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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Mar 1, 2025 • 11min
Zelensky & Trump: Reaction from Ukraine
Fiery scenes erupted yesterday in the oval office between President Trump, Vice President J.D Vance and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Joining Anton with reaction was Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine correspondent for Radio France Internationale and France24
Mar 1, 2025 • 12min
Ask The Expert: Finance
For this week's Ask The Expert Anton was joined by Robert Whelan, Managing Director at Rockwell Financial.
Feb 23, 2025 • 16min
Lifestyle Factors Leading to a Longer Life
Eating cheese and living in a house with an open fire have been identified as key factors linked to an increased life expectancy. In a major study, scientists at the University of Oxford, found 25 lifestyle and environmental elements that appear to increase, or decrease the risk of early death. Cornelia van Duijn, St Cross Professor of Epidemiology at Oxford Population Heath joins Anton to discuss.
Feb 23, 2025 • 7min
Six Nations Ireland vs Wales review
Ireland earned a scrappy victory against Wales to land the Triple Crown and keep their Grand Slam hopes alive - Anton is joined by former Irish rugby internationals, Fiona Hayes and Gordon D'Arcy to recap the match.
Feb 23, 2025 • 9min
In conversation with Gary Kemp
Spandau Ballet became one of the biggest British bands of the 1980s, generating over 25 million record sales worldwide and it is largely thanks to its principal songwriter and guitarist, Gary Kemp whose new album 'This Destination' is out now. Gary joins Anton 'In conversation' to discuss.
Feb 23, 2025 • 14min
Changing Face of European Defence Policy
Following comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump and his Vice President, J.D. Vance, regarding European Defence spending - EU Member nations, including Ireland, are now contemplating huge increases. Anton discusses with Bobby McDonagh, Former Irish Ambassador to the UK and EU, George Parker, Political Editor of The Financial Times and Domenec Ruiz Devesa, former MEP and President of the Union of European Federalists.
Feb 23, 2025 • 45min
Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel
Anton is joined live in-studio by Colm O'Gorman, Human Rights Campaigner, Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst at The Clinton Institute in UCD and Louisa Meehan, Woodview HRM - HR and Dispute Resolution expert to discuss the biggest stories in Sunday's newspapers, including an update on the health of Pope Francis from Colm Flynn, Vatican Correspondent for EWTN.
Feb 22, 2025 • 16min
In Conversation with Jason Byrne
He's one of Ireland’s most gifted and recognisable comedians, now bringing his new ‘No Show’ around the country ahead of hitting a milestone of 30 years in comedy and 30 years of performances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Jason Byrne is in conversation with Anton.
Feb 22, 2025 • 13min
Ask The Expert: Pete The Vet
Joining us for our Ask The Expert slot this week to answer all your pet-related questions is Pete Wedderburn aka Pete The Vet.
Feb 22, 2025 • 15min
Israeli Ambassador to Ireland on the ongoing hostage exchanges taking place today
Israeli authorities have released the names of more than 600 Palestinian prisoners who are due to be released today as part of the ongoing exchanges between Israel and Hamas. Hamas, meanwhile, has handed over to the Red Cross the first two of six Israeli hostages due to be freed today. Joining Anton to discuss this is the Israeli Ambassador to Ireland, Dana Erlich.
