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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
Prices for new and used EVs both up
Used EV values are up for the first time in three years, according to a new report from DoneDeal Electric also took the largest single share of the new car market for the first time in July. Speaking to Anton with more on this was Paddy Comyn, Head of Communications at Done Deal. 
Sep 8
7 min
AI making some people work harder and for longer
Most workers who report saving time by using AI say they use it to work more. Rather than using it to achieve a better work life balance.   That’s according to the 2025 Working in Ireland Survey. To discuss the findings with Anton was Professor John Geary, from the School of Business at University College Dublin and lead author on the research.   
Sep 8
6 min
Taoiseach Micheál Martin ahead of today's think in
Taoiseach Micheál Martin joined Anton this morning from the Fianna Fáil party think-in.
Sep 8
17 min
A decrease in people with health insurance since 2020
There has been a decrease of 1,663 people with health insurance compared with the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest report from the Health Insurance Authority. This marks the first decline in insurance market membership since 2020. We get reaction from Brian Lee, the CEO of the Health Insurance Authority. 
Sep 8
3 min
Mother of Daniel Tatlow-Devally
Today marks one year since Daniel Tatlow-Davelly first went into German pre-trial detention.  Daniel is on trial in Germany for trespassing and criminal damage to an Israeli-owned arms factory. Speaking to Anton this morning was Mimi Tatlow-Golden, Daniel’s mother.
Sep 8
8 min
Did You See?
We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Harry Browne Media Lecturer in TUD and Host of Ditch Podcast.
Sep 8
7 min
It's incy wincy spider season!
While the sight of a large house spider racing across the living room floor can be alarming. There are simple steps households can take to make their properties less inviting to spiders and other insects. To tell us more wasTrevor Hayden from Complete Pest Control.
Sep 8
4 min
Could social media health warnings reduce usage?
Could social media health warnings actually change young people’s habits? New research suggests they might. To discuss this further with Anton was Matthew Sadlier President of the Irish Medical Organisation. 
Sep 8
2 min
Two killed in Russian missile strikes on Ukraine
Two killed in Russian missile strikes on Ukraine and Kyiv considers legalising pornography to raise money for war against Russia. We get the latest on the war on Ukraine with Former Fighter pilot and now Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix podcast Sean Bell.
Sep 8
4 min
Number of children living below the poverty line rising
The number of children living in households below the poverty line grew to 200,000 by 2024, an increase of almost 30,000 compared to 2023. That’s according to the ESRI’s latest report on poverty, income inequality and living standards in Ireland. Naomi Feeley, Senior Research and Policy Manager at the ESRI discussed the findings with Anton.
Sep 8
4 min
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