Newstalk Weekend
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Feb 11, 2024 • 20min
Eamon Ryan talks traffic ban, infrastructure and energy
Anton was joined by Minister Eamon Ryan to discuss the traffic ban in Dublin City along with his position as Co-Chair of International Energy Agency.
Feb 11, 2024 • 40min
Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel February 11th
Joining Anton to review the main stories in the Sunday papers is Pat Rabbitte, Chairperson of Tusla & former Leader of the Labour Party, Aideen Finnegan, Audio Producer with The Irish Times, Hugh O’Connell, Deputy Political Editor at the Irish Independent
Feb 11, 2024 • 7min
Pat Rabbitte on John Bruton's passing
Following the passing of former Taoiseach John Bruton, Anton was joined by Pat Rabbitte to share his memories of the former Fine Gael leader.
Feb 10, 2024 • 12min
Perfect pancakes with Gary O’Hanlon
It is almost that time of year again when we dust off the non-stick crepe pans and whip out the lemons and sugar. Pancake Tuesday is just around the corner and joining Anton to give him a refresher on how to make them is Chef, Gary O’Halloran
Feb 10, 2024 • 12min
Ask The Expert: Pete the Vet
Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is Pete the Vet.
Feb 10, 2024 • 19min
"I've never been in a room with more emotion becasue this really matters to people" - Minister Simon Harris
Anton was joined in studio by Simon Harris TD, Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science & Justice.Together they discuss the introduction of new higher education courses for students with intellectual disabilities, the issue of ongoing demographic changes and the impact on school places, as well as reform of the CAO points system.
Feb 10, 2024 • 14min
In conversation with Mark Wogan
Mark Wogan no doubt thought twice about following in the footsteps of his late great father Terry, but if he did, he clearly disregarded any misgivings he may have had and forged on regardless. Having spent years in the food industry Mark launched his podcast ‘Spooning With Mark Wogan’ in December of last year - he joins Anton to discuss.
Feb 10, 2024 • 22min
What’s Going On with Brenda Power & Barbara Scully
Joining Anton to go through the main issues being covered in the morning papers is Brenda Power, columnist with the Sunday Times and the Irish Daily Mail & broadcaster and writer, Barbara Scully.
Feb 10, 2024 • 7min
State funeral of former Taoiseach, John Bruton taking place today
As the funeral of former Taoiseach, John Bruton takes place this morning, Newstalk reporter, Sheila Naughton, and broadcaster Ivan Yates join Anton to discuss the events that will be taking place this morning and to reflect on the legacy of the former Taoiseach.
Feb 4, 2024 • 11min
In Conversation with Jason Byrne
When comedian, Jason Byrne isn’t busy writing a new book or memoir you can generally find him on your TV screens on LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland or performing on stage. He joins Anton to discuss the inspiration behind his latest live show Paddy Lama - Shed Talks.
