Red Lines
The back-stop’s here? Bad puns with top political coverage from Northern Ireland. Red Lines brings you essential analysis and commentary by BBC NI’s politics team.
Latest episodes
Apr 16, 2025 • 35min
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
Mar 26, 2025 • 38min
Sting Statement
Mark Carruthers assesses the implications of the Spring Statement with John Campbell, Caroline Keenan, Andrew Webb and Enda McClafferty.
Mar 12, 2025 • 32min
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.
Feb 26, 2025 • 40min
The case for the Defence
Mark Carruthers is joined by Sam McBride, Mark Hennessy, Mary Kenny and Colum Eastwood to assess how global politics are influencing the Irish question.
Feb 12, 2025 • 45min
Green, White House, and Orange
St Patrick's Day in Washington -under Trump 2.0
Jan 29, 2025 • 37min
Trump Power
Mark Carruthers talks Trump, trade and tariffs with David McWilliams, Paul Colgan, Allie Renison and John Campbell.
Jan 15, 2025 • 45min
Next year delivery
Mark Carruthers and MLAs from Stormont's five largest parties assess the performance of the Executive so far and look ahead to 2025.
Dec 19, 2024 • 56min
The Big 2024 Review
Mark Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Breen, Newton Emerson, Deirdre Heenan, Tim McGarry and Gareth Gordon to look back on 2024.
Nov 13, 2024 • 42min
The South Poll
Mark Carruthers is joined by Lucinda Creighton, Gary Murphy, Elaine Loughlin and Gráinne Ní Aodha in Dublin to preview the Republic's election later this month.
Oct 31, 2024 • 43min
The Big Budget Special
Mark Carruthers is joined by John Campbell, economists Richard Ramsey and Andrew Webb, tax expert Caroline Keenan and Tina McKenzie from the FSB to discuss the Budget.
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