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Dec 8, 2024 • 11min
Paul Mescal on SNL
Comedian Jim Elliott sits down with Anton in the wake of Paul Mescal's appearance on SNL.Saturday Night Live has been one of the world's biggest drivers for popular culture, but is SNL still funny, or just cringe?Hit 'Listen' for more on this fascinating conversation.
Dec 8, 2024 • 15min
Deputy Paul McAuliffe
Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Social Protection, Local Government and Electoral Reform, Deputy Paul McAuliffe sits down with Anton to get through what's likely to happen in the coming weeks in government formation talks.To get all the "behind the scenes" info on the government talks, hit 'Listen' now.
Dec 8, 2024 • 37min
The Sunday Papers
Anton sits down with broadcaster, Eileen Dunne; Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor at the Irish Times; and John Cunningham, Relationship Director at Morgan McKinley, and Chair and Country Director of Lysis Group.The big parties and independents are getting ready to start government formation talks and even Barry Keoghan's decision to step away from social media.Hit 'Listen' to hear all this and much more on this brilliant panel discussion.
Dec 8, 2024 • 8min
The Apparent Fall of The Assad Regime
Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at The UCD Clinton Institute, speaks with Anton on all the latest in Syria.The Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is believed to have fled Syria, the country his family has ruled over for 50 years as rebels capture the capital, Aleppo.The lightning advance took just two weeks and has brought to an end Assad’s 24-year authoritarian rule.Hit ‘listen’ to get the latest on this huge story.
Dec 7, 2024 • 11min
Gary O'Hanlon
Gary O'Hanlon is the Executive Chef at The K Club and joins Anton to discuss, of all things, how to prep the perfect Christmas dinner.If you're looking for some inspiration in the coming weeks, look no further.Hit 'Listen' to get all your Christmas dinner worries put to rest.
Dec 7, 2024 • 8min
Pete The Vet
Pete The Vet is with Anton this morning to answer all your pet-related questions.Pete is the go-to voice when it comes to your pet worries, so this is a great listen.Hit 'Listen' to get all of Pete's expertise.
Dec 7, 2024 • 6min
How Does The Government Formation Process Work?
We follow the fallout from last week's election as government parties look to others to make a deal.Nick Miller, public affairs strategist, and former press secretary and spokesperson for Leo Varadkar joins Anton to discuss the talks.Hit 'Listen' to hear this conversation.
Dec 7, 2024 • 13min
Political Turmoil in France
Irish Times contributor, Lara Marlowe, joins Anton to discuss the political turmoil emerging in France this past week.Emmanuel Macron is currently facing down the worst political crisis in his two terms as French President as his Prime Minister received a vote of no-confidence.Hit 'Listen' to get all the latest.
Dec 7, 2024 • 7min
Storm Darragh
Storm Darragh tore through the country overnight. Anton is joined by Alan O'Reilly, from Carlow Weather and Keith Leonard, National Director at the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management as we pick up the pieces.Hit 'Listen' to get all the latest.
Dec 7, 2024 • 9min
2025 Cars preview
Geraldine Herbert, Sunday Independent Motoring Editor and columnist, joins Anton to look ahead to 2025 hottest cars.It's a big year for car releases and a big year for nostalgia.Hit 'Listen' to find out what you should be getting excited about.
