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Presented by Anton Savage, a seasoned broadcaster and communications expert, this show has everything you need – and want – to know first thing each morning, brought to you with insight, intelligence and wit. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk
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Episodes
Energy regulator expected to be called before Oireachtas Committee
4/22/2026
Social Democrats TD and spokesperson for energy Jennifer Whitmore has accused the Commission for Regulation of Utilities of being “asleep at the wheel”. After a failure to investigate electricity companies’ failure to pass significant cuts in wholesale prices to domestic households.
Jennifer spoke to Anton this morning.
Duration:00:06:15
Daniel Kinahan is expected to go on trial for one single charge
4/22/2026
Gardaí believe they have enough evidence to prove Daniel Kinahan has been in an unparalleled position of power and influence at the top of Irish organised crime to bring him to the Special Criminal Court in Dublin to face one, single charge.
For more on this we heard from Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor.
Duration:00:03:45
A call for everyone to have access to the free contraception scheme
4/22/2026
Over thirty per cent of women experience barriers to the Government’s free contraception scheme and the National Women’s Council are calling for it to be made available to everyone, regardless of age or migration status.
To discuss further Anton spoke to The National Women’s Council Executive Director, Corrinne Hasson and Helena Tubridy, Fertility coach and Host of the Fertility Finesse Podcast.
Duration:00:08:57
An extension of the ceasefire with Iran
4/22/2026
US President Donald Trump has said he will now extend the ceasefire with Iran until talks between the two countries have progressed. Anton discusses this situation further with Charlie Gammell Historian and Former Diplomat who was on the Iran desk at the UK Foreign Office.
Duration:00:07:37
Do US tourists avoid the "Trump Question"?
4/22/2026
Tensions resulting from the actions of Donald Trump’s government are now impacting on the experience of Americans living and visiting Ireland. That’s at least according to some reports which have suggested that US citizens are now pretending to be Canadian to avoid the inevitable “Trump question”. But is this really the case?
Our reporter Henry McKean took to the streets of Dublin to ask American tourists in how they feel about their President. Also speaking to Anton with more on this was Gina London CEO of Language of Leadership, Sunday Independent Columnist.
Duration:00:07:36
Did You See?
4/22/2026
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 Gabija Gataveckaite BBC Dublin Correspondent.
Duration:00:08:12
A longer hay fever season ahead!
4/22/2026
Itchy red eyes, a runny or blocked nose and loss of smellthe misery for hay fever sufferers is set to last up to two weeks longer than they would have in the 1990s and it’s all down to climate change. Speaking to Anton this morning was Ruth Morrow Respiratory Nurse Specialist with the Asthma Society of Ireland.
Duration:00:03:27
A call for the right not to attend religious instruction in school
4/22/2026
Atheist Ireland spoke last night to the Oireachtas petitions committee to ask that each school give practical application to the right not to attend religious instruction.
Research found around 40% of parents of children attending Catholic or other religious denomination primary schools would prefer their child to go to a multi-denominational school. Anton discusses this further with Jane Donnelly, Spokesperson for Atheist Ireland.
Duration:00:05:08
Are we all doing enough to cut Ireland's reliance on fossil fuels?
4/22/2026
Today is Earth Day, and a new poll by Ireland Thinks has found that 56% of Irish people think the “Government is not doing enough fast enough to cut Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuels”. All to discuss with Jerry MacEvilly, Head of Policy at Friends of the Earth Ireland.
Duration:00:04:12
Ceasefire in the Middle East extended
4/22/2026
US President Donald Trump has said he will now extend the ceasefire with Iran until talks between the two countries have progressed. We get the latest on the situation there with news correspondent for Sky News and Middle East expert.
Duration:00:06:25
Tourism leaders gathering to discuss rising energy costs
4/21/2026
Rising energy costs and geopolitical uncertainty are major concerns for Europe’s tourism and hospitality leaders as they gather in Cork today. Speaking to Anton this morning was Paul Gallagher CEO of Irish Hotels Federation.
Duration:00:03:55
John Ternus will replace Apples Chief Executive
4/21/2026
Apple has finally named John Ternus as their new Chief Executive who will replace Tim Cook after fifteen years. Speaking to Anton with more on this was Charlie Taylor, Technology and Innovation Editor with The Business Post.
Duration:00:03:50
A call for building energy ratings to be more objective
4/21/2026
Fine Gael senator Seán Kyne has called for the Sustainable Energy Authory of Ireland (SEAI) to reform how they conduct Building Energy Ratings (BER) Seán explained why to Anton.
Duration:00:04:36
Will Iran attend new round of peace talks?
4/21/2026
Iran has said it had yet to decide whether to attend a new round of peace negotiations with the United States, casting uncertainty on a push to stop the Middle East war from resuming tomorrow.
We discuss the situation further with Patrick Bury, Defence Expert at the University of Bath, former NATO Analyst.
Duration:00:05:19
Analysis of Keir Starmer’s address to parliament
4/21/2026
Keir Starmer has ordered an investigation into any security concerns relating to Peter Mandelson’s tenure as UK ambassador to the US as he gave his side of events in a politically crucial statement in parliament.
Joining Anton to assess the damage is James Lyons former Director of Strategic Communications for Keir Starmer.
Duration:00:05:34
The GRA annual conference today
4/21/2026
The Garda Representative Association are meeting for their annual conference today in Westport, where there will be an emergency motion to call for action against threats made to members during the recent fuel protests.
Speaking to Anton this morning was Niall Hodgins, Incoming president of the Garda Representative Association.
Duration:00:09:36
Sinn Féin' motion on education in the Dáil today
4/21/2026
Reversing the reintroduction of exam fees, committing to class-size reduction and guaranteeing a school place for every child with additional needs are among the demands Sinn Féin are making in the Dáil today.
All to discuss with Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Fein’s Education Spokesperson.
Duration:00:06:39
Did You See?
4/21/2026
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 Frank Connolly Investigate journalist, writer and former head of Communications with SIPTU.
Duration:00:08:33
The huge spike in the number of driving test cancellations
4/21/2026
The RSA has cancelled reportedly 50,000 driving tests in the last three and a half years, with a 36% jump in the number of cancellations in the last year. Anton discusses these figures with Brenda Bolger, Owner of Bolger Motoring School.
Duration:00:04:31
Analysis of Ireland’s vulnerability to recession
4/21/2026
Neither at the public nor political level is there a real appreciation that there could be an economic disaster just around the corner.
That’s the warning from John Fitzgerald Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin, as the government prepares to publish its Spring Economic Statement later today. John spoke to Anton this morning.
Duration:00:05:24