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Oct 22, 2022 • 9min
George Parker on the political instability gripping the UK
British prime ministers seem to have a revolving door to Number 10 Downing Street these days.
But with Liz Truss resigning as PM this week, the shortest tenure of any before her, how are our closest neighbours faring with this political instability and how indeed will it impact us here in Ireland?
Anton is joined by the Political Editor of the Financial Times, George Parker, to discuss.
Oct 22, 2022 • 9min
Neven Maguire on his new book 'More Midweek Meals'
Neven Maguire's latest book, 'More Midweek Meals', is his fifth to be published and he’s also leading the guest stars at the 'Ideal Home Show' at the RDS this weekend where he’ll be cooking live on stage.
Neven joined Anton to tell him more.
Oct 22, 2022 • 19min
What’s Going On with John Lee & Maura Derrane
Joining Anton to go through some of the top stories hitting the headlines this week is John Lee, Executive Editor at DMG Media Ireland & presenter and journalist, Maura Derrane.
Oct 22, 2022 • 10min
Kickstart Your Weekend with Gearoid Farrelly
Joining Anton to Kickstart Your Weekend is comedian, Gearoid Farrelly.
Oct 22, 2022 • 5min
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 draw with Karen Duggan
Joining Anton to delve into what Ireland will be facing at next year's World Cup is Karen Duggan, former international footballer and co-host of Off The Ball’s 'The Coygig Pod'.
Oct 15, 2022 • 11min
Ask the Expert: Parenting with Dr Mary O’Kane
Joining Anton to answer all of your parenting questions is Dr Mary O’Kane, lecturer in psychology and early childhood education, and the author of Perfectly Imperfect Parenting.
Oct 15, 2022 • 19min
'What's Going On' with Ciara Doherty and Kevin Doyle
Joining Anton to go through some of the top stories hitting the headlines throughout the week is Ciara Doherty, presenter of Tonight Show and Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News at the Independent.
Oct 15, 2022 • 13min
100 years of the BBC with John Simpson
As the BBC is about to mark its 100th anniversary, Anton was joined by legendary broadcaster John Simpson to take a closer look at one of Britain’s most iconic institutions.
Oct 15, 2022 • 7min
AIB hike to spark interest rate surge
AIB has set the ball rolling on what is expected to be a string of mortgage rates risings from the main banks. That's according to Charlie Weston, a personal finance editor at Irish Independent. He joined Anton today on the show to discuss.
Oct 15, 2022 • 10min
The life and career of Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane
You might know him as Hagrid in the Harry Potter films or criminal psychologist Dr Eddie 'Fitz' Fitzgerald in ITV's crime drama Cracker. Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane has died aged 72. John Fardy, presenter of Newstalk's Screentime, joined Anton to discuss his life and career.
