Audio Podcasts

On today’s episode, Niall opens up a powerful and uncomfortable conversation about conscience, compromise, and the choices we make when our livelihood is on the line.

On today’s episode, Niall is joined by social commentator Karl Deeter for a frank and often uncomfortable conversation about Ireland’s spending on asylum seekers and refugees.

With figures showing €6.4 billion spent in just four years on accommodation alone, Niall and Karl break down what that really means for the taxpayer, and what’s not included in that number, from welfare and healthcare to food, travel and other supports. They also examine Ireland’s role in hosting Ukrainian refugees, and the growing concern around employment rates and long term sustainability.

On today’s episode, Niall brings a real-life dilemma to the table that has sparked a heated debate between listeners. A man gets in touch after a row with his wife over a holiday to the Canary Islands. The couple were invited by friends, two other couples with no children, and initially both agreed to go. But things took a turn when he suggested they leave their three young kids at home. His reasoning, it wouldn’t be fair on the others and the trip wouldn’t be the same. Her response, absolutely not, she refuses to go anywhere for a week without her children and believes he’s neglecting his responsibilities even suggesting it.

On today’s episode of The Niall Boylan Podcast, Niall is joined by journalist David Quinn to discuss the political fallout from the fuel protest crisis and the growing pressure on the Government.

On today’s episode of The Niall Boylan Podcast, Niall is joined by journalist Laura Perrins to discuss a controversy that has sparked outrage across the world. Former U.S. President Donald Trump came under fire after posting an image depicting himself as Jesus healing the sick. The post quickly went viral, drawing strong reactions from Christians and religious leaders who saw it as deeply offensive and disrespectful.

On today’s episode, Niall opens the lines on one of the most divisive issues facing Ireland right now, the legalisation of cannabis. Across the world, there is a growing movement towards decriminalisation, with countries pointing to research, real world trials and regulation as a better alternative to outright bans. Supporters argue that prohibition has failed, handing control of the market to criminal gangs while doing little to stop usage. They say legalisation could bring regulation, tax revenue, quality control, and even medical benefits, with some claiming cannabis helps with chronic pain, anxiety and other conditions.

On today’s episode, Niall is joined by Aontu Peadar Tóibín and Councillor Noel Thomas from Indepoendent Ireland to break down one of the most disruptive weeks Ireland has seen in years, as nationwide fuel protests brought the country to a standstill.

On today’s episode of The Niall Boylan Podcast, Niall is joined by Senator Sharon Keogan to discuss the rollout of the EU Digital ID, now being trialled in Ireland and expected by many to be introduced more widely during Ireland’s upcoming EU presidency.

On today’s episode of The Niall Boylan Podcast, Niall is joined by TD Richard O’Donoghue to discuss the escalating farmers’ fuel protest, now entering its third day and threatening to intensify if the government refuses to come to the table.