
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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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 64 | Founded | a year ago |
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Minister of Education Paul Givan joins Stormont Sources to issue a direct rebuttal to critiques of his landmark 'TransformEd' policy.
Two weeks ago, we heard from Sinn Féin and Alliance members of the Education Committee.
Today, the Minister himse... more
Did Andy Burnham miss the mark at the Alliance Party Conference? 🗳️
In this episode of Stormont Sources, David McCann, Michael McKernan (former SDLP Advisor), and Tim Cairns (former DUP Advisor) dive into a packed week in Northern Ireland politics.... more
In our first-ever LIVE podcast, we're recording from the Alliance Party Conference, David McCann, Tim Cairns, and Michael McKernan sit down with Alliance Leader and Justice Minister Naomi Long.
We dive deep into the "toxic" atmosphere of the Assembl... more
In this edition of Stormont Sources, David McCann, Tim Cairns and Michael McKernan dive into the "breakneck speed" of Education Minister Paul Givan’s new A-Level reforms. Is the move to modular exams a "once in a generation" improvement, or a "headli... more
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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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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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