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Aug 24, 2024 • 4min
Reflecting on the Democratic National Convention
Democrats Abroad Ireland has set an ambitious goal of registering 10,000 voters for the upcoming US Presidential election. Patti Schnably Shields, Chair of Democrats Abroad Ireland joins Anton to discuss this and to reflect on the Democratic National Convention which took place this week.
Aug 24, 2024 • 12min
Should we keep our windows closed to keep spiders out?
Broadcaster, author, and wildlife expert Eanna Ni Lamhna joins Anton to chat about what we can do to keep spiders out of the house as the weather begins to get a bit cooler.
Aug 24, 2024 • 26min
What's Going on with John Lee & Michelle Murphy
Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Michelle Murphy, Research and Policy Analyst at Social Justice Ireland & John Lee, Executive Editor of the Daily Mail Group.
Aug 24, 2024 • 7min
What can we expect from the new Dublin City Transport Plan?
The first of the measures contained in the adopted Dublin City Transport Plan will come into effect from the 25th of August 2024. Anton is joined by Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent to discuss this.
Aug 18, 2024 • 14min
In conversation with Phil Healy
For Team Ireland the Paris Olympics was the most successful ever Games with seven medals in total - four gold, three bronze - not to mention 26 top-10 finishes. One of the athletes in amongst it all representing Ireland on the athletics track was Phil Healy - she joins Anton to talk about the experience.
Aug 18, 2024 • 12min
'Heinz Meanz Mealz' & the importance of shared mealtimes for families
Heinz and Barnardos have teamed up again to support vulnerable families in Ireland with the launch of their limited-edition 'Heinz Meanz Mealz' Beanz three-packs. As part of the campaign research commissioned by Heinz has shed light on the important role of shared mealtimes in fostering connections and happiness for families. Joining Anton to discuss this is Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Dr Malie Coyne.
Aug 18, 2024 • 20min
Looking ahead to the Democratic National Convention with Alastair Campbell
The Democratic National Convention starts tomorrow August 19th and will run until August 22nd. Joining Anton to discuss what we might expect this coming week and beyond is writer, communicator, and strategist, Alastair Campbell.
Aug 18, 2024 • 45min
Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel August 18th
Joining Anton to discuss the main stories in the Sunday papers is political commentator, Ursula Ní Shabhais; Paul Reid, Chair of the Citizens Assembly on Drug Use and Former HSE Chief; and Craig Hughes, Political Editor of the Irish Daily Mail.
Aug 17, 2024 • 11min
In conversation with Amanda Cassidy
Joining Anton 'In conversation' this week is author and journalist, Amanda Cassidy whose latest book is The Perfect Place.
Aug 17, 2024 • 16min
Ask The Expert: Legal Advice
Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask The Expert is Sonia McEntee, Principal Solicitor at Sonia McEntee Solicitors and Chair of the Law Society PR Committee.
