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Episodes
Why are gyms making the switch to royalty free music?
4/17/2026
A number of gyms across the UK and Ireland have recently been making the switch to royalty free music after they had were faced with higher fees and licensing. Anton finds out more with the Chief Executive of Ireland Active Karl Dunne.
Duration:00:05:15
Fat loss jabs delivered to your door
4/17/2026
Lloyd’s pharmacy is offering to deliver weight-loss drugs to your door within 48 hours of a 5-minute medical consultation. Speaking about this more was Harriet Tracy, Medical doctor and founder of Beyond BMI .
Duration:00:05:34
Europe could have as little as six weeks of jet fuels
4/17/2026
Europe could have as little as six weeks of jet fuels left if global disruption to energy supplies continues. Faith Birol, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, has warned that we may see flights cancelled if this continues.
What will happen in six weeks? Anton asked Retired colonel in the Irish Aer Corps Kevin Byrne.
Duration:00:05:41
The parking wars in new housing estates
4/17/2026
A lack of planning in emerging housing developments has resulted in "parking wars" and a strain on local facilities. That’s according to Paul Gogarty, Independent TD for Dublin mid-west who explain all to Anton.
Duration:00:04:21
President Connolly refers landmark migration bill to the Council of State
4/17/2026
President Catherine Connolly is to convene the Council of State for the first time over the newly-passed International Protection Bill. For more on this Anton spoke to Cathal Malone, Immigration lawyer and Head of Legal Research at Thomas Coughlan and Co Solicitors.
Duration:00:08:00
Childcare pressures and staff shortages
4/17/2026
The core funding model for childcare services is “no longer sustainable”, and urgent reform is needed, an Oireachtas committee has heard. For more on this Anton was joined by Karen Clince, Founder and CEO of Tigers Childcare.
Duration:00:05:23
More on the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
4/17/2026
US President Donald Trump has taken the credit for a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon – but what does this mean for the Middle East, and ongoing tension in Iran, are we one step closer to peace?
All to discuss with Dr Lina Khatib, associate fellow at the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House and visiting scholar with the Harvard Kennedy School’s Middle East Initiative.
Duration:00:06:14
Many of us are more potty-mouthed now!
4/17/2026
Curse words are creeping into everyone’s daily lives and speech. Whether that includes cursing privately or intentionally, muttering it out of frustration or maybe it’s a slip of the tongue. But is social media to blame for this or is it the fact that swear words are entering political leaders' dictionaries?
Joining Anton on this was Author and Journalist with The Telegraph, Sophia Money-Coutts..
Duration:00:05:45
Did You See?
4/17/2026
It’s time for "Did You See”. Where we take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Frances Fitzgerald Former Tánaiste and currently a member of G7 equality advisory council and Ambassador for anti trafficking organisation Ruhama.
Duration:00:09:56
Our current climate system could weaken at an unprecedented level
4/17/2026
Scientists across the globe are sounding an alarm as the most critical Atlantic current system is significantly more likely to collapse than previously thought. A collapse would shift the tropical rainfall belt on which many millions of people rely to grow their food, plunge western Europe into extreme cold winters and summer droughts, and add 50-100cm to already rising sea levels around the Atlantic.
Anton discusses this further with Darren Clarke, Assistant Professor in Climate in DCU.
Duration:00:04:36
International Downtown Association’s 2026 World Towns Leadership Summit
4/17/2026
This weekend global urban experts are coming to Dublin to discuss city development challenges. The International Downtown Association’s 2026 World Towns Leadership Summit takes place in Dublin this Sunday, running until Wednesday.
Ahead of the summit Anton spoke to Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town.
Duration:00:04:26
Ceasefire in place between Israel and Lebanon
4/17/2026
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has begun, and US President Donald Trump is using the deal to paint himself as a peacemaker. Anton discusses the current situation with Bel Trew, the Independent's Chief International Correspondent.
Duration:00:05:42
It’s Wish Week on Newstalk
4/16/2026
To help understand why we’re pushing so hard for your donations to Make a Wish Ireland. Anton spoke Siobhan Quigley, whose son Robert was granted his wish towards the end of last year.
Let’s make 2026 the biggest Wish Week yet. Every cent matters. Donate online at makeawish.ie/donate
Duration:00:09:32
The latest analysis on peace efforts in the Iran war
4/16/2026
A second round of peace talks between the US and Iran is likely take place next week. That’s according to reports in Sky News. This follows The White House denying yesterday that it has requested an extension of the two-week ceasefire with Iran.
All to discuss with Patrick Bury Defence Expert at the University of Bath, former NATO analyst.
Duration:00:04:02
Social media age restrictions discussed by EU
4/16/2026
Ireland and other EU countries will join a call with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss a coordinated approach on banning social media for minors. It comes as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that the EU's age verification app for online platforms is ready and will soon be available to use.
Speaking to Anton with a reaction to this call was Neurodevelopmental Therapist Founder of Cogni Kids Ollwyn Moran,
Duration:00:03:28
An analysis of Fianna Fáil drama
4/16/2026
The social contract has been “strained to breaking point” according to three of Fianna Fáil’s youngest TDs. They have criticised the Government over what they describe as a growing disconnect between the public and politicians.
We discuss this further with Eamon Ó Cuív, former Fianna Fáil Minister for Housing.
Duration:00:07:27
Calls to sort anti-social behaviour on rail ASAP
4/16/2026
Irish Rail is increasing security patrols on board its services after over a thousand complaints including drug use, indecent exposure, and drunken behaviour were reported by passengers last year. Speaking to Anton was Mark Gleeson, Spokesperson for Rail Users Ireland.
Duration:00:05:22
Did You See?
4/16/2026
It’s time for "Did You See”. Where we take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Journalist Valerie Cox.
Duration:00:08:14
Madonna confirms the release of Confessions II
4/16/2026
Madonna has officially announced that her next album will be a sequel to 2005's Confessions On A Dancefloor, the club-focused record that produced hits like Sorry and Hung Up.
Yesterday, she officially confirmed the release of Confessions II, with a release date of 3 July, and there are rumours now circulating of a possible appearance in Coachella this weekend. All to chat about with Dave Fanning Broadcaster and Rock journalist.
Duration:00:04:51
HSE warns against growing misinformation around sunbed use
4/16/2026
The HSE are warning against growing misinformation around sunbed use, and would like to remind the right amount of use, is no amount. For more on this Anton heard from Professor Shirley Potter, consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon at St James’s Hospital in Dublin.
Duration:00:04:59