#641 Two Big Debates,EU Censorship & Do You Believe in God?
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up) · Niall Boylan
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Show Notes
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.