The Anton Savage Show
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Sep 28, 2025 • 45min
Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel September 28th
Anton Savage is joined by Aontú leader Peadar Toibín, Public Affairs consultant and Irish Times Columnist Gerald Howlin, and CEO of European movement Ireland Noelle O’Connell to discuss the biggest stories from the Sunday papers.They discuss expert concerns that our airports are easy targets for drone wars, former US President Barack Obama’s visit to Ireland, the latest on the Presidential election and more
Sep 27, 2025 • 13min
In conversation with Ted Kravitz
When it comes to Formula 1, few voices are as instantly recognisable as Sky Sports’ Ted Kravitz, who has been guiding fans through the drama on and off the track for years. He joins Anton to reflect on his career and to chat about his new book,'F1 Insider: Notes from the Pit Lane’.
Sep 27, 2025 • 16min
Ask the Expert: Dr Eleanor Galvin
Dr. Eleanor Galvin joins Anton to answer listeners' questions on all things medical.
Sep 27, 2025 • 13min
What is the Brit Card and why is it so contentious?
The so-called ‘Brit Card’ - Keir Starmer’s plan for a mandatory digital ID - is drawing rare unity in Northern Ireland, where every major party has come out against it. Joining Anton to discuss is John Finucane, Sinn Féin MP for North Belfast & Adam Boulton, Sky News journalist and broadcaster..
Sep 27, 2025 • 6min
The Dublin Pub: A Social and Cultural History
For centuries, the Dublin pub has been more than just a place to drink; it’s been a stage for politics, culture, and everyday life. Donal Fallon’s new book, The Dublin Pub: A Social and Cultural History, uncovers the hidden stories of these iconic spaces. He joins Anton to discuss.
Sep 27, 2025 • 16min
What’s Going On with Valerie Cox & Brenda Power
Joining Anton to go through the Saturday papers is Brenda Power, columnist with the Sunday Times and the Irish Daily Mail & Valerie Cox, journalist and author.
Sep 27, 2025 • 13min
Henry McKean on Barack Obama's visit to Dublin
Henry McKean was at the 3 Arena last night for 'An Evening With President Barack Obama, In Conversation with Fintan O'Toole' at the 3Arena. He joins Anton with the details.
Sep 27, 2025 • 9min
Bertie Ahern on the death of Martin Mansergh
Martin Mansergh, the former Fianna Fáil TD, senator, and Minister of State, has died. A historian and political adviser, he played a central role in shaping the Northern Ireland peace process. To reflect on his life and contribution, Anton is joined by former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern.
Sep 21, 2025 • 8min
In conversation with Colleen Murrell author of BBC Women Reporting the World
Ciara Doherty talks to former journalist and Professor of Journalism at DCU Colleen Murrell about her new book BBC Women Reporting the World which looks at the BBC’s women Foreign Correspondents
Sep 21, 2025 • 12min
Jimmy Kimmel's cancellation and the Federal Communications Commission's role in it
Ciara Doherty talks to Chris Anders from the American Civil Liberties Union about the cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel Live and the impact it is having in American political spheresThey also discuss the impact the Federal Communications Commission’s role in the cancellation and what this means for free speech
