

The Anton Savage Show
Newstalk
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.
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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.
Listen and subscribe to The Anton Savage Show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.
You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'
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Jun 29, 2025 • 8min
Social Homes Delayed
Almost 3 thousand social homes across the country will be delayed in their roll out, due to value for money concerns.Social Democrats TD for Dublin North-West, Rory Hearne joinsAnton to discuss just how this was allowed to happen, so close to construction.Listen here.

Jun 29, 2025 • 36min
The Sunday Papers
Larry Donnelly, lecturer at the University of Galway, Kate O’Connell, former Fine Gael TD, and Gavin Duffy, businessman and former presidential candidate, join Anton Savage to discuss the week’s biggest stories — from Kneecap to the presidential election and everything in between.The panel are also joined by CEO of Manna, Bobby Healy, to discuss the rising complaints to drones in Dublin 15.Listen here.

Jun 29, 2025 • 8min
Kneecap at Glastonbury
Kneecap took the West Holts stage by storm on Saturday, but if you were watching the BBC; you might not have seen it.One man who was in attendance was Fiachna O’Braonain from The Hothouse Flowers and he joins Anton to describe the scenes.Listen here.

Jun 28, 2025 • 18min
In conversation with former Maryland Governor, Martin O’Malley
With the United States heading into another pivotal election cycle and political divisions running deep, Anton is joined by Martin O'Malley, former Governor of Maryland, a one-time Democratic presidential hopeful, and a long-time advocate for progressive reform in American politics.

Jun 28, 2025 • 8min
Ask the Expert: Gardening with Brian Burke
Joining Anton for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is RTÉ Super Garden judge and Woodie's DIY & Garden Expert, Brian Burke.

Jun 28, 2025 • 16min
Changing trends in tobacco-related cancers
According to a report published earlier this week by the National Cancer Registry Ireland (NCRI), almost ten people every day in Ireland are being diagnosed with a tobacco-related cancer. Also highlighted was that smoking remains a major driver of cancer in Ireland, with more than 3,750 cancer cases directly caused by tobacco use in 2022. Joining Anton to discuss is Dr Celia O'Hare, Aspire fellow in public health medicine, and lead author of the NCRI report & Prof. John Crown, Consultant Medical Oncologist at St Vincent's Medical Group.

Jun 28, 2025 • 15min
Charley Boorman on ‘The Nod’ & 'The Long Way Home'
Charley Boorman is someone who’s no stranger to adventure, whether it’s riding motorbikes across continents or diving into bold new projects. Perhaps best known for his epic journeys like Long Way Round and Long Way Down alongside Ewan McGregor. Now, he's back with a brand-new TV series, Long Way Home, and a fresh venture into the world of audio with his podcast, 'The Nod'. He joins Anton to chat about it all.

Jun 28, 2025 • 21min
What's Going On with Mark Hennessey & Aisling O’Rourke
Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Aisling O’Rourke, podcaster and communications coach & Mark Hennessey, Ireland and Britain Editor of The Irish Times.

Jun 28, 2025 • 6min
Dublin Pride Parade: What's on & what to expect
The Dublin Pride parade is taking place later on today, which is likely to see up to 100,000 people lining the streets. Joining Anton to chat about what people can expect is Jed Dowling Co-CEO of Dublin Pride.

Jun 22, 2025 • 13min
Lonely Planet co-founder Tony Wheeler
Tony Wheeler, co-founder of Lonely Planet, is one of the most influential figures in modern travel, with his work inspiring generations of travellers and reshaping how we explore the world. He joins Anton to talk about his life's work and the enduring legacy of Lonely Planet.


