West Winging it

West Winging it

Author: BBC Radio Ulster March 18, 2026 Duration: 37:08

Mark Carruthers reflects on an eventful St Patrick's Day in Washington with Enda McClafferty, Caitriona Perry, Louise Burne and Liam Kennedy.


From BBC Radio Ulster, Red Lines offers a direct line into the complex and often turbulent world of Northern Irish politics. This isn't just a dry recap of events; it's where essential analysis meets the distinct character of the region's political discourse. Each episode features the seasoned BBC NI politics team, who provide clarity and context to the negotiations, debates, and personalities shaping the future. You'll hear informed commentary that cuts through the noise, examining the stakes behind the headlines and the human stories within the policy. True to its name, the podcast doesn't shy away from the tough conversations or the so-called red lines that define political standoffs. While the subject matter is serious, the delivery carries a certain local wit-acknowledging the occasional bad pun as it delves into top-tier political coverage. For anyone wanting to understand the forces at play in Northern Ireland's government, this podcast serves as an indispensable guide, making the intricate accessible and the consequential compelling. Tune in for a blend of sharp insight and straightforward talk from journalists who know the landscape inside and out.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Red Lines
Podcast Episodes
Taking on the trolls [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:10
Mark Carruthers is joined by the BBC's Disinformation and Social Media Correspondent, Marianna Spring, BBC NI's Health Correspondent, Marie-Louise Connolly and Professor Deirdre Heenan to talk about their experiences dea…
Unravelling the Windsor knot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:50
Mark Carruthers assesses the Windsor Framework and whether the DUP will accept it with Gareth Gordon, John Campbell and Suzanne Breen.
GFA#2 Women of the hour [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:53
Mark Carruthers is joined by Bronagh Hinds, one of the founding members of the Women's Coalition, Dawn Purvis, a former MLA and leader of the Progressive Unionist Party, Kathleen Stephens, the former US Consul General in…
D(UP)-Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:00
What are the big decisions facing the DUP & Sir Jeffrey Donaldson?
Reading the Right [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:46
Mark & guests discuss the recent anti-migrant protests in the Republic.
Coiled springs? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:22
Mark Carruthers speaks to MLAs Patricia O'Lynn, Diane Forsythe and Mike Nesbitt about what they've been doing while Stormont hasn't been sitting.
GFA25: Ep 1 - The Fourth Estate [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:27
Mark Carruthers looks back on the Good Friday Agreement with journalists Mark Simpson, David Davin-Power, Martin Fletcher and former NIO official Mary Madden.
Caution;Tunnel Ahead [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:44
Mark Carruthers is joined by BBC NI's Economics and Business Editor, John Campbell, RTE's Europe Editor, Tony Connelly, Jess Sargeant from the Institute for Government, to discuss not the details of a potential deal but…
Protocol, pounds and patients [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:45
Mark Carruthers asks Jayne McCormack, John Campbell and Marie-Louise Connolly to predict what lies ahead this year.

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