The Anton Savage Show

Joining Anton to run through the top stories of Saturday's papers is Stefanie Preissner, writer and broadcaster & Hugh O’Connell, Deputy Political Editor at the Irish Independent.

Paul Howard joined Anton to chat about his latest book in the Ross O’Carroll-Kelly series ‘Camino Royale’.

Andy McNab's writing career began 30 years ago when 'Bravo Two Zero' hit the shelves. He was at the centre of covert operations for nine years and on five continents as a member of the SAS, and was the British Army's most highly decorated serving soldier when he left. His latest book, ‘The Rescue’, is based in Afghanistan where he tells the true story of a hostage rescue mission. Andy joins Anton to discuss.

Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is dietitian, Sarah Keogh.

It is a controversy that has gripped a nation and rolled on for many, many weeks now, but there was still one more sting in the tail for the RTÉ payments scandal. Ryan Tubridy, on the cusp of getting back on the airwaves in early September, has instead been jettisoned from RTÉ entirely – this is on the back of Mr Tubridy issuing one final statement suggesting he still believes the money linked to that special Renault deal did not amount to a salary top-up. So, what to make of all of this? Joining Anton to discuss is broadcaster, Ivan Yates and Alan Dillon, Deputy Chairperson of the Oireachtas Media Committee.

Bradley Cooper received much criticism this week for sporting a large fake nose as Jewish conductor Leonard Bernstein in the upcoming biopic 'Maestro'. Should he have changed his appearance for the role? Joining Anton to talk about memorable actor transformations is Screentime host, John Fardy.

Joining Anton to run through some of the top stories from the Saturday papers is Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent with the Business Post & Irish Times columnist, Brianna Parkins.

Storm Betty hit Ireland yesterday with Status Orange rain warnings for a number of counties overnight. Joining Anton to discuss the fallout is Linda Hughes, forecaster with Met Éireann.

Luke discusses the power of conversation with Shane O'Mara, Professor of Experimental Brain Research at Trinity College Dublin and author of 'Talking Heads: The New Science of How Conversation Shapes our Worlds'

To coincide with International Youth Day, Luke is asking if Ireland is appealing enough for young people to live. He is joined by Paul Gordon, Director of Policy & Advocacy at the National Youth Council, Ian Power, CEO of Spunout- Ireland's Youth Information & Support Platform, and Ciara Treacy, Newstalk Journalist. Is Ireland an appealing enough place for young people to live? To flesh out this question, Luke is joined by Paul