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Nov 29, 2025 • 11min
Calls for a 'culture card' to boost the hospitality and music industries
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...
Nov 29, 2025 • 10min
Ask the Expert: Brian Burke, Garden Expert
Brian Burke, RTE Supergarden judge and Woodies DIY and garden expert joins Emmet Oliver for this week's Ask the Expert slot!
Nov 29, 2025 • 5min
Will we become climate refugees?
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...
Nov 29, 2025 • 8min
Christmas shopping trends this year
CEO Advisor and Business Strategy Expert Miriam Simon joins Emmet Oliver to discuss this year's shopping trends for the festive season!
Nov 29, 2025 • 12min
In Conversation with Amy Huberman
It's time for a little stardust this week as we are in conversation with Amy Huberman!
Nov 29, 2025 • 11min
Are we headed for another recession?
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...
Nov 29, 2025 • 26min
What's Going On with Brenda Power and Roderic O'Gorman
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.
Nov 23, 2025 • 12min
Should restaurants modify their menus to cater to those on weight-loss drugs?
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.
Nov 23, 2025 • 17min
Concerning shortfalls in BreastCheck screenings
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.
Nov 23, 2025 • 11min
Will the new rental bill push rents higher and increase evictions?
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.
