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  • August 18 · 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 Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor at the Irish Independent.

  • August 18 · 7 min

    Debate: Do we need a Minister for Agriculture?

    “If there was a good case to be made in Denmark for scrapping its agriculture ministry, I believe the argument in favour of a similar step in Ireland is even more compelling and urgent” Those are the words of Environmental Journalist and Author John Gibbons who is calling for Ireland to get rid of its Minister for Agriculture. John and President of ICMSA, Denis Drennan joined Anton to debate.

  • August 18 · 3 min

    What to do if you encounter a dolphin up close?

    If you find yourself at sea or near the water so there is a chance you find spot a dolphin. But if you are nearby the mammal, should you try go swimming or with it or follow it. To tell us more was Underwater Cameraman and Photographer Ken O Sullivan.

  • August 18 · 5 min

    President Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way"

     US President, Donald Trump has warned that the US will bomb Oman if it gets in the way" of a US deal with Iran. He has urged the country to surrender. To discuss ongoing relations and the conflict, Anton spoke to the Former UK Ambassador to Iran and non-resident Senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, Nicholas Hopton.

  • August 18 · 4 min

    New law considered after M9 crash

    Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan is considering a new criminal offence for those who drive the wrong way on a motorway. It comes after five teenage boys were killed when the BMW car they were driving the wrong way on the M9 crashed into an oncoming vehicle. We get the details with Stephen Breen, Crime Editor with The Irish Sun.

  • August 17 · 5 min

    The Rose of Tralee kicks off tonight

    This year's 32 Roses are on the countdown to the televised Rose of Tralee shows starting tonight. To tell us all about what we can expect from this year is Broadcaster and Host of The Rose of Tralee Dáithí Ó Sé.

  • August 17 · 5 min

    Government is 'running out of time' to prevent fuel protests

    Kevin McPartlan, Head of Fuels for Ireland has warned the Government is 'running out of time' to prevent a repeat of the protests that brought the country to a standstill as prices soar. Kevin explained this further with Anton this morning on the show.

  • August 17 · 5 min

    Ukrainian drone attack on Russia kills at least six

    The EU’s Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas has said the European Union is to significantly expand its sanctions against Russia over the coming months as the WAR with Ukraine rumbles on. To discuss this further with Anton was Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at DCU and author of “Unfinished Empire: Russian Imperialism in Ukraine and the Near Abroad”.

  • August 17 · 3 min

    France's top court blocks social media ban for under 15s

    The Constitutional Council in France has struck down a law banning social media for under 15s, saying it infringes on fundamental freedoms. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brought us the details.

  • August 17 · 6 min

    The latest on the crash on the M9

    Five young people have been killed while four have been seriously injured in a motorway crash involving one car driving the wrong way down the M9. Speaking to Anton was Neil Michael, reporter with the Irish Examiner.

  • August 17 · 5 min

    Will the budget in October include a tax package?

    The Government is looking at increasing the entry point of the higher rate to tax to €46,000 in October’s budget. What will this mean for other purposed measures and what will it do for your pocket? To discuss further was Barra Rountree, the Assistant Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin.

  • August 17 · 5 min

    Skin cancer survivor Liz Farrell

    “I truly believe that being aware of and proactive about skin changes has saved me from the worst-case scenario that my dad went through with skin cancer” Those are the words of skin cancer survivor Liz Farrell, who joined Anton to discuss the importance of getting checked.

  • August 17 · 6 min

    Derry bonfires lit with images of Michelle O Neill

    Sinn Féin and other politicians have condemned the burning of images of First Minister Michelle O'Neill. Along with Poppies, wreathes, sashes and other political material on three bonfires that took place over the weekend in Derry. We get reaction to this with Chris Hazard the South Down MP with Sinn Féin.

  • August 17 · 3 min

    The latest on the crash on the M9

    Five young people have been killed while four have been seriously injured in a motorway crash involving one car driving the wrong way down the M9. We get the latest on this with Molly O’Connor, Newstalk Reporter.

  • August 14 · 4 min

    It's gold and silver for Ireland

    Last night saw Mark English win the gold medal in the men's 800m and then 20 minutes later, Rhasidat Adeleke grabbed silver in the women's 200m at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. Anton spoke to Hamish Adams CEO Athletics Ireland on a great night.

  • August 14 · 8 min

    The reason a passenger got sucked out of Ryanair flight reveal

    It has been revealed that the reason why a passenger got partially sucked out of a Ryanair flight last month was caused by broken engine parts. That’s according to a preliminary report by the U.S National Transportation Safety Board Anton looks into the report with Kevin Byrne, retired Lieutenant Col and Airport Safety and Security Auditor.

  • August 14 · 4 min

    Hosepipe ban may be extending beyond August 26th

    Uisce Éireann has said that an extension to the hosepipe ban may have to be considered beyond 26 August. Speaking to Anton with more on this was Asset Strategy Manager at Uisce Éireann, Mairead Conlon.

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