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Sep 7, 2025 • 9min
Who is Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint?
Thousands of people will gather in St. Peter’s Square today for the highly anticipated canonization of two modern saints, one of whom is Carlo Acutis, who is set to become the first millennial saint. Joining Anton to discuss is Colm Flynn Vatican Correspondent for EWTN News.
Sep 6, 2025 • 12min
In conversation with Maia Dunphy
Joining Anton in conversation is writer and broadcaster, Maia Dunphy.
Sep 6, 2025 • 11min
Ask the Expert: DIY
For this week’s Ask the Expert, Anton is joined by Martin Glynn, Founder and CEO of The DIY Academy.
Sep 6, 2025 • 10min
How do you dispose of a 17 meter Fin whale?
The remains of a 17 meter female Fin whale have washed up on the Cork coast. Joining Antonto discuss next steps for its removal is Pádraig Whooley, Sightings Officer with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG).
Sep 6, 2025 • 10min
Fórsa withdraws strike action by school secretaries & caretakers
An agreement has been reached at the Workplace Relations Commission to bring the strike action by school secretaries and caretakers to an end. Joining Anton to discuss is Andy Pike, Head of Education with Fórsa & Michael Finn, Principal of Gorey Community School.
Sep 6, 2025 • 10min
Should TDs wear Irish fashion brands on the first day of the Dáil?
The Council of Fashion Designers (CIFD) has written to the Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Ministers, and TDs to request that they wear an Irish brand when attending the return of the Dáil on September 17th as a "gesture of support for Irish design". Joining Anton to discuss is freelance journalist, Bairbre Power.
Sep 6, 2025 • 28min
What's Going On with Kevin Doyle & Dr. Emma Howard
Joining Anton to go through the main stories form the Saturday papers is Dr Emma Howard, Economist at Technological University of Dublin & Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News with Mediahuis.
Sep 6, 2025 • 5min
"Viktor Orbán is a rogue Prime Minister in the European Union" - Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
Labour MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has announced that he will be protesting the Hungarian Prime Minister's attendance at the Ireland v Hungary game in the Aviva Stadium this evening. He joins Anton to discuss.
Aug 31, 2025 • 12min
In conversation with Julie Jay
Joining Anton in conversation is comedian Julie Jay, to chat about all things comedy, returning to teaching, and more.
Aug 31, 2025 • 15min
Neven Maguire on his DJ set at Electric Picnic
Anton is joined by award-winning chef turned DJ, Neven Maguire, who is just off the back of DJing and cooking up some delicious dishes at Electric Picnic last night.
