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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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  • August 13 · 3 min

    The events shining a light on Irish heritage

    This Saturday, August 15th marks the start of National Heritage Week 2026. There will be thousands of events across the country shining a light on Irish heritage. Anton found out all about the events with CEO of the Heritage Council, Virginia Teehan.

  • August 13 · 6 min

    Could your next relationship be with an AI?

    A new Pure Telecom survey suggests around 370,000 adults in Ireland have had a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot in the past year. With almost half a million more wouldn’t rule it out. So, why are we becoming emotionally attached to technology? To discuss with Anton was Psychologist, Author, Academic and Life Coach, Dr Agnieszka Piotrowska.

  • August 13 · 5 min

    Meta donate 15,000 AI glasses to Vision Ireland

    Meta have announced that they will donate 15-thousand of their Ray-Ban AI glasses to Vision Ireland, the country’s national sight loss charity. We got the details of this donation from Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly.

  • August 13 · 5 min

    Alison Chawke released from prison

    Alison Chawke has been released from prison after serving four weeks of a two-year-two-month sentence. For more on this Anton spoke to Sinn Féin Justice Spokesman, Matt Carthy.

  • August 13 · 6 min

    Farming groups are calling for urgent supports

    Farming groups are calling for urgent supports from the Government over the impact of high temperatures on farmers' livelihoods. Speaking to Anton to discuss further was Francie Gorman, Irish Farmer's Association President.

  • August 13 · 7 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 Frances Fitzgerald a Member of the Gender Equality Advisory Committee to the G7, former Minister, MEP and Tanaiste.

  • August 13 · 5 min

    Deposit Return Scheme bin raiding clean up costs

    Littering caused by people raiding public bins for plastic bottles and aluminum cans is costing Dublin City Council almost €1,000 a day. This is since the introduction of the Deposit Return Scheme. We get reaction to these figures with Daryl Barron the Lord Mayor of Dublin.

  • August 13 · 6 min

    King Puck reigns once more in Kerry

    King Puck is back on his throne in Killorglin as one of Kerry’s biggest and most cherished traditions continues. The annual festival continues to draw in huge crowds. Speaking to Anton this morning was Gerry Boland, Animal Advocate and Founder of Animals Behind Closed Doors .

  • August 13 · 9 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 David McRedmond, CEO of An Post.

  • August 13 · 5 min

    Shark attack on a vessel off the coast of Co Waterford

    A man recovering in hospital after being bitten by a shark on a vessel off the coast of Co Waterford has said that he is okay and hopes to recover "quickly". We get the details of the incident with Eanna Ni Lamhna, Biologist and Author of Wild Dublin

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