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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Jul 13, 2024 • 8min
Breakthrough with potentially deadly superbug MRSA.
Scientists believe they have made a major advance in understanding how to fight back against the potentially deadly superbug MRSA. Scientists in Trinity College have made the discovery and Luke spoke with the lead researcher on this project, Dr Rachel McLoughlin, Professor in Immunology at Trinity College Dublin.
Jul 13, 2024 • 27min
Anton’s Saturday Newspaper Panel July 13th
Luke O'Neill goes through this morning's papers with Hugh O'Connell, Political Editor at The Sunday Times, and the Irish Indpendent's Saoirse Hanley.
Jul 13, 2024 • 11min
Elon Musk’s X warned by the EU over blue ticks
Elon Musk’s X has been warned by the EU that it potentially faces large fines after regulators said its blue-tick system for users is deceptive and in breach of its landmark social media rules. Adrian Weckler, Technology Correspondent at the Irish Independent, tells us more.
Jul 7, 2024 • 9min
Polls open for second round of France's snap legislative elections
France is going to the polls today in the final round of a parliamentary election which could have massive implications for the country and the European Union. Joining Anton to discuss is John Lichfield, veteran journalist who is based in France.
Jul 7, 2024 • 13min
Chris Judge on evil ducks, his biggest influences & embracing his dorkiness
Joining Anton to discuss his biggest influences & inspirations, his creative process, as well as his latest book ‘Evil Duck and the Feather of Fortune’ is illustrator and author, Chris Judge.
Jul 7, 2024 • 14min
In conversation with Craig Doyle
Anton is joined In conversation by journalist and TV presenter Craig Doyle.
Jul 7, 2024 • 12min
"Addressing these cultural and societal issues is complex but it can be done" - Holly Cairns
In recent weeks there have been several high-profile cases of sexual and gender-based violence against women which begs the question of what must be done to move the dial when it comes to attitudinal changes in society and the structural changes to the criminal justice system. Holly Cairns, Leader of the Social Democrats and a TD for Cork South-West joins Anton to discuss.
Jul 7, 2024 • 37min
Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel July 7th
Anton is joined by Sean Defoe, Newstalk's Political Reporter; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent; and Luke O'Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College to review the main stories in the Sunday papers.
Jul 7, 2024 • 10min
FAI historical abuse allegations with Mark Tighe
A joint Sunday Independent & RTÉ investigation has revealed that several women have alleged sexual advances and inappropriate behaviour by male FAI coaches in the past. Joining Anton to discuss this is Mark Tighe, Senior News Journalist with the Sunday Independent.
Jul 6, 2024 • 14min
BBQ Block Party for Alzheimer Society of Ireland
On Saturday, 20th July, Rick Higgins of Higgins Family Butchers will host a BBQ Block Party in The Marine Hotel, Sutton, with 100% of the proceeds being donated to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Rick and Mike Tweedie, Adare Manor- Oak Room Head Chef who will also be taking part, join Anton to chat about it.
