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The Nobody Heard Them Cry Podcast features the story of the murder of Esther O'Brien at the hands of her husband, Frank McCann, after a number of attempts to do her harm and to end her life. He is facing now the possibility of being released after a significant period behind bars and Marian Leonard, who is Esther's sister, is very much in opposition to the notion that he would ever walk free.&nbsp...

The Devil Wears Prada star Meryl Streep and the alleged editor Anna Wintour herself are the cover stars of Vogue’s newest cover shot by Annie Leibovitz.  We get reaction to this iconic cover photo with Melanie Finn, entertainment and correspondent with the Irish Independent.

Dublin’s O’Connell Street remains at a standstill following a national fuel protest over diesel, petrol and home heating oil prices.  Josh Crosbie, Newstalk Reporter, is on O’Connell Street and brought us the latest. Also talking to Anton was Lisa Ryan, Professor in energy economics, UCD. 

Ireland will miss the deadline to implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive, with a phased rollout planned and continued uncertainty for employers due to lack of legislation and guidance.    For more on this and reaction Anton spoke to Julie Galbraith, Chief Business officer at Arachas and Chair of the Employment Law Association of Ireland.

It’s time for "Did You See”. Where we take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Gerard Howlin Public Affairs Consultant and former senior political advisor. 

Reported plans to introduce legislation to build seven large IPAS centre immune to planning objections is an “affront to local democracy”. That’s according to Paul Lawless, Aontú TD who spoke to Anton this morning.

Asleep divorce. Is sleeping in separate room the key to a happy marriage? We asked Niamh O’Reilly, Freelance journalist.

Later this morning, Government leaders will meet to discuss the surging cost of fuel, following calls to cut carbon tax and VAT on petrol, along with calls for a cap on fuel prices.  For the latest on this Anton was joined by Seán Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent.

US President Donald Trump has agreed to suspend "the bombing and attack of Iran" for two weeks, subject to what he calls a "complete, immediate, and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz".   For the latest on this Anton spoke to David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian.

The Artemis II crew have gone where no man has gone before and completed their lunar flyby, reaching the “far side of the moon”.  Speaking to Anton with the latest on their journey into space was Dr David Whitehouse, Astronomer and Science Writer.

Most of us spend a third of our lives sleeping in bed and most of us are not washing our sheets near enough! That’s according to Dr Primrose Freestone, associate professor in Clinical Microbiology at University of Leicester.

Nationwide fuel protests today are expected to severely disrupt traffic, particularly routes into Dublin, with convoys assembling from early morning across major roads.     We get the latest on the protest with Josh Crosbie, Newstalk Reporter live from Kildare, Newstalk Reporter Emily Keegan spoke to us from Castle Bellingham. Also speaking to Anton was Chris Duffy (protester)...

Iranian state media reported that Tehran has rejected a truce to end the war that they labelled as an "American proposal." Speaking to Anton this morning was Amy Tarkanian, Former Nevada Republican State Chairwoman and Republican Strategist. 

Today Minister Hildegarde Naughton will address INTO delegates before travelling to speak at the ASTI convention.  Up for discission will be the results from the national Primary School Survey as parents and school communities have their say on the future of primary schools. The Minister for Education spoke to Anton ahead of the conferences today.

An unhealthy kind of confidence is becoming more and more prevalent, tipping into hubris. That’s according to Professor Ian Robertson, Co-director of Global Brain Health Institute at Trinity College Dublin and author of How Confidence Works.

It’s time for "Did You See”. Where we take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Carol Tallon, CEO of Property District.

More needs to be done in terms of clamping when it comes to our urban areas in Dublin so say some Dublin City Councillors. One of them is Alison Field, Labour Party Councillor representing Clontarf.

Iranian state media reported that Tehran has rejected a truce to end the war that they labelled as an "American proposal." Anton gets the latest on this with Mark Weiss, Israel Correspondent with the Irish Times. 

Nationwide fuel protests today are expected to severely disrupt traffic, particularly routes into Dublin, with convoys assembling from early morning across major roads. Speaking from Monasterevin was Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie. Also we get reaction to these protests from Ger Hyland, President of the Irish Road Haulage Association .  

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. 

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.

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.

“Drink-driving is not an accident , it is a conscious decision.” those are the words of Dr Eoin Fogarty, emergency medicine and retrieval consultant at Cork University Hospital. With Easter bank holiday weekend approaching, attention is turning to road safety and the persistent issue of drink-driving in Ireland.  Dr Fogarty joined Anton this morning.

If you find yourself unnecessarily apologising for things or agreeing to do things for people to avoid conflict, you could be a people-pleaser! It has officially become the cause of chronic health issues  For more on this Anton spoke to Ruth Kudzi is a coaching Psychologist and the Author of How to Feel Better.

It’s time for "Did You See”. Where we take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Former Minister for Justice Nora Owen.