Red Lines
The 'Beige' Budget
Oct 28, 202635 min
Mark Carruthers is joined by John Campbell, Andrew Webb and Jodie Carson to analyse the Chancellor's budget and what it means for Northern Ireland.
About this Podcast:
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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What is Red Lines about?
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.
What has Red Lines covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The 'Beige' Budget" (28 October 2026, 35 minutes), "Drumcree: The political fallout" (14 October 2026, 38 minutes), and "Drumcree: The Winners?" (30 September 2026, 38 minutes).
How often does Red Lines publish?
Red Lines publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 254 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Red Lines?
Booking probability for Red Lines is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Red Lines requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Red Lines's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Red Lines?
The strongest fits for Red Lines are Government & Politics. Red Lines has a government audience.
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Recent episodes
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Drumcree: The political fallout
Oct 14, 202638 minMark Carruthers is joined by Gareth Gordon, Sam McBride and David McCann to discuss the political ramifications of the Drumcree saga.
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Drumcree: The Winners?
Sep 30, 202638 minWho are the political winners and losers from the Drumcree dispute? Mark Carruthers chats to Gareth Gordon, Sam McBride & David McCann
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Trump: Orange is the new Green
Sep 16, 202634 minMark Carruthers discusses the recent comments on Irish unity by US President Donald Trump with David Young, Ben Lowry and Diarmaid Ferriter.
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The Adrian Dunbar Interview
Sep 2, 202647 minMark Carruthers chats to Line of Duty's Adrian Dunbar about growing up in Northern Ireland and his political influences.
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The Kate Nicholl Interview
Aug 19, 202645 minMark Carruthers speaks to Alliance MLA Kate Nicholl about her political influences.
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The Martina Anderson Interview
Aug 5, 202653 minMark Carruthers asks former Sinn Féin MEP and IRA member Martina Anderson about her political life and experiences.
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The Emma Little-Pengelly Interview
Jul 21, 202650 minMark Carruthers sits down with the deputy First Minister to talk about her political inspirations & influences.
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Donaldson's downfall
Jun 24, 202635 minMark Carruthers is joined by Gareth Gordon, Suzanne Breen and Tim Cairns to discuss the disgraced former DUP Leader.
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Makerfield Matters?
Jun 11, 202634 minWill Andy Burnham make it to Downing Street? And what impact might he have on NI? Mark chats to Adam Payne, John Rentoul, Cat Neilan & David McCann
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Talking ballots
May 27, 202643 minMark Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Breen, David McCann and Jayne McCormick to look ahead to the Assembly election next year.
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Celtic fringe benefits?
May 13, 202632 minWhat impact might three nationalist first ministers have on UK politics? Mark Carruthers talks to Tom Kelly, Prof Jon Tonge and Prof Ailsa Henderson.
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Come on Arlene
Apr 29, 202638 minMark 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.
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Anglo-Irish Editions
Apr 15, 202635 minMark Carruthers is joined by British writers Iain Dale and James Hawe to discuss their views and appreciation for Ireland.
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Old Tensions: New Ties
Apr 1, 202637 minMark Carruthers is joined by Paul Johnston, former British Ambassador to Ireland; Mark Hennessey, The Irish Times; and Brigid Laffan from the European University Institute.
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West Winging it
Mar 18, 202637 minMark Carruthers reflects on an eventful St Patrick's Day in Washington with Enda McClafferty, Caitriona Perry, Louise Burne and Liam Kennedy.
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Unionists for Unity?
Mar 4, 202637 minFormer UUP deputy leader John Taylor says Irish unification is inevitable. Mark Carruthers discusses his comments with Alex Kane, Linzi McLaren & Wallace Thompson
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Stormont on tick
Feb 18, 202636 minMark Carruthers discusses Stormont's financial challenges and the £400 million advance with John Campbell, Jodie Carson and Andrew Webb.
- Feb 4, 202635 min
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.
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The Nicola Sturgeon Interview
Jan 30, 202625 minMark Carruthers asks the former First Minister of Scotland about how devolution works best, the independence debate and culture wars.
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Emma Little-Pengelly
Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, DUP
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David McCann
behavioural scientist, University of Ulster
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Adam Payne
Head Men’s & Women’s Golf Coach, Northwest Mississippi Community College
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Dr. Tom Kelly
candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, Utah 2034 Organizing Committee
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