Podcast

Formula One superstar Lewis Hamilton has sparked a fierce debate after declaring that billionaires simply shouldn’t exist. Hamilton, whose own fortune is estimated at around $550 million, said there should be a limit to how much wealth one person can accumulate. The comments immediately raised eyebrows, not least because his girlfriend, Kim Kardashian, is reportedly worth close to $1.9 billion.

On this episode, Niall talks to journalist and commentator Laura Perrins about the murder of Henry Nowak, the public reaction to the case, and the growing political controversy that has followed. Laura recently wrote a strongly worded piece on Substack criticising media coverage of the case, particularly an Irish Times editorial that described the public response to Henry Nowak’s murder as “a rallying cry for the far-right.” Laura argues that the language used by some media outlets has focused more on the politics surrounding the case than on the brutal murder itself.

On today’s podcast, Niall is joined by social commentator and podcaster Elaine Mullally to discuss a question that goes to the very heart of love, marriage and commitment. When couples stand at the altar and promise to stay together “in sickness and in health”, do they really mean it?

On today’s podcast, Niall is joined by Olga Cronin, Senior Policy Officer with the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, to discuss whether loyalty cards are one of the biggest consumer cons of modern times. Supermarkets tell us that loyalty schemes are designed to reward regular customers with exclusive discounts and special offers. But is that really what’s happening? Or are shoppers being pressured into handing over their personal data in exchange for prices that should be available to everyone?

On today’s podcast, Niall is joined by Senator Sarah O’ Reilly of Aontú to discuss what many see as the growing erasure of women from public life and official language. The debate was reignited after an exam paper issued by the State Examinations Commission used the term “pregnant person” rather than “pregnant woman”. The Commission defended the wording as being “respectful and inclusive”, but critics argue it ignores biological reality and contributes to the gradual removal of women from language, policy and public discourse.

Every week, Niall Boylan sits down with his former producer and longtime friend AJ Walsh for a lively and often unpredictable round-up of the biggest stories making headlines. This week, Niall and AJ discuss the shocking murder of Henry Nowak, a case that has reignited concerns about violent crime, knife attacks and public safety. They examine the growing fears many people have about crime on our streets and ask whether enough is being done to tackle repeat offenders and prevent future tragedies.

Would €5,000 be enough to get you out of your petrol or diesel car and into an electric vehicle? On this episode of The Niall Boylan Podcast, Niall discusses the Government’s latest proposal to encourage drivers to switch to electric vehicles by offering up to €5,000 to scrap cars that are more than 13 years old and replace them with an EV.

Should parents be expected to know everything their children are reading, or do organisations promoting books to young people have a responsibility too? On this episode of The Niall Boylan Podcast, Niall is joined by journalist and reporter Ben Scallan and social commentator Karl Deeter to discuss a growing controversy involving Children’s Minister Norma Foley and RTÉ.

A listener contacted the show with a dilemma that has caused a major disagreement in her household. Her daughter wants to celebrate the end of her Leaving Cert exams by having a party at the family home. The problem? She wants alcohol to be available for her friends. The listener says her daughter is almost 17 and most of the teenagers who would attend are also 17. She has already spoken to some of the other parents and says many of them don’t see a problem with it. In fact, some believe it’s safer for teenagers to drink in a controlled environment under adult supervision than to sneak off somewhere else.