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. 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 ...
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Tribe of Speakers is a public speaking podcast series featuring great guests who have stories, experiences, lessons and strategies to share. Discover the tools, techniques and tactics that you can easily apply in your next presentation or speech. Subscribe to the podcast and become a member of the tribe today!
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Polls open for second round of France's snap legislative elections
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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.
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Chris Judge on evil ducks, his biggest influences & embracing his dorkiness
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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.
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Anton is joined In conversation by journalist and TV presenter Craig Doyle.
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"Addressing these cultural and societal issues is complex but it can be done" - Holly Cairns
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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-Wes…
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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.
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FAI historical abuse allegations with Mark Tighe
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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.
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BBQ Block Party for Alzheimer Society of Ireland
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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.…
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Joining Anton to answer all of your medical questions for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is Dr. Eleanor Galvin.
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UK General Election: What has happened & what happens next?
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The Labour Party has won a landslide victory in the UK general election ending 14 years of Conservative rule. Joining Anton to assess the political landscape is journalist and broadcaster, Andrew Pierce.
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Ant amputations & other oddities of the natural world with Éanna Ní Lamhna
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In 2022 on the island of Borneo, researchers discovered evidence of the earliest known surgical amputation, tens of thousands of years before the advent of modern surgical tools or painkillers. While this is illuminating on the medical expertise and knowledge of our ancestors, we are not the only animal that carry out life-saving amputations. Éanna…
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What's Going on with Andrea Gilligan & Mark Hennessy
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Joining Anton to go through the top stories from the Saturday papers is Andrea Gilligan, presenter of Lunchtime Live at Newstalk & Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor of The Irish Times.
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Amid growing calls for him to step down, yesterday evening US President, Joe Biden sat down with ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos to discuss his recent poor debate performance and his ability to continue on as president for another four years. Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway joins Anton to discuss.…
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Anton is joined in conversation by former Republic of Ireland manager, Brian Kerr to discuss his recent return to the managerial setup, how things have changed since his time as manager, and more.
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Simon Harris on harassment in political life, the Defence Forces, IALPA dispute & more
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Anton is joined by Taoiseach, Simon Harris to discuss a range of issues including the recent bomb threat at his family home, how he has settled into his role as Taoiseach after 12 weeks, the ongoing industrial dispute between Aer Lingus and the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association (IALPA), and more.
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Broadcasting from Lough Key Forest Park for Night & Day Festival, Anton is joined by Ciaran Mullooly, MEP for Midlands–North-West; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Mirror; and Brian Mahon, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail to review the main stories in the Sunday papers.…
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"We are here for our careers" - IALPA President, Mark Tighe
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Anton speaks with the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association President, Mark Tighe to discuss the ongoing industrial dispute between IALPA and Aer Lingus.
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For this week's conversation, Anton chats with singer-songwriter Gemma Hayes before her performance at the Night & Day Festival!
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Joining Anton to answer all of your gardening questions from the Night & Day Festival is Brian Burke, RTÉ Super Garden Judge and Woodie’s DIY and Garden Expert!
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Anton is joined by one man who has become synonymous with the country’s response to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Paul Reid, Chair of Citizens Assembly on Drug Use & Former HSE Chief joined the show to discuss his career past and present.
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Among the many acts performing over the course of the weekend for the Night & Day Festival is perhaps the world’s most famous cover band, The Mersey Beatles! Anton is joined by one of the band members Steve Howard, who has been doing his best Paul McCartney impression for over 25 years.
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How was Taylor Swift's first night in Dublin?
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Taylor Swift played her first of three sold out shows in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, as part of her 'Eras' tour. How many people were there on Friday night?50,000! Joining Anton to go through the show and experience is Taylor Swift superfan, Robyn Kelly.
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What’s Going On with Matt Carthy & Aisling O’Rourke
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Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Saturday papers at the Night & Day Festival are Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy and Aisling O’Rourke, Lecturer and Podcaster.
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Night and Day Festival kicks off in Roscommon
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The Night and Day Festival is taking place this weekend in Lough Key Forest Park Co Roscommon. A weekend packed with music, arts, political debate and family-friendly events. Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie, met with organisers, performers and festival-goers to get a sense of the atmosphere.
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In conversation with Nick Seymour of Crowded House
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Anton chats with Nick Seymour, founding member of Crowded House about the band's early success, what brought him to Ireland to live with his family, and more.
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Aer Lingus Dispute: We hear from the striking Pilots and the Airline
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The impact of the planned Aer Lingus pilot strike is continuing to bite the airline, its staff and the travelling public. Yesterday the number of flights cancelled between Wednesday and Sunday next week rose to 244, with the number of affected passengers now close to 15,000. Joining Anton was the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer for Aer Lingus Donal…
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The Dublin man who survived a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness
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Kitty Holland in the Irish Times details the amazing story of Séan Killeen. Séan and his father-in-law Joe Beardmore were travelling as part of a dream fly fishing holiday in remote Alaska. As part of the itinerary of the trip, the two were flying out from Lake Clark after a day of fishing in a small DHC-2 single-propeller Beaver plane. A few minut…
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The Undocumented Irish in America: What’s Their Situation now?
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In the '80s and early '90s, hundreds of thousands of young Irish emigrated all over the world in search of better lives, many of them ending up in the United States under unsuitable visas like the Morrison visa, leaving them effectively undocumented. The issue of undocumented Irish never really went away. Joe Biden this week took executive action t…
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Conor Pope with the latest on Aer Lingus Pilot strike and Consumer advice for those affected
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Joining Anton with the latest information and developments on the Aer Lingus Pilot Strike as well as to offer practical consumer advice was Conor Pope Irish Times Consumer Affairs Correspondent
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Anton sits down with journalist Valerie Cox; political commentator, Ursula Ni Shabhais; and Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at DCU to discuss the main stories in the Sunday papers.
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Joining Anton to answer all your legal questions was Sonia McEntee, Principal Solicitor at Sonia McEntee Solicitors and chair of the Law Society PR Committee.
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Aer Lingus Strike: The Impact of the strike on the Irish economy, brides and holidaymakers.
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Over 240 Aer Lingus-operated flights from Wednesday to Sunday Next week are to be cancelled. Industrial action is to be undertaken by the Irish Airline Pilots Association (IALPA) over pay disputes. With many flights inbound from North Atlantic and Europe cancelled those in the Irish tourism industry especially in rural areas are fearing the worst. …
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Uncanny: The Supernatural Investigation coming to Dublin and Cork.
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Mankind has been trying to explain the phenomenon of supernatural for centuries. With the plethora of famous stories, books and films illustrating our intrinsic desire to explain the unexplainable. Danny Robbins is a supernatural investigator, expert and host of Uncanny: I Know What I Saw which is playing in the Bord Gais on the 28th of June. Anton…
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What’s Going On with Craig Hughes Political Editor, Irish Daily Mail and Barbara Scully, Broadcaster and writer
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Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Saturday papers is. Craig Hughes Political Editor Irish Daily Mail and Barbara Scully, Broadcaster and writer
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"The Justice System is not protecting women" Reaction to Natasha O’Brien assault case
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On Thursday Serving Defence Forces Member Cathal Crotty, 22 was given a three-year suspended sentence and a fine of €3000 after pleading guilty to assaulting 24-year-old Natasha O'Brien. Mr Crotty hit Nathasha six times, after she requested him to stop shouting homophobic abuse at another individual. The Outcome of the case by Judge Tom O'Donnell h…
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Aer Lingus Pilot Strike. Should holidaymakers be worried?
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We are in the peak holiday season with many thousands set to jet off on their hard-earned holidays in the coming weeks and months. But last Wednesday Aer Lingus Pilots voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action in protest over pay disputes. With the worry now that striking pilots could cause travel disruption in the coming months. Joining …
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Sean Moncrieff on the brilliance of Ulysses this Bloomsday
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Ireland as a nation has had many brilliant writers over its history. While they are lauded and celebrated for their contribution to our shared cultural heritage, there is only one writer who gets an annual celebration of their most famous works - James Joyce. On this Bloomsday, Anton was Joined by Newstalk Presenter Sean Moncrieff to discuss what m…
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Anton sits down with John Cunningham Relationship director with Morgan Mckinley, Hazel Chu, Former Lord Mayor of Dublin and Green Party Councillor and Kevin Doyle Group head of news at Mediahuis to discuss the crucial stories in the Sunday papers
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Can AI be more of a friend to Journalism than an enemy?
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Artificial intelligence is integrating into our lives in numerous ways. But how will AI change journalism? and is it a threat or something to be embraced by journalists and newsrooms? Joining Anton to discuss the impact AI will have on the future of journalism both negative and positive was Charles Sennott founder and Editor of The GroundTruth Proj…
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New MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin reflects on campaign and what the future holds for him and Irish Politics
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Anton sits down with Labour TD and newly elected MEP for Dublin Aodhán Ó Ríordáin. The two discuss the success of his campaign, the Irish political landscape and what the future holds for him and Ireland in Europe.
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Joining Anton to answer your DIY related questions is Peter Finn, better known as Pete the Builder.
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The Taste of Dublin food festival has been taking place this week and wraps up tomorrow June 16th. One of the many people who will be in situ is award-winning chef, and M&S Irish Food Ambassador, Mark Moriarty - he joined Anton to tell him all about it.
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According to a recent YouGov survey, the Conservative Party is being outpolled by a party barely a few years old, namely Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. Compounding matters is the succession of gaffes made by Rishi Sunak in recent weeks so what are the likely outcomes of the UK’s general election come July 4th? Enda Brady, TRT World Presenter joins Anton…
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What’s Going On with Gabija Gataveckaite & Josepha Madigan
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Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Gabija Gataveckaite, political reporter with the Irish Independent & Josepha Madigan, TD for Dublin Rathdown.
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Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction winner, Naomi Klein
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The Inaugural Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction has been awarded to bestselling writer, global activist and film-maker, Naomi Klein, for her book Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World - a memoir and social critique that contrasts Klein's worldview with Naomi Wolf's, a writer who is often mistaken for Klein and vice versa. Naomi joins Anton to disc…
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Reflecting on Ireland’s recent European Athletics Championships success
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Cecil Johnston, Tallaght AC coach and Olympian & former European Champion, David Gillick join Anton to reflect on Ireland’s recent European Athletics Championships success.
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Anton chats with actor and comedian Risteárd Cooper about the juxtaposition of his career, and his latest role at The Gate Theatre.
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Independent MEP candidate Shayk Dr Umar Al-Qadri and Fine Gael MEP candidate John Mullins discuss the realities of running for election ahead of polling day.
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Anton sits down with journalists Valerie Cox and Niamh O’Reilly along with barrister Peter Leonard to discuss the crucial stories in the Sunday papers. Newstalk's tech correspondent Jess Kelly also stops by ahead of her participation in the VHI Women's Mini Marathon.
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Irish-Palestinian artist Róisín El Cherif chats to Anton about her upcoming performance at the Night and Day Festival in Roscommon.
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How did the Red Bull skydiving stunt at Poolbeg happen?
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We spoke to travel editor Eoghan Corry about the implications for Red Bull after they sent three skydivers in between the Poolbeg Towers at wind speeds of 253 km/h.
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