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Stormont Sources

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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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The latest LucidTalk poll is in, and it’s a rough snapshot for the big parties at Stormont. With Sinn Féin and the DUP seeing a dip in support, we ask: is the "First Minister effect" wearing off?

In this episode, David McCann and Tim Cairns dive dee... more

In this episode of Stormont Sources, David McCann, Tim Cairns, and Michael McKernan go inside the chamber to discuss the latest political developments at Stormont.

We take a closer look into Danny Baker’s Holiday Hunger Bill discussing whether it is... more

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In this episode of Stormont Sources, David McCann, Tim Cairns, and Michael McKiernan break down the latest "Ireland Thinks" poll from the Sunday Independent. Irish Unity failed to make it near the top list of concerns for voters in the Republic. Does... more

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Northern Ireland is facing a funding cliff edge — costing up to 400 jobs.

In this episode of Stormont Sources, David McCann, Tim Kearns and Michael McKernan break down the growing crisis in the voluntary sector, as funding for the Local Growth Fund ... more

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Recent Guests

Deborah Erskine
DUP MLA, guest on Stormont Sources
Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)
Episode: DUP's Deborah Erskine: Maternity Leave, Late Nights, and Stormont Reality
Celine McStravick
Chief Executive of Nicva
Nicva
Episode: NI Executive vs British Parliament: Who’s to Blame for Funding Cuts & Can Unionism Win West Belfast?
Naomi Long
Alliance Party leader, Minister for Justice
Alliance Party
Episode: Live from Alliance Party Conference... with Naomi Long
Cathy Mason
Sinn Féin MLA for South Down, Education Committee member
Sinn Féin
Episode: Education Reform, A-Level Changes & The First Minister Title Row
Micheal Guy
Alliance MLA for Lagom Valley, Education Committee member
Alliance Party
Episode: Education Reform, A-Level Changes & The First Minister Title Row
Arlene Foster
Former first minister (DUP)
DUP
Episode: Stormont Reform Row: Arlene Foster Sounds Alarm as Mark Durkan Pushes Change
Mark Durkan
Former SDLP leader
SDLP
Episode: Stormont Reform Row: Arlene Foster Sounds Alarm as Mark Durkan Pushes Change
Kate Nicholl
MLA for South Belfast and member of the Alliance Party
Alliance Party
Episode: Stormont Is ‘Nasty & Directionless’: Alliance MLA Kate Nicholl on Fixing Northern Ireland Politics
John Burrows
Newly elected MLA and candidate for the Ulster Unionist Party leadership
Ulster Unionist Party
Episode: The Jon Burrows Interview

Host

David McCann
Host of the podcast, David McCann brings journalistic expertise and insights into Northern Irish politics, facilitating discussions that analyze various political contexts and events.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Well Worth A Listen

    I have only come to this podcast over the last 2/3 months. As someone who can not listen to the blatant bias of the BBC I really appreciate listening to conversations happy to look at NI issues from all perspectives - even the awkward ones. The three contributors are sufficiently independent of mind not to be tied to standard tropes about unionism or irish nationalism. Keep er lit guys!

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    Callumthereds
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

DUP's Deborah Erskine: Maternity Leave, Late Nights, and Stormont Reality
Q: Your experience of maternity leave—how does it actually work in practice for an MLA at Stormont?
Deborah explains that maternity leave in this context means a temporary pause in chamber voting with a substitute, while she and Olivia balanced hospital stays and public duties, and that the process still involves constituency engagement and online activity.
EXCLUSIVE: Education Minister Paul Givan: "The Critics are Wrong"
Q: How does the minister respond to concerns about acceleration and whether this reform will widen disparities?
He contends that the reform will actually reduce the attainment gap through more specific curriculum content, better alignment of pedagogy and assessment, and targeted support for disadvantaged students, while stressing phased implementation to manage workloads and maintain quality.
EXCLUSIVE: Education Minister Paul Givan: "The Critics are Wrong"
Q: What are the top two most objectionable points Cathy Mason and Micheal Guy raised about TransformEd?
The minister argues that mischaracterizations have spread and that TransformEd is an evidence-based reform addressing core issues like workload, curriculum coherence, and alignment with qualifications, not a blanket political agenda; he emphasizes concrete deliverables and a phased rollout.
Stormont Is ‘Nasty & Directionless’: Alliance MLA Kate Nicholl on Fixing Northern Ireland Politics
Q: So how do we get that direction kind of back?
We need reform and a simpler solution, with executive leaders setting a collaborative tone to restore public engagement.
Stormont Is ‘Nasty & Directionless’: Alliance MLA Kate Nicholl on Fixing Northern Ireland Politics
Q: What would your reflections be on Stormont and how it operates or doesn't?
It's been a year filled with optimism, but it's becoming harder to maintain that positivity. I see many challenges and frustrations that affect the public's trust.

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The episodes feature a lively examination of Northern Ireland's current political landscape, featuring critical analysis of key issues such as governance, party dynamics, and significant historical events. Listeners can expect discussions around the operations of government, implications of party politics, and reflections on major historical agreements affecting Ireland's political future. The hosts, consisting of experienced political advisors and journalists, provide a nuanced perspective on controversies and policy developments, often infusing their conversations with personal anecdotes and in-depth knowledge of the subject matter, making the show a valuable resource for those interested in Northern Irish politics.

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