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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 8 · 8 min

    The RSA hold their annual conference today

    Today, the Road Safety Authority will hold their annual conference, this year focused on the risks young drivers face on the road. Joining Anton ahead of the conference was Research Manager with the RSA Velma Burns.

  • October 8 · 7 min

    The INMO is staging lunchtime protests today

    The INMO is staging lunchtime protests across the country today over cost-of-living pressures and staffing levels. Speaking to Anton ahead of the lunchtime protests was Phil Ní Sheaghda the INMO General Secretary.

  • October 8 · 5 min

    Measuring how noisy your town is!

    Residents in Dun Laoghaire- Rathdown bothered by cars, trains and other sounds can now find out just how noisy their area is. With new real-time noise monitors installed across the region. To explain more about these new monitors was Dr Eoin King, Noise Specialist based at the University of Galway and Director of the Galway Sound Lab.

  • October 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 Richard Bruton, Former Minister and Chair of Two Voluntary Bodies.

  • October 8 · 4 min

    Executions are continuing across the US

    Executions are continuing across the US, despite the failed lethal injection of death row inmate Christa Pike. Her lawyers were in court yesterday evening seeking answers over the botched execution. To discuss this further with Anton was Maya Foa Chief Executive Officer at Reprieve.

  • October 8 · 6 min

    Cocaine use causes severe nose and throat damage

    Irish surgeons are warning of increasingly severe nose and throat damage linked to cocaine use .New guidance says the damage can go far beyond the familiar “hole in the nose”. In some cases destroying the nose and roof of the mouth. Speaking to Anton was Consultant surgeon Mona Thornton of the Irish Rhinologic Society.

  • October 8 · 4 min

    The latest on the suspected plague case in Russia

    We discuss latest on the suspected plague case in Russia. The WHO are seeking answers over the death of a laboratory worker, while Moscow insists there’s no epidemic risk. Speaking to Anton was Emanuelle Chaze, Ukraine Correspondent for Radio France International & France 24.

  • October 7 · 3 min

    A call for EU-wide rules to tackle work-related stress

    MEPs called for EU-wide rules to tackle work-related stress, depression and anxiety. This affects almost one in three workers. For more on this Anton spoke to Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director of Careers Portal.

  • October 7 · 5 min

    Talking to your teenagers about the safety of alcohol?

    Junior Certificate results are out today, and your teen may be looking forward to celebrating. As a parent, how do you start the conversation about alcohol and staying safe? For some guidance this was Bethan O Riordan, Psychotherapist specialising in parenting support.

  • October 7 · 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 David McRedmond, Former CEO of An Post.

  • October 7 · 6 min

    When should we start feeding birds again?

    With temperatures taking a bit of a dip, you might be thinking that it's time to get the birdfeeders filled again but not just yet! Head of Communications and Development, Bird Watch Ireland, Niall Hatch explains when we should start again and what exactly we should be feeding them.

  • October 7 · 7 min

    Student protests intensify across France

    France’s prime minister has ordered schools to suspend classes as student protests intensify across the country For the latest on the situation there, Anton spoke to Jamie Smith-Maillet a freelance journalist in France and Hugo Doussaint Alternative Étudiante Rémoise (AER) member.

  • October 6 · 9 min

    Whisky is to be distilled in space!

    Whisky is to be distilled in space for the first time. This is part of an experiment which will measure how the spirit ages in the environment beyond Earth's atmosphere. Anton got the details from Dr David Whitehouse, Astronomer and Science Writer.

  • October 6 · 4 min

    “Biggest” day of protests among students in France today

    Today will be the “biggest” day of protests among students in France, according to organisers. More than 5,000 people have been arrested over the disorder so far. We get the latest on the situation with Naomi O'Leary Europe Correspondent for The Irish Times.

  • October 6 · 4 min

    Suspected plague case is under control Russia says

    The US says it’s closely monitoring a suspected case of plague in Siberia. This comes after a laboratory worker died following an apparent illness at an anti-plague research institute. For the latest on this, Anton spoke to Lily Shanagher, Foreign Reporter for the Telegraph.

  • October 6 · 10 min

    Who will be the winners and losers of Budget 2027?

    Later today, Finance Minister Simon Harris and Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers will unveil Budget 2027. We ask who will be the winners and losers of Budget 2027? Joining Anton to look ahead to the Budget 2027 was Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent.

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