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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Oct 19, 2024 • 12min
Assessing the political landscape before the general election
We still don’t have any real clarity on when the General Election will be called but in anticipation that that announcement will happen sooner rather than later it is important to know just where the main political parties currently stand and what the key issues are. Joining Anton to assess the lay of the land is Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University & People Before Profit TD, Bríd Smith.
Oct 19, 2024 • 13min
In conversation with Michelle Wolf
American comedian and writer, Michelle Wolf has established herself as one of the most influential voices in the comedy landscape across the pond who is currently in the midst of an Irish tour with fellow comics, Marnie Manning & Kyla Cobbler - she joins Anton to talk all things comedy and more.
Oct 19, 2024 • 21min
What's Going on with Killian Woods & Tanya Ward
Joining Anton to run through the main stories form the Saturday papers is Killian Woods, Senior Business Reporter with the Business Post & Tanya Ward, Children's Rights Alliance Chief Executive.
Oct 19, 2024 • 6min
What can we expect from Storm Ashley?
Storm Ashley, the first named storm of the season, is set to bring strong and gusty southerly winds, coupled with high spring tides. Joining Anton to discuss is Cathal Nolan, climate scientist and the founder of Ireland's Weather channel.
Oct 13, 2024 • 18min
In conversation with Sean O'Rourke
Joining Anton 'In conversation' is veteran RTÉ broadcaster, Sean O'Rourke.
Oct 13, 2024 • 13min
Making 'The Apprentice' with Julianne Forde & Ruth Treacy
Julianne Forde & Ruth Treacy, co-founders and a producers at Tailored Films join Anton to discuss their involvement in the production of the upcoming Donald Trump film, The Apprentice.
Oct 13, 2024 • 15min
Green Party leader, Roderic O'Gorman
Anton is joined by Green Party leader, Minister Roderic O'Gorman. Together they discuss his time since being elected Green Party leader, the impact the party has had on government policy, whether they would go into government with anyone, and more.
Oct 13, 2024 • 35min
Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel October 13th
Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Miriam Simon, business strategist; Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway; and Lynn Boylan, Sinn Fein MEP for Dublin.Anton is also joined by Adrian Cummins, CEO from the Restaurants Association of Ireland to discuss the hospitality sector holding a day of action in response to Budget 2025.
Oct 13, 2024 • 8min
TD Brian Stanley resigns from Sinn Féin
Joining Anton to discuss TD Brian Stanley's resignation from Sinn Féin is Newstalk political correspondent, Sean Defoe.
Oct 12, 2024 • 12min
In conversation with Victoria Smurfit
Still known to many as Orla O’Connell from Ballykissangel, Victoria Smurfit has since gone on to feature in 'The Beach', 'Cold Feet', 'Trial & Retribution', and 'Once Upon a Time' and now, most recently ‘Rivals’ an upcoming series made for Disney+. Victoria joins Anton to chat life, career, and more.
