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Could you be owed hundreds in tax refunds?
Anton Savage discusses a tax overpayment affecting 375,000 PAYE workers with Revenue’s National PAYE Manager, Aisling Niwailon.
Is the public sector pay offer affordable?
Dr.
Why we enjoy taking revenge !
Host Anton Savage discusses a University of Würzburg study with Dr.
Fuel protestors prepare to gather this Friday
Anton Savage discusses upcoming nationwide fuel protests with Ger Hyland, President of the Irish Road Haulage Association.
Gardaí call off work-to-rule
Garda Representative Association president Niall Hodgins joins Anton Savage to discuss the cancellation of a planned work-to-rule action following late-night negotiations with Garda management.
Sinn Féin calls for toll hikes to be scrapped
Sinn Féin TD Pat Daly discusses a motion to halt upcoming toll price increases on Ireland’s motorways, arguing that record profits and poor road conditions, such as on the M8, justify the ban.
Did You See?
Former cabinet minister Richard Bruton analyzes the upcoming public sector strike, arguing that while the government’s 11% offer exceeds inflation,…
A 200% rise in people in hospital for eating disorders
Professor Fiona McNicholas discusses the 250% surge in eating disorder admissions during the pandemic, highlighting the impact of social isolation and unrealistic body ideals on adolescents.
Are flight emissions labels causing confusion?
Newstalk Breakfast discusses new ESRI research indicating that carbon emissions labels on airline booking sites have minimal impact on consumer choices and often cause confusion.
Transport across Dublin will face significant disruption
Jennifer Gilna, Head of Communications with the NTA, outlines significant transport disruptions in Dublin City Centre due to the European political…
Why your immune system ages at 40 and 60
Professor Roseanne Kenny discusses new research indicating that immune system efficiency declines at specific inflection points around ages 40 and 60, rather than linearly.
'Substantially improved offer' on public sector pay, says Taoiseach
Pat Leahy, political editor of the Irish Times, discusses the impending public sector strike and the government’s “take it or leave it” pay offer of 10.
This week will see the largest security operation in history
Tara McManus, Assistant General Secretary of the Garda Representative Association, discusses the upcoming "work to rule" action by Garda members ahead of the European Political Community meeting.
Harris doubles down on dole penalties as critics hit back
Newstalk Breakfast discusses Fine Gael leader Simon Harris's comments that the dole is a "safety net, not a way of life," sparking debate over long-term unemployment.
Diarmuid Gavin helps Anton with his bulb challenge
Anton Savage and gardening expert Dermot Gavin discuss the trend of growing amaryllis bulbs at home during the winter.
Did You See?
Charlie Weston, personal finance editor for The Irish Independent, discusses how 375,000 people are due an average tax refund of 600 euros, urging…
Dana White heads to Washington
Guardian Washington Bureau Chief David Smith discusses the controversy surrounding Donald Trump’s reported offer of the White House press secretary role to UFC boss Dana White.
National mourning declared in Poland after Krakow shooting
This episode covers the tragic shooting in Krakow, Poland, where a masked man killed six people in the main square and three relatives at his home before dying in the hospital.
Will Thursday's planned 24-hour strike go ahead?
Anton Savage and Irish Examiner political correspondent Paul Hosford discuss the impending public sector strike scheduled for Thursday, coinciding…
Why are Gen Z men happier living with their mums?
Counselling psychologist Leslie Shoemaker discusses new research showing young men are increasingly likely to live with their parents, attributing…
Russell Brand faces years in prison for rape and sexual assault
This episode discusses the Russell Brand conviction, with legal commentator Sian Matthews noting he faces a significant custodial sentence of up to a…
Is the aviation industry and passenger confidence at risk?
This episode examines the recent wave of false bomb threats disrupting over 20 flights across Europe, with retired Lt.
UK plans to cracks down on “wild west” e-bike behaviour
Anton Savage discusses the UK government's crackdown on e-bike anti-social behavior with Ciarán Cuff, co-chair of the European Green Party.
Personal borrowing in Ireland hits a record high
Brian Hayes, CEO of the Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland, discusses a record €3.
Should right to education from birth to be enshrined into legislation
Corinne Hassan, Executive Director of the National Women's Council, discusses the organization's call to enshrine a legal right to public early years education for children from age one.
Did You See?
Anton Savage and Kaby discuss an Italian chef in Brisbane who was dismissed for refusing to put pineapple on pizza, alongside a report that Irish…
The future of AI in education
TUI General Secretary Michael Gillespie discusses the urgent impact of AI on education, emphasizing that it is a current threat rather than a future one.
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Legal commentator Joshua Rosenberg analyzes the upcoming sentencing for Russell Brand, estimating a total prison term of around ten years for rape and indecent assault.
How strikes will affect EU meetings?
Barry Andrews MEP discusses the potential security and logistical risks of a 300,000-worker public sector strike coinciding with a major European leaders' summit in Dublin.
The CAO portal opens today
Guidance counsellor Gemma Lawler joins Anton Savage to explain the opening of the CAO portal for leaving certificate students.
No more unanswered prayers Garth Brooks is touring Ireland
Stuart Clarke, Deputy Editor of Hot Press, joins Anton Savage to announce that country music star Garth Brooks has scheduled ten concert dates across five Irish cities for next summer.
Rise in anti-social behaviour by girls over past decade
Newstalk Breakfast discusses new ESRI research with Professor Eamonn Smith on the causes of teenage antisocial behavior.
Simon Coveney’s take on US Midterm results
Newstalk Breakfast examines the political fallout of the US midterms, featuring street interviews in Philadelphia and an analysis by former Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney.
The new Animal Welfare Strategy for 2026 to 2030
Sarah Lynch from Dogs Trust discusses the Irish government's new animal welfare strategy, arguing that proposed regulations on dog breeding…
Did You See?
Mark Hennessy discusses the UK's super injunctions preventing the naming of a public figure in abuse allegations, highlighting the tension with free speech.
Could your own smart technology be under threat from cyberattack?
Irish Times journalist Ciara O'Brien discusses recent cyberattacks on French blood banks and UK supermarkets, highlighting the escalating threat to critical infrastructure.
The accelerating sea-levels rise around Ireland
Dr.
Republicans' crushing midterm election defeat
This episode analyzes the Republican defeat in the U.
8,000 babies missed vital developmental checks last year
Tony Fitzpatrick of the INMO discusses a severe shortage of public health nurses in Ireland, which has caused nearly 8,000 babies to miss their 12-month developmental checks.
Calls to commit adequate funding for nature restoration
Yvonne Buckley of the Climate Change Advisory Council criticizes the Irish government for failing to adequately fund nature restoration in the 2027 Budget.
Europe could face a gas shortage this winter!
Kevin McPartland, CEO of Fuels for Ireland, discusses how US political shifts and the Iran conflict are driving global fuel prices.
Republican and Democrat analysts on midterm results
This episode analyzes the surprising Democratic victories in the US midterms, featuring Democratic strategist Keith Branham and former Republican Nevada State Chair Amy Tarkanian.
Could disappearing tattoos be the future?
Anton Savage discusses the development of switchable tattoo ink with Associate Professor Miriam O'Doul.
Short-term letting bill to be debated today
Anton Savage discusses the Short-Term Letting and Tourism Bill 2026 with Maura Nymerik, CEO of the Irish Self-Catering Federation.
Did You See?
Valerie Cox analyzes the US midterm election results, noting a significant Democratic House majority and President Trump’s deflection of blame to Fox News and fellow Republicans.
ESB hikes electric car charging prices
Shane O'Donoghue, editor of CompleteCar.
Call for supports for those affected by the troubles in the Republic
Joe McVeigh, the Commissioner for Victims and Survivors, discusses new research indicating that 45% of people in the Republic of Ireland continue to…
Is it a blue wave or a red redemption?
This episode analyzes the historic "wave election" in which Democrats seized control of the U.
Midterm elections that could reshape Donald Trump’s grip on power
Former Irish Ambassador to the US Dan Mulhall joins Anton Savage to analyze the upcoming US midterm elections and their potential impact on Irish interests.
Civil Protection Orders Bill considered by the Oireachtas Justice Committee
Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy discusses a new bill that would allow courts to impose protection orders on individuals convicted of sexual offences, preventing them from contacting victims.