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Episodes
Chef Michael Slintak on preparing meals for the Artemis II crew
4/10/2026
The Artemis II crew will be returning to Earth later today after completing the first lunar mission in over 50 years. The mission took years of planning, preparation and scientific innovation. And one part of the plan, of course, was the menu!
Chef Michael Slintak prepared and cooked all of the meals for the crew of the historic Artemis II mission the week before they left for space and he joined Anton from Florida.
Duration:00:05:02
Minister for Defence latest reponse to ongoing fuel protests
4/10/2026
The Government is to meet with representative groups of farmers, agricultural contractors, and the haulage industry later today to discuss the ongoing fuel crisis. There has been no word on whether those partaking in the fuel price protest will be in attendance or engage with said meeting.
Minister for Defence Helen McEntee has said the activities of some protesters is “crossing into criminal behaviour”. Minister McEntee spoke to Anton this morning.
Duration:00:08:32
James Geoghegan Farmer and PRO of the Fuel Price Protest
4/10/2026
Nationwide protests continue for a fourth day, with widespread disruption on the country’s main roads and motorways. We get an update from around the country and also Anton spoke to James Geoghegan, Farmer and PRO of the Fuel Price Protest.
Duration:00:12:22
A call for changes from the HSE on staffing and patient care
4/10/2026
The Department of Health and the HSE should be putting greater focus on patient outcomes and quality of care not just on output.
That’s the call from the Irish Medical Organisation, whose AGM is taking place today. Speaking to Anton for more on this was Matthew Sadlier is President of the IMO.
Duration:00:03:30
Industry reaction to the blockades
4/10/2026
We get an update on the fuel protest from around the country with Josh Crosbie Newstalk Reporter in Foynes, Jamie O’Hara Newstalk Irving Oil Refinery White Gate East Cork, Maggie Chambers iRadio Galway fuel depot and Ella Anderson Newstalk O'Connell Street.
Anton gets industry reaction to the protests with Ger Hyland, President of the Irish Road Haulage Association and also Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers Association.
Duration:00:11:22
Did You See?
4/10/2026
It’s time for "Did You See”. Where we take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was David McRedmond, CEO An Post.
Duration:00:05:33
Netanyahu seeks Lebanon talks as ceasefire strains
4/10/2026
The Israel Defence Forces last night announced that it began striking Hezbollah launch sites in Lebanon. It follows Benjamin Netanyahu's earlier statement, outlining that he instructed Israeli officials to begin negotiations with Lebanon "as soon as possible"
Speaking to Anton this morning was Alexander Dragonetti, Former British Diplomat who worked in Gaza.
Duration:00:03:28
Nationwide fuel protests reach day four
4/10/2026
It’s now day four nationwide protests over fuel prices, with widespread continued disruption on the country’s main roads and motorways.
We have reporters around the country at these protests,Josh Crosbie, Newstalk reporter in Limerick ,Jamie O’Hara, Newstalk reporter in Macroom and Maggie Chambers, iRadio reporter in Galway, Ella Anderson on Dublin’s O’Connell Street. Also speaking to Anton was Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice and TD for Cavan–Monaghan.
Duration:00:15:33
Should Ireland switch to nuclear energy?
4/9/2026
A motion in favour of nuclear power is to go before the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis next month. It follows remarks by two ministers who have said that the switch to nuclear should be considered to meet Ireland’s energy needs.
All to discuss with William Reville Emeritus Professor of biochemistry, UCC and Irish Times Contributor.
Duration:00:04:23
The Ketamine Queen has been sentenced to 15 years in the US
4/9/2026
Late Friends actor Matthew Perry's stepmother has asked a judge to hand the maximum possible prison sentence to the woman who sold the drugs that ultimately killed him.
Jasveen Sangha, known as Ketamine Queen has been sentenced to 15 years. For the latest on this Anton spoke to Terry Sheridan News Director with WSHU Public Radio.
Duration:00:02:52
We get the latest analysis of Middle East war
4/9/2026
In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump has said the US military will remain in the Middle East, and warns that if an agreement with Iran is not reached, then the "'shootin' starts,' bigger, and better, and stronger than anyone has ever seen before".
We discuss further with Nicholas Hopton, Former UK Ambassador to Iran and non-resident Senior fellow at the Atlantic Council.
Duration:00:04:37
Minister Martin Heydon on the third day of fuel protests
4/9/2026
Fuel protests are continuing to cause disruptions for commuters this morning as the national movement enters its third day. Speaking to Anton to discuss this is Martin Heydon, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
Duration:00:09:05
The national fuel protest is continuing this morning
4/9/2026
The national fuel protest is continuing this morning, marking the third day of disruptions around the country. We get the latest update from our reporters around the country.
Duration:00:07:05
Roderic O’Gorman on the death of the Climate Action Act
4/9/2026
The Critical Infrastructure Bill as drafted will be the death of the Climate Action Act. It will mean that major projects in areas like energy and transport - some of the biggest building projects in the State - will no longer be checked for their climate impact.
That’s according to Green Party Leader Roderic O’Gorman who spoke to Anton this morning as well as responding to the latest on the fuel protests.
Duration:00:03:45
Did You See?
4/9/2026
It’s time for "Did You See”. Where we take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Ronan McGreevy Irish Times Journalist.
Duration:00:04:43
The latest on fuel protests around the country
4/9/2026
The latest on fuel protests around the country. Anton got an update with Josh Crosbie, Newstalk Reporter in Limerick, Jamie O’Hara Newstalk Reporter in Macroom, Emily Keegan Newstalk Reporter at the Kinnegad Plaza. Als we heard from Maggie Chambers from iRadio at the Galway fuel depot.
Duration:00:05:40
One day into the temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran
4/9/2026
More than 250 people have been killed in over 100 Israeli strikes across Lebanon, despite Donald Trump announcing a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war. Hezbollah responded to what it described as "ceasefire violations" by firing rockets at northern Israel overnight on Wednesday.
We get the latest on this with Bel Trew The Independent's Chief International Correspondent.
Duration:00:03:25
Around half of fuel supplies blocked due to protests
4/9/2026
Around half of the country's fuel supplies are now locked in terminals and at the Whitegate refinery due to protests, Fuels For Ireland has said. and their Chief Executive, Fuels For Ireland Kevin McPartlan spoke to Anton.
Duration:00:04:17
The latest updates on the fuel protests from the ground
4/9/2026
We get the latest updates on the fuel protests from the ground. Speaking to Anton was Josh Crosbie, Newstalk Reporter in Limerick on M7, Jamie O’Hara Newstalk Reporter Macroom bypass. Blocked the Kerry bound side of the bypass. Also from Emily Keegan Newstalk Reporter at the Kinnegad Plaza, Westmeath and Maggie Chambers Reporter in Galway fuel depot.
Duration:00:07:52
Anna Wintour and Meryl Streep stars of Vogue’s newest cover
4/8/2026
The Devil Wears Prada star Meryl Streep and the alleged editor Anna Wintour herself are the cover stars of Vogue’s newest cover shot by Annie Leibovitz. We get reaction to this iconic cover photo with Melanie Finn, entertainment and correspondent with the Irish Independent.
Duration:00:02:57