Social Democrats TD Sinéad Gibney has called for much stronger action against social media platforms, arguing that harmful and dangerous content is spreading online with little accountability. She has repeatedly criticised what she sees as failures by governments and regulators to properly control Big Tech and has advocated stronger regulation of online platforms and algorithms.
What would you do if the person you loved was being slowly destroyed by their job? On this episode of the podcast, Niall talks to callers about a dilemma sent in by a listener who says she is at breaking point watching her husband suffer at work. According to her email, her husband is constantly bullied, belittled and disrespected by his boss. She says he works long hours, is underpaid for the work he does and comes home exhausted, stressed and increasingly unhappy. The strain is now affecting his mental health and she fears things will only get worse.
Former Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 78. The announcement has reignited a debate that many people find uncomfortable but increasingly relevant in a world where more people are becoming parents later in life.
The brutal stabbing of a man on the streets of Belfast has shocked people right across Ireland and the UK. Graphic footage of the attack spread rapidly online, sparking outrage, fear and anger among many members of the public. The suspect, a Sudanese national who had leave to remain in the UK, has since been charged by police and the victim remains seriously injured.
Ireland’s €5.5 Billion Gambling Habit: Entertainment Or Exploitation? Ireland’s appetite for gambling has reached staggering levels, with online betting exceeding €1 billion in a single quarter for the first time ever. Overall, people in Ireland are now estimated to gamble around €5.5 billion every year, making us one of the biggest gambling nations in the world on a per-person basis.
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?
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My Wife Joined The Vegan Movement And Now She Wants To Convert The Kids. Episode 777
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