Newstalk Weekend

Dr. Richard Hogan, a family psychotherapist, shares insights on the emotional nuances of transitioning into retirement. He emphasizes the importance of planning not just financially, but emotionally, to avoid fear-driven choices. Hogan reframes retirement as a vibrant new chapter, urging individuals to chase passions, like his own dream of shoemaking in Florence. He also discusses how couples can enhance intimacy during shared retirement and advocates redefining self-worth beyond jobs. Practical steps for a fulfilling retirement journey are also outlined.

Over 40,000 families across the country are taking part in a 24-hour break from the online world. This is part of the annual Cyber Break event hosted by the online safety charity, CyberSafeKids, where they encourage families to disconnect from their digital devices. To discuss, Anton is joined in studio by Orla McDermott, Board Member at CyberSafeKids, as well as her daughter Tara, who is taking part.

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Ireland's Minister for Health, tackles critical health policy issues. She discusses the ongoing delays of the National Children’s Hospital, citing contractor failures as a key reason. Carroll MacNeill introduces the new national endometriosis framework, emphasizing women's voices in care. She also highlights efforts to improve GP pathways and recruit needed staff within the HSE. The conversation touches on challenges in surgeon training and the importance of clear contracts for future projects.

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Ellen Coyne, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times & Conor Faughnan, CEO at Royal Irish Automobile Club & commentator on transport.

In Finland, there are talks of reducing the country’s work schedule consisting of a four-day work week of six hours a day, with countries like Iceland, Japan, and the UK already trialing a reduced work week, but not everyone is on board, with tech billionaire Jeff Bezos rejecting the idea. Anton is joined by Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director of Futurewise, to discuss this and explore the pros and cons of a 4-day work week.

Last night saw the third meeting in the White House between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky. To gauge reaction to its outcome, Anton is joined by James Waterhouse, Ukraine Correspondent for BBC News.

In a personal statement released yesterday evening, Prince Andrew is to give up his royal titles - including that of the Duke of York - having come under increasing pressure for his relationship with child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Joining Anton to discuss the fallout is Royal Commentator Richard Fitzwilliams.

Gift Grub is back on tour with the inimitable Mario Rosenstock, bringing you the likes of Michael Flatley, Michael D., Paschal, Miriam, Leo, Roy Keane, Marty, and many more. He joins Anton to talk about it all.

One of Hollywood’s most original voices, Diane Keaton - perhaps best known for her starring turns in the likes of 'Annie Hall' and 'The Godfather' - has died at the age of 79. Film critic Brian Lloyd joins Anton to look back on her life and legacy.

Joining Anton to go through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Dr Rhona Mahony, Consultant Obstetrician; Seán Defoe, Bauer Media political correspondent; and Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs Correspondent for the Irish Times.