Best Inside Ulster Podcasts (2024)

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Red Faces 35:15

2h ago35:15

35:15

Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Suzanne Breen and Jayne McCormack to look back at what caused the big surprises in the general election.By BBC Radio Ulster

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The Constituency Profiles: Fermanagh South Tyrone, West Tyrone and Mid Ulster 29:59

8d ago29:59

29:59

Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Enda McClafferty and David Young to assess another three Westminster constituencies.By BBC Radio Ulster

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The Constituency Profiles: Belfast North, South, East and West. 43:26

14d ago43:26

43:26

Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Brendan Hughes and Suzanne Breen to look at the race for Westminster in four more constituencies.By BBC Radio Ulster

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The Constituency Profiles: North, South and East Antrim. 37:29

21d ago37:29

37:29

Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Jayne McCormack and Stephen Walker to look at the Westminster race in three more constituencies.By BBC Radio Ulster

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The Constituency Profiles: Lagan Valley, Upper Bann and Newry & Armagh 38:06

29d ago38:06

38:06

Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Suzanne Breen and Gareth Gordon to assess the candidates running for Westminster in Lagan Valley, Upper Bann and Newry & Armagh.By BBC Radio Ulster

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The Constituency Profiles: Foyle & East Londonderry 38:03

1M ago38:03

38:03

Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Enda McClafferty & Freya McClements to assess the candidates running for Westminster in Foyle & East Londonderry.By BBC Radio Ulster

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The Constituency Profiles: N Down, S Down and Strangford. 36:35

1M ago36:35

36:35

Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Jayne McCormack and Stephen Walker to assess the candidates running for Westminster in North Down, South Down and Strangford.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Stop the votes? 37:27

2M ago37:27

37:27

Will Rishi Sunak's Rwanda policy impact the local elections in the Republic?By BBC Radio Ulster

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From unionism to unity 25:29

2M ago25:29

25:29

DUP founding member Wallace Thompson tells Mark Caruthers about his changing political views and how other unionists have told him they agree a united Ireland is "inevitable".By BBC Radio Ulster

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The Stormont Insider - Money for nothing 40:27

3M ago40:27

40:27

Mark Carruthers is joined by Deirdre Hargey, Jonathan Buckley, Eóin Tennyson, John Stewart, Matthew O'Toole and Gerry Carroll to discuss the perilous state of Stormont finances.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Pact to the future 37:05

4M ago37:05

37:05

Mark Carruthers asks Gareth Gordon, Suzanne Breen and David McCann for their General Election predictions.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Bel Tel Rugby: Ulster decide to wing it, Ireland not feeling so grand and schools are up for the Cup 42:34

4M ago42:34

42:34

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Bel Tel Rugby: A win to start the post-McFarland era, what will Richie bring and a shock departure... 49:02

4M ago49:02

49:02

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Bel Tel Rugby: Life after McFarland, Petrie's presser and where on earth are Ulster going now 38:30

4M ago38:30

38:30

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Casement snark 40:38

5M ago40:38

40:38

Mark Carruthers is joined by Jayne McCormack, David McCann and MLAs Sorcha Eastwood, Mike Nesbitt and Colin McGrath to discuss Casement Park, Assembly tensions and Dublin money.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Bel Tel Rugby: How to fix a boring Six Nations and Ulster back in action again 37:13

5M ago37:13

37:13

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Bel Tel Rugby: When will an Ulster player get back in an Ireland team and a Ravenhill exodus 29:53

5M ago29:53

29:53

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Back to School 39:45

5M ago39:45

39:45

Mark is joined by Gareth Gordon & a few MLAs as Stormont gets back up and running.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Red Lines: The Michelle O'Neill interview 29:53

5M ago29:53

29:53

First broadcast in August 2022: Mark Carruthers talks to Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill about her life in politics.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Bel Tel Rugby: What next for Ulster as Champions Cup dream ends in brutal fashion 56:03

6M ago56:03

56:03

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Bel Tel Rugby: Six head for the Six Nations, European hopes left hanging and new sponsors needed 46:18

6M ago46:18

46:18

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Is anyone in charge? 33:04

6M ago33:04

33:04

Who is actually running Northern Ireland?By BBC Radio Ulster

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Bel Tel Rugby: Dublin dreaming, Toulouse tussle and who's going to the Six Nations? 1:06:05

6M ago1:06:05

1:06:05

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Bel Tel Rugby: What do Ulster need to do to back up Racing win and how to make Ravenhill a fortress 32:51

7M ago32:51

32:51

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Bel Tel Rugby: Where now for Ulster after a European humiliation in Bath? 57:07

7M ago57:07

57:07

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The Long and the Short of 2023 48:32

7M ago48:32

48:32

Mark Carruthers reviews the year with the stars of 'The Long And The Short Of It', Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume, and Prof Deirdre Heenan, Newton Emerson and Gareth Gordon.By BBC Radio Ulster

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BelTel Rugby: Below-par training, unhappy subs and an early Bath for Ulster 1:04:48

7M ago1:04:48

1:04:48

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BelTel Rugby: Ulster's youngsters get a Glasgow lesson as Europe starts to loom 32:47

7M ago32:47

32:47

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Red, White and New 24:05

8M ago24:05

24:05

What would unionism look like if it realigned into two new parties? A traditional one and the other more socially liberal. Darran Marshall asks the experts.By BBC Radio Ulster

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BelTel Rugby: Scott Wilson's starring turn in win over Munster and Ulster's early season grade 52:44

8M ago52:44

52:44

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Sinn Féin: Will their day come in 2024? 31:29

8M ago31:29

31:29

Ahead of the party's ard fheis, the panel discuss what's next for Sinn Féin? Mark is joined by Elaine Loughlin, Brian Feeney & Newton Emerson.By BBC Radio Ulster

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BelTel Rugby: Ulster's crushing loss in Connacht and a statement game with Munster 24:51

8M ago24:51

24:51

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BelTel Rugby: Why Ulster must make a case for their defence and talking team selection 33:44

9M ago33:44

33:44

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BelTel Rugby: Capitalising on the success of the World Cup and Ulster are finally back! 35:26

9M ago35:26

35:26

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Has Sir Jeffrey played a blinder? 30:35

9M ago30:35

30:35

Mark Carruthers asks Enda McClafferty, Suzanne Breen and Chris Donnelly if the DUP Leader has actually played a difficult political game very skilfully.By BBC Radio Ulster

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BelTel Rugby: A super Springboks win for Ireland, who will line-up against Scotland and abysmal Australia 43:45

10M ago43:45

43:45

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BelTel Rugby: Ireland continue to impress, who are early World Cup favourites and no Ulster players to face the Springboks? 33:45

10M ago33:45

33:45

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Blue Lights 29:52

10M ago29:52

29:52

Former PSNI Chief Constable Sir George Hamilton speaks exclusively to Mark Carruthers about the crisis in policing. With analysis from Allison Morris & Dr Jonny ByrneBy BBC Radio Ulster

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BelTel Rugby: Ireland’s Romanian ransacking and a look back at the first week at the World Cup 36:00

10M ago36:00

36:00

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BelTel Rugby: Previewing Ireland's World Cup chances and an off-season Ulster update 41:45

10M ago41:45

41:45

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Red Lines: The Eamonn McCann Interview 29:46

11M ago29:46

29:46

Mark Carruthers talks to Eamonn McCann about his influences & inspirations.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Red Lines: the Ciarán Hinds Interview 29:57

11M ago29:57

29:57

Mark Carruthers talks to actor Ciarán Hinds about his influences & inspirations.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Red Lines: The Kate Hoey Interview 29:46

11M ago29:46

29:46

Mark Carruthers talks to Baroness Hoey about her influences & inspirations.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Red Lines: The Joe Brolly Interview 38:18

11M ago38:18

38:18

Mark Carruthers talks to Joe Brolly about his influences & inspirations.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Season Finale - What next? 34:42

1y ago34:42

34:42

Mark Carruthers asks Suzanne Breen, Brendan Hughes and Jayne McCormack to predict the political future in Belfast, London and Dublin.By BBC Radio Ulster

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The Troubles: Disputed narratives. 36:28

1y ago36:28

36:28

Mark and guests chat about how museums tell the stories of The Troubles.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Self Defence 27:15

1y ago27:15

27:15

Does Ireland's long-standing policy of neutrality remain fit for purpose in an ever-changing global landscape? Mark Carruthers is joined by John O'Brennan, Professor of European Politics at Maynooth University, Dr Karen Devine a lecturer in International Relations at Dublin City University, and Daniel McConnell, the Editor of the Business Post.…