Newstalk Weekend

In Minnesota, a fatal ICE shooting raises questions about federal authority versus state oversight, while abroad, Trump’s Greenland threats are testing NATO and Europe’s reliance on the US. Joining Anton to make sense of it all is Josh Crosbie, Newstalk Reporter & Paul Brandus, West Wing Reports Founder.

Bowel cancer has traditionally been more common in older adults, but cases in people under 50 have been climbing sharply around the world. But now researchers in the UK are digging into one of the largest archives of preserved tumours to compare historic and modern cancers and analyse how they have changed over time. Joining Anton to discuss is Prof Kevin Monahan, consultant gastroenterologist at St Mark's Hospital in London.

For this week's Ask the Expert, Anton is joined by Sarah Keogh, Dietitian and Founder of Eatwell.

Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh & Singer-songwriter Brian Kennedy join Anton to chat about their experience on Dancing with the Stars 2026.

Food, like a lot of things can be heavily influenced by trends, leading to plenty of fads, which come and go as various flavours of the day. But what trends can we expect in the culinary world for this year going forward? To answer that question, Anton is joined by Food Forecaster, one half of the Gastro Gays, and Sunday Times restaurant critic Russell Alford.

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Danny McConnell, Editor with The Business Post & Tabitha Monahan, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent & Indo Daily Presenter.

A software error has left passports issued over a two-week holiday window technically non-compliant with international border systems, meaning people may only discover the problem when they reach eGates or passport control. Eoghan Corry, Editor of Air & Travel Magazine, joins Anton to discuss.

Dancing With The Stars Judge Brian Redmond joins Sean Defoe to look ahead to the show returning tonight Judge Redmond talks dance prep, new additions to the judging panel and more

Sinéad O'Sullivan joins Sean Defoe to discuss her new book Good Ideas and Power Moves: Ten Lessons for Success from Taylor SwiftWhat can we learn from the success of one of the biggest popstars in the world?

Irish Independent Technology Editor and Host of The Big Tech Podcast Adrian Weckler joins Sean Defoe to give us his tech predictions for 2026 From the AI bubble to which of the big tech companies are set up for a good year and more

Sean Defoe is joined by Paul Brandus of West Wing Reports and Conflict Expert specialising in Latin America at the International Institute for Strategic Studies Dr Irene Mia to get the latest on the US and Venezuela in the wake of President Maduro being captured and taken to the US They discuss where this story could go from here and what the US administration may do next

Unique Media's Breda Brown, Human Rights Campaigner and former Director of One in Four Colm O'Gorman and Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon join Sean Defoe for this week's Sunday Newspaper Panel.They discuss the ongoing developments in the US and Venezuela in the wake of the attack, housing and more

Offstage, she is known for her support of human rights causes throughout the world. Later this month, she will be in the 3Olympia before heading to Australia and New Zeeland in March.Sean Defoe is joined by legendary singer Mary Coughlan

Feature Story American Correspondent Nick Harper joins Sean Defoe to give us an update on the situation in Washington after news that Venezuelan President Maduro has been captured by the US.

This week on Ask The Expert, Pete the Vet joins Sean Defoe to answer all your pet related questions He offers advice on how to manage all your pets needs and more

The breaking news of the morning is the United States invasion of Venezuela and Donald Trump's announcement that they have captured Venezuelan President MaduroSean Defoe is joined by Cathal Berry, former Independent TD and former Commandant in the Armed Ranger Wing and Security and Defence Analyst Declan Power to discuss

Off The Ball's Cameron Hill joins Sean Defoe to give us a preview of the World Cup They look forward to Ireland's playoffs in March

Sean Defoe is joined by chef and author Catherine Fulvio to give you some meal ideas for January After December indulgence Catherine talks us through how to make cost effective meals that taste great

Joining Sean Defoe this week for What's Going On? is Political Correspondent with the Irish Times Jack Horgan Jones and Columnist with the Sunday Times and Irish Daily Mail Brenda Power.They discuss the days biggest stories

Founder of Ireland's Weather Channel Cathal Nolan joins Sean Defoe on the show to tell us what we can expect from the freezing weather this weekend Cathal also gives us some advice on what we can do to prepare

Emmet Oliver chats with Orla McGowan, Musical Director with the Dublin Gospel Choir, before they sign off the year with a rendition of 'What a Wonderful World.'

Emmet Oliver is joined by Jon Ihle, Deputy Business Editor at The Sunday Times Ireland Journalist Lise Hand and Executive Editor of the Daily Mail Group Ireland John Lee to review 2025.

Off the Ball's Ger Gilroy joins Emmet Oliver to recap this year in sport!

Melanie Finn, Entertainment Correspondent for The Irish Independent, chats with Emmet Oliver about this year in entertainment - all of the high notes and low notes, from Kneecap to Katy Perry.

From Lunar missions to private space ventures, what captured the imagination in science and space in 2025, and what lies ahead for 2026? Sean Defoe is joined by space commentator Leo Enright to explore the highs, the surprises, and the missions to watch next year.

Joining Sean Defoe to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Barry Kenny, Head of Corporate Communications at Iarnród Eireann; Valerie Cox, author & journalist; Fergus Finlay, columnist with the Irish Examiner & Former CEO of Barnardos; and Louisa Meehan of Woodview.

Sinéad Burke, Founder & CEO at Tilting the Lens, joins Sean Defoe to discuss what more needs to be done to create conditions for disabled people to be successful in the workplace.

Arts journalist Pat Carty joins Sean Defoe to chat through some of the music highlights of 2025.

Clinical hypnotherapist and best-selling author, Fiona Brennan, joins Sean Defoe to share some simple mind-based hacks to help you fall asleep faster and wake up properly rested in the New Year.

Joining Sean Defoe to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Tabitha Monahan, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent & Indo Daily Presenter & Saoirse McHugh, environmentalist and campaigner from Achill Island.

For many people, Christmas dinner is the most stressful meal they cook all year, and few understand that pressure better than Mark Moriarty. The chef and broadcaster is back on RTÉ this Monday with a Christmas Special focused on keeping festive cooking simple, calm, and achievable. Mark joins Sean Defoe to talk about it all.

Christmas can be a time of connection, but it can also bring tension and emotional strain within families. Joining Sean Defoe is Stella O'Malley, Psychotherapist & author, who has some practical guidance on navigating challenging family dynamics and protecting your wellbeing over the festive period.

Joining Sean Defoe 'In conversation' is former RTÉ sports broadcaster and current Fine Gael Senator, Evanne Ni Chuilinn.

Christmas chocolate divides families like nothing else. Some are pure nostalgia, some promise luxury, and some disappear far too quickly. To put them to the test, Sean Defoe is joined by writer and broadcaster Barbara Scully and journalist and digital and social media executive with Newstalk, Ciara Treacy, to taste test Celebrations, Roses, Quality Street, Butlers, Lir, and a bit of Dubai indulgence.

With endless choice on streaming platforms, what keeps certain Christmas movies enduring, and what does that say about how we consume entertainment today? Screentime's John Fardy joins Sean Defoe to discuss.

Sean Defoe is joined by GP Dr Ilona Duffy to discuss the significant surge in flu cases being seen across the country, the resulting pressure on hospitals, and the decision by many facilities to impose stricter visiting restrictions over the Christmas period, as well as the practical steps people can take to reduce the risk of infection and protect vulnerable loved ones.

Anton is joined by comedian Neil Delamere to talk about his new tour.

Last night saw the biggest premiere of the year take place in the Light House Cinema in Smithfield. There was an Oscar buzz and strong winds as Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal walked the red carpet to promote their new film, Hamnet. To discuss further, Anton is joined by Newstalk’s Henry McKean.

Amid new proposals that would require foreign visitors to hand over five years of their social media history before entering the United States, questions are mounting about privacy, security, and the practical impact on millions of travellers, including those from Ireland. To help unpack what these changes could mean and how they fit into the wider tightening of US immigration policy, Anton is joined by John Foley of Foley Law Offices in Boston, a leading immigration attorney specialising in US entry and visa regulations.

Children’s hospitals are in crisis mode, with record numbers of flu admissions and intensive care beds filling fast, all before the flu season has even reached its peak. Anton is joined by Dr Brendan O’Shea, Kildare GP, Medical Director at K Doc, and Assistant Professor of Primary Care at Trinity College Dublin, to assess what’s driving this surge and what needs to happen next in the community and in primary care.

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Bryan Dobson, former RTÉ broadcaster; Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fail TD for the Wicklow–Wexford constituency & Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence; and Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West.Jack Hahn, Today reporter in Sydney, also joins Anton to get the latest on the shooting incident in Bondi, which has left at least 10 people dead.00:35:45.000

At least 10 people have been pronounced dead after gunmen opened fire on a Hanukkah event being held at Bondi Beach in Sydney. Jack Hahn, Today reporter in Sydney, joins Anton to get the latest.

A familiar face on Channel 4’s longest-runninggame show, Countdown, and its comedic spin-off ‘8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown’; Susie Dent has made a name for herself as a word expert. She joins Anton to chat about her career and her new book ‘Words for Life: To Boost Every Day of the Year'.

Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is Dr. Eleanor Galvin.

In recent months, Ireland’s defense posture has come under renewed scrutiny, from concerns about our capacity to monitor our own airspace to wider questions about how prepared we are for emerging geopolitical threats. Anton takes a closer look at what Ireland’s vulnerabilities actually are, why they matter, and what kind of response is realistically required. Joining Anton is Stephen Collins, columnist and former political editor of The Irish Times; Cathal Berry, former Independent TD and former Commandant in the Army Ranger Wing; and Raluca Saceanu, CEO of Smartech247.

Shortening days mean we’re all slowing down, but perhaps we need to take a page from the animal kingdom and prioritise rest and building up resources this winter season. Wildlife expert, Éanna Ní Lamhna, explains what’s happening in the animal kingdom as we retreat into the safety of our homes.

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor at the Irish Times & Noelle O’Connell, Outgoing CEO of European Movement Ireland.

Ireland is the latest country impacted by the rise in high-potency MDMA in the European market, with the HSE issuing a statement confirming that small pills can inflict significant damage when taken. Prof Eamon Keenan, HSE national clinical lead for addiction services, outlines the risks and symptoms of usage with Anton.

An under-16s social media ban will take effect in Australia on December 10th. The imitative, which has garnered support and generated criticism, was brought forth in the name of online safety for minors.  Children aged ten to fifteen are left scrambling to save whatever data they have from apps like Instagram and Facebook before these apps become unavailable to them until their 16th birthday. The European Commission is due to convene and envisage what a similar incentive in Europe could mean. Anton to  discuss was founder and CEO of Cybersafe Kids Alex Cooney.    

Anton was joined by Zhao Xiyuan the Chinese Ambassador to Ireland. The two discussed the current state of Ireland–China relations, areas of cooperation, and the current geopolitical landscape .