Today on the show, Niall dives into one of the most heated cultural and political debates of the week: RTÉ’s decision to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest while Israel remains a participant. The national broadcaster has confirmed it will neither take part in nor air the contest—a move that has sparked strong reactions across Ireland.

Niall breaks down the arguments for and against the boycott. Supporters say RTÉ has taken a principled stand against human rights abuses and that taxpayer-funded institutions shouldn’t legitimise countries involved in serious international controversies. Others counter that RTÉ, as a public service broadcaster, should remain impartial, avoid political entanglements, and continue to participate in cultural events like Eurovision regardless of global tensions.

Listeners join the conversation, with callers sharing their views on whether this decision reflects Ireland’s values—or whether it crosses a line and undermines RTÉ’s obligation to neutrality. Niall also explores why some believe the broadcaster has struggled with perceptions of bias, and what responsibility RTÉ has to maintain public trust.

Should RTÉ stick to its stance—or reverse course and return to Eurovision?

Have your say.

In this episode, Niall sits down with Eilís Mulroy for an in-depth conversation about one of the most contentious aspects of Ireland’s abortion legislation: the mandatory three-day waiting period. Drawing on new data from the Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA), Niall and Eilís unpack the organisation’s findings that there is “no scientific support” for imposing a delay on anyone seeking abortion care.

They explore the IFPA’s 2024 report, which shows that 98% of clients proceeded with an abortion after the waiting period, undermining claims from anti-choice groups that the delay changes minds in significant numbers. Eilís discusses how these findings align with international medical guidance—including recommendations from the World Health Organisation and the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, both of which have criticised mandatory delays.

Together, they examine how the waiting period contributes to stress, stigma, and practical hardship for pregnant people—impacting confidentiality, work, childcare, transport, and those suffering severe pregnancy sickness. They also look at how the measure frames women as incapable of making autonomous healthcare decisions, despite established medical ethics around informed consent.

This thoughtful and timely conversation explores what the data really shows, why experts want the waiting period made optional, and what the future of reproductive healthcare in Ireland could look like.

Today, Niall opens the phone lines to tackle a dilemma many people quietly live with but rarely talk about openly.

We received an email from a man who has spent twenty years in the same job. He feels undervalued, underpaid, and stuck—but with a wife and two children depending on his steady income, he’s terrified to take the leap and start his own business. His wife says go for it. Some of his friends agree. Others tell him it would be reckless.

So Niall asks the listeners: What would you do?

And more importantly—how many of us are actually happy in our jobs?

Callers share their own stories of staying, leaving, risking, regretting, and rebuilding. From people who walked away after decades to those who held steady for security, we hear real-life experiences, hard-learned lessons, and heartfelt advice for someone standing at a crossroads after twenty long years.

If you’ve ever felt trapped, undervalued, or afraid to take the next step, this is the episode you’ll want to hear.