30 Sep 2026 · 38 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
- New episodes
- Every two weeks
- Typical length
- 38 min
- Latest
- 30 Sep 2026
- Language
- English
Latest episode
Earlier episodes 29 most recent
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16 Sep 2026 · 34 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.
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2 Sep 2026 · 47 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.
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19 Aug 2026 · 45 min
The Kate Nicholl Interview
Mark Carruthers speaks to Alliance MLA Kate Nicholl about her political influences.
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5 Aug 2026 · 53 min
The Martina Anderson Interview
Mark Carruthers asks former Sinn Féin MEP and IRA member Martina Anderson about her political life and experiences.
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21 Jul 2026 · 50 min
The Emma Little-Pengelly Interview
Mark Carruthers sits down with the deputy First Minister to talk about her political inspirations & influences.
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24 Jun 2026 · 35 min
Donaldson's downfall
Mark Carruthers is joined by Gareth Gordon, Suzanne Breen and Tim Cairns to discuss the disgraced former DUP Leader.
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11 Jun 2026 · 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
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27 May 2026 · 43 min
Talking ballots
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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13 May 2026 · 32 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.
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29 Apr 2026 · 38 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 caused.
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15 Apr 2026 · 35 min
Anglo-Irish Editions
Mark Carruthers is joined by British writers Iain Dale and James Hawe to discuss their views and appreciation for Ireland.
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1 Apr 2026 · 37 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 Institute.
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18 Mar 2026 · 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.
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4 Mar 2026 · 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
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18 Feb 2026 · 36 min
Stormont on tick
Mark Carruthers discusses Stormont's financial challenges and the £400 million advance with John Campbell, Jodie Carson and Andrew Webb.
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4 Feb 2026 · 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 really is.
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30 Jan 2026 · 25 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.
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21 Jan 2026 · 34 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
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7 Jan 2026 · 40 min
Contest or coronation
Mark Carruthers weighs up the options for the UUP leadership with Gareth Gordon, David McCann, John McCallister and Linzi McLaren.
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17 Dec 2025 · 51 min
The Review of 2025
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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10 Dec 2025 · 37 min
Stormont: A bicker a day?
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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26 Nov 2025 · 42 min
The One Where Rachel Increased Tax on Lattes.
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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12 Nov 2025 · 38 min
Stormont 2.0
Mark Carruthers asks Dr Sean Haughey, Professor Duncan Morrow, Chris Donnelly and Tim Cairns if Stormont must reform to survive.
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29 Oct 2025 · 42 min
Yellow plateau?
Mark Carruthers discusses the state of the Alliance Party with David Ford, Jayne McCormack, David McCann and Jon Tonge.
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14 Oct 2025 · 40 min
Fintan versus Sam: The united Ireland debate.
Mark Carruthers speaks to Fintan O'Toole and Sam McBride about their new book debating for and against a united Ireland.
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1 Oct 2025 · 37 min
Labour intensive
Mark Carruthers assesses the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool with Nick Watt, Jon Tonge, Tina McKenzie, Tom Kelly and Enda McClafferty.
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17 Sep 2025 · 37 min
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.
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27 Aug 2025 · 39 min
The Lord Alderdice Interview
The former Alliance leader speaks to Mark Carruthers about his political influences.
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20 Aug 2025 · 41 min
The Hilary Benn Interview
Mark Carruthers asks NI Secretary of State Hilary Benn about his political life.
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