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Feb 3, 2025 • 11min
Oscars 2025 Preview with Sarina Bellissimo
It’s Oscars night! Entertainment writer, Sarina Bellissimo, joins Anton to preview what promises to be an exciting awards night and chat about who she thinks should and will win.
Feb 2, 2025 • 17min
In conversation with Bernard O’Shea
Joining Anton 'In conversation' this week is comedian, Bernard O’Shea.
Feb 2, 2025 • 9min
Re-turn marks one year in operation
It split households down the middle but the much maligned, yet highly successful Deposit Return scheme turned one years of age yesterday. Joining Anton to discuss the scheme is Re-Turn, CEO, Ciaran Foley.
Feb 2, 2025 • 17min
Trump, Tariffs & Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Retaliatory tariffs are being implemented by Canada and likely by Mexico and China – the three most significant trading partners for the US - following Donald Trump slapping tariffs on goods coming in from all three of those countries. Paul Brandus, West Wing Reports founder and White House Bureau Chief joins Anton to discuss this, Robert F. Kennedy Jr's confirmation hearings, and more.
Feb 2, 2025 • 42min
Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel February 2nd
Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Joan Burton, Former Labour Minister; Fiona Daly, Policy Communications and Government Affairs Specialist; and Paul Hayes, founder of Beachhut PR.
Feb 1, 2025 • 10min
Artemis II: NASA's Journey to the Moon
NASA’s massive Artemis II Moon rocket has reached its launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida. The mission marks a key step toward the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years, with final tests and rehearsals now underway ahead of a possible launch next week. Joining Emmet Oliver to discuss is scientist and science communicator, Dr. Niamh Shaw.
Feb 1, 2025 • 13min
In conversation with Mark Wogan
Anton is joined 'In conversation' with Mark Wogan, host of ‘Spooning With Mark Wogan’.
Feb 1, 2025 • 15min
Ask the Expert: Gardening with Brian Burke
Joining Anton for this week's installment of As the Expert is Brian Burke, RTÉ Super Garden Judge, and Woodie's DIY and Garden Expert.
Feb 1, 2025 • 14min
High Court puts stay on new XL Bully Ban: What next?
The High Court has put a stay on a part of a new law that would have allowed for XL Bully dogs in the care of animal welfare organisations to be seized or euthanised. Chris Kelly of Coolronan Dog Rescue in Ballivor, Co Meath &
Feb 1, 2025 • 6min
Should we have more Bank Holidays?
People Before Profit is bringing forward legislation to introduce two extra bank holidays. The suggested dates are the last Monday in September and the last Monday in November, but do we actually need more Bank holidays and how would businesses manage? Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Southwest joins Anton to discuss.
