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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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October 20 · 4 min
Venomous spider expected to make its way indoors
The National Poisons Information Centre has warned Irish households of a venomous spider that's expected to make its way indoors in the coming months. Anton Savage was joined by Collie Ennis, Biodiversity Officer and Zoology Research Associate at Trinity College Dublin to discuss.
October 20 · 4 min
Partial curfews to be rolled out in France
Partial curfews are to be rolled out in France in an attempt to prevent more riots taking place across the country. Naomi O'Leary, Europe Correspondent for The Irish Times joined Anton Savage to discuss.
October 20 · 5 min
Solicitor strikes over new payment reforms continue
Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has accused solicitors of targeting rape cases during their legal aid protest. Solicitors deny the claim. Anton Savage was joined by solicitor, Michael Finucane to discuss.
October 20 · 9 min
Could pubs and clubs closing earlier reduce violence?
Alcohol Action Ireland will today recommend to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to reduce alcohol trading hours among other things in order to combat alcohol’s role in unprovoked assaults. Dr Sheila Gilheany CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland joined Anton Savage on the show to discuss.
October 20 · 6 min
Talks on a new public sector pay deal continue
Talks on a new public sector pay deal have concluded last night after about five hours of negotiations. The talks get underway again this morning. Unite deputy regional secretary, Tom Fitzgerald joined Anton Savage on the show to discuss.
October 20 · 6 min
Michael Healy-Rae on rural road safety
There have been numerous incidents of deer causing danger to drivers and the issue going underreported. Independent TD for County Kerry, Michael Healy-Rae joined Anton Savage on the show to discuss rural road safety.
October 20 · 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 David Mc Redmond Former CEO of An Post.
October 20 · 4 min
Why can’t we stop laughing once we start?
Have you ever laughed so much that you couldn’t stop? There’s actually science behind it! Different brain networks control laughter, linking it to emotions, pleasure and social connection. Sophie Scott Professor of Cognitive Psychology, University College London joined us on the show to discuss.
October 20 · 4 min
New trains due next year to tackle overcrowding
New battery-electric trains are due to enter service next year in a bid to ease overcrowding on Irish rail services. Brian Caulfield, Professor in Transportation at the School of Engineering at Trinity College joined Anton Savage on the show to discuss if they will make a difference.
October 20 · 4 min
Government considers clampdown on vape shops
The Government is considering new planning rules to help councils limit the growing number of vape shops, amid concerns about youth vaping, suspected money laundering and the impact on town centres. Anton Savage was joined on the show by Garret Ahearn Fine Gael Senator & spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade and Employment to discuss.
October 20 · 6 min
Are motor insurance reforms bringing down your premiums?
The Central Bank has published a new report today on the cost of motor insurance, with premiums showing signs of falling. But are Irish motorists paying less and how much of your premium goes towards claims, legal fees and insurers’ costs? Moyagh Murdock, Chief executive of Insurance Ireland joined Anton Savage on the show to discuss.
October 19 · 4 min
Elon Musk and his flying car!
Many parts of the world are still working to figure out if and how driverless cars will work. But Elon Musk and Tesla now have their eyes set on a new innovation flying cars. For more on this Anton spoke to Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly.
October 19 · 6 min
The latest on the riots across France
More than 2,000 people have been arrested after police clashed with protesters across France. For the latest on the situation there Anton spoke to John Litchfield veteran Journalist based in Paris.
October 19 · 5 min
New public sector pay deal talks take place today
Formal negotiations on a new public sector pay deal are due to begin at the Workplace Relations Commission today. This comes with Taoiseach Micheál Martin saying any agreement must improve productivity across the public service while protecting lower-paid workers. We get the latest with  Political Editor, The Irish Times Pat Leahy.
October 19 · 6 min
Where does gaming end and gambling begin?
With the release of Grand Theft Auto VI and other videos games ahead of the Christmas season. The Drug and Alcohol Task Forces are asking parents to look beyond the hype and consider an increasingly important question: where does gaming end and gambling begin? Anton discusses this further with Tony O’Reilly, Gambling Initiative spokesperson for the Drug & Alcohol Task Force, and former postman who was jailed for 3 years for stealing €1.75 million from An Post to fund a severe online gambling addiction.
October 19 · 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 Retired Media Lecturer in TUD and Host of the Ditch Podcast.
October 19 · 2 min
An “explosion” in octopus numbers off the UK coast
An “explosion” in octopus numbers off the UK coast is causing havoc in the populations of crabs, lobsters, whelks, clams, and mussels and threatening livelihoods, according to Fishermen. We get the details from Marine Biologist Rowan Byrne of Marinecreatures.com.
October 19 · 6 min
Time to prepare for 100-year Lives
As many as one in three children born in Ireland today are expected to live to 100. That is according to The 100 Year Lives Project. But what needs to change so that we're prepared? To discuss with Anton was Karen Hand, Social Psychologist co author of the The 100 Year Lives Project with Carolyn Odgers.
October 19 · 5 min
Police clash with protesters across France
More than 2,000 people have been arrested after police clashed with protesters across France. With politicians calling for the resignation of the Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez. Speaking to Anton with more on his was Freelance Journalist in France Jamie Smith-Maillet.
October 19 · 3 min
Man dies following an assault in Dublin
A man who died following an assault in Dublin in the early hours of Sunday morning has been named locally as Jamie Bailey. Anton got the details on this story with Reporter with Independent News and Media, Conor Feehan.

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