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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
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
Iran yet to decide on joining new round of US 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 get the latest with Mark Weiss, Israel Correspondent with the Irish Times.
Duration:00:05:42
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