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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Feb 24, 2024 • 17min
What’s Happening with RTÉ? With Larry Bass and Seamus Dooley
With the abrupt departure of RTÉ’s Siún Ní Raghallaigh, one has to be worried about the broadcasters stability. To talk about what’s been happening, Anton is joined by CEO of ShinAwiL, Larry Bass and Secretary of the National Union of Journalists, Seamus Dooley.
Feb 24, 2024 • 10min
When Does Spring Actually Start? With Éanna Ní Lamhna
For many the first day of Spring is the first day of February, for others it is the first day in March. And for a select few, it’s when the first daffodils poke their heads out of the ground… so which is it? Éanna Ní Lamhna, biologist, environmentalist, broadcaster and author joins Anton to figure this out.
Feb 24, 2024 • 17min
What’s Going On with Stephanie Preissner and Adrienne Sweeney
Joining Anton to go through the main stories from Saturday’s papers is writer and broadcaster Stephanie Preissner and Adrienne Sweeney, Director of Powerscourt Springs Health Farm and news reader at Newstalk.
Feb 24, 2024 • 16min
The Ukraine War Two Years On
Anton is joined by John Sweeney, former investigative journalist at the BBC and author of ‘Killer In The Kremlin’ as well as Tom McEnaney, Media consultant and Founder of EffectiveAidUkraine.org to discuss the current state of the conflict.
Feb 18, 2024 • 10min
In conversation with Karl Spain
Karl Spain is a comedy legend known for his work on the Republic of Telly, his time on Operation Transformation, and his stand-up performances. His upcoming tour is called ‘Well, What Did You Expect?’ He joins Anton to discuss.
Feb 18, 2024 • 6min
Henry McKean at the 77th BAFTAs
The 77th BAFTAs takes place tonight in London, hosted by David Tennant. Cillian Murphy, Barry Keoghan, and Paul Mescal are the big names flying the flag for Ireland among several others - Anton is joined by Newstalk's Henry McKean to look ahead to tonight's event.
Feb 18, 2024 • 20min
What is behind the growing popularity of Ozempic?
Ozempic, a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, has experienced a rise in popularity after being praised for its efficacy in helping patients lose weight. Joining Anton to discuss Ozempic's uses and the issue of obesity in Ireland is Professor Donal O’Shea, HSE clinical lead for Obesity.
Feb 18, 2024 • 9min
"As soon as we think we're near the finishing line, out comes a further scandal"
In the latest revelation regarding RTE’s payments to departing senior executives, it was revealed that an exit payment of up to €200,000 was made to RTÉ's former Director of Strategy, Rory Coveney after he tendered his resignation last year.Brian Stanley, Sinn Fein TD and Chairperson of the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee joins Anton to discuss.
Feb 18, 2024 • 44min
Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel February 18th
Joining Anton to review the main stories in the Sunday papers is Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with Irish Independent; and Gavin Duffy, businessman & broadcaster.Anton also took a call from Pat Davitt, Chief Executive of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (Ipav) to discuss the latest reports that residential property prices are predicted to rise by another 5pc in 2024.
Feb 17, 2024 • 11min
J.F. Murray author of ‘Hitched’
J.F. Murray is one of Ireland’s most popular 'BookTokers' whose book ‘Hitched’ has just been optioned by Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company. He joins Anton to discuss the success of the book and its adaptation to the small screen.
