Newstalk Breakfast

Epizodes

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  Elon Musk and his flying car! 19.10.2026 4min

  Many parts of the world are still working to figure out if and how driverless cars will work. But Elon Musk and Tesla now have their eyes set on a new innovation flying cars.For more on this Anton spoke to Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly.
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  The latest on the riots across France 19.10.2026 6min

  More than 2,000 people have been arrested after police clashed with protesters across France. For the latest on the situation there Anton spoke to John Litchfield veteran Journalist based in Paris. 
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  New public sector pay deal talks take place today 19.10.2026 5min

  Formal negotiations on a new public sector pay deal are due to begin at the Workplace Relations Commission today. This comes with Taoiseach Micheál Martin saying any agreement must improve productivity across the public service while protecting lower-paid workers. We get the latest with  Political Editor, The Irish Times Pat Leahy. 
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  Did You See? 19.10.2026 7min

  We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Harry Browne Retired Media Lecturer in TUD and Host of the Ditch Podcast. 
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  Where does gaming end and gambling begin? 19.10.2026 6min

  With the release of Grand Theft Auto VI and other videos games ahead of the Christmas season. The Drug and Alcohol Task Forces are asking parents to look beyond the hype and consider an increasingly important question: where does gaming end and gambling begin? Anton discusses this further with Tony O’Reilly, Gambling Initiative spokesperson for the Drug & Alcohol Task Force, and former postman who was jailed for 3 years for stealing €1.75 million from An Post to fund a severe online gambling addiction. 
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  An “explosion” in octopus numbers off the UK coast 19.10.2026 2min

  An “explosion” in octopus numbers off the UK coast is causing havoc in the populations of crabs, lobsters, whelks, clams, and mussels and threatening livelihoods, according to Fishermen. We get the details from Marine Biologist Rowan Byrne of Marinecreatures.com.
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  Police clash with protesters across France 19.10.2026 5min

  More than 2,000 people have been arrested after police clashed with protesters across France. With politicians calling for the resignation of the Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez. Speaking to Anton with more on his was Freelance Journalist in France Jamie Smith-Maillet.
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  Time to prepare for 100-year Lives 19.10.2026 6min

  As many as one in three children born in Ireland today are expected to live to 100. That is according to The 100 Year Lives Project. But what needs to change so that we're prepared? To discuss with Anton was Karen Hand, Social Psychologist co author of the The 100 Year Lives Project with Carolyn Odgers.
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  Man dies following an assault in Dublin 19.10.2026 3min

  A man who died following an assault in Dublin in the early hours of Sunday morning has been named locally as Jamie Bailey. Anton got the details on this story with Reporter with Independent News and Media, Conor Feehan.
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  Videos of dangerous driving remain on social media 16.10.2026 5min

  Recently,representatives from TikTok, Meta, Google and Coimisiún na Meán appeared at an Oireachtas Media Committee. They were there to answer questions on how and why videos appeared on the platforms showcasing dangerous driving.Has anything changed since? Anton asked Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly.
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  Experimental drug shows potential to alleviate eczema 16.10.2026 4min

  An experimental drug developed by a company co-founded by Trinity College scientist Professor Luke O’Neill has shown potential to relieve the symptoms of eczema. Luke joined Anton to discuss the research and findings.
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  Why will Jeffrey Donaldson only serve half his sentence? 16.10.2026 5min

  Jeffrey Donaldson is to walk free from prison in just over seven years despite his fifteen-year prison sentence, but how? To explain was  Allison Morris Crime Correspondent with the Belfast Telegraph.
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  Waterford community prepare for English family funeral 16.10.2026 5min

  Philip English his wife Kim and two of their children lost  their lives after their home in Waterford was set on fire. Funeral arrangements have been announced.Damien Tiernan Broadcaster at WLR and friend of Philip English joined Anton this morning. 
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  Could you do a 24-hour cyber break? 16.10.2026 5min

  More than a third of 8–12-year-olds and two-thirds of 12–15-year-olds have no time restrictions on online activity. Today Cyber Safe Kids are urging families to take a 24-hour Cyber Break. Speaking to Anton was the CEO Cyber Safe Kids, Alex Cooney.
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  EU is considering temporary subsidies for fossil fuels 16.10.2026 6min

  Rising oil and gas prices, driven by conflict in the Middle East, are putting pressure on households and businesses across Europe. Should the priority be lowering bills or protecting the planet? Anton discusses this further with Oisin Coghlan Policy Advisor to the Irish Environmental Network and Peadar Tóibín Aontu Leader and TD for Meath West.
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  Did You See? 16.10.2026 7min

  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. 
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  Television consumption is increasingly moving online 16.10.2026 3min

  Ireland may need to plan for a future without traditional free-to-air television, according to communications regulator ComReg. To look into this further with Anton was the Technology Writer with the Irish Times Ciara O'Brien. 
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  The trial of Russell Brand continues 16.10.2026 2min

  The trial of Russell Brand, who is charged with rape and other offences continues. We get the latest from what happened in court with Bauer Media London Reporter Claire Boad.  
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  Trump calls off livestream of execution by firing squad 16.10.2026 5min

  Donald Trump has cancelled plans to livestream the execution of former US army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan, following widespread criticism. Anton got the details from Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian David Smith. 
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  Two people have been arrested over Waterford arson attack 16.10.2026 4min

  Two people have been arrested over the arson attack in Waterford city that claimed the lives of four members of the English family on Tuesday. For the latest on this was  Irish Times Crime and Security Editor Conor Lally.