The Anton Savage Show
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Anton Savage presents a bright, lively and engaging current affairs magazine show to kickstart your weekend.
The programme features all the latest news, features and opinion along with conversations about the conversations you are having on a Saturday morning from 9-11am.
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The programme features all the latest news, features and opinion along with conversations about the conversations you are having on a Saturday morning from 9-11am.
Listen and subscribe to The Anton Savage Show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.
You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'
Episodes
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Nov 19, 2023 • 13min
"We are all very optimistic of victory" - Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland
We are three months shy of a full two years since Russian military forces launched an unprovoked attack on Ukraine. To discuss the ongoing conflict, the experience of Ukrainian refugees in Ireland, and whether there is a sense that support for the war is on the wane, Anton is joined by Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland, Larysa Gerasko.
Nov 19, 2023 • 12min
Matt Cooper on the life and legacy of Ben Dunne
Broadcaster and author, Matt Cooper, joins Anton to reflect on the turbulent business life of Ben Dunne, following his death at the age of 74.
Nov 19, 2023 • 42min
Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel November 19th
Joining Anton to take a look at the biggest stories from the Sunday papers is Hugh O'Connell, Deputy Political Editor at the Irish Independent; Valerie Cox, Journalist and author; and business strategist, Miriam Simon.Anton also speaks to Brian Carey, Business Editor at The Sunday Times & Newstalk's own, Bobby Kerr, about the life and legacy of Ben Dunne following his death at the age of 74.
Nov 18, 2023 • 14min
The future of UK & US politics with Daniel Mulhall
Daniel Mulhall spent over 40 years in Ireland’s diplomatic corps having served as Ambassador to the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Malaysia. He is currently a Resident Fellow at the Institute of Politics at Harvard University and is the author of ‘Pilgrim Soul: W.B. Yeats and the Ireland of His Time’. He joins Anton to discuss Yeats’ impact on Irish cultural heritage as well as the overall state of play in UK and US politics.
Nov 18, 2023 • 9min
Ask the Expert: Parenting with Dr. Mary O'Kane
Joining Anton for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is Dr Mary O'Kane, psychology and early childhood education lecturer.
Nov 18, 2023 • 18min
Paschal Donohoe on the Fine Gael special conference
Opportunities and challenges facing rural Ireland and the agriculture sector will be discussed at a Fine Gael special conference in Maynooth today. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will be joined by Ministers and Fine Gael members to discuss a range of issues including how delivering for rural Ireland is one of the party’s top priorities. Joining Anton to discuss is Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery & Reform.
Nov 18, 2023 • 10min
'Black Friday' advice with Conor Pope
Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs Correspondent with The Irish Times, joins Anton to give us some tips on what to look out for come next week’s ‘Black Friday’ sales on November 24th.
Nov 18, 2023 • 20min
What's Going on with Richie Oakley & Stefanie Preissner
Joining Anton to go through some of the main stories from the Saturday papers is Richie Oakley, former Business Post editor and now with PR firm Murray Group & Stefanie Preissner, writer, and broadcaster.
Nov 18, 2023 • 9min
Look ahead to Fine Gael's Special Party Conference
Later today Fine Gael will hold a ‘special conference’ in Maynooth, Co Kildare with a focus on delivering for rural Ireland. To explain what farmers will be looking for today is Francess McDonnell, Deputy News Editor of Agriland.ie who is in attendance.
Nov 12, 2023 • 17min
Colonel Chris Hadfield on his new book 'The Defector'
Anton spoke to Colonel Chris Hadfield about this lengthy career and his latest book 'The Defector'.
