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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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SIPTU reacts to Aer Lingus job cuts
Jul 1700:04:48Tap to summarizeYesterday Aer Lingus announced that up to five hundred jobs could be cut at the airline. Speaking to Jonathan with reaction to this news was Terry Gill is the SIPTU Organiser for the Aviation Sector at Dublin Airport.
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How long is too long to spend on the dole?
Jul 1700:05:12Tap to summarizeAccording to figures released by the Department of Social Proetction to Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín. There are nearly 6500 people on Jobseeker’s Allowance for a decade or more. This has cost an estimated €800m to the Irish taxpayer. How long is too long to spend on the dole? We get reaction to these figures with Peadar Tóibín.
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Did You See?
Jul 1700:09:16Tap to summarizeWe take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Jonathan this morning was Chris Luke, Columnist, Host of The Irish Medical Lives Podcast and Retired Consultant in Emergency Medicine.
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Burnham to be officially announced as Labour leader
Jul 1700:04:59Tap to summarizeAndy Burnham is set to be crowned Labour leader after securing backing from the majority of the party’s MPs and trade unions. The former Greater Manchester Mayor expected to become Prime Minister next week. Speaking to Jonathan was Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor of the Financial Times.
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Airlines face rising costs and a turbulent future
Jul 1700:05:21Tap to summarizeAer Lingus has said that up to 500 jobs could be cut at the airline due to a planned 6% reduction in its flight capacity. Speaking to Jonathan this morning was Global aviation and tourism adviser Anita Mendiratta.
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Donald Trump claims significant election interference
Jul 1700:06:03Tap to summarizeU.S. President Donald Trump in a prime time address last night in which he announced the release of unclassified files claiming significant election interference by China in the 2020 election Speaking to Jonathan with reaction was David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief of The Guardian.
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Why are more women leaving the handbag at home?
Jul 1600:03:59Tap to summarizeNew research suggest that Gen Z women are leaving the handbags at home for nights out. Instead putting their phones and IDs in their bras. We get reaction from Cathy O’Connor, a stylist and the founder of Women Unbranded.
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IBEC's Economic Outlook on the future of AI in work
Jul 1600:04:21Tap to summarizeIBEC's Economic Outlook reports that the impact of AI on the labour market is still not clear. But early signs show significant effects on trade and investment. It also suggests domestic demand growth of 3.3% for 2026, while inflation is expected to land around 3.5% for the year. Joe Lynam discusses this further with Gerard Brady, Chief Economist and Head of National Policy of IBEC.
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The latest on the crisis in the Middle East
Jul 1600:05:54Tap to summarizeThe US and Iran are continuing a fifth day of strikes, with Washington saying its latest attacks are aimed at weakening Iran’s ability to target commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.We get the latest on the Middle East with the Middle East Correspondent for Sky News, Adam Parsons.
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Should we widen raw milk’s availability?
Jul 1600:03:44Tap to summarizeMore and more people are drinking raw milk, claiming it contains health benefits not found in typical milk. Raw milk, which is unpasteurised, does carry health risks.Joining Jonathan to explain why we should widen raw milk’s availability is Barry Heneghan, TD for Dublin Bay North. Barry.
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