Is spending €200 on a dogs Christmas present too much?

Niall Boylan chats to Fiona O'Malley, CEO of Turn2Me, a mental health charity

Do we need more regulations in social media during election times?

Listener email:

"Ireland has a reputation for problem drinking, especially during the holidays, and I can’t help but think of the consequences rather than any benefits. In fact, I can’t think of a single benefit to drinking. Can anyone give me one cold, hard fact that proves drinking is better in some way? Because I truly don’t think there is one."

Niall Boylan Chats with Gordon Rochford, host and producer of Those Conspiracy Guys, the true crime meets conspiracy theory podcast.

According to a study of over 5,000 Irish households, the average cost of a Christmas dinner for a family of four has risen by nearly €35 since last year.

With inflation hitting at the worst time of year, it raises the question: Should the government step in to control prices, such as food, during the holiday season to ease the burden? While Ireland’s free market economy is driven by supply and demand, the government does regulate prices in areas like tobacco and alcohol.

Listener Dilemma:

"I’m freaking out. My sister told me my boyfriend of 7 years plans to propose on Christmas Day—during dinner, in front of my whole family. I’m mortified."

Is a vegan diet child abuse or neglect?

Niall Boylan chats to Amanda Lynch a Recovering Anorexia Sufferer.

Niall hears your all-time favourite Christmas movie.