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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.

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  • The Artemis II crew are officially heading for space!

    The Artemis II crew are officially heading for space!
    Apr 2 2026

    The Artemis II space mission has successfully launched as four astronauts head towards the moon the first to do so in 50 years. They will remain in orbit around the earth for the next 24 hours. With more on this Anton spoke to Astronomer and Science Writer Dr David Whitehouse.
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    4 mins
  • Taoiseach Micheál Martin reaction to President Trump's address

    Taoiseach Micheál Martin reaction to President Trump's address
    Apr 2 2026

    Iran, the energy crisis, global relations, the reshaping of the West, looking back on the visit to the US, European presidency, UNIFIL. Anton discusses all this and more with Taoiseach Micheál Martin in studio this morning.

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    22 mins
  • Will current conflict be a disaster for the economy?

    Will current conflict be a disaster for the economy?
    Apr 2 2026

    We get the latest on the war with Tara Kangarlou Global Affairs journalist and author of The Heartbeat of Iran. Also the impact of the US-Israeli war on Iran could be "substantially larger" than the economic chaos seen in the 1970s.That’s the view of Lars Jensen, a shipping expert and former Director at Maersk.
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    8 mins
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