The Anton Savage Show

With Ireland gearing up to take on the All Blacks in Soldier Field in just a couple of weeks, it’ll be “Part Two” of Ireland and New Zealand’s Chicago-based epics. Devin Toner, who played a central role on that momentous occasion in 2016, joins Anton to talk about his experience as well as his career highlights and what his life looks like now since retiring the green jersey in 2022.

Investigations are ongoing following a significant robbery at the Louvre in Paris. Joining Anton to get the latest is Paris-based journalist, John Lichfield.

After Oscar: The Legacy of a Scandal is the new book about Oscar Wilde, written by author Merlin Holland, who is Oscar’s only grandson and the last living relative of the writer. In a symbolic gesture, last week, Merlin collected Oscar’s British Library pass, which was revoked in 1895 when Wilde was convicted for being gay. Merlin joins Anton to discuss.

With AI slop engulfing our social media feeds, what are the long-term ramifications of false and misleading information created by Artificial Intelligence? Anton is joined by technology journalist Andy O’Donoghue to discuss.

Fianna Fáil’s internal nomination process has left some disappointment, while the presidential campaigns of Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys continue to build momentum. Billy Kelleher, MEP for Ireland South, joins us to discuss.

Irish audiences will be able to see comedian Jack Dee's greatness next week as his Small World Tour hits Belfast, Dublin, Galway, and Wexford. Jack joins Anton to talk about his tour, what inspires him, and more.

Dr. Richard Hogan, a family psychotherapist, shares insights on the emotional nuances of transitioning into retirement. He emphasizes the importance of planning not just financially, but emotionally, to avoid fear-driven choices. Hogan reframes retirement as a vibrant new chapter, urging individuals to chase passions, like his own dream of shoemaking in Florence. He also discusses how couples can enhance intimacy during shared retirement and advocates redefining self-worth beyond jobs. Practical steps for a fulfilling retirement journey are also outlined.

Over 40,000 families across the country are taking part in a 24-hour break from the online world. This is part of the annual Cyber Break event hosted by the online safety charity, CyberSafeKids, where they encourage families to disconnect from their digital devices. To discuss, Anton is joined in studio by Orla McDermott, Board Member at CyberSafeKids, as well as her daughter Tara, who is taking part.

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Ireland's Minister for Health, tackles critical health policy issues. She discusses the ongoing delays of the National Children’s Hospital, citing contractor failures as a key reason. Carroll MacNeill introduces the new national endometriosis framework, emphasizing women's voices in care. She also highlights efforts to improve GP pathways and recruit needed staff within the HSE. The conversation touches on challenges in surgeon training and the importance of clear contracts for future projects.

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Ellen Coyne, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times & Conor Faughnan, CEO at Royal Irish Automobile Club & commentator on transport.