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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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Thursday · 4 min
72% Irish adults worry about money
72% Irish adults worry about money to some extent, with 18% saying financial stress is a regular or constant part of their lives. To look into this was Head of Employee Benefits NFP Ireland Sarah McGurinn.
Thursday · 9 min
Weekend rostering of consultants requires adequate resources
The Irish Hospital Consultants Association is warning that weekend rostering of consultants could worsen Ireland’s waiting list crisis. It says that without adequate staff, diagnostics and beds, moving consultants to weekends will simply take them away from already busy weekdays. To discuss further with Anton was Gabrielle Colleran, President of the Irish Hospital Consultants Association.
Thursday · 4 min
The social media obsession with crime court trials
The jury in the murder trial of US woman Lindsay Clancy is set to resume deliberations for a sixth day after twice failing to reach a verdict. Beyond the courtroom, people online are building their own cases. To discuss this further was Criminologist Trina O’Connor.
Thursday · 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 Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor, Irish Independent.
Thursday · 5 min
Youth4Earth the climate change movement
Teenager Olivia Fahey has garnered a huge interest in climate change. She has gain nearly 40 thousand followers online after setting up a climate change movement called ‘Youth4Earth’. Olivia Fahey, climate activist and founder of Youth4Earth explained all about the movement with Anton.
Thursday · 3 min
Irish trio wanted for ‘sob-story’ scam in Spain
Spanish police are investigating three Irish nationals posing as tourists who are believed to have stolen thousands of euros with a “sob-story” scam. Anton got the details on this with Guy Hedgecoe, Irish Times contributor based in Madrid.
Thursday · 5 min
HSE launches the first national guide on abortions after foetal anomaly diagnosis
The HSE has published Ireland’s first guide for people considering or undergoing an abortion following a diagnosis of a foetal anomaly in an unborn baby. Joining Anton this morning was Professor Keelin O’Donoghue, Consultant Obstetrician and Lead of the Pregnancy Loss Research Group at University College Cork.
Thursday · 6 min
The key demands of the Affordable Ireland campaign
Affordable Ireland, a campaign created by a coalition of groups, will be protesting this month ahead of the Budget in October. They’re calling on the Government to address the affordability crisis in the Budget and have a set of demands. Eddie Conlon the convener of the Affordable Ireland Campaign told Anton their key demands.
September 2 · 5 min
70% of primary school children still own social media accounts
70% of primary school children (aged 8–12) still have their own accounts on social media apps. That are meant to be 13+, according to figures published today in CyberSafeKids’ tenth annual report. To break these findings down was CyberSafeKids CEO, Alex Cooney.
September 2 · 5 min
Investigating whether someone is having an affair?
Changes in behaviour, unexplained absences, a phone that never leaves their hand and is always face down. These are all the stereotypical signs that someone is having an affair. But how does one go about investigating whether someone is having an affair? Paul Lewis, Private investigator and founder of UK-based PEL Consultancy Services.
September 2 · 3 min
Better public transport could mean less reliance on cars later in life
New ESRI research finds people with good public transport access tend to learn to drive later. Therefore driving less as they get older. Senior Research Officer with the ESRI’s Behavioural Research Unit, Dr Shane Timmons discussed the research findings with Anton.
September 2 · 5 min
Just 39% of Irish people believe everyone enjoys basic human rights
Just 39% of Irish people believe that everyone enjoys the same basic human rights. This according to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission’s 2025 poll. To discuss these findings with Anton was Liam Herrick, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.
September 2 · 5 min
Germany blames Russia for the drone attack on Leipzig airport
Germany has blamed Russia for the drone attack on Leipzig airport attack last month. How much of a threat is this to Europe, especially when Ireland currently holds the EU presidency? To discuss this further with Anton was Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at DCU.
September 2 · 7 min
Mandatory helmets and high-vis jackets for e-scooter users
Legislation to make hi-vis jackets and helmets mandatory for all e-scooter users will be signed into law today. With more on this Anton spoke to Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fail TD for Clare and member of the Oireachtas Transport Committee.
September 2 · 4 min
Gen X is facing a growing workplace crisis
Too old to hire, too young to retire? Gen X is facing a growing workplace crisis. But midlife could be the perfect time to rethink your career not start from scratch. To discuss further with Anton was Author and Former Editor-In-Chief of HELLO! magazine, turned qualified life coach, Rosie Nixon.
September 2 · 10 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 Richard Bruton, Former Minister and Chair of Two Voluntary Bodies; A Research Centre on Climate Biodiversity and Water and Social Enterprise.
September 2 · 4 min
France aims to crackdown on fast fashion
France is aiming to crackdown on fast fashion, as its government has started imposing fees on items sold from sites like Shein and Temu. The levy could reach almost €20 per garment by 2030. Should the Irish government do the same? Anton discusses this further with Sustainability Broadcaster Meghann Scully.
September 2 · 3 min
Tyler Robinson will stand trial for the murder of Charlie Kirk
A judge in Utah has ruled that Tyler Robinson will stand trial for the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. He will face the death penalty. Anton got further details from David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian.
September 2 · 5 min
How did Andy Burnham’s first day in Parliament go?
In the UK, the summer recess is over and Andy Burnham has finally faced the House of Commons as Prime Minister. How did the day go? Anton asked James Lyons, Former Director of Strategic Communications for Keir Starmer and Senior Partner at Penta Group Consultancy.
September 2 · 5 min
Students are avoiding school for non-health reasons
More than one fifth of primary school and one third of secondary school parents said their children have refused or avoided going to school at least once a month. That’s according to a new report from Barnardos out today. To discuss the findings of this report with Anton was Paul Crone, Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputies.

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