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Best of Nolan

BBC Radio Ulster
Northern Ireland
Sinn Féin
PSNI
DUP
Belfast City Council
Belfast
Stormont
Racism
Northern Ireland Assembly
Mlas
Police Service Of Northern Ireland
Ulster Banner
Commonwealth Games
Naomi Long
Northern Ireland Health Service
Department Of Infrastructure
PSNI (police Service Of Northern Ireland)
Vigilantism
Community Safety
Gaza

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

PublishesDailyEpisodes144Founded20 years ago
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Recent Guests

Naomi Long
Justice Minister
Northern Ireland Executive
Episode: 'It’s dangerous' - Justice Minister calls on Sinn Féin to apologise over 'doctored' video
Cathy Mason
Sinn Féin representative
Sinn Féin
Episode: DUP's Gordon Lyons hits back as Sinn Féin accuse him of being afraid of Irish language and identity
Keith Hutchison
Chief Inspector, Police Service
Police Service of Northern Ireland
Episode: Nolan exclusive - 14 year old arrested following stabbing of another teenager in Bangor
Frank Shivers
President, Bangor Chamber of Commerce
Bangor Chamber of Commerce
Episode: Nolan exclusive - 14 year old arrested following stabbing of another teenager in Bangor
Chris McCracken
Alliance Councilor
Alliance Party
Episode: Nolan exclusive - 14 year old arrested following stabbing of another teenager in Bangor
Anthony Flynn
Green Party Councillor
Green Party
Episode: Nolan exclusive - 14 year old arrested following stabbing of another teenager in Bangor
Lembet Opig
Former Lib Dem (Lembet Opig)
Political commentator
Episode: Nolan exclusive - 14 year old arrested following stabbing of another teenager in Bangor
Alan Shatter
Former minister
SDLP/Irish politics
Episode: How are bonfire builders getting their hands on thousands of blue and red pallets?
Seamus Defeatier
SLP Councillor
SDLP
Episode: How are bonfire builders getting their hands on thousands of blue and red pallets?

Host

Stephen Nolan
Host with a focus on rigorous, issue-driven discussion and public accountability in Northern Ireland politics and public policy.

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 309 ratings
  • “Trans border” episode

    “With respect” says a man who thinks he should have the right to women’s single sex spaces and shows exactly zero respect for the views of women who don’t want him in those spaces.

    Such disregard for the realities of science and the law, too.

    Such male entitlement; such terrible misogyny.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LizAnne S
    Australia2 months ago
  • Awful

    How is this dinosaur still broadcasting

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    scouse_bhoy
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Not for me

    The future of journalism is in citizen journalists not bought and paid for puppets pushing an agenda

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Duke1mary
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • BBC in Ireland.

    The show talks about the problems arising from the British created state in the North of Ireland.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bass2:
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Outstanding broadcaster! Stephen is always worth a listen.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Shamcq6
    4 years ago

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Audiences value the show's in-depth policy discussion and accountability focus.
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#206
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Apple Podcasts
#217
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Talking Points

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Is the Ulster Unionist Party about to push out former leader Doug Beattie?
Q: Does John Burroughs have your back in the selection process?
Beattie deflects to the internal process and notes that John Burroughs has not blocked anybody from applying; he remains focused on being selected to run for Upper Bann.
Is the Ulster Unionist Party about to push out former leader Doug Beattie?
Q: Doug Beattie, are you disappointed that your party is moving to deselect you?
Beattie responds that the process is internal and he cannot comment on it, reaffirming his candidacy for Upper Bann and focusing on serving constituents whatever the outcome may be.
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher promises to crack down on Illegal e-bikes
Q: What does the Chief Constable mean by a more robust policing approach to scramblers in Belfast?
He intends to expand decisive police actions when it is safe and necessary, including considering pursuits and other enforcement methods, while balancing officer risk with public safety.
Give me the money back – Naomi Long demands departments hand back funding taken from Justice
Q: What is Naomi Long demanding regarding the budget for Justice?
She is demanding that money previously allocated to other departments be returned to the Department of Justice so it can fund courts, policing, and related services more effectively.
Car bomb explosion at police station treated as attempted murder - Chief Constable speaks to Nolan
Q: Did you have any intelligence that something might be happening soon?
The Chief Constable indicated there was no specific warning prior to the Dunmurray attack, though related incidents in Lurgan had similarities, suggesting a pattern that required heightened vigilance moving forward.

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This show centers on Northern Ireland politics, governance, and current affairs, often framed through live debates with callers, analysts, and guests from politics, media, and healthcare. Topics frequently include public spending, energy costs, waiting lists, and policy implementation, with sharp exchanges and a strong emphasis on accountability and public sentiment. Noteworthy are the detailed procedural discussions, data-focused segments, and high-tension interviews that blend investigative reporting with public input, making it a go-to for listeners craving timely, issue-driven discourse and diverse perspectives.

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1. Naomi Long
2. Cathy Mason
3. Keith Hutchison
4. Frank Shivers
5. Chris McCracken
6. Anthony Flynn
7. Lembet Opig
8. Alan Shatter

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