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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.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
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May 27, 2023 • 15min
How Succession became a hit
Deirdre Molumby, a knowledgeable pop culture and entertainment expert, joins Anton alongside John Fardy, the host of Screentime on Newstalk, to talk about what everyone is talking about- the success of Succession. With a fair warning to those who haven't caught up yet, they engage in a lively discussion about the series and explore the reasons behind the show's widespread appeal.

May 27, 2023 • 15min
How do we solve the housing crisis?
The recently released April 2023 Homeless Report, reveals a distressing milestone as the number of individuals in emergency accommodation surpasses 12,000 for the first time. Engaging in a discussion is Pat Dennigan, CEO of Focus Ireland, shedding light on the organisation's efforts to address homelessness, Alice Leahy, Director of Services at the Alice Leahy Trust, sharing her invaluable insights from years of working with the homeless population, and Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West, offers a political perspective on tackling the housing crisis.

May 27, 2023 • 8min
Gearóid Farrelly
Comedian, writer and podcaster Gearóid Farrelly joins Anton to chat stand-up comedy, working with Joan Rivers and his upcoming tour dates.

May 27, 2023 • 18min
What’s Going On with Craig Hughes & Barbara Scully
Craig Hughes, political correspondent at the Irish Daily Mail & Barbara Scully, author and broadcaster, join Anton to go through the biggest stories of the day.

May 27, 2023 • 6min
Kickstart Your Weekend: Kieran Cuddihy
The presenter of Newstalk’s The Hard Shoulder joins Anton to kickstart your weekend!

May 27, 2023 • 9min
Dublin Airport Carpark Chaos
The DAA has announced there are no parking spaces available this weekend at Dublin Airport. Eoghan Corry, Editor of Air and Travel Magazine, discusses the likelihood of a repeat occurrence during the summer season. Lorraine Kelly from the Swords Manor Residents Association shares her experience of people parking in her estate last year when heading to the airport. And Deputy Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin party spokesperson on transport, offers insights into potential solutions to address the shortage of parking spaces at Dublin Airport.

May 20, 2023 • 9min
Ask the Expert: Medical Advice
Dr Eleanor Galvin answers our medical questions for you this week

May 20, 2023 • 14min
Tech Travel Hacks with Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly
Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly joins Anton with some tech travel hacks for those of us lucky to be getting away on holiday!

May 20, 2023 • 19min
Alastair Campbell on his new book ‘But What Can I Do? - Why Politics Has Gone So Wrong, and How You Can Help Fix It’
Joining Anton to discuss his new book is Alastair Campbell, who was director of communications and strategy in Tony Blair's government and an advisor to the UK Labour Party during subsequent election campaigns. Campbell's aim in But What Can I Do? is twofold: to explain why things have gone so wrong, and to show what we can to help put them right. A mix of polemic, analysis and practical advice, this is a political masterclass from a master political commentator and strategist. This is the first book on politics by Alastair Campbell in over a decade.

May 20, 2023 • 9min
Katie Taylor in the 3Arena
Pro-boxer Eric Donavan joins Anton to share his thoughts on Katie Taylor’s upcoming fight against Chantelle Cameron.


