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Oct 5, 2025 • 11min
Gaza Peace Plan: Where do things stand?
Talks in Egypt could mark a turning point in the two-year war in Gaza, with Donald Trump claiming a ceasefire and hostage deal is “very close.” US envoys are meeting Israeli and Hamas representatives to finalise the terms of a possible truce, as both sides face growing pressure to end the fighting. Joining Anton to get the latest is Alistair Bunkall, Sky News foreign correspondent.
Oct 5, 2025 • 39min
Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel October 5th
Joining Anton to go through the Sunday papers are economist, Austin Hughes; Pat Rabbitte, former Labour Party Leader; and Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West.
Oct 5, 2025 • 6min
Unrest at pro-Palestine demonstration in East Wall
Newstalk journalist Kyle Butler was in East Wall in Dublin yesterday when a cohort of pro-Palestine demonstrators broke through a Garda barricade at the Port Tunnel, leading to the use of pepper spray. Kyle joins Anton to discuss his experience.
Oct 4, 2025 • 12min
Dave Fanning on Taylor Swift's new album and her enduring popularity
Taylor Swift is back with a new album, proving once again why she’s one of the biggest stars in the world. Joining Anton to chat about her music and her enduring appeal is broadcaster and music journalist, Dave Fanning
Oct 4, 2025 • 5min
Is the Killarney Coffee Cup Project in jeopardy?
The award-winning Killarney Coffee Cup Project, which banned disposable cups, has all but collapsed after the Government shelved the proposed latte levy. With local cafés struggling and inspired projects in other towns now in doubt, Anton speaks to Johnny Maguire, President of the Killarney Chamber, about what this means for businesses and the environment.
Oct 4, 2025 • 7min
Ask the Expert: Cooking
Joining Anton to answer all of your cooking-related questions is Gerry Devlin, owner of the Dublin Cookery School.
Oct 4, 2025 • 5min
Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs sentenced to more than 4 years in prison
Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs has been sentenced to more than 4 years in prison for prostitution-related charges. Anton is joined by Melanie Finn, Entertainment Correspondent for the Irish Independent, to discuss.
Oct 4, 2025 • 15min
How do you get large infrastructure projects done on time and on budget?
Planning approval has been granted for the long-awaited MetroLink. Set to be the largest infrastructure project in the State, it aims to transform Dublin’s transport network and support tens of thousands of new homes. Joining Anton to discuss how to get large projects over the line is Bent Flyvbjerg, Professor at the University of Oxford, an economic geographer & co-author of ‘How Big Things Get Done’.
Oct 4, 2025 • 10min
Irish animation studio JAM Media strikes deal with Disney
Dublin-based animation studio JAM Media has confirmed that it has struck a deal with Disney for its popular animation series, BeddyByes, marking yet another success story for the Irish animation industry. Joining Anton to chat about it all is John Rice, CEO & Co-Founder of JAM Media.
Oct 4, 2025 • 27min
What's Going on with Eileen Dunne & Barry Kenny
Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Barry Kenny, Head of Corporate Communications at Iarnród Eireann & Eileen Dunne, Former RTÉ Newsreader and Journalist.
