Never Have I Ever with Claire Byrne

Following comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump and his Vice President, J.D. Vance, regarding European Defence spending - EU Member nations, including Ireland, are now contemplating huge increases. Anton discusses with Bobby McDonagh, Former Irish Ambassador to the UK and EU, George Parker, Political Editor of The Financial Times and Domenec Ruiz Devesa, former MEP and President of the Union of European Federalists.

Anton is joined live in-studio by Colm O'Gorman, Human Rights Campaigner, Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst at The Clinton Institute in UCD and Louisa Meehan, Woodview HRM - HR and Dispute Resolution expert to discuss the biggest stories in Sunday's newspapers, including an update on the health of Pope Francis from Colm Flynn, Vatican Correspondent for EWTN.

He's one of Ireland’s most gifted and recognisable comedians, now bringing his new ‘No Show’ around the country ahead of hitting a milestone of 30 years in comedy and 30 years of performances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Jason Byrne is in conversation with Anton.

Joining us for our Ask The Expert slot this week to answer all your pet-related questions is Pete Wedderburn aka Pete The Vet.

Israeli authorities have released the names of more than 600 Palestinian prisoners who are due to be released today as part of the ongoing exchanges between Israel and Hamas. Hamas, meanwhile, has handed over to the Red Cross the first two of six Israeli hostages due to be freed today. Joining Anton to discuss this is the Israeli Ambassador to Ireland, Dana Erlich.

Anton is joined live in-studio by Editor of The Journal.ie, Sinéad O'Carroll and Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West to discuss the weekend's biggest stories in the Saturday papers.

This week longtime James Bond producers Eon Productions announced they would be stepping away from the franchise leaving Amazon with sole creative control. This has caused ripples of anxiety and excitement across the Bond fanbase, currently in the midst of a four-year bond drought without a Daniel Craig successor in sight. Joining Anton to break down what exactly this all means is Paul Lally, President of the James Bond Club Ireland.

Cash-back and tax-back schemes are being considered for developers to accelerate the building of homes across the country. Fionnan Sheehan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent joins Anton to discuss.

Joining Anton 'In conversation' is comedian, writer, actor, and Dancing with the Stars contestant, Gearóid Farrelly.

Cheltenham Festival-winning jockey Michael O'Sullivan has died as a result of the head injuries sustained in a fall at Thurles on February 8. Joining Anton to discuss this as well as Bohemians hosting Shamrock Rovers in a crunch game in the Aviva Stadium this afternoon is Off the Ball 's John Duggan.