The State of Us

Ian O'Doherty

The State Of Us in a contemporary Irish podcast which which will be looking at modern society and culture in both Ireland and the rest of the world.

Each week will feature a guest who has interesting ideas and things to say about society.

Some will be controversial, some will be quite mad but they're always going to be interesting.

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Episodes

John Boyne

Welcome to The State of Us – Episode 06: John Boyne In this compelling episode of The State of Us, host Ian O’Doherty sits down with acclaimed Irish novelist John Boyne for a candid, moving, and, at times, darkly humorous conversation. Brought to you by Rivada Space Networks, this episode takes you beyond the headlines into the personal, literary, and societal undercurrents that have shaped one of Ireland’s best-known authors. Timestamps / Topics Covered: 00:00 – Introduction | The State of Us &...

Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 10 min

Alan Shatter

In this episode of the State of Us podcast, host Ian O’Doherty sits down for a candid and deeply insightful conversation with Alan Shatter — former Irish government minister, lawyer, author, and a prominent voice in Irish public life. Brought to you by Rivada Space Networks, this week’s conversation offers an unfiltered look at Shatter’s life and career, from his Dublin upbringing in an Irish-Jewish family to his influential work in law and politics. Alan opens up about his surprising comedic si...

Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 7 min

The State Of Us Podcast: Episode 4 Michael Murphy

State of Us Podcast: Michael Murphy on Hate Speech Laws, Ireland’s Identity Crisis & Europe’s New Fault Lines In this provocative episode of The State of Us, host Ian O’Doherty sits down with acclaimed journalist, broadcaster, and documentary filmmaker Michael Murphy (The Telegraph, The Spectator) for a wide-ranging and hard-hitting discussion at the crossroads of Irish, European, and global politics. 🎙️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The hush-hush visit of US diplomats to Dublin, concer...

Jun 11, 2025•56 min

Stella O'Malley

Welcome to Episode 3 of The State of Us podcast, hosted by Ian O’Doherty and featuring special guest Stella O’Malley—psychotherapist, author, journalist, and passionate advocate for mental health. In this thoughtful and unfiltered conversation, Stella shares her personal journey from a “normal life” as a therapist and writer to finding herself at the heart of the contentious debate over transgender issues. Listen as she discusses the emotional toll of receiving heartbreaking letters from familie...

Jun 04, 2025•59 min

Paddy O'Gorman

Welcome to the second episode of the State of Us podcast with Ian Dohery! Today, we delve into an engaging conversation with the award-winning broadcaster Paddy O'Gorman. In this episode, Ian sits down with Paddy to explore his remarkable career journey, the captivating stories he has encountered, and his perspective on the modern media landscape. But before we dive deep into Paddy’s world, let’s get to know the man behind the microphone.

May 31, 2025•53 min

Graham Linehan

In this candid, wide-ranging conversation, Ian O'Doherty sits down for the inaugural episode of The State of Us podcast with his first guest, comedy legend and writer Graham Linehan. Best known for co-creating the iconic sitcom “Father Ted,” Linehan discusses the enormous personal and professional fallout he has faced in recent years following his outspoken advocacy for women’s and gay rights, as well as his controversial views on gender politics. The episode dives deep into Graham’s journey fro...

May 21, 2025•1 hr 10 min

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The State Of Us in a contemporary Irish podcast which which will be looking at modern society and culture in both Ireland and the rest of the world. Each week will feature a guest who has interesting ideas and things to say about society. Some will be controversial, some will be quite mad but they're always going to be interesting.

May 21, 2025•33 sec

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