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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. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainmentListen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk
The Rose of Tralee kicks off tonight
This year's 32 Roses are on the countdown to the televised Rose of Tralee shows starting tonight. To tell us all about what we can expect from this year is  Broadcaster and Host of The Rose of Tralee Dáithí Ó Sé. 
Aug 17
5 min
Ukrainian drone attack on Russia kills at least six
The EU’s Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas has said the European Union is to significantly expand its sanctions against Russia over the coming months as the WAR with Ukraine rumbles on. To discuss this further with Anton was Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at DCU and author of “Unfinished Empire: Russian Imperialism in Ukraine and the Near Abroad”.
Aug 17
5 min
Government is 'running out of time' to prevent fuel protests
Kevin McPartlan, Head of Fuels for Ireland has warned the Government is 'running out of time' to prevent a repeat of the protests that brought the country to a standstill as prices soar. Kevin explained this further with Anton this morning on the show.
Aug 17
5 min
France's top court blocks social media ban for under 15s
The Constitutional Council in France has struck down a law banning social media for under 15s, saying it infringes on fundamental freedoms.   Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brought us the details.
Aug 17
3 min
The latest on the crash on the M9
Five young people have been killed while four have been seriously injured in a motorway crash involving one car driving the wrong way down the M9. Speaking to Anton was Neil Michael, reporter with the Irish Examiner. 
Aug 17
6 min
Should we have standard clothes sizes across all brands?
Is it time that we have standard clothes sizes across all brands? Anton askes fashion expert Marietta Doran.
Aug 17
4 min
Will the budget in October include a tax package?
The Government is looking at increasing the entry point of the higher rate to tax to €46,000 in October’s budget. What will this mean for other purposed measures and what will it do for your pocket?  To discuss further was Barra Rountree, the Assistant Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin. 
Aug 17
5 min
Skin cancer survivor Liz Farrell
“I truly believe that being aware of and proactive about skin changes has saved me from the worst-case scenario that my dad went through with skin cancer” Those are the words of skin cancer survivor Liz Farrell, who joined Anton to discuss the importance of getting checked. 
Aug 17
5 min
Derry bonfires lit with images of Michelle O Neill
Sinn Féin and other politicians have condemned the burning of images of First Minister Michelle O'Neill. Along with Poppies, wreathes, sashes  and other political material on three bonfires that took place over the weekend in Derry.   We get reaction to this with Chris Hazard the South Down MP with Sinn Féin.
Aug 17
6 min
The latest on the crash on the M9
Five young people have been killed while four have been seriously injured in a motorway crash involving one car driving the wrong way down the M9. We get the latest on this with Molly O’Connor, Newstalk Reporter. 
Aug 17
3 min
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