Newstalk Weekend

A flotilla carrying humanitarian aid and activists will depart from Barcelona today with the goal of establishing a humanitarian corridor to Gaza. One of the people who will be in support of the flotilla is Independent Senator Lynn Ruane, who joins Anton to discuss.

President Trump’s firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has opened a remarkable legal and political fight in Washington. Cook, the first Black woman to serve on the Fed’s Board, is suing the president, calling her removal unlawful and a direct threat to the central bank’s independence. Joining Anton to unpack the implications is Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, UCD.

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Kate O’Connell, Former Fine Gael TD; Dan Mulhall, Former Irish ambassador; and Barry Doyle, Chief Financial and Operating Officer at Johnson Hana.Anton also speaks to Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent at Mediahuis Ireland, about Fianna Fáil's potential presidential nomination & Willie O'Reilly, former director of Today FM, FM104, Highland Radio, and former RTÉ Group Commercial Director, about Claire Byrne's move to Newstalk.

Anton is joined by Mark Wogan to talk about the challenges in selling the family home, his friendship with Heston Blumenthal, and more.

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Anton is joined by Sarah Keogh, Dietitian and Founder of Eatwell.

If you’ve ever had young kids in the house, you’ll know the dreaded note from school: ‘There’s been a case of head lice in the class.’ But what’s the best way to deal with them, and how can parents make sure they’re gone for good? Anton is joined by Natasha Lucas from The Nit Cracker, who specialises in tackling head lice in children. 

The Central Bank’s latest figures show Irish household wealth at record levels, though gains are uneven and concentrated in housing. At the same time, the Government is preparing to roll out its new pension auto-enrolment scheme, aiming to bring hundreds of thousands of workers into retirement saving. To discuss these issues, Anton is joined by Dara Calleary, TD for Mayo, Minister for Social Protection, and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht.

Joining Anton to go through the Saturday papers is Neale Richmond, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown & Minister of State with responsibility for International Development & Diaspora, and Gina London, Leadership Communications expert & Award-winning former CNN anchor.

Electric Picnic is well and truly underway as 80,000 people have made their way to Stradbally in Co Laois this weekend. Josh Crosbie, Newstalk Reporter was on hand in Stradbally to soak up some of the festival atmosphere.

Joining Anton in conversation is comedian Karl Spain.

Anton is joined by Erica Hargaden, Paediatric Sleep Consultant and founder of Babogue, to discuss how best to readjust our sleep patterns before the kids go back to school.

Joining Anton to discuss the legacy of shows like The Biggest Loser and Operation Transformation, and where we stand regarding the culture of calorie deficits and exercise, is Joanne Moscalu, Registered Dietitian specialising in eating disorders & Dr. Eva Orsmond, TV Presenter & doctor from Operation Transformation.

Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Sunday papers is John Cunningham, Relationship Director with Morgan McKinley and Chair and Country Director of Lysis Group; Erin McGreehan, Fianna Fáil TD Louth, Spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration; and John Lee, Executive Editor of the Daily Mail Group Ireland.

Mark Weiss, Israel Correspondent with the Irish Times, joins Anton to discuss the declaration of man-made famine in Gaza as well as the latest airstrikes, with reports that scores of Palestinians have been killed in recent days.

Fiachna ó Braonáin of The Hot House Flowers joined Anton in studio to talk guitars, touring, and the Mojave Desert.

Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is Robert Whelan, Managing Director of Rockwell Financial.

Paracetamol is the world's most popular painkiller, but new research suggests a link between paracetamol use during pregnancy and ADHD & autism in children. To discuss what this means for expectant mothers, Anton is joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Master of the National Maternity Hospital.

Today will see a demonstration in Dublin city centre in memory of Harvey Morrison Sherratt, who died from a sudden illness last month after he had waited several years for essential spinal surgery. Joining Anton to discuss the broader issues with Children’s Health Ireland is Una Negley, co-founder of the Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Paediatric Advocacy Group & Bernard Mulvany, People Before Profit representative for Dublin Bay North, and organiser of this afternoon’s demonstration.

Big Tech workers in Ireland can be on salaries well above €150,000 and are one of the few groups that can still afford to buy homes within the M50. But, as economists have long warned, the reliance on the sector is almost too much and is seeping into every aspect of Irish society, even perhaps Ireland’s biggest problem: Housing. Joining Anton to discuss is Conor Skeehan, Sunday Independent Columnist, Former chair of the Housing Agency, and Lecturer in Planning at Technological University.

Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times; Valerie Cox, Author and Journalist; and Dee Reddy, Entertainment Journalist and Podcaster.

More than 20,000 American football fans are expected to arrive into Dublin city for this year's Aer Lingus College Football Classic, with the Kansas State Wildcats taking on the Iowa State Cyclones. Joining Anton to preview the event is Michael McQuaid. Founder of Pro Football Ireland/.

Our cup runneth over when it comes to Irish Cultural Icons. As Oasis depart these shores tonight, our eyes will move their gaze to the Dome in Tralee and the battle of the Roses. Kathryn Thomas joined Anton to give us the low down on all things Rose of Tralee 2025 which kicks off tomorrow.

July saw record-breaking passenger numbers through Cork and Dublin, with Dublin Airport experiencing its busiest day in history. Anton sat down with Dublin Airport Authority CEO Kenny Jacobs to discuss a record breaking silly-season .

In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s meeting with Vladamir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will fly to Washington tomorrow to discuss terms for ending the war. EU leaders have now cautiously welcomed the move towards peace while maintaining that Ukraine’s security should be prioritized. To catch us up on all the latest Anton spoke to West Wing Reports’ Paul Brandus and Shona Murray, European Correspondent for Euro News   

Anton sits down with Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín, Political Correspondent at the Irish Daily Mail Sarah McGuinness and former director of One In Four and Amnesty International Colm O'Gorman to discuss the biggest stories from the Sunday papers.They discuss the ongoing issues with Children's Health Ireland, the race for the Presidency and more.

Newstalk's own Henry McKean talks to Anton about Oasis' first of two Dublin concerts in Croke Park and brings us interviews with fans excited to see the Gallagher brothers after their long hiatus.

You’d have to be living under a rock to not know that the band Oasis are hitting Dublin tonight for their first gig of two in Croke Park. But while some might live under a rock, Anton talks to Virgin Media’s Gavan Reilly, full time Oasis Superfan and part time Political Correspondent, Broadcaster Dave Fanning who has interviewed them and been at many of their gigs and Claire Percy from Dublin Port who has been living under tonnes and tonnes of music equipment, speakers, lighting and screens for the bands huge return to Ireland.

This time on Ask the Expert Anton is joined by Dr Eleanor Galvin who answers all your medical questions.

This week Anton is joined by Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon and Political Reporter at the Irish Independent Tabitha Monahan to discuss the biggest stories of the day in the Newspaper Panel.

Summer is coming to a close and that brings with it some wildlife anomalies across the country as seasons change. Éanna Ní Lamhna talked to Anton about what’s happening when the flies and spiders are looking for your home as a potential nest, and the latest sighting of the invasive Asian hornet in Cork.

Since Fine Gael's Mairead McGuinness dropped out of the President race this week Fine Gael have been left looking for a new nominee. MEP Sean Kelly talks to Anton about whether he will seek the nomination from his party.

With the news that Ukrainian President Voldomyr Zelenskyy will travel to Washington on Monday in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s meeting with Vladamir Putin, questions remain over exactly what progress has been made to end the war and what concessions Putin wants from Zelenskyy   Anton is joined by Washington Correspondent at The Guardian David Smith, by MEP Sean Kelly, former UK Ambassador to Belarus and North Korea John Everard and Ukrainian MP Inna Sovsun

Horse Sport Ireland CEO Denis Duggan joins to talk about the 150th Dublin Horse Show and its place in Ireland’s sporting and social calendar.Horse Sport Ireland is at the fore of all equistrian competition in the country and Denis provides a brilliant insight into the value of horse sports to Ireland.Listen here

Senator and former sports broadcaster Evanne Ní Chuilinn looks ahead to Galway v Cork in this year’s All-Ireland Camogie Final.Listen here

Chief Economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs Dan O’Brien looks at the impact of Donald Trump’s new 15% tariff on Irish exports.From dairy and butter to pharmaceuticals and tech, we hear why many exporters are keeping their heads down. We also hear how the Occupied Territories Bill may cause huge problems for the Irish economy.Listen here

Comedian, actor, and writer Pat Shortt talks about his visit to Japan this week to mark the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima — reflecting on the memorial events and the message of peace to learn from the bombings.Pat is working on a film about a Kildare man, Joseph Cox, who was one of the eyewitnesses to the fallout in Hiroshima.Listen here for all this brilliant conversation.

Former Tánaiste and Labour Minister Joan Burton, Irish Institutional Property CEO Pat Farrell, and Sunday Times Ireland Head of Content Philip Ryan join Ivan Yates for Anton to review Sunday morning’s front pages.The panel discuss everything from planning to the presidency and all the headlines in between.Listen here.

Landscape contractor and award-winning Garden Designer, Brian Burke joins Anna Daly for Anton to answer listeners’ gardening questions.From planting tips to keeping your garden looking its best through the summer.Listen here.

British-Cambodian chef Kaneda Pen, founder of Mamapen in London, shares his journey from a career in advertising to opening the city’s only Cambodian restaurant.Listen here.

Actor and director Mel Gibson is in Trim as a series of events begin to mark the 30th anniversary of the making of the Oscar-winning film Braveheart.NewsTalk’s own Rhianne Kelly is down in Trim as Hollywood returns to the historic town.Listen here.

Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore, Transport Consultant Conor Faughnan, and Louise Williams of Monthly Cycles discuss how Helsinki achieved a full year without a single road death — and what lessons Ireland can take from its Vision Zero strategy.Listen here

Freelance Journalist, Niamh O’Reilly and Psychotherapist and Author, Stella O’Malley discuss on if children really want their phones and Ipads, or if it's really just the freedom of being a kid they want.Listen here.

Cuán Ó Flatharta, presenter of NewsTalk’s Splanc, and former Lord Mayor and Fine Gael councillor Emma Blain join Anna to review Saturday morning’s front pages.From the race to the Áras and the horrifying scenes from Gaza, get all the biggest stories here.

Fianna Fáil TD Peter 'Chap' Cleere joins Anna Daly for Anton Savage to discuss why coverage and attendance for women’s sport still lags behind the men’s games, even on All-Ireland final weekend.Listen here.

It's been a week since the cosy tete-a-tete between President Trump and Ursula von der Leyan, which resulted in a 15% tariff being placed on EU goods being sold in the US. While there was a ‘It could have been a lot worse’ sense of relief, where does that leave Ireland now?Dan O’Brien, Chief Economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs, joins guest host Seán Defoe to discuss.

Seán Defoe’s guest can offer a first-hand account of making the precarious journey from Gaza to Ireland to continue his career in medicine, and has appealed to Irish politicians to assist in the evacuation of his family.Doctor Momin Hilles joins to discuss.

As one of nine children, my next guest learned how to cook at his mother’s apron strings and more than forty years ago set up the Ballymaloe Cookery School with his sister Darina Allen, sharing his knowledge and skills with thousands more, inspiring some of today’s top chefs along the way – at the heart of his message and love of food has always been quality ingredients prepared simply. He’s also written some best-selling books on food as well as presenting ‘How To Cook Well’ for RTÉ television show.Guest host Seán Defoe is joined by Rory O’Connell!

In this episode of The Anton Savage Show, Luke O'Neill welcomes Dr. Trish Scanlon, who's back to discuss an urgent cause: Children Not Numbers. This vital medical aid charity is dedicated to supporting children in Gaza who suffer from critical illnesses, even amidst ongoing conflict. Tune in to hear about an upcoming fundraising gig on August 23rd at Walter's pub in Dun Laoghaire that aims to support this cause. Join us and learn how you can make a difference!

Pete the Vet is here with us to discuss all things animal care. If you've ever worried about a lump on your dog's chest or concerned about your pet picking up viruses, this episode has you covered. Pete shares tips on maintaining healthy weight, the implications of dental issues, and how to recognize normal shedding from skin conditions. Tune in for expert advice that could make a real difference in your pet's life!

Orla Dolan, CEO of Breakthrough Cancer Research joins Luke O'Neill to discuss the groundbreaking "Cancer Revolution" exhibition opening at Dublin's Stephen's Green Shopping Centre. Running from August 15th to October 31st, this free exhibition highlights the evolution of cancer care through inspiring stories, innovative research, and significant Irish contributions.Discover how this exhibition aims to foster hope and engagement, encouraging visitors of all ages to learn about the past, present, and future of cancer research.