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The State of Us

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Northern Ireland
BBC
Tattle Life
Lagan College
Donna Sands
Neil Sands
Kneecap
Neil Beckett
Sexual Abuse
Mental Health
Weight Loss Jabs
Ballymena
Casement Park
County Antrim
Kim Constable
Gerry Adams
Transgender Rights
PSNI
Obesity
Caroline Mckenna

From BBC News NI. Tara Mills and Declan Harvey react and reflect on the stories that impact all our lives and speak to those who can help us understand why we’re in the state we’re in. This podcast is a new way of talking and learning about the news in Northern Ireland. There’ll be lots of candid conversations, special guests, with wisdom, informality and some fun along the way.

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The parents of a SEN teenager have been convicted for their son’s non-attendance at school in a case that has cost them £30k.

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There are no details yet though, about when, where or how that will be carried out.

The PM Keir Starmer says the focus in the days and ... more

When a man was convicted of raping a woman last month, he went on the run. His victim says she felt down when it took police nearly two weeks to publish his picture.

Ahmed Abashar, 31, from University Avenue in Belfast, was convicted of rape last m... more

Childhood vaccination rates in Northern Ireland are dropping year on year. Experts are worried. The Public Health Agency is warning that if rates drop further we will start to see the return of “diseases of the past” such as polio, diphtheria and tet... more

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Recent Guests

Brendan Hughes
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Paul Frew
Former DUP economy minister and MLA for North Antrim
Episode: The great big vaccine debate
Connor Bamford
Virologist and lecturer at Queen's University
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Stephen Watson
Golf journalist with a unique relationship with Rory McIlroy.
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Episode: What the **** is happening in golf?
Julian O'Neill
Crime and Justice correspondent
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Episode: Was the PSNI spying on journalists?
Louise Gallagher
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Episode: Blue Lights – the new series
Eimer McAuley
News correspondent with TheJournal.
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Enda McClafferty
BBC's political editor in Northern Ireland
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Michael Conroy
Founder and director of Men at Work, a community interest company that supports boys and young men.
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Episode: Why do some men kill?

Hosts

Declan Harvey
Co-host of the podcast, involved primarily in discussing news and societal issues related to Northern Ireland, with a background in journalism.
Tara Mills
Co-host of the podcast, contributing to discussions on current affairs and personal narratives, with experience in journalistic storytelling.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Brilliant pod

    Great presenters and topics! Refreshing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podfan213
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Well done

    Love this podcast and the presenters together great chemistry together.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    crazycat68
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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Fighting poverty in NI: The minister defends his plan
Q: What is the key issue with how the child benefit cap impacts poverty?
The two child limit needs to go; it isn't fair as people fall in and out of poverty and children shouldn't suffer as a result.
Fighting poverty in NI: The minister defends his plan
Q: What did you think of the antipoverty strategy when you came into the department?
It was certainly a priority because we were waiting to get something through for so long, and it needed to address huge issues with housing in Northern Ireland.
Blue Lights – the new series
Q: Did you get a reaction from the police after the first season?
Yes, Gallagher received letters from police officers expressing pride and personal connections to the stories portrayed.
Blue Lights – the new series
Q: What is your role kind of day to day in terms of that?
Gallagher describes her involvement in the script development process, hiring heads of departments, and collaborating on editing.
“I lost £5,000 after going to an IVF middleman”
Q: What has been the biggest challenge during this process?
Beth mentioned the closure of her concierge service as a significant disruption, leaving her uncertain about the status of her donor eggs and financial investment.

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A rich examination of contemporary issues in Northern Ireland, offering candid conversations and insights from various social and political contexts. Key topics frequently covered include political dynamics, child welfare, financial hardships, health care crises, and societal challenges such as gender violence and food safety concerns. The hosts engage with a diverse array of guests, including journalists, legal experts, and individuals sharing personal stories, presenting a unique blend of news commentary that resonates deeply with the local audience. Each episode strives to create an approachable atmosphere, making complex subjects more relatable, with an element of humor and informality woven throughout the discussions, which likely appe... more

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1. Brendan Hughes
2. Paul Frew
3. Connor Bamford
4. Stephen Watson
5. Julian O'Neill
6. Louise Gallagher
7. Eimer McAuley
8. Enda McClafferty

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