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Jun 18, 2022 • 10min
Macca Turns 80!
Today is the birthday of Beatles icon Paul McCartney as he turns 80!
To celebrate, 'Lost Lane' in Dublin will be hosting a “Macca Fest” in his honour at which Howie Casey, Liverpudlian and former saxophone player with Wings' & Jon Ward, Musician will be performing.
Professor Luke O’Neill, TCD Immunologist, and huge Beatles fan also joined in on the conversation.
Jun 18, 2022 • 15min
"I don't see how there can be any justification for making massive profits when people are being absolutley crucified"
Campaigners and opposition politicians have urged people to take to the streets today in rallies taking place across the country protesting the cost-of-living crisis.
TD Richard Boyd Barrett and convenor of the Cost-of-Living Coalition joined Anton to discuss what he thinks could be done to mitigate the impact of global inflation and the spiraling cost-of-living crisis being experienced.
Jun 18, 2022 • 8min
A Brief History of Deportation
There has been widespread condemnation of the UK’s recent attempts to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda – and with good reason.
But the UK is not alone in implementing policies like this.
So, to look at this and how cases of forced repatriation and deportation often end up, Anton is joined by Liza Schuster, Reader in Sociology at the School of Policy and Global Affairs at City University London.
Jun 18, 2022 • 10min
How Restaurateurs Are Managing the Hospitality Staffing Crisis
The hospitality sector has been dealing with staff shortages for some time now, and with the current state of inflation and the cost of living crisis only growing, the pressure only seems to be mounting.
To discuss, Anton speaks to Allen O'Shaughnessy, owner of 'Taihu' restaurant in Limerick & Angela Ruttledge, owner of 'Olives Tearoom' in Saint Anne’s Park Clontarf & Monck’s Green Phibsborough.
Jun 18, 2022 • 4min
Kickstart Your Weekend with Al Foran
Joining Anton to Kickstart Your Weekend is comedian and impressionist, Al Foran.
Al is currently somewhere in the country taking part in the Bumblebee 1000 - a supercar road trip that is taking place this weekend.
The three-day supercar spectacular will make its way to Dublin via the Wild Atlantic Way where they will finish off in Merrion Square.
All proceeds from this latest Bumblebee 1000 event will once again go to the Little Blue Heroes charity.
Jun 18, 2022 • 13min
What's Going On with Amanda Brunker & Aoife Barry
Novelist and journalist, Amanda Brunker & Assistant News Editor at theJournal.ie, Aoife Barry, joined Anton to run through some of the most talked-about stories hitting the headlines this week.
Jun 18, 2022 • 6min
Reporter, Michael Dooley on this Weekend's Cost of Living Protests
Joining Anton to discuss the lead-up to this weekend's cost-of-living protests is Michael Dooley, reporting from the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin.
Jun 15, 2022 • 11min
Ask the Expert: Parenting with Dr. Mary O’Kane
Joining Anton to answer all of your parenting questions for this week's episode of 'Ask the Expert' is Dr. Mary O’Kane, Lecturer in Psychology and Early Childhood Education at the Open University and author of 'Perfectly Imperfect Parenting: Connection Not Perfection'.
Jun 11, 2022 • 12min
Roisin Shorthall On Her Party's First In Person Conference Since 2019
Roisin Shortall, co-leader of the Social Democrats, will head her Party’s National Conference in the Gresham Hotel for the first time since 2019.
Later today she and Catherine Murphy will get the chance to show the nation the party’s vision in a televised address.
Jun 11, 2022 • 14min
"She won't have to repay the money"- Heather Humphreys
Anton Speaks to Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys and Chief Executive of ISME, Neil McDonnell about the cost of living and remote working. The Minister also responds to questions about the letter sent to grieving mother, Tracy McGinnis by her department.
