Red Lines

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Labour intensive

Mark Carruthers assesses the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool with Nick Watt, Jon Tonge, Tina McKenzie, Tom Kelly and Enda McClafferty.

10-01
37:28

IMF fear for Keir

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.

09-17
38:09

The Lord Alderdice Interview

The former Alliance leader speaks to Mark Carruthers about his political influences.

08-27
39:44

The Hilary Benn Interview

Mark Carruthers asks NI Secretary of State Hilary Benn about his political life.

08-20
41:49

The Colum Eastwood Interview

The former SDLP leader chats to Mark Carruthers about his political influences & inspirations.

08-13
41:18

The Sorcha Eastwood Interview

Mark Carruthers talks to Lagan Valley MP Sorcha Eastwood about her political life.

08-06
47:43

The Pat Cullen Interview

The Sinn Féin MP chats about growing up during the Troubles, leading a nurses strike, and entering politics.

07-30
43:20

The Angela Smith Interview

Mark Carruthers discusses her political journey with Baroness Smith of Basildon.

07-23
40:05

The Julian Smith Interview

Mark Carruthers speaks to former NI Secretary of State, Sir Julian Smith, about his political life and influences.

07-16
41:29

The George Mitchell Interview

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.

07-09
41:27

The Doug Beattie Interview

Mark Carruthers speaks to former UUP Leader Doug Beattie about his political life.

07-02
41:17

Stormont's Report Card - Who made the grade?

Mark chats to Suzanne Breen, Deirdre Heenan, David McCann & Tim Cairns about the past 12 months in local politics.

06-25
40:23

Leo Varadkar - Unity's poster boy or unionist bogeyman?

Mark Carruthers discusses Irish unity with Leo Varadkar and how the former Taoiseach hopes to plan, persuade and pay for it.

06-19
29:20

Casement spark?

Mark Carruthers discusses the government's Spending Review and Casement Park with John Campbell, Andrew Webb, Jodie Carson and Stephen McGeehan from the GAA.

06-11
34:25

Jailhouse Unlocked

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

05-28
37:06

It's Show time

Marks Carruthers speaks to the Agriculture and Environment Minister, the First and deputy First Ministers and other political figures at the Balmoral Show.

05-14
34:21

The Race for the Áras

Mark Carruthers is joined by Diarmaid Ferriter, Mary Regan and Gavan Reilly to reflect on the outgoing Irish President and who might succeed him.

04-30
40:10

Trump, Tariffs and Trade deals

Mark chats about Donald Trump's tariffs tactics and what it means for us. With Jodie Carson, Martina Lawless and Will Haworth

04-16
35:29

Sting Statement

Mark Carruthers assesses the implications of the Spring Statement with John Campbell, Caroline Keenan, Andrew Webb and Enda McClafferty.

03-26
38:28

Capitol Skill

All you need to know ahead of the St Patrick's Day events in Washington. Mark chats to Caitríona Perry, Enda McClafferty & Shane Greer.

03-12
31:58

Chris D

Great to hear something without Alex Kane in it! ;)

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