The Anton Savage Show
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Anton Savage presents a bright, lively and engaging current affairs magazine show to kickstart your weekend.
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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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Oct 27, 2024 • 9min
The Celtic Tenors
Anton sits down with Matthew Gilsenan, James Nelson and Daryl Simpson — better known as The Celtic Tenors.The guys are touring through Ireland in November and December from Dublin, to Galway, Cork and Kerry.The Celtic Tenors have toured all over 49 States in The USA! They reminisce on a long career and talk all about their routine and life on the road.Hit 'Listen' to get the full interview.
Oct 27, 2024 • 15min
David McRedmond
Anton is joined by David McRedmond, CEO of An Post and chair of the recently assembled Dublin City Task Force.David has overseen some of An Post's most major changes in recent years, simply from being the national postal service, to a diverse and essential package delivery service.He now oversees the task force with the responsibility of making our capital more appealing to more people.Hit 'Listen' for more
Oct 27, 2024 • 36min
Sunday Papers
Anton is joined by Limerick Mayor, John Moran; Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News at Mediahuis; and political commentator, Ursula Savage for a look t the big stories in the papers.The government looks on track to fail housing targets, the inside account into Leo Varadkar's government with Eoin Murphy, and more detail on the Sinn Féin - Brian Stanley saga.Hit 'Listen' to get a discussion on all the biggest news stories.
Oct 27, 2024 • 5min
Dublin Marathon
Anton is joined by NewsTalk's own Tom Douglas who is reporting live from the Irish Life Dublin Marathon.The Marathon attracts thousands of colourful characters and high performance athletes every year, and Tom caught up with some of them this year.His 'Listen' to get the sounds and atmosphere from the Dublin Marathon.
Oct 26, 2024 • 20min
In conversation with Jenny Kelly & Mairéad Ronan
Anton is joined 'In conversation' with broadcasters Jenny Kelly and Mairéad Ronan whose new book it titled 'What We Know Now!'
Oct 26, 2024 • 11min
Ask the Expert: Pete the Builder
Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is Peter Finn aka Pete the Builder.
Oct 26, 2024 • 11min
Gráinne Seoige on life after entering politics
Gráinne Seoige caused quite a stir in August when it was announced that she was being lined up by Fianna Fáil to run as their Dáil candidate in Galway West. Perhaps better known for her work as a journalist and TV presenter, she has been busy knocking on doorsteps canvassing ever since - Gráinne joins Anton to talk about why she entered politics and her experience thus far.
Oct 26, 2024 • 12min
Gaby Moreno on the 2024 Cork Jazz festival
Known for co-writing the theme for the sitcom Parks and Recreation, Gaby Moreno has appeared on the soundtrack to Puss In Boots: The Last Wish and has seen her work featured in Netflix dramas Orange Is The New Black and Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet Of Curiosities. Now, following the release of her latest album earlier this year she will be performing tonight in the Triskel Arts Centre as part of the Cork Jazz Festival - Gaby joins Anton to discuss.
Oct 26, 2024 • 21min
What's Going on with Catherine Sanz & Louisa Meehan
Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Louisa Meehan from Woodview HRM & Catherine Sanz, Legal Affairs Correspondent with the Business Post and author of ‘Drama Drives Interest: The Web Summit Story’.
Oct 20, 2024 • 12min
In conversation with The Devlins
Back in the mid-’90s, The Devlins were one of the biggest names in Irish music with tracks being featured in the likes of Six Feet Under and the Batman Forever soundtrack. They have just this month released their first album in almost a decade, titled All The Days. Colin and Peter Devlin join Anton to discuss.
