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Mar 10, 2026 • 4min
Is Gen-Z's pursuit of cool getting in the way of professionalism?
The war between generations rages on a new battlefield the workplace. Specifically, in how to dress appropriately. Joining Anton in studio was Moira Grassick, COO of Peninsula Ireland, HR Group.
Mar 10, 2026 • 6min
Concerns about the overmedication of young people
The number of prescriptions for ADHD medication has increased by 87 per cent in the five years to 2024, according to the HSE. With a growing number of young people being diagnosed with anxiety and depression-like symptoms, should we be concerned about overmedication? Joining Anton to discuss is Consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr Patricia Byrne.
Mar 10, 2026 • 7min
It’s now the 11th day of the war engulfing the region
US president Donald Trump has predicted the war in the Middle East could be over soon, even as Iran's hardliners staged a show of loyalty to new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei in a sign that it was not prepared to back down any time soon. It’s now the 11th day of the war engulfing the region. We get the latest on the war with Bel Trew, The Independent's Chief International Correspondent, in Beirut currently.
Mar 9, 2026 • 7min
A new mobile payment service called Zippay
A new mobile payment service called Zippay launches this week, bringing traditional banks somewhat up to speed with Revolut and other digital banks. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly explains all.
Mar 9, 2026 • 5min
Great Blasket Island gets new caretakers
A young couple are leaving their jobs and city life to become the new caretakers of the Great Blasket Island. They will have no hot water, full-time mobile phone coverage or wifi. We hear about life on the Blasket Island with Billy O'Connor, who runs the Blasket Island experience.
Mar 9, 2026 • 3min
Australia introduce age verification tools to access porn
Australians must prove they are over 18 before they can access adult content such as porn, R-rated video games and sexually explicit AI chatbots under new laws. We discuss these new laws with Dr Danielle Einstein, Sydney-based clinical psychologist and expert on the connection between device use and wellbeing.
Mar 9, 2026 • 7min
The war with Iran has entered its 10th day
The war with Iran has entered its 10th day, and yesterday US President Donald Trump had a phone call with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss military cooperation. We get the latest on the war with Duncan Bullivant, CEO of Henderson Risk Group, Former British Army Officer & Former UK Diplomat.
Mar 9, 2026 • 7min
IRHA threatening strike over fuel prices
The Irish Road Haulage Association have warned that they will have no choice but to mount rolling protests in the coming days due to the rising price of fuel. Joining Anton was Ger Hyland, President of the Irish Road Haulage Association.
Mar 9, 2026 • 7min
"I hate playing with my kids but I'm not a bad mum"
If parents were really honest with themselves, they’d admit they don’t like playing with their kids. That doesn’t have to be a bad thing. That’s according to Kirsty Ketley, Parenting consultant and freelance writer.
Mar 9, 2026 • 4min
Calls to reform how homecare providers are allocated
The current system of allocating home care providers is inefficient and rewards speed rather than suitability. That’s according to Home & Community Care Ireland, and joining Anton to discuss this further was its CEO Joseph Musgrave.
