Red Lines

By BBC Radio Ulster

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.

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How many episodes does Red Lines have?

The podcast currently has 228 episodes available.

Red Lines episodes:

October 14, 2025 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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41min
October 01, 2025 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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38min
September 17, 2025 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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38min
August 27, 2025 The Lord Alderdice Interview
The former Alliance leader speaks to Mark Carruthers about his political influences.
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39min
August 20, 2025 The Hilary Benn Interview
Mark Carruthers asks NI Secretary of State Hilary Benn about his political life.
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41min
August 13, 2025 The Colum Eastwood Interview
The former SDLP leader chats to Mark Carruthers about his political influences & inspirations.
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42min
August 06, 2025 The Sorcha Eastwood Interview
Mark Carruthers talks to Lagan Valley MP Sorcha Eastwood about her political life.
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48min
July 30, 2025 The Pat Cullen Interview
The Sinn Féin MP chats about growing up during the Troubles, leading a nurses strike, and entering politics.
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44min
July 23, 2025 The Angela Smith Interview
Mark Carruthers discusses her political journey with Baroness Smith of Basildon.
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40min
July 16, 2025 The Julian Smith Interview
Mark Carruthers speaks to former NI Secretary of State, Sir Julian Smith, about his political life and influences.
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42min

FAQs about Red Lines:

How many episodes does Red Lines have?

The podcast currently has 228 episodes available.

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