"We are all very optimistic of victory" - Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland
19 November - 12 minsWe are three months shy of a full two years since Russian military forces launched an unprovoked attack on Ukraine. To discuss the ongoing conflict, the experience of Ukrainian refugees in Ireland, and whether there is a sense that support for the war is on the wane, Anton is joined by Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland, Larysa Gerasko.
Series Episodes
In conversation with John Lloyd
John Lloyd is a veteran television/radio producer and writer, famous for bringing the likes of Not the Nine O'Clock News, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Spitting Image, Blackadder, QI to our screens and airwaves. He joins Anton to reflect on his career, the importance of satire in UK culture, and the attitudes that underpin the success of his various works.
18 mins
3 December Finished
Joe Shannon on dealing with his terminal cancer diagnosis
Joe Shannon can often be seen cooking up a storm for Ireland AM or be heard on the airwaves on Ocean FM, but more recently he has become an advocate for cancer awareness following his diagnosis of bowel cancer in 2021. Joe joins Anton to discuss his terminal diagnosis and staying positive in the face of adversity.
18 mins
3 December Finished
How are restaurants and retail managing this Christmas period?
It’s been a challenging time for restaurants and retail around the country with the cost of living affecting consumer pockets and making all the input costs for restaurateurs and retailers significantly more expensive. To discuss the state of the restaurant and retail landscape ahead of the busy Christmas period is Neale Richmond, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment with special responsibility for Business, Employment, and Retail; Sharon Yourell Lawlor, MD of Think Plan Do Consulting; and Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurant Association of Ireland.
9 mins
3 December Finished
Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel December 3rd
Joining Anton to take a look at the biggest stories from the Sunday papers are John Lee, Executive Editor of the Daily Mail Group; Gabija Gataveckaite, News reporter at Independent.ie; and John Cunningham, Relationship Director with Morgan McKinley & former Chair of the Immigrant Council of Ireland.
41 mins
3 December Finished
Celebrating Glenroe's 40th Anniversary
Anton is joined by four of the stars of Glenroe: Mary McEvoy, Isobel Mahon, Alan Stanford and Geraldine Plunkett to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the TV show.
15 mins
2 December Finished
The Rise of the Far-Right in Ireland
Now we saw last week what many people have been flagging for months now, if not years, that we here in Ireland are not immune to the rise in far-right ideologies or conspiracy theories. One man who has been following this trend is David Gilbert, reporter at WIRED who covers disinformation and online extremism. He joins Anton to discuss why this trend is happening. @daithaigilbert on Twitter.
17 mins
2 December Finished
