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'
Episodes
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May 18, 2025 • 15min
In Conversation with Colin Butfield
Colin Butfield, co-founder of Open Planet Studios and a longtime collaborator of Sir David Attenborough, joins The Anton Savage Show to discuss climate storytelling, documentary filmmaking, and his new project with Sir David, Ocean: Earth's Last Wilderness.Listen here.
May 18, 2025 • 15min
Marriage Equality 10 Years On
Former Tánaiste, Joan Burton, joins The Anton Savage Show to reflect on the anniversary of the 2015 Marriage Equality referendum and what the result meant for Irish society and politics at the time, and what it's legacy remains.Listen here.
May 18, 2025 • 13min
US Update: A shipping disaster and Tariffs hit Walmart
Paul Brandus of West Wing Reports joins The Anton Savage Show with the latest from the United States, including protests on the Brooklyn Bridge, Trump’s proposed tariffs affecting major retailers like Walmart, and shipping disruptions linked to conflict in the Red Sea.Listen here.
May 18, 2025 • 33min
Sunday Newspaper Panel
Professor John Crown, consultant medical oncologist; Ursula Savage, political commentator; and Philip Ryan, Head of Content at The Sunday Times Ireland, join Anton to review the Sunday papers and discuss the big stories of the week.Listen here.
May 18, 2025 • 7min
Michael Gaine Investigation
Jerry O’Sullivan joins The Anton Savage Show with the latest on the investigation into the disappearance of Michael Gaine, the missing Kerryman, after human remains were discovered on his farm. Get all the latest here.
May 17, 2025 • 11min
In Conversation With Alexander McCall Smith
Author of the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, Sir Alexander McCall Smith joins The Anton Savage Show to talk about writing, storytelling, and the enduring charm of his beloved characters.His new book, The Lost Language of Oysters, is due to be released in June, but you’ll get all discussion on his career and latest works here.
May 17, 2025 • 12min
Ask the Expert: BBQ
John Relihan, Ireland’s master of fire cooking and co-founder of Pitt Bros BBQ, joins The Anton Savage Show with his top tips for grilling this summer — from charcoal choices to cooking low and slow.Listen here.
May 17, 2025 • 5min
All-Irish Female Team Wins Big at Robotics World Championships
Five teenage girls won big at the VEX Robotics World Championships in Dallas Texas. The all-female team from Sacred Heart Secondary School in Tullamore are the first all-female robotics team to win the prestigious judges award at the World Championships.The team’s STEM coordinator, Sindy Meleady joins Anton to discuss the huge victory for the team.Listen here.
May 17, 2025 • 14min
Mike Ryan’s WHO Departure
Professor Tony Holohan, director of the WHO collaborating centre on one health at University College Dublin sits down with Anton to reflect on the career and character of his friend Dr Mike Ryan, as the leading Irish WHO official was removed from his role in the past week.Listen here.
May 17, 2025 • 10min
Children Need to Be Taught 'Grit'
Psychotherapist and author Richard Hogan joins Anton to discuss a statement from the UK’s Education Secretary on how children need to start building resilience and emotional strength as key to preparing them for life’s challenges.Listen here.
