Newstalk Weekend
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A bright, lively and engaging current affairs magazine show to kickstart your weekend.The programme features all the latest news, features and opinion along with conversations about the conversations you are having on a Saturday morning from 9-11am.CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainmentListen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk
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Jun 3, 2023 • 10min
Ask the Expert: Parenting
Dr Mary O'Kane, lecturer in psychology and early childhood education stops by to answer all your parenting questions.
Jun 3, 2023 • 16min
The greatest Irish albums with Dave Fanning
Broadcaster Dave Fanning joins Anton to discuss the Independent's analysis of the 50 greatest Irish albums of all-time.
Jun 3, 2023 • 15min
Calls for vaping ban
Dr Emmet O'Brien, chair of ASH Ireland and respiratory consultant at Beaumont Hospital talks to Anton about the health risks associated with vaping.
Jun 3, 2023 • 8min
The Republican Race
Joining Anton to discuss who is currently in the running for the Republican Party's Presidential Nominees is Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal
Jun 3, 2023 • 17min
What's going on with Richie Oakley & Ali Ryan
Joining Anton to run through the biggest stories of the weekend is Richie Oakley, former Business Post editor and now with PR firm Murray Group, and Ali Ryan- entrepreneur and founder of Goss.ie.
Jun 3, 2023 • 7min
Secret payments to drop planning case
Irish Independent’s Fionnan Sheahn joins Anton to discuss how South Dublin neighbours demanded a secret €225k payoff each to not block housing.
Jun 3, 2023 • 10min
Kickstart Your Weekend with Derek Mooney
Joining Anton to Kickstart Your Weekend is RTÉ presenter, Derek Mooney.
May 27, 2023 • 8min
Ask The Expert: Vet
Pete the Vet is in the studio to answer all questions pet-related!
May 27, 2023 • 3min
A mini heatwave in Ireland
Some parts of Ireland could see temperatures rise to 24 degrees says Gerry Murphy of Met Éireann. He joins Anton to talk about what to expect weather-wise for the next few days.
May 27, 2023 • 15min
How Succession became a hit
Deirdre Molumby, a knowledgeable pop culture and entertainment expert, joins Anton alongside John Fardy, the host of Screentime on Newstalk, to talk about what everyone is talking about- the success of Succession. With a fair warning to those who haven't caught up yet, they engage in a lively discussion about the series and explore the reasons behind the show's widespread appeal.
