Red Lines

Episódios

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  The Martina Anderson Interview 05.08.2026 52min

  Mark Carruthers asks former Sinn Féin MEP and IRA member Martina Anderson about her political life and experiences.
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  The Emma Little-Pengelly Interview 21.07.2026 49min

  Mark Carruthers sits down with the deputy First Minister to talk about her political inspirations & influences.
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  Donaldson's downfall 24.06.2026 34min

  Mark Carruthers is joined by Gareth Gordon, Suzanne Breen and Tim Cairns to discuss the disgraced former DUP Leader.
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  Makerfield Matters? 11.06.2026 33min

  Will Andy Burnham make it to Downing Street? And what impact might he have on NI? Mark chats to Adam Payne, John Rentoul, Cat Neilan & David McCann
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  Talking ballots 27.05.2026 42min

  Mark Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Breen, David McCann and Jayne McCormick to look ahead to the Assembly election next year.
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  Celtic fringe benefits? 13.05.2026 32min

  What impact might three nationalist first ministers have on UK politics? Mark Carruthers talks to Tom Kelly, Prof Jon Tonge and Prof Ailsa Henderson.
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  Come on Arlene 29.04.2026 38min

  Mark Carruthers is joined by Gareth Gordon, Suzanne Breen and Tim Cairns to reflect on the resignation of DUP Leader Arlene Foster five years ago and the party chaos it caused.
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  Anglo-Irish Editions 15.04.2026 35min

  Mark Carruthers is joined by British writers Iain Dale and James Hawe to discuss their views and appreciation for Ireland.
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  Old Tensions: New Ties 01.04.2026 37min

  Mark Carruthers is joined by Paul Johnston, former British Ambassador to Ireland; Mark Hennessey, The Irish Times; and Brigid Laffan from the European University Institute.
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  West Winging it 18.03.2026 37min

  Mark Carruthers reflects on an eventful St Patrick's Day in Washington with Enda McClafferty, Caitriona Perry, Louise Burne and Liam Kennedy.
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  Unionists for Unity? 04.03.2026 37min

  Former UUP deputy leader John Taylor says Irish unification is inevitable. Mark Carruthers discusses his comments with Alex Kane, Linzi McLaren & Wallace Thompson
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  Stormont on tick 18.02.2026 35min

  Mark Carruthers discusses Stormont's financial challenges and the £400 million advance with John Campbell, Jodie Carson and Andrew Webb.
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  Mrs Little-Pengelly goes to Washington 04.02.2026 34min

  Mark Carruthers asks Paul Colgan, Shane Greer and Mark Devenport who they think will travel to Washington this year and just how important the St Patrick's Day access really is.
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  The Nicola Sturgeon Interview 30.01.2026 24min

  Mark Carruthers asks the former First Minister of Scotland about how devolution works best, the independence debate and culture wars.
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  Does Northern Ireland need Reform? 21.01.2026 34min

  Will Nigel Farage's Reform UK contest elections in Northern Ireland? Mark Carruthers chats to Suzanne Breen, Ben Lowry, David McCann & Anna Gross
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  Contest or coronation 07.01.2026 40min

  Mark Carruthers weighs up the options for the UUP leadership with Gareth Gordon, David McCann, John McCallister and Linzi McLaren.
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  The Review of 2025 17.12.2025 51min

  Mark is joined by Gareth Gordon, Suzanne Breen, Tim Cairns & Tim McGarry to look back on the political events of 2025.
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  Stormont: A bicker a day? 10.12.2025 36min

  Mark chats to Jayne McCormack, David Sterling & Jodie Carson about Stormont's plan for a multi-year budget. What are relations like in the Executive and within the parties?
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  The One Where Rachel Increased Tax on Lattes. 26.11.2025 41min

  Mark and guests digest the Chancellor's budget and the implications for Northern Ireland. With Secretary of State Hilary Benn, Prof Jodie Carson, Caroline Keenan & Andrew Webb.
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  Stormont 2.0 12.11.2025 38min

  Mark Carruthers asks Dr Sean Haughey, Professor Duncan Morrow, Chris Donnelly and Tim Cairns if Stormont must reform to survive.