Audio Podcasts

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?

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.