Video Podcasts

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Ireland Talks, Niall opens up the lines to discuss a question that’s stirring emotions in homes across the country:
Can a woman — or anyone — feel truly emotionally safe when their partner regularly watches porn?

In this powerful episode of Ireland Talks, host Niall takes on one of the most provocative developments in modern medicine — the birth of eight babies in the UK using DNA from three people to prevent fatal genetic conditions. Is this the beginning of a new era in healthcare, or are we crossing a dangerous ethical line?

In this episode, host Niall takes calls from concerned residents of Saggart and Citywest as they react to the government’s controversial €140 million purchase of the local hotel, which has been used for several years to house asylum seekers.

Ireland plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030—five years earlier than the EU’s 2035 deadline—as part of its sweeping Climate Action Plan. But is this ambitious move realistic? In this episode, Niall dives deep into the heated debate with guest Nadia Adan from Ashford Motors.

In this episode, Niall tackles the controversy surrounding the US Embassy’s new “enhanced social media vetting” for J1 visa applicants, which requires students to make their social media accounts public and open to scrutiny. The policy has sparked outrage and confusion, especially among Irish students, some of whom feel they’re being silenced for speaking out on global issues.

In this deeply emotional and raw episode, Niall reads a heartbreaking email from a mother pushed to her limits. She’s 38, raising a 16-year-old daughter with special needs on her own, and confesses a truth that many parents may feel but are too afraid to say aloud: “Although I love her, I also hate her so much for ruining my life.”

In this thought-provoking episode, Niall asks a tough question: Should we be paying more for our food if it means protecting the environment? As the cost of groceries continues to rise, listeners from across the country call in to share their views—some passionately in favour, others strongly opposed.

In this open and honest episode, host Niall asks a timeless question: Do you believe in God? And if so, why? The phone lines light up as callers from all walks of life share their personal beliefs, doubts, and experiences.

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, host Niall opens the phone lines to the public on a highly emotional and divisive issue: Should people who suffered physical abuse at the hands of teachers before corporal punishment was outlawed in 1982 be entitled to compensation?

In this episode, host Niall sits down with outspoken restaurateur and media personality Paul Treyvaud to take a hard look at the state of Irish tourism. Paul pulls no punches as he shares his views on why Ireland’s tourism….

On today’s show, Niall hears from a heartbroken wife struggling with a heartbreaking dilemma. After years of trying for a baby, her husband was diagnosed as infertile. She wants to pursue sperm donation and experience pregnancy, but he insists on adoption — saying he couldn’t love a child that wasn’t biologically his.

Today on the show, we read a heart-wrenching email from a woman whose world has been turned upside down. After 10 years of what she thought was a happy marriage, her husband returned from a golf trip and confessed to a drunken one-night stand with a hotel employee. Now she’s torn between her love for him, his tearful remorse, and her own heartbreak.

In this episode, we tackle a question that affects almost every homeowner in Ireland: Is property tax giving us value for money?
Dublin City Councillors are preparing to scrap a long-standing 15% discount

In this episode, Niall asks: Should couples who live together have the same legal rights as married couples? More couples than ever are choosing to live together without getting married. But when….

In this episode, Niall asks: Should Ireland limit how many terms a politician can serve? Twelve states in the United States are calling for limits on how long members of Congress can stay in….

In this episode, Niall asks: Should you put a dog down for biting? A distressed listener wrote in about a painful family dilemma. Her five-year-old dog bit their three-year-old son on the leg….

In this episode, Niall asks: Should there be limits on free speech? The EU is pressuring the Irish Government to bring in stricter hate speech laws that would make it illegal to say or share….

In this episode, Niall asks: Would you stand by a loved one if they committed a serious crime? It is one of the hardest questions any family could face. If your son, daughter or close relative was….

In this episode, Niall asks: Should Ireland scrap student loans for graduates who stay and work here for ten years? The government recently confirmed there will be no cut to college fees, leaving….

In this episode, Niall asks: Should you contest an unfair will, even if it risks tearing the family apart? A listener got in touch after learning she was left a much smaller share than her….

In this episode, Niall asks: Do you feel safe walking Ireland’s streets? Concerns about crime have been growing across the country. Recent figures show an increase in assaults, antisocial….

In this episode, Niall asks: Does Ireland really need a president? With new presidential hopefuls putting their names forward, some are questioning whether the office still serves any real purpose….

In this episode, Niall asks: Should Ireland lower the age of consent to 16? There have already been suggestions about reducing the voting age, with arguments that young people today are mature….

In this episode, Niall asks: Should Irish citizens living abroad or in Northern Ireland have the right to vote in Irish elections? Sinn Féin has put forward a motion to extend voting rights in….