

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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Aug 31, 2025 • 45min
Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel August 31st
Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Kate O’Connell, Former Fine Gael TD; Dan Mulhall, Former Irish ambassador; and Barry Doyle, Chief Financial and Operating Officer at Johnson Hana.Anton also speaks to Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent at Mediahuis Ireland, about Fianna Fáil's potential presidential nomination & Willie O'Reilly, former director of Today FM, FM104, Highland Radio, and former RTÉ Group Commercial Director, about Claire Byrne's move to Newstalk.

Aug 30, 2025 • 14min
In conversation with Mark Wogan
Anton is joined by Mark Wogan to talk about the challenges in selling the family home, his friendship with Heston Blumenthal, and more.

Aug 30, 2025 • 15min
Ask the Expert: Dietitian Sarah Keogh
For this week’s Ask the Expert, Anton is joined by Sarah Keogh, Dietitian and Founder of Eatwell.

Aug 30, 2025 • 9min
How to tackle head lice once and for all
If you’ve ever had young kids in the house, you’ll know the dreaded note from school: ‘There’s been a case of head lice in the class.’ But what’s the best way to deal with them, and how can parents make sure they’re gone for good? Anton is joined by Natasha Lucas from The Nit Cracker, who specialises in tackling head lice in children.

Aug 30, 2025 • 14min
Dara Calleary on wealth inequality & auto-enrolment
The Central Bank’s latest figures show Irish household wealth at record levels, though gains are uneven and concentrated in housing. At the same time, the Government is preparing to roll out its new pension auto-enrolment scheme, aiming to bring hundreds of thousands of workers into retirement saving. To discuss these issues, Anton is joined by Dara Calleary, TD for Mayo, Minister for Social Protection, and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht.

Aug 30, 2025 • 23min
What's Going On with Neale Richmond & Gina London
Joining Anton to go through the Saturday papers is Neale Richmond, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown & Minister of State with responsibility for International Development & Diaspora, and Gina London, Leadership Communications expert & Award-winning former CNN anchor.

Aug 30, 2025 • 10min
Josh Crosbie reports from Electric Picnic 2025
Electric Picnic is well and truly underway as 80,000 people have made their way to Stradbally in Co Laois this weekend. Josh Crosbie, Newstalk Reporter was on hand in Stradbally to soak up some of the festival atmosphere.

Aug 24, 2025 • 13min
In conversation with Karl Spain
Joining Anton in conversation is comedian Karl Spain.

Aug 24, 2025 • 8min
How to reset our sleep ahead of the return to school
Erica Hargaden, a Paediatric Sleep Consultant and founder of Babogue, joins to share expert insights on adjusting children's sleep routines ahead of the school year. She delves into the challenges teens face with their natural sleep rhythms and the benefits of gradually extending bedtimes. The discussion covers the impact of screen time on sleep quality, emphasizing the importance of reducing exposure for better melatonin production. Lastly, Erica offers practical strategies to manage early rising and create effective sleep environments for a smooth transition to school.

Aug 24, 2025 • 15min
Assessing the legacy of Operation Transformation
Joining Anton to discuss the legacy of shows like The Biggest Loser and Operation Transformation, and where we stand regarding the culture of calorie deficits and exercise, is Joanne Moscalu, Registered Dietitian specialising in eating disorders & Dr. Eva Orsmond, TV Presenter & doctor from Operation Transformation.