Opinions Matter with Adrian & Jeremy

GoLoud 4850 - 💥 "My Boyfriend's Confession Has Left Me Questioning Everything"

Opinions Matter is the brainchild of award-winning broadcasters Adrian Kennedy and Jeremy Dixon. On each episode the lads will debate the big stories of the day, highlight listener concerns, local issues and discuss the weird and wacky stuff going on in their lives

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27 jul. 2026

25 jul. 2026

24 jul. 2026

23 jul. 2026

The hosts examine the social media reaction to a recent stabbing in Trim, addressing how online speculation often attributes crime to nationality despite the suspect being an Irish national. The discussion explores the lack of official, centralized crime statistics in Ireland regarding ethnicity and the legal constraints of the sub judice rule. The episode features heated debates with callers concerning immigration, the perceived bias in media reporting, and the ethics of disclosing suspects' backgrounds. The conversation also touches upon the proportion of foreign-born individuals in the prison population and concludes with a travel mug giveaway competition.

22 jul. 2026

The hosts and various callers engage in a heated debate over whether the back-to-school allowance should be universal or remains means-tested. The discussion explores themes of social class, work ethic, and the perceived unfairness of being 'squeezed' by taxes and the cost of living. Participants argue over the ethics of providing state support to higher earners versus the administrative complexity of means-testing. The episode also touches on constitutional equality and the tension between supporting those in financial need and addressing systemic economic inequities.

21 jul. 2026

The podcast hosts and callers debate the Irish government's plan to regulate e-scooters, weighing the merits of stricter licensing and registration against an outright ban. The discussion explores whether safety concerns and injuries among young users justify heavy regulation or if enforcement should focus on illegal behavior and high-speed imports. Participants argue over the distinction between e-scooters and motorized scramblers, the responsibility of parents, and the effectiveness of potential new laws. The debate also touches upon the ease of importing high-speed vehicles into Ireland and the impact of reckless usage on vulnerable populations.

20 jul. 2026