Policy360: Unplugged Podcast
1) From Rural Roots to Real Change: Charmain Jones on Identity, Women’s Voices, and Peacebuilding
In this episode of Policy360:Unplugged, Ellen speaks with Charmain Jones, a Protestant woman, peacebuilder, and champion for rural and loyalist communities. Charmain shares her powerful story of gro...Show More
2) The Heart of the Matter: Mairtin Mac Gabhann on Dáithí’s Law & Campaigning
In this powerful episode of Policy 360 Unplugged, I’m joined by Mairtin Mac Gabhann—the father behind Dáithí’s Law, which transformed organ donation policy in Northern Ireland. What starts as a deep...Show More
The Heart of the Matter: Mairtin Mac Gabhann on Dáithí’s Law & Campaigning
35:37 | May 19th, 2025
3) Breaking Barriers: Emma Shaw on Education, Empowerment, and Loyalist Voices
In this episode of Policy 360 Unplugged, I’m joined by Emma Shaw, the CEO of Phoenix Education Center in East Belfast. Emma shares her powerful journey from leaving school at 16 to running a grassroot...Show More
Breaking Barriers: Emma Shaw on Education, Empowerment, and Loyalist Voices
19:21 | May 14th, 2025
4) From the Shankill to the Shop Floor: Eileen Weir on Peace, Poverty and Power
In this powerful episode of Policy 360 Unplugged, Ellen Finlay sits down with Eileen Weir—peacebuilder, trade unionist, and proud voice from the Shankill Road. With honesty, humour, and deep insigh...Show More
From the Shankill to the Shop Floor: Eileen Weir on Peace, Poverty and Power
29:53 | Mar 27th, 2025
5) Giving a Voice to Rathcoole: Rosemary Bell McCracken on Grassroots Activism
In this episode of Policy 360 Unplugged, host Ellen Finlay speaks with Rosemary Bell McCracken, a dedicated community activist from Rathcoole, about the realities of grassroots activism and political ...Show More
Giving a Voice to Rathcoole: Rosemary Bell McCracken on Grassroots Activism
15:31 | Mar 14th, 2025
6) Building Bridges: Kathy Wolff on Community Relations and Peacebuilding
Kathy Wolff is a dedicated community worker from a loyalist background who has been leading the Community Relations Forum (CRF) since 2003. Under her leadership, CRF has played a key role in foster...Show More
7) Phillip Brett MLA: Championing Inclusive Growth and Community Engagement
In this episode of Policy360: Unplugged, Phillip Brett, DUP MLA for North Belfast, shares his journey from a non-political upbringing to becoming a representative for a community with significant soci...Show More
8) Steve Aiken MLA: Unlocking Northern Ireland’s Potential Through Collaboration and Vision
In this episode of Policy360: Unplugged, Steve Aiken, MLA for the Ulster Unionist Party, shares his journey into politics and his vision for Northern Ireland’s future. From his military background to ...Show More
9) Linda Dillon MLA: Standing Up for Communities and Driving Change
In this episode of Policy360: Unplugged, Linda Dillon, Sinn Féin MLA for Mid Ulster and a member of the health committee, shares her inspiring journey into politics, driven by a passion for standing u...Show More
10) From Journalism to Politics: Deborah Erskine on Advocacy, Legislation, and Community Impact
In this insightful episode of Policy360: Unplugged, Deborah Erskine, MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, shares her inspiring journey from journalism to politics. Encouraged by Arlene Foster and drive...Show More