Best of Nolan Podcast
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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Donaldson scandal – continuing questions for the DUP
Yesterday
TUV leader Jim Allister talks to Nolan
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Donaldson scandal – what are the implications for the DUP and its safeguarding policies?
Monday
Justice Minister Naomi Long, SDLP leader Claire Hanna and Ind MLA Doug Beattie discuss
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Stormont recovers ‘back-up data’ in electric car charging row
Friday
Nolan talks to BBC NI Political Reporter Brendan Hughes and TUV MLA Timothy Gaston
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NI Civil Service staff told not to participate in Pride parades in 'official capacity’ – organisers are ‘deeply disappointed’
Last Thursday
Nolan talks to Scott Cuthbertson, Rainbow Project CEO and DUP MLA Peter Martin
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Protect community relations or remove an illegal bonfire – what should the PSNI do?
Last Wednesday
Nolan talks to political commentator Mick Fealty and Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson
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Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson spends first night in prison after conviction for child sexual abuse - Nolan gets reaction
Last Tuesday
Belfast Telegraph's Sam McBride, UUP leader Jon Burrows and TUV's Jim Allister discuss
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer resigns – how will that affect Northern Ireland?
Mon 22 Jun 2026
& callers react to claims PSNI are 'hiding in bushes' trying to catch speeding drivers
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Belfast Trust Chief Exec says sorry over Muckamore scandal: how do we stop it from happening again?
Fri 19 Jun 2026
Nolan talks to Glynn Brown - whose son Aaron was among those abused in the hospital
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The BBC announces massive cuts across the UK – what does that mean for the future of the organisation in NI?
Thu 18 Jun 2026
Roger Mosey, former head of BBC news and TUV's Sammy Morrison talk to Nolan
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TUV faces political pressure over 'racist' cartoon posted on social media
Wed 17 Jun 2026
& two women from India speak of terrifying attack on Belfast home during racist riots
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Police Ombudsman receives complaint that police advised health workers to show ID to masked men during last week’s riots
Tue 16 Jun 2026
DUP Minister Paul Givan, UUP leader Jon Burrows and Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister react
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Belfast riots - should those that took part expect at a knock at the door from the police?
Mon 15 Jun 2026
And social media is to be banned for under 16s in the UK
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PSNI confirm that 20 plastic bullets were fired at rioters during this week's race hate disorder
Fri 12 Jun 2026
Is the use of plastic bullets justified by the police, or are they too dangerous?
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A second night of trouble on our streets - who is behind it?
Thu 11 Jun 2026
& mum of woman who filmed N Belfast attack says daughter has received death threats
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'Rancid racism' - masked mobs burn families out of their homes and attack businesses
Wed 10 Jun 2026
& PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher reveals PSNI seeking help of 200 GB police officers
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Shock, horror and disgust following violent north Belfast knife attack
Tue 9 Jun 2026
DUP leader Gavin Robinson, UUP's Jon Burrows and ALL MLA Nuala McAllister react on Nolan
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Scarva protest - DUP MP rejects criticism after she was pictured standing near masked protestors
Mon 8 Jun 2026
Also, Indian property owner speaks out after business is destroyed on Shankill Road
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Tax lawyer says Stormont may face HMRC investigation over MLA electric car charging row
Fri 5 Jun 2026
Also, PSNI move in to take down racist banner from Moygashel playpark.
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Nolan Show names some of the MLAs who have charged their electric vehicles for 'free' at Stormont at public's expense
Thu 4 Jun 2026
Can it be justified? Commentator Mal O'Doherty and ex-DUP advisor David Graham discuss
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Free fuel at Stormont - some MLAs power up electric cars for free whilst the public pays
Wed 3 Jun 2026
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says he is "flabbergasted" and Nolan gets reaction from callers
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Free fuel at Stormont - some MLAs power up electric cars for free whilst the public pays
Wed 3 Jun 2026
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says he is "flabbergasted" and Nolan gets reaction from callers
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Three more UUP MLAs move against leader Jon Burrows in briefing to the Nolan Show
Tue 2 Jun 2026
Also, grieving parents appeal for newborn heel prick testing for degenerative disease.
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Nolan exclusive - former Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie gives an explosive interview, his first, since quitting the party
Mon 1 Jun 2026
Nolan also gets some political reaction.
