

The Tonight Show
Virgin Media Originals
A sharp look at the major stories shaping Ireland and the world, led by Kieran Cuddihy and a panel of guests.Expect thoughtful analysis and robust discussion on the country’s only independent TV current affairs programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 30, 2021 • 46min
Wednesday 29th Sept 2021- Pandemic Bonus, Energy Crisis, Alternative Funerals
Claire Brock is joined by Verona Murphy TD, Senator Malcolm Byrne, Phil Ni Sheaghdha, Oisín Coghlan, John Gibbons, David Quinn, Conor Clear, and Donagh Hawtin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 2021 • 47min
Tuesday 28th Sept 2021- Rural regeneration, Fuel poverty and Instagram Kids
Claire Brock is joined by Minister of State Niall Collins, Michael Fitzmaurice TD, Daniel McConnell, Kate Gleeson, David Kerr, Valerie Cox, Adrian Weckler and Jen Hogan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26, 2021 • 46min
Monday 27th Sept 2021- Gerry Hutch extradition, Covid restrictions in schools, German coalition talks
Claire Brock is joined by crime correspondent Sarah O'Connor, Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman, Kathleen Funchion TD, Dr Mary O’Kane, virologist Gerald Barry, Thomas Daubler and former Irish Ambassador to Germany Michael Collins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23, 2021 • 46min
Thursday 23rd Sept 2021- Mica Redress Scheme, Rise in Cybercrime, Weekly Review
Claire Brock is joined by Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue, Joe McHugh TD, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD, Feilim Henry, Detective Chief Superintendent Paul Cleary, Harry McGee, Kate O’Connell, & Catherine Sanz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 22, 2021 • 46min
Wednesday 22nd Sept 2021 – Renter protection legislation, Sláintecare & HSE free online counselling
Claire Brock is joined by Owen Reilly, Ivana Bacik TD, Minister of State Joe O’Brien TD, Mike Allen, Niamh Griffin, Tony O’Brien, Nina Byrnes & Richard Hogan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 2021 • 46min
27th July - Guests: Amanda Ferguson, Ultan Power, Frances O’Hagan, Michael Deane, Jimmy Fay, Emer Higgins TD, Daniel McConnell.
The Tonight Show hits the road to explore how Ireland is coping with Covid on both sides of the border. Claire Brock will host from Belfast, where she will speak to medical professionals, business owners and journalists about what Northern Ireland is doing differently to the Republic, and whether it is working. Gavan Reilly is in Studio in Dublin for the latest developments, as Cabinet meets to discuss how many people will be allowed at weddings from August and the latest on the vaccine rollout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 23, 2021 • 42min
July 22nd - Guests: Evelyn Cusack, Cathal Crowe, Louise O'Reilly, Ciara Phelan, Paul Colgan, Kieran Pender, Sinead O'Carroll, Peter Kelly.
Head of forecasting with Met Éireann, Evelyn Cusack joins us for the latest on the heatwave as two people tragically lose their lives in drowning accidents.The number of Covid-19 cases related to overseas travel has increased "very sharply", Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe, Sinn Féin TD Louise O’Reilly and Political Correspondent at The Irish Mirror, Ciara Phelan will be here to discuss.Davy Stockbrokers sold for €600m in three part deal, Economics Correspondent Paul Colgan will have the latest. Olympics opening ceremony director sacked for Holocaust joke, Journalist Kieran Pender will join us live from Tokyo with Journal.ie Editor, Sinead Carroll in studio to discuss.And later, International wedding planner Franc on why couples are again in limbo over their weddings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 2021 • 46min
July 19th - Guests: Paul Quinn, Siobhan O’Donnell, Senator Timmy Dooley, Darren O’Rourke, Dr Gabriel Scally, Alan O’Reilly, Dr Cara Augustenborg.
The tourism industry awaits an uptick in business as restrictions on non-essential international travel ease, but cases are high with warnings that the next few weeks will be a “bumpy ride” with the delta variant.Paul Quinn is live in Spain, and we have Siobhan O’Donnell from Dublin Airport.Senator Timmy Dooley and Sinn Fein TD Darren O’Rourke join us in studio to discuss Meanwhile England removes all its final Covid restrictions, despite a surge of cases and the Prime Minister self-isolating.Gabriel Scally joins us to discuss what England’s “freedom day” can mean for the spread of the Delta variant, plus our panel reacts. As Ireland basks in sweltering heat, other parts of Europe pick up the pieces after a weekend of devastating rainfall.Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather and Cara Augustenborg from UCD discuss whether we are seeing climate change occur in real time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 2021 • 46min
July 14th - Guests: Dr Illona Duffy, Lisa Chambers, Michael McNamara TD, Allison Morris, Kieran File, Razan Ibraheem
Confusion continues over new rules for indoor drinking and dining as Dáil debates how it will work and NPHET advises it's safer not to bring children to indoor dining. And later in the programme British Government announces plans to end all prosecutions relating to the Troubles, we'll have the latest as victims families and Irish Government oppose the move.Are you spending over 30% of your pay on rent? Report reveals harsh realities of housing market and is it time to clamp down on social media giants and online abuse? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 2021 • 46min
July 13th - Guests: Mark McGowan, Adrian Weckler, Neale Richmond, Norah Casey, Paul Colgan, Jen Hogan. ,
As digital certificates begin to drop into inboxes, the hospitality sector meets with the government to iron out indoor dining details. We have a special report on how the retail sector is coping after a turbulent year, and with indoor summer camps now not permitted, we ask what options parents have to keep their kids entertained. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


