Never Have I Ever with Claire Byrne

For centuries, the Dublin pub has been more than just a place to drink; it’s been a stage for politics, culture, and everyday life. Donal Fallon’s new book, The Dublin Pub: A Social and Cultural History, uncovers the hidden stories of these iconic spaces. He joins Anton to discuss.

Joining Anton to go through the Saturday papers is Brenda Power, columnist with the Sunday Times and the Irish Daily Mail & Valerie Cox, journalist and author.

Henry McKean was at the 3 Arena last night for 'An Evening With President Barack Obama, In Conversation with Fintan O'Toole' at the 3Arena. He joins Anton with the details.

Martin Mansergh, the former Fianna Fáil TD, senator, and Minister of State, has died. A historian and political adviser, he played a central role in shaping the Northern Ireland peace process. To reflect on his life and contribution, Anton is joined by former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern.

Ciara Doherty talks to former journalist and Professor of Journalism at DCU Colleen Murrell about her new book BBC Women Reporting the World which looks at the BBC’s women Foreign Correspondents 

Ciara Doherty talks to Chris Anders from the American Civil Liberties Union about the cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel Live and the impact it is having in American political spheres

They also discuss the impact the Federal Communications Commission’s role in the cancellation and what this means for free speech 

Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers joins Ciara Doherty to talk all things about the upcoming budget and discusses Fianna Fáil’s Presidential Election campaign

Ciara Doherty is joined by Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon, Law Lecturer Larry Donnelly and CEO of Children’s Rights Alliance Tanya Ward to discuss the biggest stories from the Sunday papers

They discuss Sinn Fein backing Independent Catherine Connolly, the plans for the upcoming budget, a controversial week for the Social Democrats and more 

Rose Conway Walsh chats to Ciara Doherty about Sinn Fein’s decision to back Independent Catherine Connolly in the Áras race 

They also discuss the other candidates Sinn Fein considered and what they hope to achieve with this left alliance 

Professor Tim Spector, gut health guru, one of the world’s leading researchers on food, health, and the microbiome, has released his new book called 'Ferment' - he joins Anton to talk about the book, our gut health, and more.