In this episode, Niall opens the phone lines to tackle a sensitive and urgent issue: childhood obesity in Ireland. A new UNICEF report shows that one in five Irish children is overweight or obese—twice the global rate—and in DEIS schools, that figure rises to one in four. For the first time in history, childhood obesity has overtaken underweight as the most common form of malnutrition worldwide.

Niall hears from callers with a wide range of views:

The Tough Love Approach – Some argue that parents who consistently feed their children junk food are guilty of neglect or even child abuse, and that the state should step in.

The Compassionate View – Others say blaming parents is unfair, pointing to low incomes, food deserts, and the aggressive marketing of fast food to children.

The Personal Responsibility Angle – A few callers insist that regardless of circumstance, families must take responsibility for diet and exercise, no excuses.

The Bigger Picture – Some listeners highlight systemic issues—school meal programs, urban planning, and screen time—as key drivers behind rising obesity rates.

The Freedom Argument – And there are those who push back against “nanny state” interference, arguing it’s not the government’s job to tell parents how to feed their kids.

This frank and sometimes fiery discussion asks: Who is really to blame for childhood obesity—and what can be done before the crisis worsens?

In this episode, Niall takes on one of the most urgent and unsettling issues of our time: political violence and the future of free speech. The shocking shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University has reignited debate about whether violent confrontation is becoming a grim fixture of American political life.

Niall speaks with Turning Point UK and John McGuirk of Gript Media to explore the wider context—why free speech is under attack, whether it can ever be truly absolute, and why political disagreements are increasingly spilling into violence.

Listeners also join the conversation as Niall opens the lines to ask: Where should the limits of free expression lie? And what does the rise in political violence mean for democracy at home and abroad?

This episode blends expert analysis with raw public opinion, asking difficult questions at a critical moment.

In this episode, Niall shares an email from a listener who discovered private Facebook messages between her husband and his teenage ex-girlfriend. When she confronted him, he insisted they were “just catching up,” but tensions exploded when she asked him to stop. Now, after 10 years of marriage and two young children together, the couple haven’t spoken in days.

Niall opens the phone lines to listeners: Is the wife right to feel betrayed, or is she being too controlling? Should her husband respect her wishes and cut off contact, or is this harmless chat with an old flame?

It’s a debate about trust, boundaries, and whether a little online catch-up can do real damage in a marriage.