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2017 is the year Irish Unity became inevitable according to a new book by former special adviser Kevin Meagher

We speak to Kevin Meagher to explain his rationale, as well as UUP MLA Steve Aiken.

• 36 mins

Is this a nightmare before Christmas, or are you expecting a surprise gift from our politicians by the 25th of December?

Political commentator Newton Emerson, journalists David McCann and Ben Lowry discuss.

• 27 mins

Stinging criticism of the Government from the Electoral Commission over failure to reveal the names of big political donors

The head of the Commission is joined by Niall McCracken, Steven Agnew and Naomi Long.

• 32 mins

Lord Kilclooney is facing claims of racism over a tweet in which he described the Toaiseach Leo Varadkhar as "the Indian"

We ask members of the Indian community and other NI politicians if they find this racist.

• 39 mins

Prince Harry is to marry his girlfriend Meghan Markle - a divorced American actress best known for her role in 'Suits'

So what does this engagement say about the Royal family of 2017?

• 33 mins

A care worker has said that she's so over-worked that she's had to work shifts lasting 17 hours

What can be done to ease the pressure on our health care professionals?

• 40 mins

Loneliness is a hidden epidemic which affects the lives of millions of people - both young and old - across Britain and Ireland

We speak to experts and sufferers of loneliness to find out how we can combat this.

• 52 mins

Donald Trump is being condemned for re-tweeting anti-Muslim videos from the far-right group Britain First

Should his state visit to the UK now be cancelled?

• 39 mins

Are the DUP on a collision course with the Tories over what happens to the border after Brexit?

The DUP's Sammy Wilson says it's possible, but Sinn F茅in's Gerry Kelly isn't impressed...

• 2 mins

It's crunch day for Brexit and the border as Theresa May sits down with senior EU officials in Brussels

Should Theresa May give a written guarantee that there will be NO hard border in Ireland?

• 41 mins

Downing Street in deadlock with the DUP after a day of chaos in Brussels with the future of the Brexit talks now in the balance

Do the DUP now have power to determine the political future of the entire United Kingdom?

• 52 mins

Arlene Foster wants a seat at the Brexit top table but do you want the DUP as the only party acting for NI in the Brexit talks?

We speak to former MP Mark Durkan, author Alan Trench and commentator Dr Graham Gudgin.

• 30 mins

Theresa May claims victory in a last-minute deal with the EU. Her critics say it looks more like a humiliation. Who's right?

We're joined by former UKIP leader Nigel Farage and the DUP MP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson.

• 53 mins

The Tory-DUP deal is now a grave threat to political progress, according to an open letter from nationalists to the Taoiseach

Nationalists says the Tory-DUP deal is now a grave threat to political progress

• 36 mins

Councillor Jolene Bunting on why she recorded a video with Britain First outside the Belfast Islamic Centre

Joining us are Councillor Tim Atwood and Michael Wardlow from the Equality Commission.

• 40 mins

The DUP MP Jim Shannon tables a bill in parliament calling on everyone to put the Christ back into Christmas.

Should MP's be telling us how to celebrate during the holidays?

• 34 mins

A walk-out by DUP councillors at Derry and Strabane council over a motion that criticised Donald Trump

We hear from Cllr Gary Donnelly who tabled the motion as well as Cllr Hilary McClintock.

• 29 mins

The civil service publishes the budget options facing Stormont with potentially more cuts, fewer services, and rates increases

Would you be prepared to pay 10% more in your rates to help balance our books?

• 42 mins

The 麻豆社 is to boost its coverage of all religions after criticisms that faith is too often sidelined

In an increasingly secular society do you want to see more religious output?

• 37 mins

A High Court judge says the Ombudsman's report of police collusion in the Loughinisland massacre is "unsustainable in law"

We have reaction on what this means for the Loughinisland families' pursuit of justice.

• 39 mins

We look back at some of the stories that made the headlines in the past twelve months and suggestions for person of the year

Suzanne Breen,Tim McGarry, Thomas Copeland, and Amy Joyce give us their suggestions.

• 53 mins

Three days into 2018, are the DUP & Sinn F茅in already in danger of breaking their New Year resolutions to bring Stormont back?

We ask the DUP MP Gregory Campbell, and political commentators Brian Feeney & Alex Kane.

• 39 mins

Tony Blair challenges Labour over Brexit and pushes for a second referendum

Ex-Blair advisor John McTernan and former chair of Labour NI Phil Kelly discuss.

• 34 mins

A free speech debate at Belfast city hall as councillors vote to introduce a ban on language that is considered offensive.

Is this new ban a step forward for civilised debate or a barrier to free speech?

• 34 mins

Response to Sinn F茅in MP Barry McElduff's Kingsmill video

Former SF MLA Daithi McKay, victims campaigner Alan McBride & DUP's Gavin Robinson react.

• 38 mins

One year since Martin McGuinness resigned. What has changed?

We speak to commentator Alex Kane, journalist Allison Morris and Prof. Rick Wilford.

• 52 mins

Row over royal garden party 'snub'

We speak to the DUP's Drew Thompson and the UUP's Mary Hamilton.

• 28 mins

A cartoon about the Kingsmills Massacre controversy provokes a storm of reaction after it was tweeted out by a DUP MLA

Christopher Stalford MLA explains why he has since deleted the tweet.

• 40 mins

Sinn F茅in's Barry McElduff resigns as West Tyrone MP following the Kingsmills controversy

Mr McElduff said he did "not want to be a barrier to the reconciliation process".

• 37 mins

Is the by-election in West Tyrone a shoe-in for Sinn Fein, or are we likely to see a cross-community candidate emerging?

We ask Nelson McCausland, journalist Allison Morris and victims campaigner Alan McBride.

• 41 mins