The Anton Savage Show
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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.
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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'
Episodes
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Jun 21, 2025 • 14min
What's Going On with David Lynch & Paula Butterly
Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Paula Butterly, FG TD for Louth & David Lynch, Former editor of the Dundalk Democrat.
Jun 21, 2025 • 9min
Newstalk Summer Tour: Welcome to Carlingford!
Anton is joined by Jonathan Moneley, General Manager at Carlingford Marina, to talk about the marina & Cathal Nolan, Founder of Ireland's Weather Channel, to chat about what kind of weather we can expect for the coming week.
Jun 15, 2025 • 13min
In conversation with Teena Gates
Anton is joined by broadcast journalist with the Bauer Group, Teena Gates, to discuss her weight-loss journey, her experience with Ozempic, her love of open water, and more.
Jun 15, 2025 • 7min
"We need to encourage that reconciliation process where we understand each other's culture"
There have been several consecutive nights of violence and disorder on the streets of Northern Ireland, with Ballymena at the centre of the unrest following an alleged sexual assault of a teenage girl in the town on June 7th. Joining Anton to get the latest is Tim Atwood from the John & Pat Hume Foundation.
Jun 15, 2025 • 11min
Sandwiches of history with Barry W. Enderwick
Barry W. Enderwick has made it his mission to take the source material for dozens of sandwiches throughout history and to painstakingly recreate them. Barry is the author of ‘Sandwiches of History: The Cookbook: All the Best (and Most Surprising) Things People Have Put Between Slices of Bread’ - he joins Anton to discuss.
Jun 15, 2025 • 9min
Israel-Iran conflict: What's the latest?
Reports overnight of escalations in the conflict between Iran and Israel. The Iranians are saying “Tehran is ablaze”, and there are reports of deaths within Israel from missiles sent from Iran that got through their air defense system and landed in populated areas. Joining Anton to get the latest is Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent for The Economist.
Jun 15, 2025 • 34min
Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel June 15th
Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Sunday papers is John Lee, Executive Editor of the Daily Mail Group Ireland; Joan Mulvihill, Digitization Lead at Siemens; and Frances Fitzgerald, former Minister and MEP.
Jun 15, 2025 • 6min
Irish social media regulators under pressure from the White House
In this morning's Sunday Times, it was reported that the White House is warning Irish regulators that if they censor social media platforms of speech that is regarded as protected in the United States, that may lead to visa restrictions for senior Coimisiún na Meán personnel. Joining Anton to find out more is Sunday Times journalist, Patrick O'Donoghue.
Jun 14, 2025 • 13min
In conversation with Paul Howard
Paul Howard has been taking part in this year’s Dalkey Book Festival, running until tomorrow - he joins Anton to chat about the festival, his love of his late dog Humphrey, Ross O'Carroll-Kelly, smelly cheese, and more.
Jun 14, 2025 • 8min
Ask the Expert: Finance
Explore effective strategies for managing pension pots, including rolling over and personal retirement bonds. Learn about the importance of safeguarding family finances through insurance for business owners. Discover how to approach surplus profits and make informed investment decisions. Dive into the risks of credit card debt and the necessity of understanding life insurance options. Get insights on the need for personalized financial advice to avoid costly pitfalls in your financial journey.
