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 2, 2025 • 9min
Re-turn marks one year in operation
It split households down the middle but the much maligned, yet highly successful Deposit Return scheme turned one years of age yesterday. Joining Anton to discuss the scheme is Re-Turn, CEO, Ciaran Foley.
Feb 2, 2025 • 17min
Trump, Tariffs & Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Retaliatory tariffs are being implemented by Canada and likely by Mexico and China – the three most significant trading partners for the US - following Donald Trump slapping tariffs on goods coming in from all three of those countries. Paul Brandus, West Wing Reports founder and White House Bureau Chief joins Anton to discuss this, Robert F. Kennedy Jr's confirmation hearings, and more.
Feb 2, 2025 • 42min
Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel February 2nd
Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Joan Burton, Former Labour Minister; Fiona Daly, Policy Communications and Government Affairs Specialist; and Paul Hayes, founder of Beachhut PR.
Feb 1, 2025 • 13min
In conversation with Mark Wogan
Anton is joined 'In conversation' with Mark Wogan, host of ‘Spooning With Mark Wogan’.
Feb 1, 2025 • 15min
Ask the Expert: Gardening with Brian Burke
Joining Anton for this week's installment of As the Expert is Brian Burke, RTÉ Super Garden Judge, and Woodie's DIY and Garden Expert.
Feb 1, 2025 • 14min
High Court puts stay on new XL Bully Ban: What next?
The High Court has put a stay on a part of a new law that would have allowed for XL Bully dogs in the care of animal welfare organisations to be seized or euthanised. Chris Kelly of Coolronan Dog Rescue in Ballivor, Co Meath &
Feb 1, 2025 • 6min
Should we have more Bank Holidays?
People Before Profit is bringing forward legislation to introduce two extra bank holidays. The suggested dates are the last Monday in September and the last Monday in November, but do we actually need more Bank holidays and how would businesses manage? Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Southwest joins Anton to discuss.
Feb 1, 2025 • 4min
Ireland v England Six Nations Preview with Fiona Hayes
Ireland take on England in their first game of the 2025 Six Nations. Kick-off is at 4.45pm this afternoon and joining Anton to look ahead to what is sure to be a very tight encounter is former Ireland international, Fiona Hayes.
Feb 1, 2025 • 25min
What's Going On with Daniel Murray & Aisling O'Rourke
Joining Anton to go throug the main stories form the Saturday papers is Daniel Murray, Policy Editor with the Business Post & Aisling O’Rourke, podcaster and media lecturer.
Feb 1, 2025 • 5min
The runaway success of Parkrun in Ireland with David Gilick
David Gillicik, alongside Parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt, was in Marlay Park this morning to celebrate its success in Ireland with an incredible 9% of the Irish population now being registered for Parkrun. Joining Anton to chat about its success is Olympian, broadcaster, and VHI Park Run Ambassador, David Gillick.
