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The State of Us

From BBC News NI. Tara Mills and Declan Harvey react and reflect on the stories that impact our lives and speak to those who can help us understand why we’re in the state we’re in.

Sounds,15 episodes

Episodes

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Race riots, Minister resignation calls & the Casement Park soap opera
Tara & Declan talk about arson at Larne Leisure Centre & the full story of Casement Park
12 Jun 2025,48 mins
EXTRA: Race riots in Ballymena
What is happening in Ballymena? Tara and Declan look at a second night of violence
11 Jun 2025,28 mins
What do you do if your child won’t go to school?
Tara Mills & Declan Harvey talk about Northern Ireland’s “epidemic” of school avoidance
10 Jun 2025,27 mins
Irish woman who accused Madeleine McCann suspect of rape says he could’ve been stopped
As police search in Portugal in Madeleine McCann case, Tara & Declan speak to Hazel Behan
05 Jun 2025,26 mins
Winston Irvine, paramilitary prison wings & Jonathan Anderson rules Dior
Tara & Declan discuss Winston Irvine, segregated prisons & Jonathan Anderson heads Dior
03 Jun 2025,34 mins
EXTRA: Gerry Adams v The BBC – The Verdict
Tara Mills and Declan Harvey talk about Gerry Adams’ libel win against the BBC
30 May 2025,38 mins
Small town porn star: ‘I’ve been treated worse than my brother’s murderer’
Tara and Declan chat to Meghan O’Neill about her experience in the sex industry
29 May 2025,36 mins
Gerry Adams v The BBC
Tara Mills and Declan Harvey chat to Julian O’Neill, who has been covering the libel case
27 May 2025,31 mins
Kneecap new info & Julie Ann McIlwaine's sister fights murder verdict
Tara & Declan have new Kneecap info & Julie Ann McIlwaine’s sister fights murder verdict
22 May 2025,35 mins
John Campbell to the rescue! (The UK/EU deal explained)
John Campbell gives Tara Mills & Declan Harvey his straightforward take on the UK/EU deal
20 May 2025,28 mins
“I’ve lost 9 stone in 9 months using weight loss jabs”
“I’ve lost 9 stone in 9 months using weight loss jabs” and it’s been “life changing”
15 May 2025,31 mins
Lagan College accused of not doing enough to prevent abuse
Sexual assault victims say school didn’t do enough to prevent abuse
13 May 2025,27 mins
Trans rights, toilets and NI councils
Tara Mills & Declan Harvey talk about NI local authorities and trans rights
09 May 2025,29 mins
Kneecap and why Israel/Gaza resonates more in Northern Ireland
Tara Mills and Declan Harvey discuss Kneecap and why Israel/Gaza resonates more in NI
09 May 2025,20 mins
Introducing The State of Us
Tara Mills and Declan Harvey’s off-air conversation brings a refreshing look at the news
30 Apr 2025,1 min