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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
Making a welcoming home for visiting guests!
4/30/2026
The bank holiday weekend means lots of visits from friends and family. So what should you be doing to make your guest feel comfortable during their stay.
Basic toiletries, flowers and perhaps a blanket for the dog are what some of you provide while others might just stretch to changing the sheets. To navigate this we werejoined by Noel Cunningham Author of “Guide to Modern Manners” and Ambassador to Harvey's point.
Duration:00:06:41
Many people likely to be paying too much for health insurance
4/30/2026
Thousands of people who took out entry-level health insurance plans to avoid penalties have been warned that they are likely to be paying way over the odds for their cover.
We get advice and guidance on this with Dermot Goode, Health Insurance Expert with healthinsuranceireland.ie.
Duration:00:04:08
Mental Health Bill passes Oireachtas
4/30/2026
The new Mental Health Bill has been given final approval by the Dáil and sent to the President for signing. Speaking to Jonathan this morning was John Farrelly Mental Health Commission Chief Executive.
Duration:00:06:33
John Simpson on the latest in the Middle East War
4/30/2026
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed the war in Iran and floated a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine in a phone call on Wednesday. This comes as US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth denied the conflict has become a quagmire in his testimony before the House of Representatives
All to discuss with John Simpson The BBC's World Affairs Editor.
Duration:00:04:45
Reaction to the ESRI research on energy poverty
4/30/2026
Some 14% of Irish households in 2024 said they were unable to afford adequate warmth or pay energy bills in full, according to a new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute.
Speaking to Jonathan was Sinn Fein’s spokesperson on housing and TD for Dublin Midwest Eoin O’Broin.
Duration:00:07:01
Concerns holiday bookings are down 20%
4/30/2026
Holiday bookings are down 20% due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the fuel crisis. That’s according to Tom Randles, President of the Irish Travel Agents Association, who spoke to Jonathan this morning.
Duration:00:04:35
Did You See?
4/30/2026
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 Jonathan this morning was Alex White Senior Counsel, Director General of the IIEA, Chair of the Climate Change Advisory Council and former Minister.
Duration:00:09:59
Submissions close tomorrow for Dublin Litter Management Plan
4/30/2026
Submissions close tomorrow for people to give feedback on Dublin City Council’s Litter Management Plan to help clean the capital’s streets. Jonathan discusses further with Ray McAdam, Dublin’s Lord Mayor, and Fine Gael candidate in Dublin Central.
Duration:00:05:31
78,000 Irish people have coeliac disease but are undiagnosed
4/30/2026
It has emerged that around 78,000 people in Ireland have coeliac disease but are undiagnosed. While there is no cure, coeliac disease can be treated by following a strict gluten-free diet. Speaking to Jonathan to discuss further was Registered Dietician with eatwell.ie, Sarah Keogh.
Duration:00:03:56
ESRI report on energy poverty
4/30/2026
More than one in ten households cannot afford a warm home or their energy bills. That’s according to a new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute. To discuss the findings we heard from Dr Miguel Tovar Reaños, Senior Research Officer, ESRI.
Duration:00:04:33
Police are treating the stabbing of two men in north London as terrorism
4/30/2026
Police are treating the stabbing of two men in north London as terrorism, with the suspect described as hunting for anyone “visibly Jewish” to attack. For the latest on this Jonathan spoke to London Based Journalist Vincent McAviney.
Duration:00:05:26
The AI covers of Irish folk songs amassing millions of streams
4/29/2026
Have you been noticing accounts posting AI covers of Irish folk songs. AI generated “artists” such as Sonara and Delta Ash have amassed hundreds of thousands of followers, and millions of streams.
But how do they work? Are they making money? and most importantly are we looking at the future of music? All to chat with Fiachna Ó Braonáin, of The Hothouse Flowers.
Duration:00:04:19
The European Commission has issued a finding against Meta
4/29/2026
The European Commission has issued a finding against US Tech Giant Meta for allegedly failing to prevent children under 13 from using Instagram and Facebook. If these findings are confirmed, it could potentially lead to fines of up to 6% of its total worldwide turnover.
We get the latest with Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish Independent.
Duration:00:05:07
Social Democrats are seeking to reform reproductive rights in Ireland
4/29/2026
Nearly eight years since the Eighth Amendment was passed. The Social Democrats are seeking to reform reproductive rights in Ireland, including removing the mandatory three-day wait period before you get an abortion. To discuss further Anton spoke to Holly Cairns, Social Democrats Leader and Cork South-West TD.
Duration:00:10:23
Government prepares to announce its fuel support scheme
4/29/2026
Later this morning, the Government is set to announce the details of its fuel support scheme, which was given cabinet approval yesterday. Joining Anton ahead of this announcement was Andrew Brownlee CEO of the Construction Industry Federation and also Barra Roantree Assistant Professor of Economics at Trinity College.
Duration:00:08:34
The NSPCA launching their first ever five year strategy
4/29/2026
A ban should be introduced on fox hunting, greyhound racing, silky horses on all public roads, and horse drawn carriages in cities.
That’s the call from The National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA), which is today launching its first-ever five-year strategy. Speaking to Anton was Pat Watt, NSPCA CEO.
Duration:00:08:12
Did You See?
4/29/2026
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 and Historian.
Duration:00:07:38
Are church weddings dying out?
4/29/2026
New CSO figures have shown that civil ceremonies are now more popular than church weddings. Roman Catholic ceremonies used to hold the top spot in 2014, but have since fallen by more than 50%...
So, what could be the reasons behind this trend? and what does the future look like for the Catholic wedding? All to discuss with Wedding Planner Tara Fay.
Duration:00:03:58
Forever chemicals in many common makeup products
4/29/2026
MEPs are due to vote on EU chemicals legislation today on whether they should ban PFAS in cosmetic products. Many common makeup products still contain toxic ‘forever chemicals', which do not dissolve, and instead stay in your body for years.
Speaking to Anton with more on this was Professor Caitriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist at the Institute of Dermatologists.
Duration:00:03:57
Car Licence changes coming in November!
4/29/2026
Insurance firm Gallagher have today made calls to young drivers to get their full driving licence ahead of the changes being made later this year. So, what are the changes coming, why is it important to get that full licence, and how difficult is that exactly? For more on this with Shane O’Donoghue, Editor of Completecar.ie.
Duration:00:02:44