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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Mar 29, 2025 • 7min
Tourism Crisis Point Looming
Travel and Aviation Journalist with TravelExtra.ie, Eoghan Corry, joins The Anton Savage Show to discuss the challenges facing Irish tourism and what lies ahead.Listen here
Mar 23, 2025 • 18min
In conversation with Chris Hadfield
Anton is joined by retired astronaut, Chris Hadfield to talk about his experiences in space, the ongoing diplomatic & trade dispute between Canada and the US, and more.As a part of his 'A Journey into the Cosmos' tour, Chris will be in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on June 5th where people will be treated to never-before-seen space imagery of Earth, the Moon, Mars, and more, in an awe-inspiring exploration of discovery.
Mar 23, 2025 • 8min
Why is WWE making such a resurgence?
Comedian, podcaster, and wrestling fan extraordinaire, Al Foran, joins Anton in studio to chat about the appeal of WWE as Dublin prepares to host its first-ever Friday Night SmackDown later in the year.
Mar 23, 2025 • 19min
John Moran on his plans for Limerick city & county
Ireland’s first directly elected mayor, John Moran, has announced a €10.5 million plan to transform the city and county. Key proposals include modular homes to ease the housing crisis, a fashion museum in a derelict Garda station, and new dog parks. John joins Anton in studio to discuss.
Mar 23, 2025 • 34min
Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel March 23rd
Joining Anton to go through the Sunday papers is Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University: Ciaran Mullooly, Independent Ireland MEP: and Maia Dunphy, television producer and broadcaster.
Mar 23, 2025 • 8min
Should we be using Shannon Airport more strategically?
Kenny Jacobs, CEO of the DAA joins Anton to discuss the idea that Ireland is over-reliant on Dublin Airport and more investment is needed in Shannon.
Mar 22, 2025 • 14min
Gerry Hussey-I Am. I Can. I Will.
How often do we hold ourselves back with negative self-talk or limiting beliefs? What if you could break through those barriers and unlock your true potential? Gerry Hussey, bestselling author, performance coach, and co-founder of Soul Space shared his insights from his latest book, I Am. I Can. I Will.
Mar 22, 2025 • 15min
Ask The Expert: GP
This week’s ask the expert was GP, Eleanor Galvin
Mar 22, 2025 • 12min
George Foreman Remembered
Roddy Collins, Former Football Manager & Gavan Casey, Sports Journalist with the 42 joined Anton to talk through the life and legacy of George Foreman.
Mar 22, 2025 • 17min
What’s going on with Ciara Doherty & Killian Woods
Joining Anton this morning to recap the papers is Broadcaster Ciara Doherty & Killian Woods, Senior Business Reporter at Business Post
