The Pat Kenny Show

Friday Forum discuss the main stories of the week

20 Sep 2024

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The Friday Forum looks back on the main stories of the week. Joining Pat was Louise O Reilly TD for Dublin Fingal and spokesperson on enterprise and w...

Friday Food with Gary O'Hanlon

20 Sep 2024

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It's time for Friday Food and today Gary O’Hanlon, Head Chef at the K Club talks us through Sweetcorn Veloute with Crab Nage recipe.

A US news update with Terry Sheridan

20 Sep 2024

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A US sheriff charged with murder after disagreeing with a  court judge, plus the State hoping to change their electoral system to help Trump. We ...

Investigating the source and transmitting of viruses

20 Sep 2024

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We know all too well the impact that the spread of viruses can have on the globe, but what of the people who are investigating the source of these vir...

A look ahead to a busy weekend of sport

20 Sep 2024

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The weekend is jampacked from Premier League matches, the United Rugby Championship commencing, and the PGA BMW Championship is on throughout the week...

"We live to go to space" NASA Astronaut Cady Coleman

20 Sep 2024

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Born in South Carolina and a graduate of MIT - NASA Astronaut Cady Coleman has led 2 missions to the International Space Station. Cady joined Pat in s...

E-scooters are being used to distribute drugs around cities,

20 Sep 2024

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E-scooters are being used to distribute drugs around cities, forming a silent and efficient delivery service. A concerning issue for Gardai. We d...

Things to do out and about this weekend

19 Sep 2024

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Restaurant recommendations, Taste of Kildare and a festival for singletons, we’ve the best options if you’re out and about this weekend with Éada...

Too many fixtures in the football calendar could players consider a strike?

19 Sep 2024

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With new fixtures throughout the year, extra Champions League games and extra international fixtures, some UK players have threatened strike action bu...

Managing teenage skin concerns

19 Sep 2024

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Teenagers and tweens face a bombardment of advice and product choices; mostly from unqualified sources on platforms such a TikTok, but what is the bes...

How should Ireland's planning system be reformed?

19 Sep 2024

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How should Ireland's planning system be reformed? Is the solution to adapt a similar approach to EU planning systems? We asked Robin Mandal, arch...

Country Fail, written by comedian Killian Sundermann,

19 Sep 2024

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Country Fail, written by comedian Killian Sundermann, provides a hilarious guide to the countryside from the eyes of a Dubliner.  Killian joined ...

Sarah Madden speaks to survivors of the sex trade

19 Sep 2024

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Following on from our recent powerful interview with Barbara Condon, CEO of Ruhama, the Irish charity fighting sexual exploitation, prostitution ...

Circular businesses who they are and what they are doing?

19 Sep 2024

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In our sustainability slot, this week Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland and Sustainability columnist Irish Count...

Second wave of attacks in Lebanon raise fear of wider war

19 Sep 2024

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Second wave of attacks in Lebanon raise fear of wider war. Hand-held radios used by militant group Hezbollah detonated across Lebanon's south in the c...

Raising awareness about mouth cancer

19 Sep 2024

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Former Dublin Gaelic All-Star, David Hickey, joins us to raise awareness about mouth cancer and importance of regular dental checks following Mou...

Irish Times Poll shows a boost in Fine Gael support

19 Sep 2024

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Irish Times Poll shows a boost in Fine Gael support. The results of the poll are likely to intensify pressure on An Taoiseach Simon Harris to call an ...

Diarmuid Gavin on the story of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon

18 Sep 2024

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This morning Diarmuid Gavin joined Pat to share the story of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

Henry McKean reports from day two of the ploughing championships

18 Sep 2024

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The visitors, exhibitors and competitors are in high spirits, with more sunny weather expected at this year's Ploughing in Ratheniska, county Laois.&n...

'Lost for Words' - Hotelier John Brennan on dyslexia

18 Sep 2024

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Hotelier John Brennan will feature in a new documentary, Lost for Words that will air on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player on Wednesday 18th September and he j...

Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes

18 Sep 2024

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This week, on our Disinformation slot, David Robert Grimes takes a look at the origins of propaganda and how Putin’s trolls are manipulating EU elec...

Conor McCarthy, Executive Chairman of Emerald Airlines on the passenger cap at Dublin Airport, the growth of regional airports and the future of tourism

18 Sep 2024

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Conor McCarthy, Executive Chairman of Emerald Airlines, joined Pat to discuss the passenger cap at Dublin Airport, the growth of regional airports and...

Inside Hollywood: Actors who turned down Oscar winning roles

18 Sep 2024

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Will Smith as Neo in the Matrix and Tom Selleck as Indiana Jones - This week on Inside Hollywood, Lisa Cannon takes a look at the actors who turned do...

Sex trafficking in Ireland – how prevalent is it, what are the signs and what can we do

18 Sep 2024

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Sex trafficking in Ireland – how prevalent is it, what are the signs and what can we do? To answer that Pat was joined by Barbara Condon, ...

Green Scene: How the loss of bats might impact human health

18 Sep 2024

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This week, we take a look at how the loss of bats might impact human health and a new type of tree wood that may help fight climate change. Joining Pa...

The impact smoking has on your heart

18 Sep 2024

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This Heart Month, Consultant Cardiologist and Head of Heart Failure at Mater Private Network, Prof. Mark Dayer joined Pat to share the facts behind t...

Road safety stats show we're going in the right direction

18 Sep 2024

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Recent road safety stats are showing that we are going in the right direction, but is it enough?Joining Pat to answer that was Conor Faughnan, Transpo...

Massive explosions recorded in Lebanon and Syria

18 Sep 2024

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Nine dead and thousands injured after Israel infiltrate Hezbollah’s pagers, to discuss Pat was joined by Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analys...

How Loreto is changing lives in South Sudan

17 Sep 2024

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Guest host Anton Savage talks to an Irish nun who has been changing lives in South Sudan through education and activism as well as a woman who has ben...

Showdown between TikTok and the US government

17 Sep 2024

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Killian Ginnity Digital Content Creator for Newstalk joins us to discuss the showdown between TikTok and the US government began yesterday. Tiktok wil...

Theresa Fallon, Director, Centre for Russia, Europe, Asia Studies

17 Sep 2024

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Joining Pat this morning on the show was Theresa Fallon, Director, Centre for Russia, Europe, Asia Studies (CREAS) is in Dublin to speak at the DLA Pi...

Murdoch succession the battle begins!

17 Sep 2024

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Murdoch succession a battle over Rupert Murdoch’s Empire began yesterday in Reno. Lachlan is the favourite of his five children to take over, but ...

'Leaning On The Gates' by Seamus O'Rourke

17 Sep 2024

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Seamus O’ Rourke writer and actor joined Pat in studio to discuss his second memoir, leaning on the gates, on young adulthood and life in rural Irel...

Who has gotten the big roles in EU Commission?

17 Sep 2024

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Ursula von der Leyen has announced who has gotten the big roles in the EU Commission. We get the latest with Rosie Birchard, news correspondent and pr...

Hailed as "the manifesting queen" Roxie Nafousi

17 Sep 2024

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Hailed as "the manifesting queen" by Forbes and the Financial Times, Roxie Nafousi is a self-development coach, inspirational speaker, manifesting exp...

Anthony Scaramucci live from New York!

17 Sep 2024

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Anthony Scaramucci, the former White House Director of Communications and co-host of the Rest is Politics US podcast joined Pat this morning live from...

A new aim to tackle dangerous driving

17 Sep 2024

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A new Garda lorry has been rolled out which is aiming to tackle dangerous driving from a higher vantage point. It follows news that speeding detection...

Ask The Expert: On pensions

16 Sep 2024

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Bernard Walsh, PwC Ireland Director for Pensions and Investments joined Pat this morning to give advice on pensions and tax benefits.

When children become teens!

16 Sep 2024

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Teenagers starting secondary school or moving on to college can be a difficult time for parents who suddenly become empty nesters. We speak to Stephan...

Judy Craymer, creator and producer of Mamma Mia

16 Sep 2024

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Now in its 26th year, MAMMA MIA! has been seen by over 11 million people and has played over 10,000 performances in London’s West End. The MAMM...

Passengers hit back at Dublin Airport after long delays

16 Sep 2024

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The lights go out in Dublin airport and the billionaire spacewalker returns to earth. All up for discussion with Kevin Byrne Retired Lieutenant C...

Who won big at the Emmys?

16 Sep 2024

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Shogun makes Emmys history, Andrew Scott misses out on the Emmy for lead actor while the Bear was the shock loss on the night. We speak to Brian Lloyd...

Charles Myer advisor to President Joe Biden

16 Sep 2024

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Charles Myers democratic donor and advisor to President Joe Biden joined Pat in studio to discuss working with Kamala Harris, the Ukraine war and and ...

A look back on the weekend of sport

16 Sep 2024

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So close but so far, disappointment for McIlroy and another win for arsenal in the premier league. Nathan Murphy looked back in the weekend of sport.

Impact a proposed wind farm could have on the local community in Offaly

16 Sep 2024

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A proposed wind farm in Co Offaly is drawing heavy criticism from locals about the impact it could potentially have on the land in the area. Josh Cros...

An Taoiseach Simon Harris visits Derry

16 Sep 2024

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Pat speaks to An Taoiseach Simon Harris ahead of his visit to  Derry. Up for discussion, the Apple tax bill, forthcoming budget and when the ele...

Friday Forum looks back on the big news stories of the week

13 Sep 2024

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Friday Forum looks back on the big news stories of the week. Joining Jonathan this morning was Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor at the Irish Independen...

Where does our superstition around Friday the 13th come from

13 Sep 2024

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You might have a bit of superstition around Friday the 13th but where does that actually stem from? And what other weird things do we traditionally th...

Cork is experiencing more and more ‘no-go’ areas

13 Sep 2024

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Cork is experiencing more and more ‘no-go’ areas because of anti-social behaviour. We speak to a councillor who is looking for the Minister for Ju...

Friday Food with Gareth Mullins

13 Sep 2024

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Gareth Mullins talks us through Chicken chasseur with creamy mashed potatoes recipe perfect to try this weekend.

UK to ban junk food ads before 9pm

13 Sep 2024

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Ban on junk food TV adverts before 9pm to come in next year in the UK (TV and online). The pre-watershed ban was a pledge in Labour's manifesto during...

President Putin's warning to the West!

13 Sep 2024

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Russian President Vladimir Putin warns the West it was at risk of entering into war with Russia. We discuss this and more with Duncan Bullivant Specia...

Former CIA Officer sentenced to 10 Years for spying for China

13 Sep 2024

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Former CIA Officer Alexander Yuk Ching Ma sentenced to 10 Years for spying for China. A former CIA officer, who also worked as a contract linguis...

A report on 'Sepsis Awareness Day'

13 Sep 2024

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Eight people die in Ireland every single day from sepsis. That’s almost double the amount of people killed each year by heart attacks and ...

What will the forthcoming budget bring?

13 Sep 2024

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Pension hikes and tax cuts on the cards in budget 2025’s pre-election giveaway. We discuss with Gabija Gataveckaitė Political Correspondent at...

Boxed With John Fardy features 'The Perfect Couple'

12 Sep 2024

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New Netflix mystery drama 'The Perfect Couple' has a star-studded cast including Nicole Kidman, Dakota Fanning and eve Hewson features in this we...

famous incidents where trophies were stolen, forged or lost

12 Sep 2024

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Cameron Hill talks us through famous incidents where trophies were stolen/forged/lost off the back of a counterfeit Sam Maguire doing the rounds ...

How communities can some together in the wake of tragedy 

12 Sep 2024

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A mass trial in France has left a village shocked. We hear how communities can some together in the wake of tragedy with Brendan Kelly Professor ...

Science with Luke: Infertility is a major global health problem

12 Sep 2024

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Infertility is a major global health problem affecting one in seven couples trying to conceive. Infertility affects all geographical areas of the worl...

Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes

12 Sep 2024

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The big lie; In today's disinformation slot we look at how we are lied to with numbers and the panic when we do get data wrong. All to discuss with Da...

Dealing with back to school colds and bugs!

12 Sep 2024

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We are a couple of weeks back to school now, kids are gathering and gastro bugs, respiratory infections and head lice are out in force .We advice on d...

Fine Gael are holding their ‘think in’ in Tullamore

12 Sep 2024

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Fine Gael are holding their ‘think in’ in Tullamore over the next two days, Sean Defoe tells us what to expect from the annual event next

Israeli air strike hits school run by The UN agency for Palestinian refugees

12 Sep 2024

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The UN agency for Palestinian refugees says six of its employees have been killed in an Israeli air strike on one of the schools it runs in central Ga...

Advice for beginner investors!

12 Sep 2024

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Have you even been curious about investing your money but unsure where to start? Financial expert and founder of AskPaul.ie Paul Merriman is here to ...

CCTV to be used to catch Dublin’s dumpers

12 Sep 2024

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CCTV to be used to catch Dublin’s dumpers but only if they have cars. New legislation will not allow Dublin City Council to pursue walkers who dump...

Gardening with Diarmuid Gavin

11 Sep 2024

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Diarmuid Gavin joined Anton in studio to give some great gardening advice to our listener as we head into Autumn.

Inside Hollywood: The most surprising Oscar wins.

11 Sep 2024

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This week on Inside Hollywood, from Marisa Tomei to La La Land, we take a look at the most surprising Oscar wins. All to chat about with Dee Reddy.

How to get your pearly whites ready for the wedding

11 Sep 2024

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We get advice on how to get your pearly whites ready for the big day your wedding day. With advice and guidance was Bronagh Keane, general and cosmeti...

Calls for the introduction of a deer management plan

11 Sep 2024

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A conservation group has called for the introduction of a deer management plan after it recorded the dominance of the non-native Sika species. ReWild ...

The first US Presidential debate of 2024 took place

11 Sep 2024

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The first US Presidential debate between Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris and Republican Nominee Donald Trump took place last night in Philadelphia. W...

A History Of Ireland In Ten Body Parts

11 Sep 2024

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The red haired Irish, the 40 million euro dancing legs and the many health benefits of whiskey. We talk to Dr Ian Miller about his brand new book, 'A ...

New traffic plan causing more hassle than it’s worth?

11 Sep 2024

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On our Commuter Slot, we discuss car theft and vandalism and increasingly bad daily traffic around the city centre. Is the new traffic plan causing mo...

Green Scene: Nearly 180,000 gorillas, chimpanzees under threat

11 Sep 2024

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Nearly 180,000 gorillas, chimpanzees and bonobos (more than a third of the entire great ape population in Africa) could be directly or indirectly thre...

How should we spend the Apple tax arrears money?

11 Sep 2024

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Will the spending of the 14 billion apple tax become a central point in the election? Anton spoke to Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent Iri...

Should there be stronger sanctions against Israel from Ireland?

11 Sep 2024

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Following another week of attacks in Gaza, we discuss the need for sanctions from Ireland on Israel and the need to take a stronger stance than we hav...

Minister Stephen Donnelly on the proposals for restrictions on sales on vapes

11 Sep 2024

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Proposals for restrictions on sales on vapes in Ireland but how will the implementation work? Minister Stephen Donnelly joined us in studio to discuss...

Tech with Jess: the latest phone releases

10 Sep 2024

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Anton was joined by Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly to review the highly anticipated new iPhone, along with the latest Google Fold. Jess ...

Taste of Kildare: get a sneak peek at Rachel Allen and Gary O’Hanlon’s dishes

10 Sep 2024

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Anton was joined by celebrity chef Rachel Allen and Gary O’Hanlon, Executive Head Chef at The K Club, to preview their upcoming masterclasses at the...

Debate history in the making: will Harris outshine Trump?

10 Sep 2024

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Anton was joined by Seán Defoe, Political Correspondent for Bauer Media Ireland, and Terry Sheridan, Managing Editor of WSHU Public Radio, to discuss...

Over 5,000 prisoners released early: is the UK’s scheme safe?

10 Sep 2024

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Anton was joined by Vincent McAviney, freelance correspondent and presenter, to discuss the UK Labour Party's Early Release scheme, which will see ove...

How does 'Baby' challenge the status quo of parenthood?

10 Sep 2024

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Anton was joined by Lianne O’Hara, playwright, poet, and lecturer at University College Dublin, to discuss her new play Baby, which is part of the D...

Why the government is banning disposable vapes

10 Sep 2024

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Anton was joined by John Crowne, Consultant at St. Vincent’s Hospital Group, to discuss the government’s expected approval of measures to ban the ...

€13 Billion Tax Bill: Will Apple’s legal battle with the EU continue?

10 Sep 2024

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Anton was joined by technology journalist Emmet Ryan and Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam to discuss the landmark ruling that Apple must pay Irela...

Gaza strikes: how did a humanitarian zone become a target?

10 Sep 2024

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Anton was joined by Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science, to discuss the overnig...

What’s next in the Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse trial?

10 Sep 2024

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Freelance journalist Amanda Ferguson joined Anton to discuss the latest developments in the trial against Jeffrey Donaldson, who faces sex abuse charg...

Family holidays vs. school attendance: what’s the right choice?

10 Sep 2024

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Anton was joined by Karen Jordan, Principal of St Catherine's National School, and Jen Hogan, Journalist and Columnist with The Irish Times, to debate...

Will Dublin's new traffic lights make cycling safer?

10 Sep 2024

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Anton was joined by Ger Herbert, Motoring Editor and Columnist with the Sunday Independent, to discuss the new changes being made to Dublin’s traffi...

Ask the Expert: Dog Behaviour

09 Sep 2024

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Anton was joined by dog behaviour expert Paula Feaheny to answer listener questions on training puppies and dogs with behavioural issues, including ov...

Overwhelmed by bad news? Here’s how to cope

09 Sep 2024

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Clinical Psychotherapist Stephanie Regan joined Anton to offer advice on how to escape the overwhelming bad news agenda and protect your mental health...

David McWilliams on the evolution of money

09 Sep 2024

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Economist and author David McWilliams joined Anton to discuss his new book Money: The Story of Humanity and the unexpected links between economics, ar...

Can Ireland solve the global ageing crisis?

09 Sep 2024

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Anton was joined by Professor Rose Anne Kenny, Principal Investigator of TILDA, to discuss their new designation as a WHO Collaborating Centre and how...

Why is China ending foreign adoptions?

09 Sep 2024

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Anton was joined by Denis Staunton, China Correspondent for The Irish Times, to discuss China’s decision to end its international adoption program, ...

World EV Day: Can Ireland meet electric vehicle demand?

09 Sep 2024

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Anton was joined by John O'Keeffe, CEO of ePower, to discuss World EV Day and what the Irish government needs to do to meet the growing demand for ele...

Should the CAO be scrapped for a fairer system?

09 Sep 2024

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Anton was joined by Brian Mooney, Guidance Counsellor and Education Columnist, and Donal Cremin, President of the ASTI, to discuss growing calls to ov...

Sports Update with Cathal Mullaney

09 Sep 2024

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Anton was joined by Cathal Mullaney from Off The Ball to recap a disappointing night for Ireland against England and preview the upcoming matches, inc...

Christine Dwyer Hickey on ‘Our London Lives’

09 Sep 2024

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Award-winning author Christine Dwyer Hickey joined Anton to discuss her latest book, Our London Lives, a multi-generational story exploring love, fami...

Lucy Letby and Grenfell: what's next for both scandals?

09 Sep 2024

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In this week's UK update, Anton was joined by Enda Brady, Presenter at TRT World, to discuss Michael Gove's calls for criminal prosecutions against co...

Why are garda recruits turning down their roles?

09 Sep 2024

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Anton was joined by Mark O’Meara, President of the Garda Representative Association, to discuss the troubling decline in Garda numbers, as dozens of...

A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum

06 Sep 2024

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We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Ivan this morning on the show was Kevin Doyle Executive Editor of the Iris...

Father of the suspect at Georgia school shooting arrested

06 Sep 2024

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The father of Colt Gray, the fourteen-year-old suspect in the Georgia school shooting, is the latest to be arrested in connection with the case. Larry...