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Nov 16, 2025 • 12min
The growing issue of brain injuries linked to e-scooter use among children
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.

Nov 16, 2025 • 39min
Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel November 16th
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.

Nov 16, 2025 • 6min
Hungary v Ireland: Can Ireland progess?
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.

Nov 15, 2025 • 15min
Suzy Byrne on ‘PS Gay: More Letters and Memories from the Gay Byrne Show'
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’.

Nov 15, 2025 • 10min
Ask the Expert: Dr Eleanor Galvin
Dr. Eleanor Galvin joins Anton to answer listeners' questions on all things medical.

Nov 15, 2025 • 5min
Trump, Starmer, and the BBC: What's going on & what happens next?
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.

Nov 15, 2025 • 13min
Should pornography containing strangulation be banned?
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).

Nov 15, 2025 • 10min
Colm Williamson: The man behind Waterford Whispers News
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.

Nov 15, 2025 • 23min
What’s Going On with John Lee & Valerie Cox
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.

Nov 15, 2025 • 5min
Dublin finally has a Catholic Cathedral but why has it taken so long?
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.


