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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
YouTube has implemented a zero-minute option for shorts
4/20/2026
YouTube’s parent company Google has announced a significant new feature that will enable parents to control the amount of time their children spend on the platform. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joins us with the details.
Duration:00:05:18
An unprecedented security operation when Daniel Kinahan arrives back in Ireland
4/20/2026
It could take months before Daniel Kinahan will be extradited back to Ireland following his arrest over in the U-A-E. But what will happen when he gets back here? We get the latest on that with Michael Doyle, Senior News Reporter with The Irish Sun.
Duration:00:04:31
Household electricity prices could rise by up to 9% by the summer
4/20/2026
Household electricity prices could rise by up to 9% by the summer. That’s the warning given by Energy Minister Darragh O’Brien yesterday. So what can Irish households expect? To discuss further was Daragh Cassidy Head of Communications at Bonkers.ie.
Duration:00:06:02
The war on Iran day 52
4/20/2026
Iran has reportedly rejected participation in a second round of peace talks in Pakistan with the US, hours after Donald Trump said US officials would travel to the country to negotiate later today. For more on this Anton heard from Alistair Bunkall Sky News Foreign Correspondent and Middle East Expert.
Duration:00:06:22
What is expected of you as a new grandparent?
4/20/2026
While grandparents have years of parenting experience under their belt, they need to resist the urge to offer unwanted advice. Joining Anton was Psychotherapist Anne McCormack to talk about what is expected of you as a new grandparent.
Duration:00:05:53
Did You See?
4/20/2026
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 of An Post.
Duration:00:09:16
How will proposed housing levies affect housing charities?
4/20/2026
Dublin City Council is proposing to remove the exemption on development levies on social, affordable and cost rental homes. The Irish Council for Social housing, a representative body for approved housing bodies, has said the removal of these exemptions with pose significant challenges and extra costs to theses charities.
Speaking with Anton was Lyndsey Anderson, Housing Policy Specialist, Irish Council for Social Housing (ICSH).
Duration:00:04:39
Do we need to worry about our summer holiday flights?
4/20/2026
With all the talk of the fuel crisis and 6 weeks of jet fuel left, do we need to worry about our summer holidays? Travel Commentator and Owner of Travel Extra Eoghan Corry doesn't think so and he explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.
Duration:00:03:54
Call to crack down on the number of uninsured cars on our roads
4/20/2026
Ireland should introduce Continuous Vehicle Coverage to help reduce the number of uninsured vehicles on our roads. That’s the call this morning from the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland, whose CEO David Fitzgerald joined Anton this morning on the show.
Duration:00:02:36
A shooting in Shreveport Louisiana has left eight children dead
4/20/2026
A shooting yesterday in Shreveport Louisiana has left eight children ranging from just 18 months to 14 years old dead and other people injured. Wayne Smith, Shreveport’s police chief, said the suspected killer was shot and killed by police after he committed a carjacking.
We get the latest on this with David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian.
Duration:00:04:17
Up to date analysis on US war with Iran
4/20/2026
Iran has reportedly rejected participation in a second round of peace talks in Pakistan with the US, hours after Donald Trump said US officials would travel to the country to negotiate later today.
Speaking to Anton was Nicholas Hopton Former UK Ambassador to Iran and non-resident Senior fellow at the Atlantic Council.
Duration:00:06:02
Why are gyms making the switch to royalty free music?
4/17/2026
A number of gyms across the UK and Ireland have recently been making the switch to royalty free music after they had were faced with higher fees and licensing. Anton finds out more with the Chief Executive of Ireland Active Karl Dunne.
Duration:00:05:15
Fat loss jabs delivered to your door
4/17/2026
Lloyd’s pharmacy is offering to deliver weight-loss drugs to your door within 48 hours of a 5-minute medical consultation. Speaking about this more was Harriet Tracy, Medical doctor and founder of Beyond BMI .
Duration:00:05:34
Europe could have as little as six weeks of jet fuels
4/17/2026
Europe could have as little as six weeks of jet fuels left if global disruption to energy supplies continues. Faith Birol, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, has warned that we may see flights cancelled if this continues.
What will happen in six weeks? Anton asked Retired colonel in the Irish Aer Corps Kevin Byrne.
Duration:00:05:41
The parking wars in new housing estates
4/17/2026
A lack of planning in emerging housing developments has resulted in "parking wars" and a strain on local facilities. That’s according to Paul Gogarty, Independent TD for Dublin mid-west who explain all to Anton.
Duration:00:04:21
President Connolly refers landmark migration bill to the Council of State
4/17/2026
President Catherine Connolly is to convene the Council of State for the first time over the newly-passed International Protection Bill. For more on this Anton spoke to Cathal Malone, Immigration lawyer and Head of Legal Research at Thomas Coughlan and Co Solicitors.
Duration:00:08:00
Childcare pressures and staff shortages
4/17/2026
The core funding model for childcare services is “no longer sustainable”, and urgent reform is needed, an Oireachtas committee has heard. For more on this Anton was joined by Karen Clince, Founder and CEO of Tigers Childcare.
Duration:00:05:23
More on the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
4/17/2026
US President Donald Trump has taken the credit for a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon – but what does this mean for the Middle East, and ongoing tension in Iran, are we one step closer to peace?
All to discuss with Dr Lina Khatib, associate fellow at the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House and visiting scholar with the Harvard Kennedy School’s Middle East Initiative.
Duration:00:06:14
Many of us are more potty-mouthed now!
4/17/2026
Curse words are creeping into everyone’s daily lives and speech. Whether that includes cursing privately or intentionally, muttering it out of frustration or maybe it’s a slip of the tongue. But is social media to blame for this or is it the fact that swear words are entering political leaders' dictionaries?
Joining Anton on this was Author and Journalist with The Telegraph, Sophia Money-Coutts..
Duration:00:05:45
Did You See?
4/17/2026
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 Frances Fitzgerald Former Tánaiste and currently a member of G7 equality advisory council and Ambassador for anti trafficking organisation Ruhama.
Duration:00:09:56