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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Feb 9, 2025 • 35min
Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel February 9th
Joining Anton to go through the main stories form the Sunday papers is Lynn Boylan, Sinn Fein MEP for Dublin; John Cunningham, Chair of the Board of Lysis Group and Country Director for Ireland; and Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor with the Irish Times.
Feb 9, 2025 • 10min
Government in crisis talks following housing target collapse
As reported in the Business Post this morning, Senior Department of Finance officials called developers to meetings to explain why there was such a significant drop in house building last year with just 30,330 completions. Joining Anton to discuss is Killian Woods, Business Post Senior Reporter & Lynn Boylan, Sinn Fein MEP for Dublin.
Feb 8, 2025 • 13min
In conversation with Eddie O'Sullivan
Having coached the men’s Ireland rugby team to 3 Triple Crowns in 2004, 2006, and 2007 as well as landmark wins against Australia and South Africa in his tenure, Eddie O’Sullivan is regarded as one of the most influential figures in bringing Ireland to the fore in international rugby scene. Eddie joins Anton to chat about his life, career, and more.
Feb 8, 2025 • 14min
Ask the Expert: Dr Eleanor Galvin
Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is Dr. Eleanor Galvin.
Feb 8, 2025 • 13min
What are the benefits of hosting an NFL game?
Croke Park is set to host Ireland’s first ever regular season National Football League (NFL) game. This follows on from record viewership figures of last year’s Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Joining Anton to explore the commercial and cultural benefits of these fixtures is Aebhric McGibney, Director of Public and International Affairs at Dublin Chamber; Patrick O'Donovan, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; and Noel Quinn, Head of GAAGO & GAA Marketing.
Feb 8, 2025 • 10min
When exactly does spring begin?
Does spring actually begin in February or is it March? This is one thing that wildlife expert Dr Éanna Ní Lamhna is unequivocal about - she joins Anton to discuss.
Feb 8, 2025 • 23min
What's Going On with Hazel Chu & Peter Leonard
Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Peter Leonard, barrister and presenter of 'The Fifth Court' podcast and Hazel Chu, Green Party councillor & former Lord Mayor of Dublin.
Feb 8, 2025 • 9min
EMMY set to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2025
EMMY will represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 having come out on top on The Late Late Show Eurosong Special on RTÉ One last night. Joining Anton to talk about it all is Newstalk's Henry McKean.
Feb 3, 2025 • 11min
Oscars 2025 Preview with Sarina Bellissimo
It’s Oscars night! Entertainment writer, Sarina Bellissimo, joins Anton to preview what promises to be an exciting awards night and chat about who she thinks should and will win.
Feb 2, 2025 • 17min
In conversation with Bernard O’Shea
Joining Anton 'In conversation' this week is comedian, Bernard O’Shea.
