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Stormont Sources

Shortbread Media
Northern Ireland
Rory Mcilroy
Sinn Féin
DUP
Programme For Government
Brexit
Northern Ireland Assembly
Integrated Education Bill
Alliance Party
Northern Ireland Politics
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Immigration
SDLP
Democratic Unionist Party
Donald Trump
Traditional Unionist Voice
Irish Language
Irish Unification
Eurovision
Keir Starmer

Welcome inside politics in Northern Ireland. Listen to the podcast which brings you analysis, insight and experience from Stormont. Join journalist, David McCann, plus Tim Cairns, a former Special Advisor to Peter Robinson and Head of Policy for the DUP and Micheal McKernan, a former Special Advisor in the SDLP worked in the Executive from 2007-2016.

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In this episode of Stormont Sources, David McCann, Michael McKernan, and Tim Cairns go deep inside the latest debates shaking unionism in Northern Ireland.

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* Could the DUP and UUP merge? Or is cooperation between unionist parties s... more

In this bonus episode of the Stormont Sources podcast, host David McCann is joined by regulars Tim Cairns and Michael McKernan to discuss the intersection of art and politics with guests Colin Davison and Mark Carruthers. The conversation is based ar... more

In this episode of Stormont Sources, Education Minister Paul Givan joins David McCann, Tim Cairns, and Michael McKernan to address the political firestorm surrounding his Israel trip, the no confidence motion he now faces, and the growing tensions in... more

In this episode, host David McCann is joined by regulars Tim Cairns and Michael McKernan to discuss the current political landscape in Northern Ireland. The episode features an interview with UUP Deputy Leader Robbie Butler, who challenges the podcas... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Carruthers
Journalist and co-author of '12 Paintings'
Episode: Bill Clinton, John Hume & The Queen — The Stories Behind Colin Davidson’s Portraits
Paul Givan
Education Minister of Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Executive
Episode: Paul Givan as he faces a No Confidence Motion Over Israel Trip
Robbie Butler
Deputy leader of the Ulster Unionist Party and MLA for Laggan Valley
Ulster Unionist Party
Episode: Robbie Butler: The UUP Still Has a Future
Sam McBride
Journalist from the Belfast Telegraph and author of "For and Against a United Ireland"
Belfast Telegraph
Episode: Sam McBride on Irish Unity, Unionism, and the Future of Northern Ireland
Philip McGuigan
Chair of the All-Party Group on Reducing Gambling Harm and MLA for North Antrim
Sinn Féin
Episode: Gambling Addiction: NI’s Hidden Crisis
Dr. Ciara Fitzpatrick
Critic of the draft anti-poverty strategy and academic specializing in poverty issues
Ulster University
Episode: The Anti-Poverty Strategy: An Opportunity Wasted?
Jamie Bryson
Political figure known for his involvement in the flag protests and recent court case.
Episode: Northern Ireland's Chaotic 2015 and Jamie Bryson cleared
Andrew Muir
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Episode: DUP Rifts & Water Pollution with Andrew Muir
Aaron Callan
DUP councillor for Limmavati
Episode: Could Casement Park funding bring the Executive down?

Host

David McCann
Host of Stormont Sources, journalist with insights into Northern Irish politics.

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#136
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#96
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#208
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#245
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The Executive's Chances of Survival... and a Unionist Merger?
Q: What do you think about the pressures within the DUP and Sinn Féin?
Tim suggests there is grassroots discontent on both sides of the aisle, but the institutions won't collapse unless the discontent grows significantly.
The Executive's Chances of Survival... and a Unionist Merger?
Q: Andrew says there has been long talk of two unionist parties. Could you spend some time on the podcast gaming this out? Would talks be in secret? Who would be involved?
Tim Cairns mentions past rumors of secret talks between unionist party leaders but suggests there has been no serious movement towards a merger.
Paul Givan as he faces a No Confidence Motion Over Israel Trip
Q: What would you give the executive making it to May 2027 out of 10?
The Minister believes it's likely to survive but does not provide a direct rating.
Paul Givan as he faces a No Confidence Motion Over Israel Trip
Q: Are relations as bad as they look on the surface?
The Minister believes that while relations are not conducive to positive situations, he does not see the institutions as collapsing.
Paul Givan as he faces a No Confidence Motion Over Israel Trip
Q: Will we get a publication of that?
The Minister was unsure if a report from the permanent secretary would be made publicly available but was relaxed about it.

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Focusing on the political landscape of Northern Ireland, the content encompasses topical discussions around current events, power-sharing agreements, and the inner workings of local parties. Themes like governance, public sentiment towards political strategies, and socio-economic issues such as gambling addiction and education reform come up frequently, reflecting the complexities of Northern Irish politics. The hosts, with their substantial political background, provide not only news but also in-depth analysis, making it a valuable resource for those interested in understanding the nuances of the region's political scene. Unique aspects include the inclusion of audience questions and local insights, engaging a community that seeks to be in... more

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6. Dr. Ciara Fitzpatrick
7. Jamie Bryson
8. Andrew Muir

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