The Anton Savage Show

40 years ago on July 13th, 1985, rock and pop history was made when an estimated global TV audience of 1.9 billion, and a combined total of over 160,000 fans in attendance at the London and Philadelphia shows watched Live Aid. The show was originally conceived by Bob Geldof following the huge success of Do They Know It's Christmas? with the aim of raising more money for those impacted by the then-ongoing famine in Ethiopia. Joining Sean Defoe to reflect on it all is journalist, Bairbre Power, who attended Live Aid Wembley & Live Aid Promoter, Harvey Goldsmith.

The CSO's Irish Health Survey for 2024 has found that 56% of people aged 55-64 drink alcohol at least weekly compared to just 27% of 18–24-year-olds. But what is driving this trend, and what are the broader health implications? Joining Sean Defoe to discuss is Dr Sheila Gilheany, CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland.

Joining Sean Defoe to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Valerie Cox, Journalist and author; Colm O'Gorman, former director of One in Four; and John Connolly, TD for Galway West.

OTB's Jonathan Higgins joins Sean Defoe to chat through the weekend's Wimbledon action, the All-Ireland SFC semi-finals, as well as the weekend's rugby.

Joining Sean Defoe to discuss the likely candidates for the Irish presidential race, as well as Catherine Connolly publicly declaring that she will run in the presidential election, are broadcaster Ivan Yates & People Before Profit TD, Paul Murphy.

Author Sinead Moriarty has sold over 900,000 books across the UK and Ireland. Her latest novel, ‘The In-Laws' is a sharp and relatable tale on dealing with the family that you didn't choose! Sinead joins Anna Daly to discuss this further.

Joining Annas Daly for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is Gerry Devlin, Owner of the Dublin Cookery School, to answer all of your cooking-related questions.

The Laois Walks Festival is back after a 5-year absence, and for the month of July, there are 22 walks to choose from. We sent Henry McKean last night on the Abbeyleix Bog Walk, and he joins Anna Daly in studio to tell us how he got on.

A report this week from Children's Books Ireland has shown that almost a quarter of teenagers don't read for pleasure, with more than 1 in 5 Irish children under the age of four not being read to at all. Joining Anna Daly to discuss is: Jenny Murray, Deputy CEO from Children's Books Ireland Patricia Forde, children's author Dr. Joanna Fortune, Psychotherapist & Author

Joining Anna Daly to go through the main stories in the Saturday papers is Killian Woods, Senior Business Reporter with the Business Post & Michelle Murphy, Research and Policy Analyst at Social Justice Ireland.

In a majority decision, Katie Taylor has defeated Amanda Serrano in their third, and likely final, bout, thus securing Taylor's legacy as the greatest women's boxer of all time. Newstalk reporter, Jack McDonald, was there to soak it all in - he joins Anna Daly to discuss.

Paddy Kehoe and mathematician Stefan Klincewicz join Anton to tell the true story behind Beat The Lotto, Ross Whitaker's new documentary about their audacious 1992 plan to beat the Irish National Lottery. The film charts how they led a syndicate that aimed to buy every possible combination.Listen here.

Anton is joined by Patrick O'Donovan, Minister for Arts, Culture, Communications, Media, and Sport, who recently revealed his epilepsy diagnosis. He tells Anton all about living with the condition and why he chose to speak publicly about it.Listen here.

Terry Sheridan, Director of News at WSHU, joins the show to discuss the catastrophic flash floods in central Texas that have left at least 43 people dead, including 15 children. With dozens still missing and multiple counties affected, Sheridan outlines the scale of the disaster, the ongoing emergency response, and what comes next.Listen here.

Frances Fitzgerald, former Tánaiste, and member of the G7 Advisory Council; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath-West; and Gabija Gataveckaite, political correspondent with the Irish Independent and Sunday Independent, join Anton to review the Sunday papers.From the latest Ireland Thinks Poll and Rachel Reeves' public showing of emotion, get all the week's news here.

The leader of the St John of God Order in Ireland should face criminal investigation for the reckless endangerment of Children according to the former CEO of Bernardos, Fergus Finlay.This coming from last week's Mail on Sunday that published harrowing stories of child sexual abuse from victims in Malawi by serial paedophile Fr. Aidan ClohessyFergus joined Anton to discuss.Listen here.

The Mongol Rally is an intercontinental car rally that traverses Europe and Russia.

Dr. Eleanor Galvin joins Anton to   answer your medical questions in our Ask The Expert segment

Gabby Bernstein is a world-renowned spiritual leader and best-selling self-help author and is bringing her manifestation masterclass to Dublin

Sky News journalist and broadcaster, Adam Bolton, joins Anton to give his verdict on UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer's first twelve months in office.

To discuss the week's biggest news stories, Anton is joined by Senator Aubrey McCarthy and Emer O'Higgins TD

Annabel Dimmock reflects on last year's win and why she won't be on the card at this year's KPMG Women's Irish Open

16 years after their last gig together - brothers Noel and Liam have put their differences aside and are embarking on a world tour. Presenter with Beat102103 Darren Rice was at the gig in the Principality stadium in Cardiff last night and speaks with Anton about what fans heading to their shows should expect.

Broadcasting legend. Bryan Dobson joins The Anton Savage Show to reflect on his decades at RTÉ, his approach to news, the state of journalism in Ireland today, and what comes next in this week's In Conversation.Listen here.

The Trump Effect is continuing to have an impact, recently hitting some of Ireland's most high-profile whiskey distilleries who have halted production: Powerscourt Distillery, and Roe & Co whiskey.Denis O'Flynn, Deputy Chair of the Irish Whiskey Association and shareholder in Clonakilty distillery joins Anton to discuss the impact on Irish whiskey.Listen here.

Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman joins The Anton Savage Show to discuss his reaction to the banned Pride parade in Hungary.Roderic was in Budapest as an act of protest to this banning and tells Anton about the feelings on the ground in Hungary amongst marchers.Listen here.

Almost 3 thousand social homes across the country will be delayed in their roll out, due to value for money concerns.Social Democrats TD for Dublin North-West, Rory Hearne joinsAnton to discuss just how this was allowed to happen, so close to construction.Listen here.

Larry Donnelly, lecturer at the University of Galway, Kate O'Connell, former Fine Gael TD, and Gavin Duffy, businessman and former presidential candidate, join Anton Savage to discuss the week's biggest stories — from Kneecap to the presidential election and everything in between.The panel are also joined by CEO of Manna, Bobby Healy, to discuss the rising complaints to drones in Dublin 15.Listen here.

Kneecap took the West Holts stage by storm on Saturday, but if you were watching the BBC; you might not have seen it.One man who was in attendance was Fiachna O'Braonain from The Hothouse Flowers and he joins Anton to describe the scenes.Listen here.

With the United States heading into another pivotal election cycle and political divisions running deep, Anton is joined by Martin O'Malley, former Governor of Maryland, a one-time Democratic presidential hopeful, and a long-time advocate for progressive reform in American politics.

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

According to a report published earlier this week by the National Cancer Registry Ireland (NCRI), almost ten people every day in Ireland are being diagnosed with a tobacco-related cancer. Also highlighted was that smoking remains a major driver of cancer in Ireland, with more than 3,750 cancer cases directly caused by tobacco use in 2022. Joining Anton to discuss is Dr Celia O'Hare, Aspire fellow in public health medicine, and lead author of the NCRI report & Prof. John Crown, Consultant Medical Oncologist at St Vincent's Medical Group.

Charley Boorman is someone who's no stranger to adventure, whether it's riding motorbikes across continents or diving into bold new projects. Perhaps best known for his epic journeys like Long Way Round and Long Way Down alongside Ewan McGregor. Now, he's back with a brand-new TV series, Long Way Home, and a fresh venture into the world of audio with his podcast, 'The Nod'. He joins Anton to chat about it all.

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Aisling O'Rourke, podcaster and communications coach & Mark Hennessey, Ireland and Britain Editor of The Irish Times.

The Dublin Pride parade is taking place later on today, which is likely to see up to 100,000 people lining the streets. Joining Anton to chat about what people can expect is Jed Dowling Co-CEO of Dublin Pride.

Tony Wheeler, co-founder of Lonely Planet, is one of the most influential figures in modern travel, with his work inspiring generations of travellers and reshaping how we explore the world. He joins Anton to talk about his life's work and the enduring legacy of Lonely Planet.

The Eddie Jordan Foundation launched earlier this year in memory of the late, renowned motorsport entrepreneur, former Formula 1 team boss, and celebrated broadcaster, Eddie Jordan. One of the trustees of the foundation is Eddie's daughter, Zoe, who joins Anton to chat about it and the legacy of her late-father.

Joining Anton to get further reaction on the US entering the conflict between Israel-Iran is Paul Brandus, West Wing Reports founder and White House Bureau Chief.

Joining Anton to go through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Former Justice Minister, Alan Shatter; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Fein MEP for Dublin; and Tabitha Monahan, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent and Indo Daily podcast presenter.

U.S. forces have struck three Iranian nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. The bombing triggered Iranian missile retaliation toward Israel and has sparked a major geopolitical crisis, drawing global concern and setting the stage for further conflict or diplomatic efforts. Sky News Middle East correspondent, Alistair Bunkall, joins Anton to discuss.

We asked Henry McKean to crisscross the highways and byways, meeting people along the way and asking them about their childhood summer roadtrips, compared to now. He joins Anton in Carlingford to tell him how he got on.With thanks to ESB's network of EV chargers, giving you the freedom to go further.

Gearoid Farrelly joins Anton to chat about his new Dancing with the Stars-inspired tattoo, touring, whether oysters are vegan, and more.Also, to wrap up a hugely enjoyable broadcast from Carlinford Marina, Anton and the team were played out by singer-songwriter Fionn Kenny, performing his new song 'Rule of the Law'.