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Nov 22, 2025 • 25min
What's Going on with Jack Horgan-Jones & Michelle Murphy
Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Michelle Murphy, Research and Policy Analyst at Social Justice Ireland & Jack Horgan Jones, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times.
Nov 22, 2025 • 3min
"There is a deep sense of shock and solidarity here"
The funeral masses of Chloe McGee and Shay Duffy, who died while travelling in a car that collided with a Toyota Land Cruiser on the Ardee road just after 9pm last Saturday night, are set to take place today. Anton is joined by Newstalk Reporter, Kyle Butler, to get the latest.
Nov 16, 2025 • 16min
In conversation with Paul Brady
Singer-songwriter Paul Brady joins Anton in conversation to chat about some of his favourite albums, the rumour that he was at one point linked to Dire Straits, as well as some of the highs and lows of his career.
Nov 16, 2025 • 16min
How do we address the issue of prison overcrowding?
Over recent months, we have heard about the overcrowding crisis in prisons around the country, with the Inspector of Prisons recently saying that prisons are operating at up to 150% capacity. Joining Anton to discuss how we can look to solve the issue of overcrowding in prisons is: Former Mountjoy Prison Governor, John LonerganExecutive Director of the Irish Penal Reform Trust, Saoirse BradyRobert Cullen, a former prisoner of Mountjoy
Nov 16, 2025 • 12min
The growing issue of brain injuries linked to e-scooter use among children
This year, e-scooter-related brain injuries made up more than 25% of paediatric neurosurgical admissions at Temple Street, with almost half of those cases requiring emergency neurosurgery, leaving some with permanent disabilities. Joining Anton to discuss the issue is Dr Irwin Gill, Consultant Paediatrician working in rehabilitation at Temple Street.
Nov 16, 2025 • 39min
Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel November 16th
Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Kevin Cunningham, MD and Founder of Ireland Thinks; Paul Murphy, Irish People Before Profit–Solidarity TD; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner; and Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD spokesperson on Social Protection, Local Government and Electoral Reform.
Nov 16, 2025 • 6min
Hungary v Ireland: Can Ireland progess?
Ireland’s World Cup dream remains alive as Heimir Hallgrimsson's side defeated Portugal on Thursday night, but the road to qualification remains less than certain, with a win tonight in Budapest essential to securing a playoff place. Joining Anton to discuss is Stephen Doyle, Deputy Sports News Editor with Off the Ball.
Nov 15, 2025 • 15min
Suzy Byrne on ‘PS Gay: More Letters and Memories from the Gay Byrne Show'
Anton is joined by Suzy Byrne, the daughter of one of the country’s most legendary broadcasters, Gay Byrne, to chat about her new book ‘PS More Letters and Memories from Gay Byrne Show’.
Nov 15, 2025 • 10min
Ask the Expert: Dr Eleanor Galvin
Dr. Eleanor Galvin joins Anton to answer listeners' questions on all things medical.
Nov 15, 2025 • 5min
Trump, Starmer, and the BBC: What's going on & what happens next?
Though the BBC did issue an apology, Donald Trump has said that he will sue the BBC over how one of his speeches was edited by Panorama. Joining Anton to discuss the tensions between Trump and UK leader, Keir Starmer, is Enda Brady, presenter with TRT World.
