Poll-axed
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Mark Carruthers asks Suzanne Breen, David McCann and Gareth Gordon for their analysis of the latest Lucid Talk polling.
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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.
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The 'Beige' Budget
35 min
Mark Carruthers is joined by John Campbell, Andrew Webb and Jodie Carson to analyse the Chancellor's budget and what it means for Northern Ireland.
Drumcree: The political fallout
37 min
Mark Carruthers is joined by Gareth Gordon, Sam McBride and David McCann to discuss the political ramifications of the Drumcree saga.
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Poll-axed
36 min
Mark Carruthers asks Suzanne Breen, David McCann and Gareth Gordon for their analysis of the latest Lucid Talk polling.
The 'Beige' Budget
35 min
Mark Carruthers is joined by John Campbell, Andrew Webb and Jodie Carson to analyse the Chancellor's budget and what it means for Northern Ireland.
Drumcree: The political fallout
37 min
Mark Carruthers is joined by Gareth Gordon, Sam McBride and David McCann to discuss the political ramifications of the Drumcree saga.
Drumcree: The Winners?
38 min
Who are the political winners and losers from the Drumcree dispute? Mark Carruthers chats to Gareth Gordon, Sam McBride & David McCann
Trump: Orange is the new Green
34 min
Mark Carruthers discusses the recent comments on Irish unity by US President Donald Trump with David Young, Ben Lowry and Diarmaid Ferriter.
The Adrian Dunbar Interview
47 min
Mark Carruthers chats to Line of Duty's Adrian Dunbar about growing up in Northern Ireland and his political influences.
The Kate Nicholl Interview
44 min
Mark Carruthers speaks to Alliance MLA Kate Nicholl about her political influences.
The Martina Anderson Interview
52 min
Mark Carruthers asks former Sinn Féin MEP and IRA member Martina Anderson about her political life and experiences.
The Emma Little-Pengelly Interview
49 min
Mark Carruthers sits down with the deputy First Minister to talk about her political inspirations & influences.
Donaldson's downfall
34 min
Mark Carruthers is joined by Gareth Gordon, Suzanne Breen and Tim Cairns to discuss the disgraced former DUP Leader.
Makerfield Matters?
33 min
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
Talking ballots
42 min
Mark Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Breen, David McCann and Jayne McCormick to look ahead to the Assembly election next year.
Celtic fringe benefits?
32 min
What impact might three nationalist first ministers have on UK politics? Mark Carruthers talks to Tom Kelly, Prof Jon Tonge and Prof Ailsa Henderson.
Come on Arlene
38 min
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.
Anglo-Irish Editions
35 min
Mark Carruthers is joined by British writers Iain Dale and James Hawe to discuss their views and appreciation for Ireland.
Old Tensions: New Ties
37 min
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.
West Winging it
37 min
Mark Carruthers reflects on an eventful St Patrick's Day in Washington with Enda McClafferty, Caitriona Perry, Louise Burne and Liam Kennedy.
Unionists for Unity?
37 min
Former UUP deputy leader John Taylor says Irish unification is inevitable. Mark Carruthers discusses his comments with Alex Kane, Linzi McLaren & Wallace Thompson
Stormont on tick
35 min
Mark Carruthers discusses Stormont's financial challenges and the £400 million advance with John Campbell, Jodie Carson and Andrew Webb.
Mrs Little-Pengelly goes to Washington
34 min
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.
The Nicola Sturgeon Interview
24 min
Mark Carruthers asks the former First Minister of Scotland about how devolution works best, the independence debate and culture wars.
Does Northern Ireland need Reform?
34 min
Will Nigel Farage's Reform UK contest elections in Northern Ireland? Mark Carruthers chats to Suzanne Breen, Ben Lowry, David McCann & Anna Gross
Contest or coronation
40 min
Mark Carruthers weighs up the options for the UUP leadership with Gareth Gordon, David McCann, John McCallister and Linzi McLaren.
The Review of 2025
51 min
Mark is joined by Gareth Gordon, Suzanne Breen, Tim Cairns & Tim McGarry to look back on the political events of 2025.
Stormont: A bicker a day?
36 min
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?
The One Where Rachel Increased Tax on Lattes.
41 min
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.
Stormont 2.0
38 min
Mark Carruthers asks Dr Sean Haughey, Professor Duncan Morrow, Chris Donnelly and Tim Cairns if Stormont must reform to survive.
Yellow plateau?
42 min
Mark Carruthers discusses the state of the Alliance Party with David Ford, Jayne McCormack, David McCann and Jon Tonge.
Fintan versus Sam: The united Ireland debate.
40 min
Mark Carruthers speaks to Fintan O'Toole and Sam McBride about their new book debating for and against a united Ireland.
Labour intensive
37 min
Mark Carruthers assesses the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool with Nick Watt, Jon Tonge, Tina McKenzie, Tom Kelly and Enda McClafferty.
IMF fear for Keir
37 min
Mark Carruthers discusses the Prime Minister's woes and asks if the IMF could be called in with Enda McClafferty, Andrew Webb, Anna Gross and John Rentoul.
The Lord Alderdice Interview
38 min
The former Alliance leader speaks to Mark Carruthers about his political influences.
The Hilary Benn Interview
40 min
Mark Carruthers asks NI Secretary of State Hilary Benn about his political life.
The Colum Eastwood Interview
41 min
The former SDLP leader chats to Mark Carruthers about his political influences & inspirations.
The Sorcha Eastwood Interview
47 min
Mark Carruthers talks to Lagan Valley MP Sorcha Eastwood about her political life.
The Pat Cullen Interview
43 min
The Sinn Féin MP chats about growing up during the Troubles, leading a nurses strike, and entering politics.
The Angela Smith Interview
39 min
Mark Carruthers discusses her political journey with Baroness Smith of Basildon.
The Julian Smith Interview
41 min
Mark Carruthers speaks to former NI Secretary of State, Sir Julian Smith, about his political life and influences.
The George Mitchell Interview
40 min
Mark Carruthers sits down with Senator George Mitchell at Queen's University to discuss his career and crucial role in helping bring peace to Northern Ireland.
The Doug Beattie Interview
41 min
Mark Carruthers speaks to former UUP Leader Doug Beattie about his political life.
Stormont's Report Card - Who made the grade?
40 min
Mark chats to Suzanne Breen, Deirdre Heenan, David McCann & Tim Cairns about the past 12 months in local politics.
Leo Varadkar - Unity's poster boy or unionist bogeyman?
29 min
Mark Carruthers discusses Irish unity with Leo Varadkar and how the former Taoiseach hopes to plan, persuade and pay for it.
Casement spark?
33 min
Mark Carruthers discusses the government's Spending Review and Casement Park with John Campbell, Andrew Webb, Jodie Carson and Stephen McGeehan from the GAA.
Jailhouse Unlocked
37 min
Mark Carruthers visits the courthouse & jail on Belfast's Crumlin road. He talks about their contrasting fortunes with Michael Liggett, John Kelly, Johann Muldoon & Rita Harkin
It's Show time
34 min
Marks Carruthers speaks to the Agriculture and Environment Minister, the First and deputy First Ministers and other political figures at the Balmoral Show.
The Race for the Áras
40 min
Mark Carruthers is joined by Diarmaid Ferriter, Mary Regan and Gavan Reilly to reflect on the outgoing Irish President and who might succeed him.
Trump, Tariffs and Trade deals
35 min
Mark chats about Donald Trump's tariffs tactics and what it means for us. With Jodie Carson, Martina Lawless and Will Haworth
Sting Statement
38 min
Mark Carruthers assesses the implications of the Spring Statement with John Campbell, Caroline Keenan, Andrew Webb and Enda McClafferty.
Capitol Skill
31 min
All you need to know ahead of the St Patrick's Day events in Washington. Mark chats to Caitríona Perry, Enda McClafferty & Shane Greer.
The case for the Defence
39 min
Mark Carruthers is joined by Sam McBride, Mark Hennessy, Mary Kenny and Colum Eastwood to assess how global politics are influencing the Irish question.
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