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Mar 16, 2026 • 8min
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will meet with Donald Trump
Tomorrow, Taoiseach Micheál Martin will meet with Donald Trump in the White House, with trade and the continued conflict in the Middle East expected to dominate the St Patrick’s Day visit. Speaking Anton ahead of this meeting was Dan Mulhall, Former Ambassador of Ireland to the United States.
Mar 16, 2026 • 4min
Calls for more employer flexibility as cost of commuting rises
Fórsa and the Financial Services Union have called on employers to be more flexible about staff working from home as commuting costs surge for hundreds of thousands of drivers. All to discuss with John O’Connell, Head of the Financial Services Union.
Mar 16, 2026 • 4min
How the St. Patrick’s Day festival became what it is today
Tomorrow, cities in countries across the world will celebrate St Patrick’s Day! Celebrations will include parades, green flags and costumes of the famed Saint. But where did the modern day celebrations come from? All to chat about with Patrick Geoghegan Presenter of Talking History and the director of the Trinity Long Room Hub in Trinity College Dublin.
Mar 16, 2026 • 8min
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 Sinead O'Carroll Editor of the Journal.
Mar 16, 2026 • 6min
The Green Party measures to tackle insurance costs
Eliminating the endless costs that result from the legal system could be the solution to Ireland’s high insurance costs. That’s according to a new policy on Insurance reform being published today by the Green Party. Joining Anton to discuss was Michael Pidgeon, Green councillor for Dublin's South West Inner City and the party Finance spokesperson.
Mar 16, 2026 • 7min
The "importance" of reopening the Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke about the "importance" of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, currently blocked by Iran, the UK leader's office said. We get the latest on the war on Iran with Nicholas Hopton Former UK Ambassador to Iran and non-resident Senior fellow at the Atlantic Council.
Mar 16, 2026 • 6min
Taoiseach Micheal Martin at the White House for St Patrick’s Day
After a tumultuous fifth year in office, President Trump is receiving Taoiseach Micheal Martin at the White House for St Patrick’s Day. With the war in Iran, sky-high oil prices and social unrest as a backdrop, the meeting is thought to take place on shaky ground. Newstalk reporter Jamie O’Hara spoke to Anton live from Washington DC.
Mar 13, 2026 • 6min
Henry in Hollywood: The Stars at the Annual Oscar Wilde Awards
It’s the final countdown to the 98th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre this Sunday night from 11pm. All eyes are on Jessie Buckley in the Best Actress Nomination category. Henry McKean is out in the Hollywood Hills and he spoke to Anton with all the news from the Annual Oscar Wilde Awards.
Mar 13, 2026 • 5min
More delays expected as the children’s hospital saga rolls on
Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill will meet today with the CEO of the construction group BAM to discuss the progress and pace of construction of the National Children's Hospital. The project has been mired by consistent changes to costs and timeframes, and joining Anton to talk about how we’ve got to this stage is Paul Davis Public Procurement Expert from DCU.
Mar 13, 2026 • 3min
Why do we fear Friday the 13th?
Friggatriskaidekaphobia !The fear of Friday the 13th, also known as the chill, that runs down your neck when you spot it on your calendar once more. But where did these superstitions even come from, and why do we still believe them (just in case)? Dr Kelly Fitzgerald, Head of the UCD School of Celtic Studies and Folklore discusses the longevity of this Western superstition.
