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Sep 17, 2022 • 8min
"We have three competing unions in terms of militancy and this problem is not going away"
Flights throughout Europe were disrupted on Friday due to a French air traffic controllers' strike, affecting up to 80,000 passengers.
To discuss the issues involved and the impact the strikes have had on airline scheduling throughout the rest of Europe is Eoghan Corry, Travel Commentator and Editor of Air & Travel Magazine.
Sep 10, 2022 • 16min
Mourning Queen Elizabeth II & The Proclamation of King Charles III
This week marked a seismic moment in UK and world history as the longest-reigning British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, died at the age of 96. Our reporter Henry McKean and Royal Correspondent, Jennie Bond join Anton to discuss what the feeling is in London & what the immediate plans are now for King Charles III.
Sep 10, 2022 • 10min
Newstalk’s Joe Lynam on Tackling the Energy Crisis
We are all feeling the effects of the energy crisis on our pockets as prices skyrocket. With European ministers meeting in Brussels yesterday, is there any light at the end of the tunnel?
Newstalk’s Business Editor, Joe Lynam, joins Anton to discuss.
Sep 10, 2022 • 8min
Ask the Expert: Personal Finance
Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is John Lowe, The Money Doctor.
Sep 10, 2022 • 9min
"He delivered above and beyond what people were expecting"
It may have taken 8 years, but Garth Brooks finally managed to make his way to Croke Park yesterday evening to thrill fans from all corners of the country.
Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie was in attendance and he joins Anton to tell us how it all went down, and ultimately, if the show was worth the wait.
Sep 10, 2022 • 7min
Dealing with 'Milestone Anxiety'
According to new research, the pressure to hit traditional landmarks in our lives - such as buying a house, having a baby, and getting that dream job - is affecting younger people more than previous generations with “milestone anxiety” increasingly becoming an issue of concern.
To discuss the issue, Anton is joined by Dr. Claire Hayes, consultant clinical psychologist, lecturer, and author of ‘Hope in the Age of Anxiety’.
Sep 10, 2022 • 13min
"Obviously right now the immediate concern is the financial strain on households and businesses"
With the Green Party think-in taking place today in co. Clare, its deputy leader and Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, the Gaeltacht, Sport, and Media, Catherine Martin, joins Anton to discuss the ongoing energy crisis and the steps that can be taken to ease the burden on households and businesses.
Sep 10, 2022 • 5min
Kickstart Your Weekend: Jake Carter
Kickstarting Your Weekend this week is singer-songwriter, Jake Carter who will be MC'ing at this weekend's 'Pups In The Park' event, taking place in Marlay Park.
Sep 10, 2022 • 17min
What's Going On with Gina London & Ailbhe Smyth
Joining Anton to go through the top stories hitting the headlines this week is Gina London, Leadership Communications Expert, and Sunday Independent columnist & Campaigner, Ailbhe Smyth.
Sep 3, 2022 • 11min
Ask the Expert: Preparing the Garden for Autumn & Winter
Joining Anton to answer all of your gardening questions as we head into the colder months is Brian Burke, RTÉ Super Garden Judge & Woodie’s DIY and Gardening Expert.
