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Jan 20, 2024 • 27min
What’s Going On with Fionnán Sheahan & Barbara Scully
Joining Anton to go through some of the top stories from the morning papers are author and broadcaster, Barbara Scully & Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent.Anton also spoke to Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Iarnród Éireann about reports that the €140m plan to get trains running on time has been delayed by up to two years.
Jan 14, 2024 • 13min
In conversation with George McCabe
Gangland crime is an issue that has dogged Dublin, and indeed the country as a whole, for some time and it can be hard to see an immediate way to solve the problem. This is true both for the government and often for the individuals involved but one man who was able to move away from that life of crime is George McCabe, the owner of G Force Fitness - he joins Anton to discuss.
Jan 14, 2024 • 12min
'Guggi' on his formative years and artistic life
Derek Rowen aka 'Guggi' is an artist, painter, and sculptor, and once a member of the post-punk band Virgin Prunes. His artistic style has evolved throughout the years making him one of the most accomplished and recognized Irish artists of his generation. He joins Anton to reflect on his early years, his life as an artist, and his upcoming exhibition at the Kerlin Gallery in Dublin.
Jan 14, 2024 • 21min
Roderic O’Gorman on immigration & fighting disinformation
Anton is joined by Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth.Together they discuss Ireland's immigration policy, the ongoing resistance to housing refugees in certain communities, and the fight against misinformation and disinformation online in relation to this issue.
Jan 14, 2024 • 44min
Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel January 14th
Joining Anton to review the main stories in the Sunday papers is Fergus Finlay, former CEO of Barnardos; Gina London, international communications strategist & trainer; and John Cunningham, former Chair of the Immigrant Council of Ireland & Relationship Director at Morgan Mckinley.
Jan 13, 2024 • 15min
Ask the Expert: Dietitian Sarah Keogh
Joining Anton for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is dietitian and founder of Eatwell, Sarah Keogh.
Jan 13, 2024 • 15min
In conversation with RAF fighter pilot, Mandy Hickson
Mandy Hickson is a pioneering fast jet pilot, who was just the second woman ever to fly a Tornado GR4 on the front line. She is now a renowned keynote speaker and expert in Strategic Leadership who has been MCing at the Pendulum Summit this week. She joins Anton to discuss her time in the RAF and the challenges she faced along the way.
Jan 13, 2024 • 12min
UK Post Office scandal: What happened and who is responsible?
It has been described by the UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, as one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in UK history: the prosecution of thousands of Post Office owners for alleged fraud between 1999 and 2015 - the overwhelming majority of whom were falsely accused. So, how did this happen and who is responsible? Anton is joined by Enda Brady, TRT World presenter to discuss.
Jan 13, 2024 • 10min
Are restaurants in Ireland a sector in crisis?
Yesterday saw the news that Nash 19, one of Cork’s best-known restaurants closed its doors with immediate effect after more than three decades in business. It comes as more shops and restaurants in Cork City, and across the country, are closing their doors for good. Joining Anton to discuss the challenges facing business owners in the hospitality sector is Kevin Herlihy, Cork Business Association President & Chef, Gary O'Hanlon.
Jan 13, 2024 • 19min
What’s Going on with Hugh O’Connell & Adrienne Sweeney
Joining Anton to run through some of the main stories from the Saturday papers are Hugh O’Connell, Deputy Political Editor at the Irish Independent & Adrienne Sweeney, Director of Powerscourt Springs Health Farm and News Reader at Newstalk.
