Newstalk Weekend

Storm Amy has left one man dead and more than 180,000 customers without power, with gusts of more than 140kmh being recorded in some areas. Joining Anton to get the latest is Cathal Nolan of The Irish Weather Channel.

From repairing parts of the International Space Station to completing the 100th human space walk. Multiple mission astronaut, Dan Tani joins Anton to talk about his experience being an astronaut.Image source: Spaceweek.ie

Trade is currently at the forefront of public policy, not just in the European Union but across the globe. The recent shift in US trade policy, the Chinese economic model, and the intensifying competition between the major global powers, present significant risks for the global economy. On the back of this, The European Commission and the Institute of International & European Affairs (IIEA) are co-organising a conference on Trade and Economic Security, on October 3rd 2025 in Dublin, with a focus on competitiveness and economic security in Europe. Anton is joined by EU Sanctions Envoy, David O’Sullivan  to discuss this further.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings will make history when they compete in the first ever regular season NFL game on Irish soil in Croke Park.A crowd of around 75,000 is expected in Croke Park for the match, down from the usual 82,300 capacity.Of this 75,000, roughly 30,000 have crossed the Atlantic, for this long-awaited clash between two NFL giants.  To talk more about this, Anton is joined by the President of American Football in Ireland, Alan Lomasney and Content Creator and Podcaster with Pro Football Ireland, Mark Hogan 

Anton Savage is joined by Aontú leader Peadar Toibín, Public Affairs consultant and Irish Times Columnist Gerald Howlin, and CEO of European movement Ireland Noelle O’Connell to discuss the biggest stories from the Sunday papers.They discuss expert concerns that our airports are easy targets for drone wars, former US President Barack Obama’s visit to Ireland, the latest on the Presidential election and more

When it comes to Formula 1, few voices are as instantly recognisable as Sky Sports’ Ted Kravitz, who has been guiding fans through the drama on and off the track for years. He joins Anton to reflect on his career and to chat about his new book,'F1 Insider: Notes from the Pit Lane’.

Dr. Eleanor Galvin joins Anton to answer listeners' questions on all things medical.

The so-called ‘Brit Card’ - Keir Starmer’s plan for a mandatory digital ID - is drawing rare unity in Northern Ireland, where every major party has come out against it. Joining Anton to discuss is John Finucane, Sinn Féin MP for North Belfast & Adam Boulton, Sky News journalist and broadcaster..

For centuries, the Dublin pub has been more than just a place to drink; it’s been a stage for politics, culture, and everyday life. Donal Fallon’s new book, The Dublin Pub: A Social and Cultural History, uncovers the hidden stories of these iconic spaces. He joins Anton to discuss.

Joining Anton to go through the Saturday papers is Brenda Power, columnist with the Sunday Times and the Irish Daily Mail & Valerie Cox, journalist and author.

Henry McKean was at the 3 Arena last night for 'An Evening With President Barack Obama, In Conversation with Fintan O'Toole' at the 3Arena. He joins Anton with the details.

Martin Mansergh, the former Fianna Fáil TD, senator, and Minister of State, has died. A historian and political adviser, he played a central role in shaping the Northern Ireland peace process. To reflect on his life and contribution, Anton is joined by former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern.

Ciara Doherty talks to former journalist and Professor of Journalism at DCU Colleen Murrell about her new book BBC Women Reporting the World which looks at the BBC’s women Foreign Correspondents 

Ciara Doherty talks to Chris Anders from the American Civil Liberties Union about the cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel Live and the impact it is having in American political spheresThey also discuss the impact the Federal Communications Commission’s role in the cancellation and what this means for free speech 

Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers joins Ciara Doherty to talk all things about the upcoming budget and discusses Fianna Fáil’s Presidential Election campaign

Ciara Doherty is joined by Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon, Law Lecturer Larry Donnelly and CEO of Children’s Rights Alliance Tanya Ward to discuss the biggest stories from the Sunday papersThey discuss Sinn Fein backing Independent Catherine Connolly, the plans for the upcoming budget, a controversial week for the Social Democrats and more 

Rose Conway Walsh chats to Ciara Doherty about Sinn Fein’s decision to back Independent Catherine Connolly in the Áras race They also discuss the other candidates Sinn Fein considered and what they hope to achieve with this left alliance 

Professor Tim Spector, gut health guru, one of the world’s leading researchers on food, health, and the microbiome, has released his new book called 'Ferment' - he joins Anton to talk about the book, our gut health, and more.

Joining Anton for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is RTÉ Super Garden judge and Woodie's DIY & Garden Expert, Brian Burke.

A Prime Time investigation has revealed that the exact movements of tens of thousands of Irish phones, from homes to military bases and government offices, are being sold by data brokers. Joining Anton to discuss is Dr. Johnny Ryan from the Irish Council for Civil Liberties.

The UN General Assembly opens next week, bringing together leaders and ministers from across the globe. Ireland will be represented by Minister of State for International Development and the Diaspora, Neale Richmond, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown. He joins me now to talk about Ireland’s agenda and what he hopes to achieve on behalf of the country.

Born in the boom, raised in the crash, and coming of age in the bailout, journalist Adam Maguire’s new book The Bailout Babies asks: what happens when an entire generation grows up paying for a party they never attended? Adam joins Anton to discuss.

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the morning papers is Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin & Jack Horgan Jones, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times.Anton is also joined by the Irish Independent’s Personal Finance Editor, Charlie Weston, to discuss SSE Airtricity announcing its second electricity price hike this year & how Budget 2026 is shaping up.

Three Russian fighter jets entered Estonian airspace without permission on Friday, prompting an immediate NATO response, which involved sending Italian Air Force F-35 fighter jets to intercept. Joining Anton to discuss is Cathal Berry, former Independent TD and former Commandant in the Armed Ranger Wing.

For more than three decades, Justin Currie has been front and center of Del Amitri. Now, he’s turned the spotlight on himself with a new book, sharing not just the stories behind the music, but also his recent Parkinson’s diagnosis and how it’s shaped his outlook. He joins Anton in conversation.

The National Ploughing Championships start next Tuesday and will run across three days from the 16th to the 18th in Co. Offaly. Anton is joined by the Assistant Director of the National Ploughing Championships, Anna-Marie McHugh, to preview the event.

A new study led by the University of Sidney with researchers from University College Cork has found that family-based programmes aimed at promoting healthy eating for children are not effective in preventing the risk of obesity. According to the HSE, 1 in 5 children across the country is overweight or obese, and it’s worse for children from lower socioeconomic areas, where 1 in 3 are overweight or obese. Anton is joined by Donal O’Shea, Consultant Endocrinologist and HSE National Clinical Lead for Obesity, to discuss.

In the wake of the murder of U.S. political commentator Charlie Kirk, questions about the deepening political divide in America have once again come to the fore. But this isn’t just an American story; here in Ireland, we’ve also seen how political figures are increasingly subjected to threats, intimidation, and even violence. Joining Anton to discuss is West Wing Reports founder and White House Bureau Chief, Paul Brandus; Roderic O'Gorman, Green Party leader & TD for Dublin West; and Liz Carolan, publisher of The Briefing.ie. 

Joining Anton to go through the Sunday papers is Frances Fitzgerald, former Tánaiste and Member of the European Parliament, who is a senior advisor at Teneo; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner; and Eoin O’Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West & party spokesperson for Housing

From Dawson’s Creek to Euphoria, teen TV dramas have shaped whole generations, giving us characters we grew up with, storylines that felt like our own, and soundtracks we’ll never forget. Tom Dunne is joined by broadcaster and presenter, Sarina Bellissimo & Brian Lloyd, film critic, to discuss why these shows meant so much to us then, and why they still resonate today.

Joining Tom Dunne for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is Nanci Creedon, Clinical Animal Behaviourist.

According to a recent report by the Department of Finance, Ireland's population could reach 7.6 million people under the right conditions. But how would that change Ireland, both north and south of the border? Joining Tom Dunne to discuss is Edgar Morgenroth, Professor of Economics at DCU.

AsIAm, Ireland’s Autism Charity, and Autism Europe have been hosting a three-day international congress bringing together autistic people, advocates, researchers, and policymakers from across the globe. Joining Tome Dunne to talk about the event and the challenges facing people who are neurodivergent is Maja Toudal, an autistic and ADHD Clinical Psychologist, speaker, and author.

It can be hard to juggle creating social media content, self-promotion, touring, writing music, and family life, but one man who does it all with grace is Mick Flannery, who joins Tom Dunne to chat about it all.

Joining Tom Dunne to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor of the Irish Times & Bríd Smith, former People Before Profit TD.

Anton is joined in conversation by comedian, Jason Byrne.

Understanding deception isn’t necessarily about body language, it’s about patterns, psychology, and context. But how can we spot them? Stan Walters aka The Lie Guy, joins Anton to discuss.

Joining Anton to chat about the extraordinary popularity of 'The Traitors' is Deirdre Molumby, pop culture and entertainment expert & Barbara Scully, author and broadcaster.

With the presidential campaign beginning to take shape and Simon Harris saying that Fine Gael public representatives cannot facilitate the nomination of any candidate other than the ratified Fine Gael candidate, Anton is joined by two of the Independents putting their names forward - Gareth Sheridan and Nick Delehanty to discuss.

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Conor Lenihan, Former Minister of State; Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at DCU; and Gabija Gataveckaite, political journalist.

Thousands of people will gather in St. Peter’s Square today for the highly anticipated canonization of two modern saints, one of whom is Carlo Acutis, who is set to become the first millennial saint. Joining Anton to discuss is Colm Flynn Vatican Correspondent for EWTN News.

Joining Anton in conversation is writer and broadcaster, Maia Dunphy.

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Anton is joined by Martin Glynn, Founder and CEO of The DIY Academy.

The remains of a 17 meter female Fin whale have washed up on the Cork coast. Joining Antonto discuss next steps for its removal is Pádraig Whooley, Sightings Officer with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG).

An agreement has been reached at the Workplace Relations Commission to bring the strike action by school secretaries and caretakers to an end. Joining Anton to discuss is Andy Pike, Head of Education with Fórsa & Michael Finn, Principal of Gorey Community School.

The Council of Fashion Designers (CIFD) has written to the Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Ministers, and TDs to request that they wear an Irish brand when attending the return of the Dáil on September 17th as a "gesture of support for Irish design". Joining Anton to discuss is freelance journalist, Bairbre Power.

Joining Anton to go through the main stories form the Saturday papers is Dr Emma Howard, Economist at Technological University of Dublin & Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News with Mediahuis.

Labour MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has announced that he will be protesting the Hungarian Prime Minister's attendance at the Ireland v Hungary game in the Aviva Stadium this evening. He joins Anton to discuss.

Joining Anton in conversation is comedian Julie Jay, to chat about all things comedy, returning to teaching, and more.

Anton is joined by award-winning chef turned DJ, Neven Maguire, who is just off the back of DJing and cooking up some delicious dishes at Electric Picnic last night.