Red Lines

Latest Episodes:

Come on Arlene Apr 29, 2026

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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 Apr 15, 2026

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Mark Carruthers is joined by British writers Iain Dale and James Hawe to discuss their views and appreciation for Ireland.

Old Tensions: New Ties Apr 01, 2026

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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 Mar 18, 2026

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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? Mar 04, 2026

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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 Feb 18, 2026

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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 Feb 04, 2026

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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 Jan 30, 2026

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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? Jan 21, 2026

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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 Jan 07, 2026

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Mark Carruthers weighs up the options for the UUP leadership with Gareth Gordon, David McCann, John McCallister and Linzi McLaren.