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Presented by Anton Savage, a seasoned broadcaster and communications expert, this show has everything you need – and want – to know first thing each morning, brought to you with insight, intelligence and wit. 

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  • Today · 6 min

    Government reaction to GRA plans for work-to-rule

    Today, the Garda Representative Association will meet to discuss plans for industrial action. This comes after members voted work-to-rule industrial action during events around Ireland’s Presidency of the EU Council. To get reaction from Government Anton spoke to Catherine Ardagh Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin South Central and Minister of State for the Department of Justice.

  • Today · 6 min

    The tension between motherhood and ambition

    Have you ever felt torn between your career and your children? Sarah O Neill explores the guilt many working parents experience at crèche drop-off, and the struggle to balance professional ambition with family life.

  • Today · 5 min

    A look ahead to the US midterm elections

    In just under a week, the US will have a new House of Representatives and the Senate. It also looks like Trump and the Republicans will have the House taken away from them by the Democrats. To look ahead to the midterm elections was Professor David Dunn at the Department of International Politics at the University of Birmingham.

  • Today · 5 min

    One in four adults in Ireland has experienced sexual violence 

    One in four adults in Ireland has experienced sexual violence new research from the ESRI and Cuan highlights the higher risks facing women and young people. The research reveals that perpetrators are often known to their victims. To look into these findings was Senior Research Officer with the ERSI, Dr Elish Kelly.

  • Today · 4 min

    The latest on the high speed train crash in Spain

    We get the latest from Spain as at least 68 people have been killed and dozens more injured after a Spanish high-speed train collided with another train. Spain-based Journalist Stephen Burgen gave us the latest update.

  • Today · 5 min

    How do we tackle the M50 which is at full capacity?

    The M50 is currently at full capacity. Our commute times are getting longer in the morning and evening. What can we actually do to tackle the traffic problem? To discuss further with Anton was Sean Keyes Executive Director of Progress Ireland.

  • Today · 11 min

    Did You See?

    We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Owen Reidy General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.

  • Today · 4 min

    The options for forming a Government in Israel

    With nearly 86 per cent of votes tallied on Wednesday. Benjamin Netanyahu looks set to remain Israel’s caretaker Prime Minister after unexpectedly strong backing among Jewish voters. Speaking to Anton with more on this was Ruth Eglash, Senior Correspondent at the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and former Jerusalem for the Washington Post.

  • Today · 4 min

    At least 68 people in Spain high speed train crash

    At least 68 people have been killed and dozens more injured after a Spanish high-speed train collided with another train south of the capital Madrid. For the latest on this Anton spoke to Spain-based Journalist Simon Hunter.

  • Yesterday · 7 min

    How ready are we in the face of a stormy season?

    As we prepare for a cold and wet winter, many countries are warning their citizens to stockpile at least three days of supplies to prepare for future storms and floods. So how ready should we be in Ireland, in the face of a stormy season? Evelyn Cusack, Former Head of Forecasting, Met Eireann tell us.

  • Yesterday · 6 min

    GRA members vote in favour of work to rule

    94.2% of GRA members have said they were prepared to take industrial action because of dissatisfied with their working conditions. Speaking to Anton was Deputy General Secretary of the GRA James Morrisroe.

  • Yesterday · 6 min

    The strategy to improve life in rural Ireland by 2031

    The Government has launched a new rural strategy aimed at improving life in rural Ireland by 2031. It comes with with plans for better transport, broadband, housing and jobs. Anton gets the view of the strategy with CEO of Rural Link, Briain Smyth.

  • Yesterday · 8 min

    The latest update from the Israel election

    Exit polls in Israel suggest that Benjamin Netanyahu’s party will not lead the next government. For the latest on the election Anton spoke to Ruth Eglash Senior Correspondent at the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

  • Yesterday · 4 min

    Should you know how much your colleagues earn?

    In Ireland many contracts state you can't discuss pay with your colleagues. But should you be able to know how much your colleagues are getting paid? Anton asked Julie Galbraith Head of Employment at Eversheds Sutherland law firm.

  • Yesterday · 5 min

    Did You See?

    We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor of the Irish Independent.

  • Yesterday · 8 min

    A cultural shift needed regarding women's health concerns

    Social Democrats TD for Wicklow Jennifer Whitmore says there needs to be a cultural shift in how women’s health concerns are treated, accusing some medical professionals of gaslighting female patients. Jennifer discussed this further with Anton.

  • Yesterday · 4 min

    The frightful waste your pumpkins leave behind!

    Many people will be getting festive and spooking up their homes with a few pumpkin carvings. But despite your “gourd” intentions, environmentalists are warning that the real fright is the waste you leave behind. Speaking to Anton was Tad Kirakowski, CEO Voice Of Irish Concern for the Environment.

  • Yesterday · 3 min

    The latest from the Russell Brand’criminal trial

    A judge overseeing Russell Brand’s criminal trial has dismissed an indecent assault charge against the British comedian and actor. Replacing it with a count of attempted indecent assault. Speaking to Anton was Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty, BBC Presenter and host of the podcast Fame Under Fire: Russell Brand on Trial.

  • Yesterday · 4 min

    Exit polls project no clear winner in Israel election

    Votes are still being counted, but Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot have offered competing claims to lead Israel after last night's election. We get the latest on the election with Paul Kearns, Freelance Journalist in Tel Aviv.

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