Audio Podcasts

In this episode, host Niall sits down with columnist and journalist David Quinn to tackle one of Ireland’s most pressing social questions: Why are families having fewer children—and what can we do….

In this episode, host Niall asks a sensitive but important question: “Is it selfish to have children over the age of 45?”
With the average age for first-time parents steadily rising in Ireland and across the world, more women and men are starting families later in life. Advances in fertility treatments, shifting career priorities, and cultural changes have all contributed to this trend — but is society ready for it?

In this episode, host Niall chairs a lively and thought-provoking debate on the shifting media landscape in Ireland. He is joined by Gary Kavanagh, owner and editor of Gript Media, as well as a wide range of callers from across the country.

Host Niall is joined by Cormac Lucey, Chartered Accountant and Sunday Times economics columnist, to discuss his provocative piece, “The Government is Gaslighting Us Over Immigration.” In it, Lucey argues that political leaders are downplaying the pressures mass immigration is placing on housing, healthcare, schools, and infrastructure—despite Ireland’s population growing by 50% since 1990.

In this episode, host Niall sits down with former election candidate Elaine Mullaly to tackle one of the most debated issues facing Ireland today – healthcare. With listeners calling in throughout the show, the conversation explores two burning questions:

In this episode, host Niall opens the phone lines to hear what listeners think about the upcoming presidential election — and just how messy the campaign trail is likely to get. Should a candidate be judged for something they said 20 years ago, or should the focus remain on their views and actions today?

Host Niall is joined by John McGuirk, editor of Gript Media, to discuss a new taxi company in Belfast that’s making headlines for offering a women-only service with female drivers. The company claims the initiative will help women feel safer while traveling, but not everyone agrees.

When Niall picks up the phone this week, he’s met with a caller in tears. Her beloved rescue Labrador, Max, snapped at her 6-year-old son—leaving only a small cut, but igniting a storm at home. Her husband says Max is dangerous and must be put to sleep. She says it was an isolated incident and that Max deserves a second chance. With the vet appointment looming, she turns to Niall for help.

Host Niall dives into one of the most controversial questions facing communities today: Should the public be informed if a convicted sex offender or paedophile moves into their area after release from prison? Inspired by laws like Megan’s Law in the United States, the phone lines light up with passionate callers eager to share their opinions.