The Tonight Show
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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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Jan 12, 2021 • 46min
January 11th - Tony Fitzpatrick, Susan Lohan, Dr David Tasney, Prof Shane Higgins, Tom Clonan, Angelina Hynes, Ciara Reilly
Ciara is joined by various guests to discuss the vaccine rollout, the leaked report on Mother & Baby Homes, the closure of Special Education schools and tips on remote learning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 18, 2020 • 47min
December 17th - Guests: Paschal Donohoe TD, Luke O'Neill, Sinead O'Carroll, Diarmaid Ferriter, Adrian Cummins.
Matt is joined by the Minister for Finance as new restrictions beckon before we've even reached Christmas. Plus, a selection of guests joins us to analyse the year that's gone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 16, 2020 • 45min
December 15th - Guests: Tony O'Brien, Sean Kyne, David Cullinane, Dr Nicola Herron, Jenny De Saulles.
Matt is joined by guests to discuss when vaccines will be rolled out in Ireland, the worrying COVID numbers in Northern Ireland, and the Taoiseach's controversial comments that the banks weren't bailed out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 15, 2020 • 47min
December 15th - Guests: Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD, Roisin Shorthall TD, Kate O'Connell, Pete Lunn, Niall Conroy.
Ciara is joined by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD to discuss the Governments plan for the vaccine rollout, managing the pandemic, Brexit, and his party's performance in the polls. Later on we'll be joined by guests to discuss the issues of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 10, 2020 • 46min
December 10th - Guests: Dr Colm Henry, Sinead Ryan, Kieran O'Donnell TD, Gavan Reilly, Anthony Staines, Tom Flavin, Thomas Byrne TD.
Matt is joined by guests to discuss the post-Brexit trade deal talks, the current COVID numbers, and the need for restraint in celebrations after the All Ireland Hurling Final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 10, 2020 • 47min
December 9th - Guests: Matt Carthy, Malcolm Byrne, Lucinda Creighton, Aoife McLysaght, Shona Murray, Ella Whelan, Eoghan Corry.
Ciara is joined by guests to discuss: last ditch Brexit trade deal talks, backlash after pay rise for judges, and the vaccine rollout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 9, 2020 • 46min
December 8th - Guests: Dr Rachel McLoughlin, Neale Richmond TD, Verona Murphy TD, Ben Habib, Allison Morris, Paul Colgan.
Matt is joined by guests to discuss the first day of the COVID vaccine roll out in the UK, preparations for the vaccine rollout in Ireland, as well as the final attempts to finalise a post-Brexit trade deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 4, 2020 • 47min
December 3rd - Guests: Sarah O'Connor, Zara King, Eamon Ryan, Paul Murphy, Barry Ward, Megan Crowley, Paul Moynagh.
Eamon Ryan joins us in studio to discuss the country's reopening, the Government voting not to pay student nurses, and much more. Plus Matt is joined by guests to discuss new proposals to tackle white collar crime, COVID 19, and Zara King's new documentary 'Ireland Under Lockdown: COVID 19 stories'. December 3rd - Guests: Sarah O'Connor, Zara King, Eamon Ryan, Paul Murphy, Barry Ward, Megan Crowley, Paul Moynagh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 3, 2020 • 46min
December 2nd - Guests: Richard Chambers, Ultan Power, Lisa Chambers, Michael Healy Rae, Kingston Mills, Jenny de Saulles.
Matt is joined by guests to discuss the early rollout of the COVID vaccine in the UK, when will wet pubs reopen, and calls for increased support for tourism industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 2, 2020 • 46min
December 1st - Guests: Paul Quinn, Marc MacSharry, Richard Guiney, Adrian Cummins, Dr Nina Byrnes, Margaret Anne Harris, Norah Casey.
Ciara is joined by a number of guests to discuss the reopening of the country as shoppers return to the high street. Plus we hear from the WHO's Margaret Harris on the potential vaccine rollout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
