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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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September 16 · 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 David McRedmond, Former CEO of An Post.
September 16 · 5 min
Late-night openings at pubs and nightclubs declining
Late-night openings at pubs and nightclubs are continuing to decline, with 950 fewer extended nights recorded across the country last year. The Licensed Vintners Association says rising costs are putting pressure on the late-night economy. To discuss further with Anton was Donal O Keefe, CEO of the Licensed Vintners’ Association.
September 16 · 4 min
Should Europe gear up for more Russian attacks?
Russia has been tied to three separate "hybrid attacks” in Europe in the last 24 hours, including a drone in Lithuania, a warship in Denmark and a train attack in Poland. Should Europe gear up for more Russian attacks? Anton discussed further with Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at DCU.
September 16 · 5 min
NBC news helicopter crashes in Los Angeles
At least three people have been killed after an NBC news helicopter crashed in Los Angeles near the scene of a fatal bus accident, officials have said. For more on this Anton spoke to Steve Gregory, Special Correspondent at K-N-X news in Los Angeles.
September 16 · 5 min
Ursula Von der Leyen will introduce the “EU Kids Act” today
European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen will introduce the “EU Kids Act” in her address to the European Parliament today. We look ahead to the address with Shona Murray the EU Correspondent at Euronews.
September 15 · 10 min
Minister Martin Heydon live from the Ploughing Championship
One-in-three farmers have indicated their intentions to leave the farming industry within five years according to new research. With CAP looking like it may be cut and green diesel prices approaching €1.50 per litre. The financial side doesn’t look like it’ll get any easier. To discuss further with Anton Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine Martin Heydon.
September 15 · 2 min
The true costs of running a car!
New research from the ESRI shows that the majority of us underestimate how much it costs to run a car. More than seven in ten underestimate it by a substantial amount, with the median guess being two-thousand euro per year, when in actual fact costs added up to almost three thousand. Dr Shane Timmons, Senior Research Officer at the ESRI discusses the research findings with Anton.
September 15 · 8 min
Calls to introduce a carbon budget to Irish aviation
New analysis finds Dublin Airport faces one of Europe’s sharpest rises in aviation emissions as government removes passenger cap. That’s according to a new report calling for Ireland to establish its own carbon budget for Dublin Airport to curb expansion. We get reaction to this with Sorcha Tunney, Senior Manager of Opportunity Green Ireland, and Kevin Byrne Airport Safety and Security Auditor.
September 15 · 8 min
The EU Kids Act what will it bring?
The European Commission is this week set to unveil its landmark EU Kids Act, which will set age limits for children and impose safe design requirements on companies such as Meta and TikTok. To discuss this further with Anton was Head of Communications and Research at Cyber Safe Kids Philip Arneill.
September 15 · 5 min
Do you pay your IOU's?
Young people have more options to easily send money between friends than any other generation. However, new research from Zelle found that a third of Gen Z who owe someone money has delayed paying them back. Why is this? Anton asked Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin.
September 15 · 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, Former Tánaiste, Currently a Member of G7 Equality Advisory Council and Ambassador for Anti-Trafficking Organisation ‘Ruhama’.
September 15 · 5 min
Public supports shifting tax burden from income to capital
A new Red C Poll shows that people would support moving the tax burden from your income to your capital gains. To discuss the findings with Anton was Dr Emma Howard, Senior Lecturer in Economics at TU Dublin.
September 15 · 5 min
Do you grind your teeth without realising it?
Do you grind your teeth without realising it? Dentists say bruxism could be affecting more young people and stress may be a major factor. So, why are we doing it, and what can we do about it? Anton asked the Chair of the GP committee of the Irish Dental Association, and a Dentist at Kiwi Dental in Carlow, Caroline Robbins.
September 15 · 3 min
Cocaine use is reportedly rising among young farmers
Cocaine use is reportedly rising among young farmers. This comes also with concerns drug money is funding new machinery fleets and giving some agricultural contractors an unfair edge. For more on this Anton spoke to Jacqueline Hogge, Rural Affairs Correspondent with The Farmers Journal.
September 15 · 5 min
Gardaí address capacity to carry out road pursuits
The Oireachtas Justice Committee today will hear from An Garda Síochána and Garda representative bodies on the capacity of the force to carry out pursuits. Speaking to Anton ahead of this meeting was Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for the Cavan–Monaghan and Chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration.
September 14 · 4 min
Revolut has confirmed a data breach
Digital Bank Revolut has confirmed a data breach, with sensitive customer information being compromised. With the details on this was Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly.
September 14 · 4 min
A glorious triumph for Shane Lowry
It was a glorious triumph for Shane Lowry at the Irish Open in Doonbeg yesterday, winning his first title since 2022 and his third ever win on Irish soil. Speaking to Anton this morning was Ray Molloy, Esker Hills Golf Club manager and family friend of Shane Lowry.
September 14 · 5 min
Tech chiefs agree to “slow the pace” of AI development
Sam Altman and Elon Musk have backed a call from the head of Anthropic, Dario Amodei, to “slow the pace” of artificial intelligence development. This comes after he warned that an AI swarm could otherwise become capable of “taking over the entire internet” within a year. For more on this Anton spoke to Mark Kelly the Founder of AI Ireland.
September 14 · 4 min
More people are building their pensions
Pension ownership has risen by nearly 20 per cent since the introduction of the MyFutureFund scheme, according to new research from the ESRI. Just two in five people think their pension will provide a good standard of living in retirement. Speaking to Anton this morning was Grainne Griffin Director of Financial Education at the CCPC and Ireland’s first Financial Literacy Ambassador.
September 14 · 5 min
Reaction to President Trump's united Ireland comments
Over the weekend US President Donald Trump, said several times that he is in favour of a United Ireland. His comments garnered a lot of pushback from unionist politicians, one of whom was Sammy Wilson, MP for East Antrim and DUP Chief Whip in the House of Commons.

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