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Red Lines

by BBC Radio Ulster

The back-stop’s here? Bad puns with top political coverage from Northern Ireland. Red Lines brings you essential analysis and commentary by BBC NI’s politics team.

Latest episodes

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Drumcree: The political fallout

Mark Carruthers is joined by Gareth Gordon, Sam McBride and David McCann to discuss the political ramifications of the Drumcree saga.

Oct 14
37 min

Drumcree: The Winners?

Who are the political winners and losers from the Drumcree dispute? Mark Carruthers chats to Gareth Gordon, Sam McBride & David McCann

Sep 30
38 min

Trump: Orange is the new Green

Mark Carruthers discusses the recent comments on Irish unity by US President Donald Trump with David Young, Ben Lowry and Diarmaid Ferriter.

Sep 16
34 min

The Adrian Dunbar Interview

Mark Carruthers chats to Line of Duty's Adrian Dunbar about growing up in Northern Ireland and his political influences.

Sep 2
47 min

The Kate Nicholl Interview

Mark Carruthers speaks to Alliance MLA Kate Nicholl about her political influences.

Aug 19
44 min

The Martina Anderson Interview

Mark Carruthers asks former Sinn Féin MEP and IRA member Martina Anderson about her political life and experiences.

Aug 5
52 min

The Emma Little-Pengelly Interview

Mark Carruthers sits down with the deputy First Minister to talk about her political inspirations & influences.

Jul 21
49 min

Donaldson's downfall

Mark Carruthers is joined by Gareth Gordon, Suzanne Breen and Tim Cairns to discuss the disgraced former DUP Leader.

Jun 24
34 min

Makerfield Matters?

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

Jun 11
33 min

Talking ballots

Mark Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Breen, David McCann and Jayne McCormick to look ahead to the Assembly election next year.

May 27
42 min

Celtic fringe benefits?

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

May 13
32 min

Come on Arlene

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 c

Apr 29
38 min

Anglo-Irish Editions

Mark Carruthers is joined by British writers Iain Dale and James Hawe to discuss their views and appreciation for Ireland.

Apr 15
35 min

Old Tensions: New Ties

Mark Carruthers is joined by Paul Johnston, former British Ambassador to Ireland; Mark Hennessey, The Irish Times; and Brigid Laffan from the European University Institut

Apr 1
37 min

West Winging it

Mark Carruthers reflects on an eventful St Patrick's Day in Washington with Enda McClafferty, Caitriona Perry, Louise Burne and Liam Kennedy.

Mar 18
37 min

Unionists for Unity?

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

Mar 4
37 min

Stormont on tick

Mark Carruthers discusses Stormont's financial challenges and the £400 million advance with John Campbell, Jodie Carson and Andrew Webb.

Feb 18
35 min

Mrs Little-Pengelly goes to Washington

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 rea

Feb 4
34 min

The Nicola Sturgeon Interview

Mark Carruthers asks the former First Minister of Scotland about how devolution works best, the independence debate and culture wars.

Jan 30
24 min

Does Northern Ireland need Reform?

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

Jan 21
34 min

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