The Tonight Show
Virgin Media Originals
A sharp look at the major stories shaping Ireland and the world.Expect thoughtful analysis and robust discussion on the country’s only independent TV current affairs programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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May 31, 2021 • 48min
May 31st - Guests: Andrew McGinley, Hazel Chu, Malcolm Byrne, Peadar Toibin TD, Aoife McLysaght, Sinead Ryan.
Claire is joined by guests to discuss the weekend scenes as an outdoor summer becomes a reality, plus Andrew McGinley joins us to discuss how he deals with grief and his calls for more regulation of social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 31, 2021 • 46min
May 27th - Guests: Gavan Reilly, Darragh O’Brien TD, Cathal Sheridan, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, Róisín Shorthall TD, Cathal Molloy
Matt is joined by Minister for Housing Daragh O'Brien to discuss the latest Government announcement on the easing of restrictions and the current issues in the housing crisis. Plus later on we're joined by guests as we discuss the backlash over the indoor dining decision and the blow to the live music industry as the live music ban remains in place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 25, 2021 • 47min
Tuesday May 26th - Guests: Colm Brophy TD, Louise O'Reilly TD, Dr Ebun Joseph, Adrian Cummins, Gavan Reilly, Sarah O'Connor.
Claire is joined by guests to discuss a breaking story of two Gardai being injured in a shooting incident in Blanchardstown, the reopening of hospitality and later we're joined by Dr Ebun Joseph to discuss Africa Day and race relations one year on from the death of George Floyd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 20, 2021 • 46min
Thursday May 20th - Guests: Lisa Chambers, Cian O'Callaghan TD, Hazel Chu, Roisin Murphy, Pa Heenan, Andrea Horan, Dr Nina Byrnes.
Matt is joined by guests to discuss the latest on the HSE cyber attack, the government's housing policies and what's needed to allow for an outdoor summer in cities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18, 2021 • 46min
May 18th - Guests: Niamh Smyth TD, David Cullinane TD , Gavan Reilly, Ronan Murphy, Dr Gabriel Scally.
Claire is joined by guests to discuss the potential threat posed by the Indian variant, the governments move to inhibit investment funds buying up housing plus we speak to cybersecurity expert Ronan Murphy about the HSE ransomware attack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 17, 2021 • 46min
Monday 17th May - Guests: NEALE RICHMOND TD, BRID SMITH TD, DANNY MCCOY, CAROLINE REIDY, DON NUGENT, ADRIAN WECKLER
CLAIRE IS JOINED BY GUESTS TO DISCUSS THE HSE HACK, THE REOPENING OF RETAIL AND WHAT THE RETURN TO THE OFFICE WILL BE LIKE FOR WORKERS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12, 2021 • 46min
May 12th - Guests: Regina Doherty, Holly Cairns TD, Niall Byrne, Tony Fitzpatrick, Melvin Benn, Aidan Regan
Matt is joined by guests to discuss the housing crisis and a generation of young people being worse off than their parents. Plus later on, Melvin Benn speaks to us about why he feels Electric Picnic could go ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 10, 2021 • 45min
May 11th - Guests: Cormac Devlin TD, Roisin Shortall, Dylan Bradshaw, Duncan Graham, Kingston Mills, Ali Ryan.
Claire is joined by guests to discuss the use of antigen tests in the reopening of society, the return to business as further restrictions are eased, and we speak to stylist and salon owner Dylan Bradshaw as personal services reopen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 6, 2021 • 46min
May 7th - Guests: Emer Higgins, Ivana Bacick, Dr Rory Hearne, Dr Harry Barry, Grace O'Flanagan, Enda Brady, Craig Hughes.
Matt is joined by guests to discuss the impact of investment funds on the housing market, a controversial week in Irish politics, and how to relieve stress of exiting lockdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 5, 2021 • 45min
May 5th - Guests: Simon Coveney , Anne Rabbitte TD, Duncan Smith TD, Peter Tyndall, Gina London, Ailbhe Garrihy.
Ciara is joined by guests to discuss the potential for EU travel this summer, the ombudsman report into nursing homes in Ireland and what lies ahead for Irish tourism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
