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Sep 27, 2025 • 13min
Henry McKean on Barack Obama's visit to Dublin
Henry McKean was at the 3 Arena last night for 'An Evening With President Barack Obama, In Conversation with Fintan O'Toole' at the 3Arena. He joins Anton with the details.
Sep 27, 2025 • 9min
Bertie Ahern on the death of Martin Mansergh
Martin Mansergh, the former Fianna Fáil TD, senator, and Minister of State, has died. A historian and political adviser, he played a central role in shaping the Northern Ireland peace process. To reflect on his life and contribution, Anton is joined by former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern.
Sep 21, 2025 • 8min
In conversation with Colleen Murrell author of BBC Women Reporting the World
Ciara Doherty talks to former journalist and Professor of Journalism at DCU Colleen Murrell about her new book BBC Women Reporting the World which looks at the BBC’s women Foreign Correspondents
Sep 21, 2025 • 12min
Jimmy Kimmel's cancellation and the Federal Communications Commission's role in it
Ciara Doherty talks to Chris Anders from the American Civil Liberties Union about the cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel Live and the impact it is having in American political spheresThey also discuss the impact the Federal Communications Commission’s role in the cancellation and what this means for free speech
Sep 21, 2025 • 23min
Minister Jack Chambers on the upcoming budget and the Presidential Election
Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers joins Ciara Doherty to talk all things about the upcoming budget and discusses Fianna Fáil’s Presidential Election campaign
Sep 21, 2025 • 36min
Sunday Newspaper Panel 21st September 2025
Ciara Doherty is joined by Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon, Law Lecturer Larry Donnelly and CEO of Children’s Rights Alliance Tanya Ward to discuss the biggest stories from the Sunday papersThey discuss Sinn Fein backing Independent Catherine Connolly, the plans for the upcoming budget, a controversial week for the Social Democrats and more
Sep 21, 2025 • 9min
How did Sinn Fein decide to back Catherine Connolly in the President’s race?
Rose Conway Walsh chats to Ciara Doherty about Sinn Fein’s decision to back Independent Catherine Connolly in the Áras race They also discuss the other candidates Sinn Fein considered and what they hope to achieve with this left alliance
Sep 20, 2025 • 11min
In conversation with Tim Spector
Professor Tim Spector, gut health guru, one of the world’s leading researchers on food, health, and the microbiome, has released his new book called 'Ferment' - he joins Anton to talk about the book, our gut health, and more.
Sep 20, 2025 • 13min
Ask the Expert: Gardening with Brian Burke
Joining Anton for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is RTÉ Super Garden judge and Woodie's DIY & Garden Expert, Brian Burke.
Sep 20, 2025 • 9min
Sale of Irish mobile phone location data: who is buying and selling?
A Prime Time investigation has revealed that the exact movements of tens of thousands of Irish phones, from homes to military bases and government offices, are being sold by data brokers. Joining Anton to discuss is Dr. Johnny Ryan from the Irish Council for Civil Liberties.
