Niall is joined by social commentator and podcaster Elaine Mullally to discuss the controversy surrounding the will of legendary Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld. His relatives are reportedly challenging his decision to leave a French home, garden and a multimillion bank account to his housekeeper — partly to ensure care for his beloved Birman cat.

But beyond the headlines, it raises a bigger question: should a person’s will always be respected, no matter how unusual it seems? Should people be free to leave their estate to a pet, a charity, or anyone they choose — even if a spouse or children are involved?

With around 35% of wills ending up contested, inheritance disputes are increasingly common. So are we too quick to challenge final wishes, or is it right that families can question them? Niall and Elaine unpack the legal, emotional and ethical sides of who really gets the last word.

Today Niall sits down with social commentator and restaurateur Paul Treyvaud to tackle one of the most contentious digital debates right now — protecting children online versus protecting personal privacy. While polls suggest most people support banning under-16s from social media, there’s far less agreement about how that would actually work.

With the EU Digital Wallet framework expected to roll out to support age verification, MEP Barry Andrews argues privacy will be safeguarded. But critics remain wary, pointing to the COVID passport experience, which was initially described as voluntary yet became central to everyday life for many.

So where should the balance lie? Would you be willing to use a digital wallet in the name of protecting children — or does that cross a line? Niall and Paul unpack the trade-offs, the politics, and what it could mean for the future of online freedom.

In this episode, Niall sits down with Journalist David Quinn to unpack two stories stirring strong debate on both sides of the Atlantic.

First, they discuss the latest report from the US House Judiciary Committee examining what it calls “foreign censorship” and its claims about Europe’s regulation of online speech — including Ireland’s role in shaping digital policy and the broader questions around free expression, politics, and regulation in the digital age.

Then the conversation turns to culture and faith following singer Jelly Roll’s openly religious acceptance speech at the 2026 Grammys, which sparked a wave of online criticism. Are people increasingly reluctant to admit religious belief? Does faith signal weakness or lack of intelligence — or is belief in a creator just as reasonable as scientific explanations of the world? And is religion something many feel pressured to keep private today?

A thoughtful, wide-ranging discussion on speech, belief, and modern society.