Caller Admits He Disowned Family Member For Being "Far Right Activist"

Opinions Matter with Adrian & Jeremy49mMay 19, 2026

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A caller reveals he disowned his brother after he became involved with the far-right group Kulak Says No, posting extremist content online and bringing his 10-year-old son to anti-immigration marches. The podcast dives into the moral and social dilemma of cutting ties with family over political beliefs, especially when those beliefs include dehumanizing rhetoric like 'great replacement' and calls for immigrants to 'go back on a boat.' The hosts and callers debate whether unfriending someone over extreme views is a sign of intolerance or a necessary boundary. One caller shares he cut off an ex-colleague for supporting the abuse of the Dublin Rose, a Black Irish woman, while another defends the right to free speech—even when it's offensive—arguing that not all opinions are equal, but people should be allowed to hold them. The episode exposes deep fractures in Irish society over immigration, identity, and the limits of tolerance, with one caller proudly flying the tricolor to assert Irish nationalism, while others warn that labeling dissenters as 'far right' is a tactic to silence legitimate concerns about infrastructure and integration. Ultimately, the conversation reveals that for many, the line between political disagreement and moral rejection is not just blurry—it’s deeply personal.

Key Takeaways
1

Disowning a family member over far-right political beliefs is a growing reality in Ireland, with callers citing dehumanizing rhetoric and child involvement as dealbreakers.

2

The term 'far right' is increasingly weaponized as a label to silence legitimate concerns about immigration, infrastructure, and national identity.

3

Calling out hate speech online is not the same as unfriending someone—many argue that blocking is a cowardly escape from difficult dialogue.

4

The Dublin Rose controversy exposed how racial abuse is normalized online, with even well-meaning people posting racist comments under the guise of 'free speech.'

5

One caller refused to be friends with someone who supported burning down IPAS centres, calling it incitement to hatred—distinct from expressing concern about immigration.

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Chapters
0:00
5 min

The Podcast That Lets All Opinions Air

Adrian and Jeremy introduce Opinions Matter, emphasizing their commitment to hosting all viewpoints—no matter how controversial—without censorship. They invite listeners to call in via WhatsApp, promising no agenda and no gatekeeping.

5:00
5 min

Simon Disowns His Brother Over Far-Right Activism

I've had enough of him and I told him I don't want to be around him.

Highlight
10:00
5 min

The Dublin Rose Controversy: When Free Speech Crosses the Line

That is absolutely disgusting. I'm not having any of that shit.

Highlight
15:00
5 min

Is Unfriending a Sign of Intolerance or Self-Protection?

The hosts debate whether cutting ties with someone over extreme views is a form of intolerance or a necessary act of self-preservation. One caller argues that blocking someone is childish, while another defends it as a moral boundary.

20:00
5 min

The Hypocrisy of 'Offense' in Media and Religion

The hosts challenge the idea that outrage is new, pointing to past controversies like the lesbian kiss on Brookside and Father Ted’s satire of the Catholic Church. They argue that offense has always existed—and is often selective.

High-Impact Quotes
that shit. That's horrible. I'm not having any of that shit.
Jeremy Dixon13:34
Viral: 88.0
I've had enough of him and I told him I don't want to be around him.
Simon1:58
Viral: 85.0
She used the word invaders. And I thought, Jesus Christ. We're being invaded now.
Joseph26:43
Viral: 82.0
Speakers

Hosts

Adrian KennedyJeremy Dixon

Guests

SimonJosephBrianGerryJonathanKeith
Topics Discussed
family disownment over politics92%far right activism in ireland90%immigration concerns in ireland88%kukak says no87%free speech vs hate speech85%dublin rose controversy82%identity and nationalism80%social media outrage75%
People & Brands

jeremy dixon

person

18xNeutral

kulak says no

organization

16xNegative

adrian kennedy

person

15xNeutral

dublin rose

person

14xNegative

joseph

person

12xNeutral

katie

person

10xNeutral

simon

person

8xNeutral

bertie ahern

person

6xNeutral

ipas centres

organization

4xNegative

shoppify

organization

1xPositive

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