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Feb 18, 2024 • 9min
"As soon as we think we're near the finishing line, out comes a further scandal"
In the latest revelation regarding RTE’s payments to departing senior executives, it was revealed that an exit payment of up to €200,000 was made to RTÉ's former Director of Strategy, Rory Coveney after he tendered his resignation last year.Brian Stanley, Sinn Fein TD and Chairperson of the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee joins Anton to discuss.
Feb 18, 2024 • 44min
Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel February 18th
Joining Anton to review the main stories in the Sunday papers is Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with Irish Independent; and Gavin Duffy, businessman & broadcaster.Anton also took a call from Pat Davitt, Chief Executive of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (Ipav) to discuss the latest reports that residential property prices are predicted to rise by another 5pc in 2024.
Feb 17, 2024 • 11min
J.F. Murray author of ‘Hitched’
J.F. Murray is one of Ireland’s most popular 'BookTokers' whose book ‘Hitched’ has just been optioned by Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company. He joins Anton to discuss the success of the book and its adaptation to the small screen.
Feb 17, 2024 • 14min
Ask the Expert: Parenting with Dr. Mary O'Kane
Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask The Expert is Dr Mary O'Kane, Lecturer in Psychology and Early Childhood Education.
Feb 17, 2024 • 15min
Minister Helen McEntee on new agency 'Cuan', GRA snub of Drew Harris & more
Anton is joined in studio by Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee.Together they discuss, 'Cuan', the new statutory agency that sets out to tackle and reduce domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence (DSGBV); the decision by the Garda Representative Association (GRA) to not invite Commissioner Drew Harris to its delegate conference this year; as well as tackling issues around immigration & opposition to asylum seekers being moved into certain community.
Feb 17, 2024 • 14min
In conversation with comedian, Kevin McAleer
Comedy legend Kevin McAleer has announced that he is going to step back from doing stand-up after 40 years on the comedy circuit. He joins Anton to reflect on his career.
Feb 17, 2024 • 21min
What’s Going On with Mark Hennessy & Valerie Cox
Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor of the Irish Times & journalist and author, Valerie Cox.
Feb 17, 2024 • 6min
Donald Trump fined $354.9m: What next for the former US president?
A New York state judge has ordered Donald Trump to pay $354.9m as part of a civil fraud trial against him and his company. It deals a further significant financial blow to the former president just weeks after being ordered to pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll. Joining Anton to discuss the ruling is David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief with Guardian News and Media.
Feb 11, 2024 • 19min
Maia Dunphy on facing up to cancer, parenting and Dublin bus
Joining Anton was Maia Dunphy to discuss the face up to cancer campaign along with parenting and Dublin bus frustrations. You can see more details on the campaign at https://faceuptocancer.ie
Feb 11, 2024 • 8min
The essential rom-coms of Valentines Day with Brian Lloyd
Joining Anton with his list of the best rom coms ahead of Valentine's Day was Brian Lloyd, Movies Editor at Entertainment.ie.Brian's top 10 list: Some Like It Hot (1959)When Harry Met Sally (1989)Groundhog Day (1993)Pretty Woman (1990)WALL-E (2008)The Wedding Singer (1998)Say Anything (1989)Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)Crazy Stupid Love (2011)Pretty In Pink (1986)
