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Apr 8, 2023 • 5min
Where did the Easter Bunny come from?
Newstalk's reporter Simon Tierney talks Anton through the origins of the Easter Bunny
Apr 8, 2023 • 6min
How to Buy a Home in Ireland with Ciarán Mulqueen
Ciarán Mulqueen, author and creator of the 'Crazy House Prices' social media account joins Anton
Apr 8, 2023 • 18min
Mo Mowlam's impact on the Good Friday Agreement
Mo's stepdaughter Henrietta Norton joins Anton to reflect on her contribution to the legacy of the Good Friday Agreement as we mark its 25th anniversary this week.
Apr 8, 2023 • 8min
Preparing for a Presidential Visit
Henry Healy, cousin of Barack Obama talks to Anton about the upcoming visit of President Biden.
Apr 8, 2023 • 18min
What’s Going On with Ailbhe Smyth and Lauren Boland
Anton is joined by campaigner Ailbhe Smyth and reporter with The Journal Lauren Boland.
Apr 8, 2023 • 9min
Kickstart Your Weekend with Gary O’Hanlon
Joining Anton to ‘Kickstart Your Weekend’ is Gary O’Hanlon, award-winning chef, broadcaster and columnist.
Apr 8, 2023 • 8min
The Irish National Teachers Association Congress
INTO Deputy General Secretary joins Anton to discuss the upcoming INTO Congress next week. Some items on the agenda are issues relating to cost-of-living and teacher supply.
Apr 1, 2023 • 11min
Ask the Expert: Parenting with Dr. Mary O'Kane
Joining Anton for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is Dr. Mary O'Kane, Lecturer in Psychology and Early Childhood Education with the Open University.
Apr 1, 2023 • 13min
High drama at the High Court with Frank Greaney
Yesterday Enoch Burke arrived at the Four Courts after sending a “big long email”, according to Mr. Justice Alex Owens, in which he alleged that he was denied a fair trial.
To take a look back at how we got to this point in proceedings is Newstalk and Today FM Courts Correspondent, Frank Greaney.
Apr 1, 2023 • 13min
25 Years of the Good Friday Agreement with Jonathan Powell
Signed on April 10th, 1998, the Good Friday Agreement was then and remains a remarkable achievement and brought an end to 30 years of conflict in the North.
But while Northern Ireland has made significant progress towards greater prosperity, and a safer and more inclusive society since then, its future, now more so than ever, remains uncertain.
Jonathan Powell, Chief of Staff to Tony Blair from 1997 to 2007 and who was on his negotiating team during the Good Friday negotiations, joins Anton to discuss.
