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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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Today · 6 min
Why are Gen Z men happier living with their mums?
Why are young men choosing to live with their mums rather than moving out or settling down? Young men are now 26 times more likely to live with their mum than their wife by the age of 25. We discuss with Leslie Shoemaker, Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer, TU Dublin.
Today · 11 min
Russell Brand faces years in prison for rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand faces years in jail after he was convicted of one count of rape and three of sexual assault. Speaking to Anton was , Legal commentator Sian Matthews and also Al Jackson, Investigations Editor for Channel 4’s Dispatches, creators of “Russell Brand: In Plain Sight”.
Today · 10 min
Is the aviation industry and passenger confidence at risk?
With multiple planes diverted due to bomb threats. Could these hoaxes put the aviation industry and passenger confidence at risk? Anton discussed this further with Eoghan Corry Travel Commentator and Owner of Travel Extra and Kevin Byrne LT. Col retired Airport Safety and Security Auditor.
Today · 4 min
UK plans to cracks down on “wild west” e-bike behaviour
The British government is seeking to end the "wild west" of e-bike parking. Also a crack down on antisocial behaviour, such as riding on pavements. Should we do the same here? Anton asked Ciarán Cuffe, Co Chair of the European Green Party and Member of the Transport Rd Safety User Forum.
Today · 4 min
Should right to education from birth to be enshrined into legislation
The National Women’s Council is calling for every child to have a guaranteed place in public early years education from at least the age of one. Saying the right to education from birth should be enshrined in law. Anton discusses this further with Corrinne Hasson Executive Director of the National Women’s Council.
Today · 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 Gabija Gataveckaitė, BBC Dublin Correspondent.
Today · 4 min
Personal borrowing in Ireland hits a record high
Personal loans in Ireland have reached a record high, with more than 3.1 billion euro borrowed in the year to June. New figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland and speaking to Anton was Brian Hayes, Chief Executive, BPFI.
Today · 3 min
The future of AI in education
AI is posing a growing challenge for colleges and universities, with concerns about how to ensure students are doing their own work. Anton finds out what these challenges are with Michael Gillespie the General Secretary of the TUI.
Today · 7 min
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand faces years in jail after he was convicted of one count of rape and three of sexual assault. Joining Anton with more on this was Joshua Rozenberg KC, British Solicitor, Legal Affairs Commentator, and Journalist.
Yesterday · 3 min
The CAO portal opens today
The CAO portal is open from today for leaving cert students to register for one of the over 1,400 courses that are available across the country. We get the details from Gemma Lawlor, Guidance Counsellor at Reach Guidance.
Yesterday · 8 min
How strikes will affect EU meetings?
Next Thursday 50 European leaders will meet at the National Convention Centre in one of Ireland’s biggest meetings as EU President. On that same day, over 300,000 public sector workers are set to go on strike. How strikes will affect EU meetings? Anton discusses this further with Barry Andrews, Fianna Fail MEP.
Yesterday · 2 min
No more unanswered prayers Garth Brooks is touring Ireland
Garth Brooks today announced that he is returning to Ireland next year. He is bringing the music to 5 venues around the country. Deputy Editor of Hot Press Stuart Clark brought us the details.
Yesterday · 6 min
Rise in anti-social behaviour by girls over past decade
Rates of antisocial behaviour do not vary by parental education, family social class or experience of financial strain. That’s according to new research from the ESRI and to look into these findings was Emer Smyth, Research Professor.
Yesterday · 8 min
Simon Coveney’s take on US Midterm results
What implications will the US Midterm results have around the world and in Ireland? Anton discusses this with Simon Coveney Head of Global Affairs at EY EMEIA and former Foreign Affairs Minister.
Yesterday · 2 min
The new Animal Welfare Strategy for 2026 to 2030
The Government has unveiled its new Animal Welfare Strategy for 2026 to 2030. Dogs Trust says the existing draft legislation doesn't go far enough. We heard from Sarah Lynch, Compliance and Research Manager at Dogs Trust Ireland.
Yesterday · 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 Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor of the The Irish Times.
Yesterday · 5 min
Could your own smart technology be under threat from cyberattack?
This week, fridges supermarkets across Europe were hit by cyberattacks. What could attacks like this mean for your own fridge and other so-called “smart” technology? Anton asked Ciara O'Brien, Irish Times Business and Technology Journalist.
Yesterday · 3 min
The accelerating sea-levels rise around Ireland
A new study has found that sea levels around Ireland are rising at their fastest rate in 100 years Researchers analysed a century of tide-gauge records from six locations, finding a significant acceleration since 2000. For more on this Anton spoke to Dr Gerard McCarthy, Associate Professor, Oceanographer at ICARUS and Principal Investigator for The Sea-Level Research.
Yesterday · 6 min
Republicans' crushing midterm election defeat
US Vice-President JD Vance has blamed the war with Iran for the Republicans' crushing midterm election defeat, saying - "The reason we lost is the war". For the latest we heard from David Smith Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian in Austin Texas.
Wednesday · 3 min
Calls to commit adequate funding for nature restoration
The Climate Change Advisory Council has criticised the Government's failure to commit adequate funding for nature restoration in Budget 2027. Yvonne Buckley, Member of the Climate Change Advisory Council discussed this with Anton.

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