Podcasts

In this episode, Niall is joined by Senator Sharon Keogan and Karl Deeter to discuss a new Women for Election report which claims women in Irish politics are facing widespread online abuse, sexualised harassment and threats of violence.

In this episode, Niall is joined by election candidate and podcaster Nick Delehanty to discuss Donald Trump’s proposed visit to Ireland for the Irish Open at Doonbeg this September. Trump’s possible arrival has already divided opinion. Sinn Féin TD Louise O’Reilly has said she is more likely to be with the protesters than welcoming him, pointing to objections over his relationship with Israel. Cian O’Callaghan TD, from the Social Democrats, has described Trump as “the worst possible representation of the States” and predicted large protests if he comes.

What happens when you strip away the stigma, the myths, and the taboos surrounding sex? In this fascinating and completely uncensored episode, Niall sits down with Clarity Mills, one of Ireland’s best known dominatrices and a professional sex educator, for a candid conversation that explores a side of human sexuality many people are curious about but rarely discuss openly.

It’s that time of the week again as Niall Boylan is joined by his former producer and good friend AJ Walsh to break down the biggest stories making headlines in Ireland and around the world. This week, they discuss Metallica’s generous €80,000 donation to Irish charities during their Dublin visit, RTÉ’s decision to make dozens of presenters employees after the bogus self employment controversy, fuel prices as excise duty changes begin to take effect, and the US Supreme Court’s decision to uphold birthright citizenship in a major setback for Donald Trump.

Is Ireland’s Bottle Return Scheme delivering on its environmental promises, or has it become an expensive inconvenience for consumers? In this episode, Niall is joined by journalist Larissa Nolan to discuss one of the country’s most divisive environmental initiatives. Larissa has been a vocal critic of the scheme and is even organising a live event to highlight what she believes are its many flaws.

Should Ireland bring back the death penalty? In this episode, Niall opens the lines to hear what listeners really think about one of the most divisive questions in criminal justice. If there were a referendum tomorrow, would you vote to restore capital punishment for the most horrific crimes, or should Ireland never return to state executions?

Few criminal cases have shocked Ireland as deeply as the attack that left three young children fighting for their lives and an entire nation searching for answers. In this episode, Niall is joined by journalist Fatima Gunning to examine the case of Riad Bouchaker, who has been found guilty on all eight counts of attempted murder of three young children, assault causing serious harm to their carer, assault causing harm to two other children and a young French man, along with production of a 36cm kitchen knife.

On today’s podcast, Niall is joined by Sandra Adams, advocate for women’s sex based rights, child safeguarding and fact based education, to discuss growing concerns over the Government’s decision to require parents to use a Public Services Card to participate in the Department of Education’s online consultation on school meals.

If You Were Housing Minister for One Day, What Would You Do? Ireland’s housing crisis has dominated political debate for years, yet for many people the dream of owning a home seems further away than ever. House prices remain high, rents continue to soar, and thousands of people are still waiting for social housing while homelessness remains at record levels.