
The BelTel brings you some of Northern Ireland's top journalists, Allison Morris, Sam McBride and Suzanne Breen to name but a few, giving you the inside stories behind what is in the news. Presented by Ciarán Dunbar, the Bel Tel investigates, debates and informs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 736 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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This time last year, Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin was grasping an American-flag emblazoned short straw, playing second fiddle to Conor McGregor as our disgraced UFC representative took the St Patrick’s Day podium.
Now that the Taoiseach has been ... more
Serial killer Robert Black is now the subject of Netflix documentary 'Manhunt: The Child Snatcher'. Black was a monster, an abuser and murder of little girls - he was the child snatcher that all parents feared.
His first murder victim we can be cer... more
Elon Musk has built an encyclopedia which contains countless errors about Northern Ireland and its history.
Grokipedia, which was launched in October last year, now has more than six million AI generated articles, but many articles related to North... more
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Plenty of chat but very little information. Also-the headlines can be misleading.
You travel hopefully but arrive with nothing. Disappointing!
I love listening to the podcast everyday. Nice mix of topics and stories.
Plenty of chat but very little information. Also-the headlines can be misleading and disappointing.
You travel hopefully but arrive with nothing. Disappointing!
Plenty of chat but very little information. Also-the headlines can be misleading and disappointing.
One of my favourite podcasts lots of interesting and varied stories and of course a lovely accents ! 😊
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The content centers on crime, politics, and current events in Northern Ireland, framed by in-depth courtroom coverage, inquests, and investigative reporting. Episodes frequently feature live courtroom analysis, expert witness perspectives (including pathologists and investigators), and long-form interviews that unpack both recent incidents and historical events. The cadence tends toward forensic detail, nuanced debate, and a focus on accountability, governance, and media coverage. A notable strength is assembling a mix of journalists, researchers, and occasional family voices to provide multiple angles on complex stories, making it useful for listeners who want thorough context beyond headlines and for potential guests or sponsors seeking a... more
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2. Marjorie Turner
3. Nathaniel Carey
4. Peter McSorley
5. Mark Boomer
6. Liam Tunney
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8. Jon Burrows
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