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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 31 · 3 min
Keeping your Microsoft Teams account safe from hackers
Watch out Microsoft Teams users. Hackers are spreading a dangerous new phishing scam. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brought us the details.
August 31 · 4 min
Increased childcare subsidies for 47,000 children from today
From today, the threshold for the Income-Assessed subsidies through the National Childcare Scheme has expanded to include families on higher incomes. The Department of Children has said this will benefit a further 47,000 children in Ireland access childcare. Elaine Dunne, Chair of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers spoke to Anton this morning.
August 31 · 7 min
Should parents should be fined for their children’s crimes?
Up to 1,000 children have been classed as "prolific offenders" as the Government plans more youth diversion projects. Some Fianna Fáil TDs say parents should be financially penalised for their children’s crimes. Speaking to Anton this morning was Seámus McGrath, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South-Central.
August 31 · 11 min
New personal investment accounts to be announced today
New personal investment accounts will be announced today by Simon Harris. It will let savers invest in shares, bonds and ETFs without deemed disposal tax, aiming to unlock some of the €157bn held in low-interest deposits. Anton got the details with Patricia Callan, Financial Services Ireland Director.
August 31 · 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 the Ditch podcast.
August 31 · 5 min
EP boss defends crowd control measures
Electric Picnic boss Melvin Benn has strongly defended the festival’s organisation and crowd safety provisions following a crowd collapse at a too-small venue on Friday night. One festival goer who was there told The Journal it was “like a silent bomb blast, the most terrifying thing ever”. Speaking to Anton was Valerie Flynn, Journalist with the Journal.ie.
August 31 · 7 min
Farming groups call for crackdown on inheritance tax loophole
Pressure is growing on the Government to stop wealthy investors from exploiting inheritance tax rules. Which they buy large areas of farmland and passing them on to their children with little or no tax to pay. With more on this Anton spoke to Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers Association.
August 31 · 4 min
Why are TV shows shorter and taking longer to make?
The newly released show “Adults” which has been described as the Gen Z version of Friends. But unlike Friends with 24 episodes per season, Adults has 8 episodes which took about 18 months to make. Why are TV shows shorter but seem to take longer to make? Anton asked Brian Lloyd, Entertainment Journalist.
August 31 · 6 min
Iceland votes against restarting EU membership talks
Iceland has voted against resuming talks on joining the European Union 13 years after they were broken off. With more on this Anton spoke to Ray Bassett, Former Senior Irish Diplomat.
August 31 · 4 min
At least eight die as ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
At least eight people are dead, with 17 still missing and 237 rescued after a passenger vessel capsized off northern Cyprus. We get the latest on this with Borzou Daragahi, Journalist and Founder of Badlands Newsletter.
August 28 · 5 min
Treachery, backstabbing and bare-faced lies!
Treachery, backstabbing and bare-faced lies are all back on our TVs this weekend. The Traitors Ireland returns for its second season. With Anton discuss what might lie ahead is Vanessa Ogbonna, Presenter and the winner of season 1.
August 28 · 4 min
Will the rain take centre stage at Electric Picnic?
Bring your tents, bring your friends and bring your wellies! People with early access to Electric Picnic yesterday were met with torrential rain, but will it clear up over the weekend? Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather brings us a weather update for the Electric Picnic.
August 28 · 5 min
Killarney hit by the " worst flooding in a lifetime"
Most of the town of Killarney in Co Kerry was hit by the" worst flooding in a lifetime" last night, according to its mayor.  We get an update on the situation there with Mayor of Killarney Councillor John O'Donoghue.
August 28 · 4 min
Female Garda applicants have a consistently higher failure rate in physical competency tests
Women applying to work for An Garda Síochána have a consistently higher failure rate in the physical competency test they have to pass before joining the force. That’s according to information obtained by the Irish Examiner. Speaking to Anton to discuss these finding was , Irish Examiner Reporter Neil Michael.
August 28 · 10 min
Andy Burnham says border poll on united Ireland ‘off the table’
A Border poll on a united Ireland is “off the table”, Andy Burnham has said on his first visit to Northern Ireland as UK prime minister. With reaction to this Anton spoke to DUP MP Gregory Campbell and also John Finucane, Sinn Féin MP for North Belfast.
August 28 · 6 min
The must see and hear at Electric Picnic
Electric Picnic returns to Stradbally Hall in Co Laois from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August, with 80,000 festival-goers expected to attend. More than 800 performances are planned across 50 stages, with Lewis Capaldi, Gorillaz and Fontaines D.C. taking the headline slots on the Main Stage. Dave Fanning told Anton what is looking forward to seeing on stage this weekend.
August 28 · 3 min
Are you planning to switch your mortgage?
There has been a big jump in the number of homeowners planning to switch their mortgage, according to new data. Close to 900 homeowners got the all-clear to switch mortgage provider last month, according to the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland. We get the details from Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor, Irish Independent.
August 28 · 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 David McRedmond, Former CEO, An Post.
August 28 · 3 min
Gold bronze age artefacts stolen in Spain heist
Sixty six mostly gold bronze age artefacts have been stolen from museum in Spain in an overnight heist. For more details on this Anton heard from Stephe Burgen, Freelance Journalist in Barcelona.
August 28 · 5 min
Free RSV immunisation for eligible babies is being rolled out
Parents are being asked to avail of free immunisation to protect babies against Respiratory Syncytial Virus as it is rolled out from next Tuesday. We get the details of the roll out with Dr Patrick Kelly, Clinical lead for immunisations in Primary care, Irish College of General Practitioners.

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