Newstalk Weekend

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is journalist, Lise Hand & Jim Power, economist.

Comedian Alice Fraser has cancelled her trip to the United States after being told that she ran the risk of being stopped at border control due to her previous jokes about Donald Trump. Alice joins Anton to discuss.

Broadcasting legend David Dimbleby talks about life behind the mic and reflects on major moments in media.Get all the great conversation here.

Award-winning food writer and Irish Times Restaurant Critic, Corinna Hardgrave, shares the secrets of dining out professionally and the pressure of writing reviews.Get all the conversation here.

Former Bank of Ireland Chief Economist Chris Johns and West Wing Reports founder and White House Bureau Chief Paul Brandus unpack the state of the US economy and how it's playing out on the campaign trail.Listen here.

Kevin Cunningham, MD and Founder of Ireland Thinks, joins Anton to go through the latest Ireland Thinks poll.From the next presidential election, to Trump's tariffs and the Dail speaking rights row -- all on the agenda here.Get all the latest here.

Limerick Mayor, John Moran, Irish Times Consumer Affairs Correspondent, Conor Pope, and Former Labour Minister, Joan Burton join Anton to discuss the stories making the headlines this weekend.From Trump tariff fallout to the ongoing battle over speaking rights in the Dáil, get all the latest here.

Joining Anton in conversation was Jarlath Regan.

Joining Anton this morning to talk gardening was Woodie's DIY and Garden Expert and RTÉ Super Garden Judge Brian Burke.

Joining Anton this morning was Pamela Lee, Irish Professional Offshore Sailor & World Record Holder.

Joining Anton this morning to react to Trump's tariffs was Neale Richmond, Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora. TD for Dublin Rathdown.

Joining Anton to recap the biggest stories of the week was Gabija Gataveckaite, Political correspondent with the Irish Independent and Paul Hayes, founder of Beachhut PR.

Joining Anton this morning was Patti Shields, Chair Democrats Abroad Ireland.

Susan McQuaid O'Dwyer, CEO of Make A Wish joins Anton ahead of Wish Day, Friday April 4th, on how we can help raise vital funds for critically ill children 

Tommy Walker, Journalist in Bangkok Thailand, speaks with Anton on the devastation experienced by residents of Myanmar and Thailand following Friday's devastating Earthquake.

Anton chats to the hilarious stand-up comedian Chris Kent on readying himself to take his new show 'Offline' on the road...

Anton catches up with Jenny Johnston on completing the first-ever Dublin half city marathon

Anton hears from Emmett Malone, Work Correspondent with The Irish Times and Tony O'Brien, former Director General for the HSE and Sunday Independent columnist following health unions suspending 'work-to-rule' industrial action

Joining Anton to discuss the week's biggest news stories is our newspaper panel of Barbara Scully, Author and Broadcaster, Michelle Murphy, Social Justice Ireland and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times. Also giving his view on Trump's Tariffs is Edgar Morgenroth, Professor of Economics at DCU.

The presenter and Work Equal founder talks career, equality, and more with Anton Savage.Get all this brilliant conversation here.

Keith Walsh, Family Law Solicitor, answers your legal questions with Anton.Get all your queries answered here.

Dr Emma Howard, Economics Lecturer at TU Dublin, Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin, John Fitzgerald, and CEO of Nutriband, Gareth Sheridan, join Anton to examine what’s shaping our economy in the face of Trump’s tariffs.Listen here.

Financial Expert and co-host of The Complaints Bureau, Eoin McGee, chats with Anton about why the Irish don’t speak up and what that means for consumers.Listen here

Kevin Doyle, Executive Editor with the Irish Independent and Valerie Cox, Author and journalist, break down the week’s top stories with Anton Savage. Get all the latest here.

Travel and Aviation Journalist with TravelExtra.ie, Eoghan Corry, joins The Anton Savage Show to discuss the challenges facing Irish tourism and what lies ahead.Listen here

Anton is joined by retired astronaut, Chris Hadfield to talk about his experiences in space, the ongoing diplomatic & trade dispute between Canada and the US, and more.As a part of his 'A Journey into the Cosmos' tour, Chris will be in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on June 5th where people will be treated to never-before-seen space imagery of Earth, the Moon, Mars, and more, in an awe-inspiring exploration of discovery.

Comedian, podcaster, and wrestling fan extraordinaire, Al Foran, joins Anton in studio to chat about the appeal of WWE as Dublin prepares to host its first-ever Friday Night SmackDown later in the year.

Ireland’s first directly elected mayor, John Moran, has announced a €10.5 million plan to transform the city and county. Key proposals include modular homes to ease the housing crisis, a fashion museum in a derelict Garda station, and new dog parks. John joins Anton in studio to discuss.

Joining Anton to go through the Sunday papers is Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University: Ciaran Mullooly, Independent Ireland MEP: and Maia Dunphy, television producer and broadcaster.

Kenny Jacobs, CEO of the DAA joins Anton to discuss the idea that Ireland is over-reliant on Dublin Airport and more investment is needed in Shannon.

How often do we hold ourselves back with negative self-talk or limiting beliefs? What if you could break through those barriers and unlock your true potential? Gerry Hussey, bestselling author, performance coach, and co-founder of Soul Space shared his insights from his latest book, I Am. I Can. I Will.

This week’s ask the expert was GP, Eleanor Galvin 

Roddy Collins, Former Football Manager & Gavan Casey, Sports Journalist with the 42 joined Anton to talk through the life and legacy of George Foreman.

Joining Anton this morning to recap the papers is Broadcaster Ciara Doherty & Killian Woods, Senior Business Reporter at Business Post 

Boxing has lost one of its greatest icons. George Foreman, a two-time world heavyweight champion, Olympic gold medalist, and a man whose influence reached far beyond the ring, has passed away at the age of 76. Known for his legendary bouts with Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali, as well as his incredible comeback to reclaim the title at 45, Foreman’s legacy is truly unforgettable. Former world champion Barry McGuigan joined Anton to discuss his life and career

What's happening this St Patrick’s Day Weekend? Joining Anton to answer that was:James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay SouthRay O’Donoghue, Dublin’s Night Mayor

Joining Anton from Washington to recap Ireland's political week in Washington was Seán Defoe, Bauer Media political correspondent.

Joining Anton this morning with a postmortem of Ireland's six nation campaign was Adrian Barry, Managing Editor with Off the Ball.

This morning Anton was joined by Darren O’Rourke TD, Sinn Fein spokesperson on education and youth on whether private fee-paying schools should receive state funding.

Joining Anton this morning to look at the morning's papers was: Joan Mulvihill, Digitization Lead at SiemensAilbhe Smith, Activist and campaigner Peadar Toibin, Leader of Aontú

For this week's in conversation Anton was joined by Jack Woolley, DWTS finalist and Irish Double Olympian

Is Trumponomics Delivering? Joining Anton to answer that was David McWilliams, economist, writer and host of the ‘The David McWilliams Podcast’.

This week's ask the expert was Eavanna Breen, Skincare Expert.

Joining Anton to answer the question 'Is Ireland an Unfriendly Place for Dog-Owners?' was Michael Moynihan, Irish Examiner Columnist and Emily Brew, Presenter with Radio Nova.

Joining Anton this morning to recap the papers was Craig Hughes, Political Editor of the Irish Daily Mail and Brenda Power, Columnist with The Irish Daily Mail and The Sunday Times.

This morning Keir Starmer hosted a virtual meeting of 25 leaders to discuss peacekeeping in Ukraine with Starmer expected to demand "concrete commitments”.  Joining me Anton with the latest is Will Huton, Political economist, author, Observer columnist.

Joining Anton to talk about his first solo national tour, his hatred of Black Forest Gateau, and more is comedian, Killian Sundermann.

The Irish Cancer Society launched its first national cancer strategy in 1996 and while massive strides have been made in terms of improved outcomes and survival rates, Ireland still has the third highest mortality amongst its economic peers. Joining Anton to talk through some of the progress that has been made and what therapies might be coming down the line is Professor Luke O'Neill from Trinity College Dublin.

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Philip Ryan, Head of Content with The Sunday Times Ireland; Gina London, Leadership communications expert & Sunday Independent columnist; and Frances Fitzgerald, former Minister, MEP & Member of the Gender Equality Advisory Committee to the G7.

Kenny Jacobs, Head of the DAA has said that it could be 2030 before the Dublin Airport cap is raised to 40 million. Kenny joins Anton to discuss the issue.