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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 10 · 5 min

    Calls to cut PRSI and keep jobs

    Retail Excellence Ireland is calling for the Government to cut employers’ PRSI in the next budget, including no employers’ PRSI for workers under 25. To discuss further with Anton was Jean McCabe, CEO Retail Excellence.

  • September 10 · 3 min

    Getting your hands dirty boosts your health!

    Could getting your hands dirty actually be good for your health? Research suggests that contact with soil and nature may boost our skin microbes and support our immune system Selene Daly Tarpey, Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Tutor explained all to Anton.

  • September 10 · 6 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 Fionnuala Corbett, Presenter on Dave and Fionnuala on Today FM.

  • September 10 · 6 min

    How education can prevent hate in the online world

    The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission are calling for human rights, equality, digital and media literacy to be embedded across education. They also say we need a designated lead Department, clear accountability mechanisms, and independent monitoring. For more on this Anton spoke to Dr Niamh Sammon, Assistant lecturer and Programme Chair of the BA in journalism at TU Dublin and former Producer on Channel 4 News.

  • September 10 · 6 min

    The “disruption costs” of retrofitting

    While the capital costs of retrofitting and renovating your home is well-documented. New research from the ESRI considers the less-discussed “hassle costs”. Anton discusses this further with Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist ESRI.

  • September 9 · 5 min

    Is it healthy to laugh at yourself?

    Have you ever found yourself laughing at yourself after doing something silly, or for being clumsy or maybe even in a social setting? Well don’t worry because it is actually good for you. Joining Anton this morning was Dr Sonja Heintz a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Plymouth who has a research focus on humour.

  • September 9 · 2 min

    What's behind increased museum heists?

    French police are hunting two thieves who escaped with two Renoir paintings worth nine million euro from a museum on the French Riviera. This is the latest in an increased string of heists in Europe over the last year. Speaking to Anton this morning was Eamonn McEnaney, Former Director of Waterford Museum of Treasures.

  • September 9 · 6 min

    Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger in cinemas now

    Oasis are back and they’re on the big screen! Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger has premiered in Venice and hits cinemas today, ahead of its Disney+ release later this year. We get the details from Deputy Editor of Hot Press, Stuart Clark.

  • September 9 · 5 min

    The widespread disruption at UK airports

    Dublin Airport passengers are being warned of delays. This comes after a major UK air‑traffic control fault caused widespread disruption at airports including Heathrow, grounding flights and triggering hundreds of cancellations. We get the latest on the situation in the UK and home with Eoghan Corry, Travel Commentator and Owner of Travel Extra.

  • September 9 · 5 min

    Call for supports for farmers adapting to climate change

    Farmers should be supported with land-specific climate information, technology and practical advice to prepare for a changing climate. That is according to the Climate Change Advisory Council. Alex White, Chairperson of the Climate Change Advisory Council.

  • September 9 · 3 min

    The increasing risks of financial crime

    There is an increasing risk in Financial Crime and not enough ways to deal and combat the challenges around it. Anton discusses this further with Michael Kavanagh, CEO of the Compliance Institute.

  • September 9 · 5 min

    Coimisiúin na Meán opens investigation into X

    The media regulator Coimisiún na Meán has opened an investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X. This comes amid concerns over its age assurance measures and parental controls. Speaking to Anton was Melissa Ingle, Data Scientist and former X employee in content moderation.

  • September 9 · 5 min

    Large drone spotted close to Dublin Bay

    An Aer Lingus pilot has reported seeing a large drone close to Dublin Bay. At around 5pm yesterday, the pilot of the Aer Lingus Regional plane told Dublin Air Traffic Control that the drone was spotted at the same altitude as the plane, around 6,000 feet in the sky. Speaking to Anton with reaction was Security and Defense Analyst, Declan Power.

  • September 8 · 6 min

    AI making some people work harder and for longer

    Most workers who report saving time by using AI say they use it to work more. Rather than using it to achieve a better work life balance. That’s according to the 2025 Working in Ireland Survey. To discuss the findings with Anton was Professor John Geary, from the School of Business at University College Dublin and lead author on the research.

  • September 8 · 7 min

    Prices for new and used EVs both up

    Used EV values are up for the first time in three years, according to a new report from DoneDeal Electric also took the largest single share of the new car market for the first time in July. Speaking to Anton with more on this was Paddy Comyn, Head of Communications at Done Deal.

  • September 8 · 3 min

    A decrease in people with health insurance since 2020

    There has been a decrease of 1,663 people with health insurance compared with the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest report from the Health Insurance Authority. This marks the first decline in insurance market membership since 2020. We get reaction from Brian Lee, the CEO of the Health Insurance Authority.

  • September 8 · 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 Harry Browne Media Lecturer in TUD and Host of Ditch Podcast.

  • September 8 · 8 min

    Mother of Daniel Tatlow-Devally

    Today marks one year since Daniel Tatlow-Davelly first went into German pre-trial detention. Daniel is on trial in Germany for trespassing and criminal damage to an Israeli-owned arms factory. Speaking to Anton this morning was Mimi Tatlow-Golden, Daniel’s mother.

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