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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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Sep 13, 2025 • 21min
What's Going on with Mark Hennessy & Bríd Smith
Joining Tom Dunne to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor of the Irish Times & Bríd Smith, former People Before Profit TD.

Sep 7, 2025 • 12min
In conversation with Jason Byrne
Anton is joined in conversation by comedian, Jason Byrne.

Sep 7, 2025 • 13min
How to identify a liar with Stan Walters aka 'The Lie Guy'
Understanding deception isn’t necessarily about body language, it’s about patterns, psychology, and context. But how can we spot them? Stan Walters aka The Lie Guy, joins Anton to discuss.

Sep 7, 2025 • 13min
Dissecting 'The Traitors' with Barbara Scully & Deirdre Molumby
Joining Anton to chat about the extraordinary popularity of 'The Traitors' is Deirdre Molumby, pop culture and entertainment expert & Barbara Scully, author and broadcaster.

Sep 7, 2025 • 11min
Independent Presidential candidates Gareth Sheridan & Nick Delehanty
With the presidential campaign beginning to take shape and Simon Harris saying that Fine Gael public representatives cannot facilitate the nomination of any candidate other than the ratified Fine Gael candidate, Anton is joined by two of the Independents putting their names forward - Gareth Sheridan and Nick Delehanty to discuss.

Sep 7, 2025 • 37min
Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel September 7th
Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Conor Lenihan, Former Minister of State; Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at DCU; and Gabija Gataveckaite, political journalist.

Sep 7, 2025 • 9min
Who is Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint?
Thousands of people will gather in St. Peter’s Square today for the highly anticipated canonization of two modern saints, one of whom is Carlo Acutis, who is set to become the first millennial saint. Joining Anton to discuss is Colm Flynn Vatican Correspondent for EWTN News.

Sep 6, 2025 • 12min
In conversation with Maia Dunphy
Joining Anton in conversation is writer and broadcaster, Maia Dunphy.

Sep 6, 2025 • 11min
Ask the Expert: DIY
For this week’s Ask the Expert, Anton is joined by Martin Glynn, Founder and CEO of The DIY Academy.

Sep 6, 2025 • 10min
How do you dispose of a 17 meter Fin whale?
The remains of a 17 meter female Fin whale have washed up on the Cork coast. Joining Antonto discuss next steps for its removal is Pádraig Whooley, Sightings Officer with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG).


