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I sometimes discuss atheism, morality, Christianity, Islam and related issues on radio shows and podcasts. Here are some examples.

Books that speak to my soul
On BBC Radio Ulster Sunday Sequence, Aug 2017

Who will pay for the Pope’s visit?
On Newstalk Radio with Jonathan Healy, June 2017

Religion in Ireland today
Debate with David Quinn on RTE Radio 1, Apr 2017

The school baptism rule
On Today FM with Matt Cooper, Jan 2017

Can new school plans end evangelisation?
On newstalk radio with Tom Dunne, Dec 2016

Brexit, Trump and Prejudice
On Voice of Islam Drivetime, Dec 2016

Will State schools teach less religion?
Debate with David Quinn on Newstalk Radio, July 2016

Is there a right to assisted dying?
Debate with David Quinn on Newstalk Radio, June 2016

Should creationists give talks in schools?
Debate with John Mackay on BBC Radio, May 2016

My atheism, morality, religion and secularism
The Leap of Faith with Michael Comyn on RTE Radio 1, Oct 2015

Is RTE’s new Angelus inclusive of atheists?
On BBC Talkback with RTE’s Roger Childs, Oct 2015

Does religious belief follow the evidence?
On BBC Radio Ulster Sunday Sequence, October 2015

Atheist Ireland and the Angelus
On Newstalk Radio with George Hook, June 2015

My late wife Anne Holliday, grief and atheism
Saturday Interview with Marian Finucane on RTE Radio 1, April 2015

The Catholic Church and same sex marriage
On Today FM with Matt Cooper and John Murray, April 2015

How Irish schools evangelise children
On KFM Radio with Shane Beatty, Feb 2015

Are New Atheists shallow and dangerous?
On Newstalk with George Hook and Dr Robert Grant, June 2014

Are New Atheists shallow and dangerous? Part 2
On BBC Ulster with William Crawley and Dr Grant, July 2014

The case for assisted dying
On Newstalk with Shane Coleman, and panel, July 2014

Religious censorship on RTE?
On BBC Ulster with William Crawley and Peter Lynas, June 2014

Should priests report child rape?
On RTE’s Liveline with Joe Duffy and Fr Gearoid O Donchu, Apr 2014

Assisted dying and atheism
Friday Profile Interview with Matt Cooper on Today FM, Feb 2014

Teaching about atheism in Irish schools
On CKNW Vancouver with Sean Leslie and Pat O’Brien, Sep 2013

Richard Dawkins and Islam
On BBC Ulster with William Crawley and Daniel Trilling, Aug 2013

Has atheism failed?
On BBC Ulster with William Crawley and Rabbi Romain, June 2013

The right to die and the Marie Fleming ruling
On RTE Radio 1 with Audrey Carville and Regina McQuillan, Apr 2013

Is teaching children religion as fact child abuse?
On 98FM with Muireann O’Connell, March 2013

Resurrection and religion panel discussion
On Newstalk Radio with Sarah Carey, March 2013

Debate with theist author David Glass
On RTE Radio 1’s God Slot, Feb 2013

Alain de Botton’s Ten Commandments for Atheists
On Newstalk Radio with George Hook, Feb 2013

Blasphemy laws in Ireland and internationally
On RTE Radio with Miriam O’Callaghan, Sep 2012

Religion, science and truth
On Newstalk Radio with Marc Coleman, Jun 2012

Did Atheism cause Nazism?
On Newstalk Radio with Fr Vincent Twomey, Mar 2012

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