The shock resignation of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar this week was just the latest sign that Irish politics is in a new era. And it’s an era defined by the mess created by our political elites. The overwhelming rejection of the March 8th Referendums showed just how disconnected the government had become from the people, and this week on State of the Nation, we show how our disappearing Taoiseach is just the latest tremor ahead of a vast political earthquake headed our way.

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín and former Fine Gael Senator Fidelma Healy Eames join Michael Kelly to give their perspective on why Varadkar stepped down, what awaits his replacement, and why Fianna Fáil resembles a McDonald's franchise.

In this episode of The State of the Nation, Michael Kelly and David Quinn speak to secretary of the National Union of Journalists Séamus Dooley about the major changes he has witnessed in the media landscape over the years, the lack of diversity of opinion in the media causing alienation for some people, and whether RTÉ is worth the licence fee.

Wendy Grace and Michael Kelly combine both old and new celebrations of St Patrick’s Day and how our missionaries forged the global links we still enjoy today.

In the latest episode of State of the Nation, Michael Kelly and Wendy Grace discuss the results of the Family and Care referendums with Independent Senator Rónán Mullen. The consensus is that the Govt, after receiving a resounding ‘No’ from the general public, is now more concerned with saving face and ‘explaining away’ the results than understanding the reasoning and sentiment behind the voting decision.

In our second episode, journalist Michael Kelly sits down with social commentator David Quinn to discuss the nitty gritties of the latest referendums, the general understanding of what constitutes ‘durable relationships’ according to our politicans, and more!

In our very first episode, we have journalist and commentator Michael Kelly and broadcast specialist Wendy Grace unpacking why no one cares about the 'women in the home' referendums. They will also attempt to find just what constitutes a durable relationship.