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Oct 27, 2024 • 5min
Dublin Marathon
Anton is joined by NewsTalk's own Tom Douglas who is reporting live from the Irish Life Dublin Marathon.The Marathon attracts thousands of colourful characters and high performance athletes every year, and Tom caught up with some of them this year.His 'Listen' to get the sounds and atmosphere from the Dublin Marathon.
Oct 26, 2024 • 20min
In conversation with Jenny Kelly & Mairéad Ronan
Anton is joined 'In conversation' with broadcasters Jenny Kelly and Mairéad Ronan whose new book it titled 'What We Know Now!'
Oct 26, 2024 • 11min
Ask the Expert: Pete the Builder
Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is Peter Finn aka Pete the Builder.
Oct 26, 2024 • 11min
Gráinne Seoige on life after entering politics
Gráinne Seoige caused quite a stir in August when it was announced that she was being lined up by Fianna Fáil to run as their Dáil candidate in Galway West. Perhaps better known for her work as a journalist and TV presenter, she has been busy knocking on doorsteps canvassing ever since - Gráinne joins Anton to talk about why she entered politics and her experience thus far.
Oct 26, 2024 • 12min
Gaby Moreno on the 2024 Cork Jazz festival
Known for co-writing the theme for the sitcom Parks and Recreation, Gaby Moreno has appeared on the soundtrack to Puss In Boots: The Last Wish and has seen her work featured in Netflix dramas Orange Is The New Black and Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet Of Curiosities. Now, following the release of her latest album earlier this year she will be performing tonight in the Triskel Arts Centre as part of the Cork Jazz Festival - Gaby joins Anton to discuss.
Oct 26, 2024 • 21min
What's Going on with Catherine Sanz & Louisa Meehan
Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Louisa Meehan from Woodview HRM & Catherine Sanz, Legal Affairs Correspondent with the Business Post and author of ‘Drama Drives Interest: The Web Summit Story’.
Oct 20, 2024 • 12min
In conversation with The Devlins
Back in the mid-’90s, The Devlins were one of the biggest names in Irish music with tracks being featured in the likes of Six Feet Under and the Batman Forever soundtrack. They have just this month released their first album in almost a decade, titled All The Days. Colin and Peter Devlin join Anton to discuss.
Oct 20, 2024 • 9min
Dublin airport passenger cap: Are we any closer to a resolution?
Ryanair has said that the Dublin Airport cap will cost the airline approximately €50 million next summer and result in 90 job losses. Joining Anton to discuss is air & travel expert, Eoghan Corry.
Oct 20, 2024 • 4min
Storm Ashley update: Power outages amid strong winds & high spring tides
Storm Ashley, the first named storm of the season, made landfall this morning bringing with it strong and gusty southerly winds, coupled with high spring tides. Joining Anton to assess the situation is Keith Leonard, National Director of the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management.
Oct 20, 2024 • 15min
US presidential election two weeks out
While Kamala Harris still leads Donald Trump in the race to win the 2024 US presidential election, the contest remains too close to call in the crucial battleground states. Joining Anton to discuss is Michael Moynihan, an editor and columnist with the Irish Examiner, and Paul Brandus, the founder of West Wing Reports and White House Bureau Chief.
