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Apr 27, 2025 • 46min
Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel April 27th
Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Michael Kelly, Director of Public Affairs for the papal charity 'Aid to the Church in Need'; Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway; and Joan Mulvihill, Digitalisation Lead at Siemens.Newstalk reporter, Barry Whyte, also took a call to give us the latest on developments in Rome following the funeral of Pope Francis.
Apr 26, 2025 • 9min
Ask The Expert: Pete the Builder
Joining Anton this morning to answer your questions is Peter Finn, better known as Pete The Builder from “Let’s Talk Homes dot com.”
Apr 26, 2025 • 9min
Academics cancel US travel over fears of harassment
Academics are cancelling planned conferences and seminars in the US because of the risk of harassment and interrogation by immigration officials. Anton spoke to Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin
Apr 26, 2025 • 14min
Julie Jay
Anton caught up with comedian Julie Jay about life on and off the stage.
Apr 26, 2025 • 7min
The Pope's Funeral
Barry Whyte spoke to Anton live from Vatican City
Apr 26, 2025 • 9min
Danish Parenting
When it comes to parenting, a lot of it is simply learned on the fly, but there is a method that may help us better navigate the traps and pitfalls of raising our kids. Jessica Joelle Alexander is the author of ‘The Danish Way Every Day: A Practical, Age-By-Age Guide to Raising Confident, Capable Kids Like the Happiest People in the World’ spoke to Anton
Apr 26, 2025 • 26min
What’s Going On
Anton was joined by Gina London, Communications specialist, Former CNN Correspondent and Sunday Independent Columnist and Jack Horgan Jones, political reporter with The Irish Times.
Apr 20, 2025 • 18min
In Conversation with George Hamilton
George Hamilton, iconic sports broadcaster, joins The Anton Savage Show to reflect on his career, his legendary commentary moments, and the beautiful game itself.Listen here.
Apr 20, 2025 • 10min
Airbnb in The Spotlight
Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Ireland South MEP for Fianna Fáil and Member of European Transport and Tourism Committee, joins The Anton Savage Show to talk Airbnb regulation, housing pressure, and how Airbnb could devestate rural communities.Listen here.
Apr 20, 2025 • 15min
Trump's USA
Paul Brandus of West Wing Reports joins The Anton Savage Show to unpack the latest in American politics as President Trump maintains unrest at home and abroad.Listen here.
