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The Tory-DUP deal is now a grave threat to political progress, according to an open letter from nationalists to the Taoiseach 11.12.2017 36:10 ↓

Nationalists says the Tory-DUP deal is now a grave threat to political progress

Theresa May claims victory in a last-minute deal with the EU. Her critics say it looks more like a humiliation. Who's right? 08.12.2017 53:25 ↓

We're joined by former UKIP leader Nigel Farage and the DUP MP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson.

Arlene Foster wants a seat at the Brexit top table but do you want the DUP as the only party acting for NI in the Brexit talks? 06.12.2017 30:27 ↓

We speak to former MP Mark Durkan, author Alan Trench and commentator Dr Graham Gudgin.

Downing Street in deadlock with the DUP after a day of chaos in Brussels with the future of the Brexit talks now in the balance 05.12.2017 52:09 ↓

Do the DUP now have power to determine the political future of the entire United Kingdom?

It's crunch day for Brexit and the border as Theresa May sits down with senior EU officials in Brussels 04.12.2017 41:20 ↓

Should Theresa May give a written guarantee that there will be NO hard border in Ireland?

Are the DUP on a collision course with the Tories over what happens to the border after Brexit? 01.12.2017 2:16 ↓

The DUP's Sammy Wilson says it's possible, but Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly isn't impressed...

Donald Trump is being condemned for re-tweeting anti-Muslim videos from the far-right group Britain First 30.11.2017 39:44 ↓

Should his state visit to the UK now be cancelled?

Loneliness is a hidden epidemic which affects the lives of millions of people - both young and old - across Britain and Ireland 29.11.2017 52:50 ↓

We speak to experts and sufferers of loneliness to find out how we can combat this.

A care worker has said that she's so over-worked that she's had to work shifts lasting 17 hours 28.11.2017 40:12 ↓

What can be done to ease the pressure on our health care professionals?

Prince Harry is to marry his girlfriend Meghan Markle - a divorced American actress best known for her role in 'Suits' 27.11.2017 33:26 ↓

So what does this engagement say about the Royal family of 2017?

Lord Kilclooney is facing claims of racism over a tweet in which he described the Toaiseach Leo Varadkhar as "the Indian" 24.11.2017 39:32 ↓

We ask members of the Indian community and other NI politicians if they find this racist.

Stinging criticism of the Government from the Electoral Commission over failure to reveal the names of big political donors 23.11.2017 32:24 ↓

The head of the Commission is joined by Niall McCracken, Steven Agnew and Naomi Long.

Is this a nightmare before Christmas, or are you expecting a surprise gift from our politicians by the 25th of December? 22.11.2017 27:30 ↓

Political commentator Newton Emerson, journalists David McCann and Ben Lowry discuss.

2017 is the year Irish Unity became inevitable according to a new book by former special adviser Kevin Meagher 21.11.2017 36:41 ↓

We speak to Kevin Meagher to explain his rationale, as well as UUP MLA Steve Aiken.

After 34 years at the helm of Sinn Féin, Gerry Adams has stepped down as party president. What's next for Adams and Sinn Féin? 20.11.2017 44:32 ↓

We speak to Brian Feeney, Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly and former DUP MLA Nelson McCausland.

In a keynote speech at Sinn Féin's Ard Fheis Gerry Adams is expected to signal he will step down from the leadership 17.11.2017 36:50 ↓

Daithi McKay, Newton Emerson, Ben Lowry, and Harry McGee discuss.

A change to this year's advent calendar by Gregg's - instead of featuring the baby Jesus in the manger they have a sausage roll 16.11.2017 34:30 ↓

Offended? We asked journalist Tina Calder, Pastor Brian Madden and Canon David Crooks.

"No Stone Unturned" tells the story of the Loughinisland massacre of 1994. We speak to the Oscar winning director Alex Gibney 15.11.2017 51:40 ↓

Also our panel of experts give us their view on the message and history behind the film.

Former clerk of the Assembly Trevor Reaney has been given a month to make proposals to review MLA salaries. Should they be cut? 14.11.2017 39:44 ↓

Former SDLP MLA Alban Maginness and Alan McQuillan discuss.

Bob Geldof is to hand back his Freedom of the City of Dublin in protest at Aung San Suu Kyi holding the same accolade. 13.11.2017 32:35 ↓

Socialist Phil Kelly, journalist Peter Popham, and historian Ruth Dudley Edwards discuss.

A repeat sex offender has said no treatment can help him and he wants to return to prison. What should be done? 09.11.2017 37:53 ↓

Gareth McGibbon is a social worker and Jim Gamble is the former head of CEOP.

As the wave of sexual harassment and assault allegations continue, has it now become a trial by media? 08.11.2017 36:00 ↓

Fiona Ferguson from People Before Profit and columnist Caroline Farrow discuss.

Should the Queen apologise for using an offshore tax haven? 07.11.2017 36:00 ↓

Giving us their thoughts, Adam Moore from NI Conservatives and Trade Unionist Lily Kerr.

As the Stormont stand-off continues could a citizen's assembly be the solution to the political stalemate? 06.11.2017 35:28 ↓

We speak to Professor Jon Tonge, blogger Jamie Pow and Green Party leader Steven Agnew.

Is the poppy a symbol of racism? Journalist Robert Fisk, whose father served in WWI, explains his refusal to wear a poppy 03.11.2017 35:29 ↓

We also speak to UUP MLA Doug Beattie and Robert McCartney from Beyond the Battlefield.