Newstalk Weekend

Tuesday marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, yet this week alone, headlines have carried news of multiple attacks on women. Domestic and gender-based violence remains a pressing issue in Ireland, with the Tánaiste stating this week that “we have an epidemic of violence against women” but what do the figures show us about instances of violence, have we made progress, and what more needs to be done? To discuss, Anton is joined by:Mary Hayes, Project Coordinator of Women’s Aid’s ‘Too Into You’ ProjectEllen O’Malley-Dunlop, Member of Grevio, the Council of Europe Human Rights Group on the Elimination of Violence Against Women and former CEO of the Dublin Rape Crisis CentreBarry Ward, Fine Gael TD and Criminal Barrister

Last week marked 30 years since Princess Diana sat down with Martin Bashir for a 54-minute Panorama interview that shocked the world due to the revelations that she had struggled with bulimia, how lonely and isolating royal life could be, and not to mention that famous line "there were three of us in this marriage". This coincides with the release of Dianarama, a new book by Andy Webb that explores how the interview came about and the profound consequences it had for Diana. He joins Anton to discuss.

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Feargal O’Rourke, Businessman, IDA Chair, and member of the government Taskforce on Infrastructure; Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at DCU; and Labour TD, Marie Sherlock.

Writing in the Sunday Independent this morning, Irish journalist based in Tel Aviv, Paul Kearns, outlined that discussions of antisemitism in Ireland too often encounter two recurring responses - the first is minimisation, the second is a more subtle form of deflection. He joins Anton to discuss.

CEO Advisor and Business Strategy Expert Miriam Simon joins Emmet Oliver to discuss this year's shopping trends for the festive season!

It's time for a little stardust this week as we are in conversation with Amy Huberman!

Refugees entering Ireland is a widely spoken about topic, but could the climate crisis push us to become refugees ourselves? John Gibbons, journalist and author of 'The Lie of the Land - A Game Plan for Ireland in the Climate Crisis' joins Emmet Oliver to discuss...

Brenda Power, Columnist with the Sunday Times and the Irish Daily Mail and Green Party Leader Roderic O'Gorman join Emmet Oliver to discuss the main stories from Saturday's papers.

Brian Burke, RTE Supergarden judge and Woodies DIY and garden expert joins Emmet Oliver for this week's Ask the Expert slot!

Many political ideas are percolating ahead of the festive season on ways to boost hospitality and the cultural sector. One such idea is from Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere, who is calling for a 'culture card' for those who have turned 18. He proposes that the card be loaded with €100, which can be spent in bars, pubs, clubs and the like, and he joins guest host Emmet Oliver to discuss...

The Fiscal Advisory Council has warned that the Irish government is 'budgeting like there's no tomorrow.' Should their warning be heeded, and could we head for another recession? Dr. Emma Howard, Economist at TU Dublin joins Emmet Oliver to tease this question out...

​Wade Murphy of the 1826 Adare Michelin guide restaurant in Adare joined Anton to discuss the trend of restaurateurs modifying their menus to cater to those on weight-loss medications.

Breast cancer remains the single most common cancer among women in Ireland, with early detection crucial in increasing the chances of successful treatment and survival. However, the national screening programme for breast cancer is projected to miss its screening targets for a third consecutive year, with a projection of 170,000 women screened this year out of a target of 219,000. Liz Yeates, CEO of the Marie Keating Foundation, joins Anton to discuss.

The Government’s new rental bill could push rents even higher and increase evictions - that’s the warning from Sinn Féin’s housing spokesman Eoin Ó Broin. He joins Anton to discuss.

Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Shane Coleman, Newstalk Breakfast Presenter; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; and Nóirín O'Sullivan, Former Garda Commissioner.

Keith Barry joins Anton to chat about his life and career, as well as his brand-new tour: 'Unhinged – 25 Years Inside Your Minds’.

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

Vladimir Putin has backed the US plan for ending the Ukraine war, saying that it may "form the basis of a final peace settlement" in Ukraine. Anton is joined by David Dunn, Professor of International Politics at the University of Birmingham & Suzanne Lynch, Brussels Bureau Chief at Bloomberg, to discuss.

It’s International Fraud Awareness Week, and we’ve teamed up with Bank of Ireland to help educate and inform people on how to protect their online profiles and land the simple message: Stop Think. Check. Joining Anton to find out how to protect against fraudsters is Nicola Sadlier, Head of Fraud in Bank of Ireland.

With Ireland heading to Prague for their World Cup playoff semi-final, some fans say there’s only one thing rising faster than expectations - flight prices. But are airlines cashing in, or just following the market? Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs Correspondent for the Irish Times, joins Anton to discuss.

Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Michelle Murphy, Research and Policy Analyst at Social Justice Ireland & Jack Horgan Jones, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times.

The funeral masses of Chloe McGee and Shay Duffy, who died while travelling in a car that collided with a Toyota Land Cruiser on the Ardee road just after 9pm last Saturday night, are set to take place today. Anton is joined by Newstalk Reporter, Kyle Butler, to get the latest.

Singer-songwriter Paul Brady joins Anton in conversation to chat about some of his favourite albums, the rumour that he was at one point linked to Dire Straits, as well as some of the highs and lows of his career.

Over recent months, we have heard about the overcrowding crisis in prisons around the country, with the Inspector of Prisons recently saying that prisons are operating at up to 150% capacity. Joining Anton to discuss how we can look to solve the issue of overcrowding in prisons is: Former Mountjoy Prison Governor, John LonerganExecutive Director of the Irish Penal Reform Trust, Saoirse BradyRobert Cullen, a former prisoner of Mountjoy

This year, e-scooter-related brain injuries made up more than 25% of paediatric neurosurgical admissions at Temple Street, with almost half of those cases requiring emergency neurosurgery, leaving some with permanent disabilities. Joining Anton to discuss the issue is Dr Irwin Gill, Consultant Paediatrician working in rehabilitation at Temple Street.

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Kevin Cunningham, MD and Founder of Ireland Thinks; Paul Murphy, Irish People Before Profit–Solidarity TD; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner; and Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD spokesperson on Social Protection, Local Government and Electoral Reform.

Ireland’s World Cup dream remains alive as Heimir Hallgrimsson's side defeated Portugal on Thursday night, but the road to qualification remains less than certain, with a win tonight in Budapest essential to securing a playoff place. Joining Anton to discuss is Stephen Doyle, Deputy Sports News Editor with Off the Ball.

Anton is joined by Suzy Byrne, the daughter of one of the country’s most legendary broadcasters, Gay Byrne, to chat about her new book ‘PS More Letters and Memories from Gay Byrne Show’.

Dr. Eleanor Galvin joins Anton to answer listeners' questions on all things medical.

Though the BBC did issue an apology, Donald Trump has said that he will sue the BBC over how one of his speeches was edited by Panorama. Joining Anton to discuss the tensions between Trump and UK leader, Keir Starmer, is Enda Brady, presenter with TRT World.

The UK government has announced plans to make the depiction of strangulation or ‘choking’ illegal in pornography. Announcing the plan, Technology Secretary Liz Kendall called this kind of material ‘vile and dangerous’, but some have criticised the plan, citing existing legislation against depicting life-threatening acts and issues with enforcement and personal freedom. To discuss, Anton is joined by Sexologist and Educator at the School of Psychology, University of Galway, Dr Siobhan O’Higgins & Ruth Breslin, Director of The SERP (Sexual Exploitation Research and Policy Institute).

Sometimes described as the place Irish people go to get the news they wish didn’t sound so plausible, Waterford Whispers has become an Irish cultural phenomenon. Colm Williamson, Editor-in-Chief of Waterford Whispers News, joins Anton to talk about how it all came about.

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is John Lee, Executive Editor of the Daily Mail Group Ireland &Valerie Cox, journalist.

Pope Leo XVI has elevated St Mary's Pro Cathedral to the status of a full Catholic Cathedral within the Archdiocese of Dublin. The move was approved by papal decree following a request by Dermot Farrell, Archbishop of Dublin, who joins Anton to discuss.

It was a rough night across the south and east of the country, as heavy winds and rain caused significant flooding and hazardous travel conditions. To get the latest, Anton is joined by:Cathal Nolan from Ireland’s Weather Channel Trevor Hunt, Dublin Fire Brigade station officer Superintendent Liam Geraghty, Press Officer at An Garda Síochána 

From the brains of Douglas Adams and John Lloyd, the 42nd anniversary edition of The Meaning of Liff has just been released. John Lloyd, who is also famous for bringing us the likes of Not the Nine O'Clock News, Spitting Image, Blackadder, and QI, joins Anton to chat about the new edition, Douglas Adams, and more.

Pregnancy loss under 23 weeks is rarely spoken about, and in Ireland, it’s not even officially recognised. But that silence can deepen the pain for those who experience it. So, what would it mean to finally acknowledge these losses and support parents? Professor Keelin O’Donoghue, consultant obstetrician and gynecologist at Cork University Maternity Hospital and a leading researcher in this area & Jennie Cronin, who is part of the pregnancy loss research group join Anton to discuss.

Dramatic political shifts are underway in US political circles. In New York City, 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani has just secured a historic mayoral victory, the federal government remains shuttered - now the longest shutdown in U.S. history - and Democrats scored major victories nationwide in the first major electoral test of President Donald Trump’s second term. Joining Anton to unpack what this all means is former Maryland Governor, Martin O’Malley & Suzanne Lynch, Brussels Bureau Chief at Bloomberg

Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Sunday papers is John Cunningham, Marketing Insights Director for BAM Ireland; Philip Ryan, Head of Content with The Sunday Times Ireland; and Regina Doherty, MEP for Dublin.

Six months ago, Tony Wheeler, co-founder of Lonely Planet, joined Anton to talk about all things Lonely Planet just prior to him jetting off around the world. Tony took a call from Anton to chat about the exotic places he’s been since then.

Pete Wedderburn, aka Pete the Vet, joins Anton to answer listener questions on pet health and behaviour.

Tens of thousands of people are beginning to arrive in Northern Brazil ahead of the first day of COP 30 on Monday. It follows a two-day UN climate assembly which saw around 60 world leaders in attendance, including Taoiseach Michael Martin. Newstalk reporter, Jessica Woodlock, is there for us - she joins Anton to discuss.

Irish families are now spending more than €2,100 extra a year on groceries compared to 2022. Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs Correspondent for the Irish Times, joins Anton to discuss why food prices keep climbing and whether there’s any real relief in sight.

The Government has issued a compulsory housing order for all captive birds and poultry this week in an effort to prevent the spread of avian influenza. Joining Anton to discuss what efforts are underway to prevent further spread of the disease, as well as what the wider implications may be for Christmas, is Amy Forde, News Editor with The Irish Farmers Journal.

Kim Kardashian's All's Fair is being described as “existentially terrible” and “a clumsy, condescending girlboss fantasia”, but what are the shows that get all the plaudits but shouldn't? Screentime’s John Fardy joins Anton to discuss.

Anton is joined by Jen Cummins, Social Democrats TD for Dublin South Central & Mark Hennessey, Ireland and Britain Editor at the Irish Times, to run through the main stories from the Saturday papers.

Revenue has extended the deadline for Local Property Tax filings until Wednesday, the 12th of November as hundreds of households had still not filed by yesterday’s original deadline. Joining Anton to discuss is Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor Irish Independent.

Anton is joined by Canadian Ambassador to Ireland Dennis King to talk about Ireland and Canada's growing trade relationship.They discuss Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney and some of the opportunities for more collaboration going forward.

Anton is joined by Geraldine Osborne, author of her new book Somewhere Cold: A Year Living in the High Arctic where she tells the story of the year she spent living in the freezing arctic with her three kids, all under the age of 5 at the time.

Anton is joined by for Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan to discus anti-immigration protest, including the recent arson attack on an Ipas centre in Drogheda.They also discuss community engagement and policing