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Mar 20, 2026 • 5min
The best restaurants in Ireland revealed!
John McKenna, Food critic behind the 100 Best Restaurants in Ireland joined Anton on the show this morning as the best restaurants in Ireland are revealed!
Mar 20, 2026 • 7min
“Toxic” social media apps are preying on vulnerable young people
“Toxic” social media apps are preying on vulnerable young people. That’s the warning being given today by the Irish Medical Organisation at a meeting of the Standing Committee of European Doctors Speaking to Anton this morning Professor Matthew Sadlier Vice-President and Chair of the Consultants’ Committee of the Irish Medical Organisation.
Mar 20, 2026 • 7min
The havoc on the global economy
Over the past three weeks, the war in the Middle East has wreaked havoc on the global economy. Anton discusses this in detail with Economist David Mc Williams.
Mar 20, 2026 • 6min
The latest on the war on Iran
US President Donald Trump has said he will not be sending troops to Iran, but if he was he “wouldn't tell you." His comments came after oil and gas prices have surged due to strikes on facilities in Iran and Qatar at the world's largest natural gas field. We get the latest with Tara Kangarlou, Global Affairs journalist and author of The Heartbeat of Iran.
Mar 20, 2026 • 7min
Should SUVs face additional charges in cities?
Owners of SUVs could face charges to drive in London, after the mayor and transport authorities said they were reviewing the increased danger posed by larger, heavier cars. So should we be doing the same in Ireland? All to discus with Ciaran Cuffe Co-Chair of the the European Green Party.
Mar 20, 2026 • 4min
Electricity and gas bills could rise by €800
A surge in the price of domestic electricity and gas supplies is now on the cards after huge damage was done to key energy infrastructure across the Middle East in the past two days. Joining Anton with the details is Charlie Weston, Personal Finances Editor with the Independent.
Mar 20, 2026 • 9min
Did You See?
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 Gavan Reilly, Virgin Media News Political Correspondent and host of Monday with Gavan Reilly on Virgin Media Television.
Mar 20, 2026 • 4min
Will a tourist tax be coming to Dublin?
A tourist tax of up to €5 a night could be charged at Dublin hotels. Anton gets reaction to this with Janet Horner Green Party Councillor for Dublin North Inner City.
Mar 20, 2026 • 3min
INTO call for statutory paid reproductive health leave
The Irish National Teachers' Organisation has issued a call for the introduction of statutory paid reproductive health leave, which would see workers have protected time off when experiencing early pregnancy loss, undergoing fertility treatment, or accessing surrogacy. For more on this Anton was joined by Maeve McCafferty, Equality Officer with the INTO.
Mar 20, 2026 • 4min
Replacing Holy Communions and Confirmations with “milestone” ceremonies
More and more parents are opting for non-religious “milestone” or “Age of Reason” ceremonies for their kids. Joining Anton this morning was Niamh Davis, Humanist celebrant who’s daughter is having a “milestone ceremony.
