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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 14 · 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 Sean O’Rourke, Irish Journalist and Broadcaster.

  • September 14 · 4 min

    How do you cope after losing a pet?

    New research by the Irish Blue Cross has found that more than half of Irish pet owners are still grieving more than a year after their pet’s passing, according to their new research How do you cope after losing a pet and what supports are out there? To tell us was Dr Laura Mock Head of Veterinary Services at The Irish Blue Cross.

  • September 14 · 4 min

    People are seeing more scams than last year

    More than half of people believed they encountered more suspicious communications and possible scams than last year, according to new research from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland. Speaking to Anton was Niamh Davenport, Head of Financial Crime at the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland.

  • September 14 · 4 min

    Childminders are feeling burdened by new regulations

    Calls are being made to relax regulations for childminders are feeling burdened by new regulations put on them. The calls come as those working in the sector say that many are leaving the industry in droves because of this. To discuss this further with Anton was the Chief Executive of Childminding Ireland, Bernadette Orbinski Burke.

  • September 14 · 4 min

    Leaders in the UK meeting to break up the UK!

    The leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are meeting today in Cardiff. This meeting is to sign a deal designed to kick-start the break-up of the United Kingdom. Speaking to Anton with more on this was Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor, Financial Times.

  • September 11 · 2 min

    Is Ireland heading towards a cashless society?

    There were over 1.2 billion domestic payments made on Irish cards, valued at almost €50 billion, in the first half of 2026. This is according to the latest research from the Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland. To discuss this further with Anton was Caitríona Redmond, Consumer Columnist with the Irish Examiner.

  • September 11 · 5 min

    A sharp fall in the number of international protection applicants

    New figures released this morning by Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy shows a sharp fall in the number of international applicants as the EU Migration Pact takes effect. Joining Anton to discuss further was Barrister Lorraine Lally.

  • September 11 · 6 min

    SIPTU health workers to take industrial action in 30 hospitals

    Members of SIPTU working in 30 hospitals will commence industrial action later this month. This action is a result over delays in agreeing a new public sector pay deal. Speaking to Anton this morning was Kevin Figgis, Head of the SIPTU Health Division.

  • September 11 · 4 min

    Why are concert tickets so expensive?

    Pop star Harry Styles is coming back to Dublin next summer with standing tickets in Croke Park ranging from €142 all the way to €267. He follows many other concerts in Ireland asking for increasingly higher prices, but what’s behind these costs? Anton asked Michael Murphy, Lecturer at the Institute of Art Design and Technology and music industry expert.

  • September 11 · 4 min

    What is President Trump’s full itinerary in Ireland?

    The US president will arrive to Dublin via Air Force One early tomorrow morning in a non-state visit. The Phoenix Park closed late last night and will remain closed until Saturday evening when Trump will make his way down to Doonbeg for the Irish Open We get the details of the US President's itinerary with Newstalk's Political Correspondent, Sean Defoe.

  • September 11 · 4 min

    Should our local authorities introduce tourist taxes?

    In England, Mayors are set to be given the power to bring in new fees on visitors for over night stays. They're saying it will mean more money can be invested in the local areas. Here in Ireland should it be up to our local authorities as to whether it should be imposed? Joining Anton to discuss this was Dublin City Councillor Michael Pidgeon.

  • September 11 · 8 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 with the Irish Independent.

  • September 11 · 4 min

    Today marks 25 years since 9/11

    Today marks 25 years since 9/11. The terrorist attacks on locations across America resulted in the deaths of nearly three thousand people. It began when two hijacked planes crashed into the Twin Towers in New York City, and that's where a memorial service is being held later today. Newstalk reporter Emily Keegan is in New York and sent us this report.

  • September 11 · 4 min

    Son of Gerry Hutch remanded in custody

    Jason Hutch, the son of veteran criminal and failed election candidate Gerry “The Monk” Hutch, has been remanded in custody. This comes after an extradition from Spain to face trial for facilitating organised crime. Anton gets the latest from Tom Tuite, Court Reporter.

  • September 10 · 7 min

    Pat Shortt to make his Abbey Theatre debut

    Actor and comedian Pat Shortt is about to make his Abbey Theatre debut in “Animals”. Written and directed by Dan Colley, and adapted from the short stories of Blindboy. Pat joined Anton this morning to chat all about his stage debut.

  • September 10 · 3 min

    Students getting fast-food deliveries to their school

    A new phenomenon has emerged in secondary schools. Students in some urban areas are getting fast-food deliveries to their school. This raises safety concerns because it means takeaway couriers are entering school properties To discuss this with Anton was Paul Crone, Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals.

  • September 10 · 7 min

    INMO members vote in favour of industrial action

    Members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action. This decision comes over delays in agreeing a new public sector pay deal. Speaking to Anton was Phil Ní Sheaghdha, INMO General Secretary.

  • September 10 · 8 min

    Why antibiotics aren't always the answer?

    We are coming into cold and flu season where a lot of people will end up feeling under the weather. A lot of the time, the advice from our GP’s is to rest up and drink plenty of fluids, not antibiotics. To explain why antibiotics aren't always the answer is GP Dr Phil Kieran.

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