Newstalk Weekend

Even though we're not quite finished with 2023, many people will be planning their next trip in 2024 but where are the best places to go and how do we get the best value for money? Eoghan Corry, Editor of Air and Travel Magazine joins Luke O'Neill to discuss.

We are well and truly post-Christmas now but that doesn't mean the spending stops as this is often the best time of year to get the best bang for your buck. But have our spending habits changed and what lies ahead for 2024?Joining Luke O'Neill to discuss the state of play in the retail sector is retail strategist, Miriam Simon.

Mandy is joined in conversation with Spencer Matthews.Together they discuss his start in television, the runaway success of his podcast career, as well as the making of his film 'Finding Michael'.

Mark Moriarty is an award-winning chef, TV host, and author of 'Flavour: Every Day Food Made Exceptional' - winning the Cookbook of the Year award at the An Post Irish Book Awards - and he’s also doing the 'Off Duty Chef Christmas Show' next week for RTÉ. Mark joins Mandy to chat about the success and inspiration behind his book, and he also gives us a few tips on how to get things right on Christmas Day.

The government has approved plans to recognise international surrogacy for the first time, giving much-needed legal protection to intended parents and children. Fine Gael Senator, Mary Seery Kearney joins Mandy Johnston to discuss.

Joining Mandy Johnston this morning to review the biggest stories in the Sunday papers is Aideen Finnegan, Podcast Producer with the Irish Times; Brianna Parkins, journalist and columnist with the Irish Times; and Feargal O’Rourke, who recently retired as Managing Partner of PwC.Mandy also speaks to Donal MacNamee, Senior business reporter with the Business Post to discuss leaked documents that reveal how staff of Elon Musk's X were stripped of powers to remove toxic content from its platform.

This week Anton hit the road with the one and only Mario Rosenstock. Together they discuss his time at Trinity College Dublin, his relationship with Tony Fenton, and what drew him to acting and performing early on.With thanks to NiftiBusiness one of Ireland’s most experienced and innovative fleet management providers.

Joining Anton for this week's episode of Ask The Expert is GP Dr Eleanor Galvin.

How much are you planning to spend on your gifts, food, and drink this festive season? The latest survey by Newstalk’s Amárach Christmas poll has revealed that those of you in Dublin and also those with children are more likely to spend more than €500 on gifts – and the majority plan to spend around €100-€150 on the Christmas food shop. Joining Anton to discuss this is Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs Correspondent with the Irish Times & Darina Allen from the Ballymaloe Cookery School in Cork.

50 years ago, eight Americans were climbing Aconcagua in Argentina. Tragically, two of the party perished in their attempt to make it to the summit but the circumstances surrounding their fate have been subject to intense scrutiny and speculation ever since. Recently, the camera of one of the climbers was found and the New York Times has published the images from her final hours. Joining Anton to share the story is New York Times reporter, John Branch.