 19 cases?

    Fresh concerns over cross-border travel have been raised by Health Minister Robin Swann

  30. Do we need to fundamentally rethink the current practice of outsourcing care to the private sector?

    Forty-five percent of COVID-19 deaths in Northern Ireland have been in care homes.

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