Newstalk Weekend

The Raise the Roof national rally for housing is being held in Dublin today in an effort to highlight the urgent need for an effective housing policy that meets the needs of everyone in the country. To discuss, Anton is joined by People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West, Paul Murphy & Dr. Rory Hearne, Assistant Professor in Social Policy at Maynooth University & author of the recently released book, 'Gaffs'.

This weekend the Green Party is holding its annual party conference, in Athlone. Joining Anton to discuss is Catherine Martin, the Party’s Deputy Leader and Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and TD for Dublin Rathdown.

Joining Anton to discuss the legal implications regarding Sinead McSweeney - Twitter's Global Vice President for Public Policy - securing a temporary High Court injunction preventing Twitter from terminating her employment is barrister, Peter Leonard who specialises in employment law.

Joining Anton to go through some of the top stories hitting the headlines is Larry Donnelly, University of Galway Law Lecturer and Political columnist with the journal.ie & campaigner, Ailbhe Smyth.

Joining Anton to 'Kickstart Your Weekend' is comedian and actor, Pat Shortt. Pat and his daughter, Faye, will be performing in ‘WELL’ all across the country until April 14th 2023 – tickets and dates are available at patshortt.com

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

Joining Anton to preview FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is Off the Ball's John Duggan.

Today, November 19th, is International Men's Day, which aims to celebrate the positive value men bring to the world, their families, and communities. But according to a recent Men’s Attitudes Now (MAN) Survey, based on the ‘Man Box’ concept – that is, a defined set of socially conditioned characteristics and behaviours seen as typifying a ‘real’ man - men and boys tend to adhere to these traits to avoid ridicule, violence, and social exclusion. To discuss this and what it even means to be a man, Anton is joined by Brent Pope, rugby analyst and mental health advocate, alongside writer and broadcaster, Keith Walsh.

Today the Fine Gael party is gathering in Athlone for its Ard Fheis, coming one month before Leo Varadkar will assume the role of Taoiseach on December 17th. To discuss this, the legacy of Vicky Phelan, the war in Ukraine, and more, Anton is joined by Minister for Further and Higher Education, and TD for Wicklow, Simon Harris.

Anton is joined by Chef Richard Corrigan, who has just opened 'The Park Café' in Ballsbridge, to discuss some of the challenges facing the hospitality sector right now and what people can expect from his latest venture.