The Anton Savage Show

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Oct 4, 2025 • 5min

Is the Killarney Coffee Cup Project in jeopardy?

The award-winning Killarney Coffee Cup Project, which banned disposable cups, has all but collapsed after the Government shelved the proposed latte levy. With local cafés struggling and inspired projects in other towns now in doubt, Anton speaks to Johnny Maguire, President of the Killarney Chamber, about what this means for businesses and the environment.
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Oct 4, 2025 • 7min

Ask the Expert: Cooking

Joining Anton to answer all of your cooking-related questions is Gerry Devlin, owner of the Dublin Cookery School.
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Oct 4, 2025 • 5min

Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs sentenced to more than 4 years in prison

Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs has been sentenced to more than 4 years in prison for prostitution-related charges. Anton is joined by Melanie Finn, Entertainment Correspondent for the Irish Independent, to discuss.
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Oct 4, 2025 • 15min

How do you get large infrastructure projects done on time and on budget?

Planning approval has been granted for the long-awaited MetroLink. Set to be the largest infrastructure project in the State, it aims to transform Dublin’s transport network and support tens of thousands of new homes. Joining Anton to discuss how to get large projects over the line is Bent Flyvbjerg, Professor at the University of Oxford, an economic geographer & co-author of ‘How Big Things Get Done’.
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Oct 4, 2025 • 10min

Irish animation studio JAM Media strikes deal with Disney

Dublin-based animation studio JAM Media has confirmed that it has struck a deal with Disney for its popular animation series, BeddyByes, marking yet another success story for the Irish animation industry. Joining Anton to chat about it all is John Rice, CEO & Co-Founder of JAM Media.
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Oct 4, 2025 • 27min

What's Going on with Eileen Dunne & Barry Kenny

Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Barry Kenny, Head of Corporate Communications at Iarnród Eireann & Eileen Dunne, Former RTÉ Newsreader and Journalist.
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Oct 4, 2025 • 7min

Storm Amy update: 180,000 without power and one man dead

Storm Amy has left one man dead and more than 180,000 customers without power, with gusts of more than 140kmh being recorded in some areas. Joining Anton to get the latest is Cathal Nolan of The Irish Weather Channel.
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Sep 28, 2025 • 13min

In conversation with Dan Tani

From repairing parts of the International Space Station to completing the 100th human space walk. Multiple mission astronaut, Dan Tani joins Anton to talk about his experience being an astronaut.Image source: Spaceweek.ie
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Sep 28, 2025 • 20min

The future of trade and economic security in Europe

Trade is currently at the forefront of public policy, not just in the European Union but across the globe. The recent shift in US trade policy, the Chinese economic model, and the intensifying competition between the major global powers, present significant risks for the global economy. On the back of this, The European Commission and the Institute of International & European Affairs (IIEA) are co-organising a conference on Trade and Economic Security, on October 3rd 2025 in Dublin, with a focus on competitiveness and economic security in Europe. Anton is joined by EU Sanctions Envoy, David O’Sullivan  to discuss this further.
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Sep 28, 2025 • 9min

The NFL takes to Dublin! - Pittsburgh Steelers vs Minnesota Vikings

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings will make history when they compete in the first ever regular season NFL game on Irish soil in Croke Park.A crowd of around 75,000 is expected in Croke Park for the match, down from the usual 82,300 capacity.Of this 75,000, roughly 30,000 have crossed the Atlantic, for this long-awaited clash between two NFL giants.  To talk more about this, Anton is joined by the President of American Football in Ireland, Alan Lomasney and Content Creator and Podcaster with Pro Football Ireland, Mark Hogan 

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