Red Lines

Fintan versus Sam: The united Ireland debate. 14.10.2025 40:09 ↓

Mark Carruthers speaks to Fintan O'Toole and Sam McBride about their new book debating for and against a united Ireland.

Labour intensive 01.10.2025 37:22 ↓

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 17.09.2025 37:22 ↓

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 27.08.2025 38:52 ↓

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

The Hilary Benn Interview 20.08.2025 40:30 ↓

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

The Colum Eastwood Interview 13.08.2025 41:18 ↓

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

The Sorcha Eastwood Interview 06.08.2025 47:43 ↓

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

The Pat Cullen Interview 30.07.2025 43:20 ↓

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

The Angela Smith Interview 23.07.2025 39:21 ↓

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

The Julian Smith Interview 16.07.2025 41:29 ↓

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

The George Mitchell Interview 09.07.2025 40:33 ↓

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 02.07.2025 41:17 ↓

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

Stormont's Report Card - Who made the grade? 25.06.2025 40:23 ↓

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? 19.06.2025 29:20 ↓

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

Casement spark? 11.06.2025 33:39 ↓

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 28.05.2025 37:06 ↓

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 14.05.2025 34:21 ↓

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 30.04.2025 40:10 ↓

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 16.04.2025 35:29 ↓

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

Sting Statement 26.03.2025 38:28 ↓

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

Capitol Skill 12.03.2025 31:40 ↓

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 26.02.2025 39:30 ↓

Mark Carruthers is joined by Sam McBride, Mark Hennessy, Mary Kenny and Colum Eastwood to assess how global politics are influencing the Irish question.

Green, White House, and Orange 12.02.2025 44:32 ↓

St Patrick's Day in Washington -under Trump 2.0

Trump Power 29.01.2025 36:35 ↓

Mark Carruthers talks Trump, trade and tariffs with David McWilliams, Paul Colgan, Allie Renison and John Campbell.

Next year delivery 15.01.2025 45:02 ↓

Mark Carruthers and MLAs from Stormont's five largest parties assess the performance of the Executive so far and look ahead to 2025.