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Oct 20, 2024 • 42min
Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel October 20th
Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Paul Gallagher, Non-Executive Director of Tourism Ireland and General Manager of Buswells Hotel in Dublin; Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs Correspondent with The Irish Times: and Frances Fitzgerald, former Minister and MEP.Sean Defoe, Group Political Correspondent at Bauer Media also joins Anton to discuss the decision by Heather Humphreys not to stand in the upcoming general election.
Oct 19, 2024 • 16min
Exploring strange flavour combinations with Catherine Fulvio
Earlier this month Dua Lipa went viral for posting a video of her adding pickles and jalapeños, plus their juices, to her Diet Coke, garnering her over 9.2 million views. But what other strange and wonderful food & flavour combinations are out there? TV Chef and owner of Ballyknocken House & Cookery School, Catherine Fulvio joins Anton to discuss.
Oct 19, 2024 • 12min
Ask the Expert: Gardening with Brian Burke
Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is Brian Burke, RTÉ Super Garden Judge, and Woodie's DIY and Garden Expert.
Oct 19, 2024 • 12min
Assessing the political landscape before the general election
We still don’t have any real clarity on when the General Election will be called but in anticipation that that announcement will happen sooner rather than later it is important to know just where the main political parties currently stand and what the key issues are. Joining Anton to assess the lay of the land is Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University & People Before Profit TD, Bríd Smith.
Oct 19, 2024 • 13min
In conversation with Michelle Wolf
American comedian and writer, Michelle Wolf has established herself as one of the most influential voices in the comedy landscape across the pond who is currently in the midst of an Irish tour with fellow comics, Marnie Manning & Kyla Cobbler - she joins Anton to talk all things comedy and more.
Oct 19, 2024 • 21min
What's Going on with Killian Woods & Tanya Ward
Joining Anton to run through the main stories form the Saturday papers is Killian Woods, Senior Business Reporter with the Business Post & Tanya Ward, Children's Rights Alliance Chief Executive.
Oct 19, 2024 • 6min
What can we expect from Storm Ashley?
Storm Ashley, the first named storm of the season, is set to bring strong and gusty southerly winds, coupled with high spring tides. Joining Anton to discuss is Cathal Nolan, climate scientist and the founder of Ireland's Weather channel.
Oct 13, 2024 • 18min
In conversation with Sean O'Rourke
Joining Anton 'In conversation' is veteran RTÉ broadcaster, Sean O'Rourke.
Oct 13, 2024 • 13min
Making 'The Apprentice' with Julianne Forde & Ruth Treacy
Julianne Forde & Ruth Treacy, co-founders and a producers at Tailored Films join Anton to discuss their involvement in the production of the upcoming Donald Trump film, The Apprentice.
Oct 13, 2024 • 15min
Green Party leader, Roderic O'Gorman
Anton is joined by Green Party leader, Minister Roderic O'Gorman. Together they discuss his time since being elected Green Party leader, the impact the party has had on government policy, whether they would go into government with anyone, and more.
