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Feb 17, 2026 • 6min
Another round of peace talks begins between Russia and Ukraine
As another round of peace talks begins between Russia and Ukraine, what are both sides looking for? To discuss further Anton spoke to Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine Correspondent for France 24.
Feb 17, 2026 • 3min
Highlighting the misuse of Ireland’s emergency services
New figures on ambulance calls highlight the misuse of Ireland’s emergency services, according to Angie Bailey, Fine Gael Councillor for Tralee who spoke to Anton on the show this morning.
Feb 17, 2026 • 5min
Can we show case Ireland in a better way when it comes to Patrick's Day?
Politicians will be heading around the world soon, but could we show case Ireland in a better way when it comes to Patrick's Day? All to chat about with Simon Tierney, Newstalk’s Own.
Feb 17, 2026 • 4min
Gardaí continue the search at a County Wicklow quarry
The search continues at a County Wicklow quarry as part of the investigation into the disappearance and murders of Deirdre Jacob and Jo Jo Dullard. Anton gets the latest with Stephen Breen Crime Editor with The Irish Sun.
Feb 16, 2026 • 7min
AI used in new Lucy Letby documentary
The Lucy Letby documentary on Netflix generated great interest from viewers looking to learn more about the investigation, but one element of the production that has nothing to do with the crimes of Letby has caused discomfort for many. That is the AI anonymisation of some of the participants. All to discuss further with Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly.
Feb 16, 2026 • 4min
The growing air traffic control staffing crisis
Passengers are facing “a summer of chaos” due to a growing air traffic control staffing crisis, according to the Irish Air Traffic Controllers’ Association. Fórsa and AirNav, the semi-state body responsible for air traffic controllers, are due to meet this week to discuss the staffing shortage. All to discuss with Captain Mark Tighe, President of the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association.
Feb 16, 2026 • 14min
What lies ahead for Ireland’s defence policy in 2026?
Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee joins Anton Savage to discuss the Munich Security Conference and what lies ahead for Ireland’s defence policy in 2026.
Feb 16, 2026 • 6min
Dublin’s serial killer exhibition opens to mixed reviews
The Mind of a Serial Killer Exhibition in Dublin recently opened, but it ‘crosses a line’ with its gory recreations of crime scenes and killers’ living quarters, according to a prominent true crime podcaster. Anton discusses this further with Nules Ní Chleirigh is host of the Ireland Crimes and Mystery Podcast.
Feb 16, 2026 • 7min
Did You See?
Now 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 Gina London, Leadership Communications expert and Sunday Independent Columnist.
Feb 16, 2026 • 5min
Gardaí seize over 19,000 vehicles without insurance in 2025
Over 19,000 vehicles were seized by An Garda Síochána for driving without insurance in 2025, a new report published by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland has revealed. To discuss these findings further Anton spoke to Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland CEO David Fitzgerald.
