The Anton Savage Show

Singer-songwriter Paul Brady joins Anton in conversation to chat about some of his favourite albums, the rumour that he was at one point linked to Dire Straits, as well as some of the highs and lows of his career.

Over recent months, we have heard about the overcrowding crisis in prisons around the country, with the Inspector of Prisons recently saying that prisons are operating at up to 150% capacity. Joining Anton to discuss how we can look to solve the issue of overcrowding in prisons is: Former Mountjoy Prison Governor, John LonerganExecutive Director of the Irish Penal Reform Trust, Saoirse BradyRobert Cullen, a former prisoner of Mountjoy

This year, e-scooter-related brain injuries made up more than 25% of paediatric neurosurgical admissions at Temple Street, with almost half of those cases requiring emergency neurosurgery, leaving some with permanent disabilities. Joining Anton to discuss the issue is Dr Irwin Gill, Consultant Paediatrician working in rehabilitation at Temple Street.

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Kevin Cunningham, MD and Founder of Ireland Thinks; Paul Murphy, Irish People Before Profit–Solidarity TD; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner; and Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD spokesperson on Social Protection, Local Government and Electoral Reform.

Ireland's World Cup dream remains alive as Heimir Hallgrimsson's side defeated Portugal on Thursday night, but the road to qualification remains less than certain, with a win tonight in Budapest essential to securing a playoff place. Joining Anton to discuss is Stephen Doyle, Deputy Sports News Editor with Off the Ball.

Anton is joined by Suzy Byrne, the daughter of one of the country's most legendary broadcasters, Gay Byrne, to chat about her new book ‘PS More Letters and Memories from Gay Byrne Show'.

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

Though the BBC did issue an apology, Donald Trump has said that he will sue the BBC over how one of his speeches was edited by Panorama. Joining Anton to discuss the tensions between Trump and UK leader, Keir Starmer, is Enda Brady, presenter with TRT World.

The UK government has announced plans to make the depiction of strangulation or ‘choking' illegal in pornography. Announcing the plan, Technology Secretary Liz Kendall called this kind of material ‘vile and dangerous', but some have criticised the plan, citing existing legislation against depicting life-threatening acts and issues with enforcement and personal freedom. To discuss, Anton is joined by Sexologist and Educator at the School of Psychology, University of Galway, Dr Siobhan O'Higgins & Ruth Breslin, Director of The SERP (Sexual Exploitation Research and Policy Institute).

Sometimes described as the place Irish people go to get the news they wish didn't sound so plausible, Waterford Whispers has become an Irish cultural phenomenon. Colm Williamson, Editor-in-Chief of Waterford Whispers News, joins Anton to talk about how it all came about.

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is John Lee, Executive Editor of the Daily Mail Group Ireland &Valerie Cox, journalist.

Pope Leo XVI has elevated St Mary's Pro Cathedral to the status of a full Catholic Cathedral within the Archdiocese of Dublin. The move was approved by papal decree following a request by Dermot Farrell, Archbishop of Dublin, who joins Anton to discuss.

It was a rough night across the south and east of the country, as heavy winds and rain caused significant flooding and hazardous travel conditions. To get the latest, Anton is joined by:Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel Trevor Hunt, Dublin Fire Brigade station officer Superintendent Liam Geraghty, Press Officer at An Garda Síochána

From the brains of Douglas Adams and John Lloyd, the 42nd anniversary edition of The Meaning of Liff has just been released. John Lloyd, who is also famous for bringing us the likes of Not the Nine O'Clock News, Spitting Image, Blackadder, and QI, joins Anton to chat about the new edition, Douglas Adams, and more.

Pregnancy loss under 23 weeks is rarely spoken about, and in Ireland, it's not even officially recognised. But that silence can deepen the pain for those who experience it. So, what would it mean to finally acknowledge these losses and support parents? Professor Keelin O'Donoghue, consultant obstetrician and gynecologist at Cork University Maternity Hospital and a leading researcher in this area & Jennie Cronin, who is part of the pregnancy loss research group join Anton to discuss.

Dramatic political shifts are underway in US political circles. In New York City, 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani has just secured a historic mayoral victory, the federal government remains shuttered - now the longest shutdown in U.S. history - and Democrats scored major victories nationwide in the first major electoral test of President Donald Trump's second term. Joining Anton to unpack what this all means is former Maryland Governor, Martin O'Malley & Suzanne Lynch, Brussels Bureau Chief at Bloomberg

Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Sunday papers is John Cunningham, Marketing Insights Director for BAM Ireland; Philip Ryan, Head of Content with The Sunday Times Ireland; and Regina Doherty, MEP for Dublin.

Six months ago, Tony Wheeler, co-founder of Lonely Planet, joined Anton to talk about all things Lonely Planet just prior to him jetting off around the world. Tony took a call from Anton to chat about the exotic places he's been since then.

Pete Wedderburn, aka Pete the Vet, joins Anton to answer listener questions on pet health and behaviour.

Tens of thousands of people are beginning to arrive in Northern Brazil ahead of the first day of COP 30 on Monday. It follows a two-day UN climate assembly which saw around 60 world leaders in attendance, including Taoiseach Michael Martin. Newstalk reporter, Jessica Woodlock, is there for us - she joins Anton to discuss.

Irish families are now spending more than €2,100 extra a year on groceries compared to 2022. Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs Correspondent for the Irish Times, joins Anton to discuss why food prices keep climbing and whether there's any real relief in sight.

The Government has issued a compulsory housing order for all captive birds and poultry this week in an effort to prevent the spread of avian influenza. Joining Anton to discuss what efforts are underway to prevent further spread of the disease, as well as what the wider implications may be for Christmas, is Amy Forde, News Editor with The Irish Farmers Journal.

Kim Kardashian's All's Fair is being described as “existentially terrible” and “a clumsy, condescending girlboss fantasia”, but what are the shows that get all the plaudits but shouldn't? Screentime's John Fardy joins Anton to discuss.

Anton is joined by Jen Cummins, Social Democrats TD for Dublin South Central & Mark Hennessey, Ireland and Britain Editor at the Irish Times, to run through the main stories from the Saturday papers.

Revenue has extended the deadline for Local Property Tax filings until Wednesday, the 12th of November as hundreds of households had still not filed by yesterday's original deadline. Joining Anton to discuss is Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor Irish Independent.

Anton is joined by Canadian Ambassador to Ireland Dennis King to talk about Ireland and Canada's growing trade relationship.They discuss Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney and some of the opportunities for more collaboration going forward.

Anton is joined by Geraldine Osborne, author of her new book Somewhere Cold: A Year Living in the High Arctic where she tells the story of the year she spent living in the freezing arctic with her three kids, all under the age of 5 at the time.

Anton is joined by for Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan to discus anti-immigration protest, including the recent arson attack on an Ipas centre in Drogheda.They also discuss community engagement and policing

Anton is joined by Broadcaster and Author Matt Cooper, Journalist Lise Hand and Co-Chair of the European Green Party Ciaran Cuffe to discuss the biggest stories in the Sunday papers.They discuss more revelations about DJ Carey, the latest poll putting Sinn Fein as the largest party and more.

Irish rugby's biggest test of the year awaits as the squad faces off against New Zealand in Chicago tonight. After head coach Andy Farrell's squad announcement on Thursday, all eyes will be on out-half Jack Crowley as he was given the number 10 nod over Leinster's Sam Prendergast. Sean Defoe is joined now by Alan Quinlan, Former Munster and Ireland star, to discuss the biggest talking points ahead of tonight's match.

Donal Skehan joins Sean Defoe to talk about his career and his new cookbook, 'Real Time Recipes', which aims to maximise busy families' time in the kitchen.

For this week's Ask The Expert, Sean Defoe is joined by Robert Whelan, Managing Director at Rockwell Financial.

Thursday saw a seismic event in the British royal family as Andrew Windsor had all vestiges of his royal persona removed by the King in response to the constant stream of stories linking the former Prince to Jeffrey Epstein. Joining Sean Defoe to discuss is Jennie Bond, former BBC Royal Correspondent.

Carl Kinsella joins Sean Defoe to talk about his new book, 'At Least It Looks Good from Space: A Catalogue of Modern, Millennial and Personal Catastrophes'.

BBC's Celebrity Traitors has taken over, and as it heads into its final week, the pool of celebrity contestants is getting smaller. Sean Defoe is joined by Lauren Boland, Acting Assistant News Editor with The Journal, to chat about who have been the standout participants and hazard a guess at who will come out on top.

Joining Sean Defoe to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Craig Hughes, Political Editor of the Irish Daily Mail & Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin.

20 years ago, the Ferns Report laid bare the systematic abuse of children by members of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Ferns, and the institutional failures that allowed it to continue for decades. It was the first official state inquiry into clerical sexual abuse in Ireland, and it marked a turning point in how the country confronted that dark chapter of its history. Colm O'Gorman, Human Rights Campaigner and founder and former Director of One in Four, joins Anton to look back on its impact, legacy, and how Ireland has, or hasn't, changed since.

Ben Elton is one of the defining voices of British comedy. Co-writer of The Young Ones and Blackadder, creator of The Thin Blue Line and Upstart Crow, and the man behind the hit Queen musical We Will Rock You. He's also a bestselling novelist and stand-up who's spent decades mixing sharp wit with social insight. Ben joins Anton to chat about his career and his new autobiography, What Have I Done?.

Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Frances Fitzgerald, former Tánaiste and member of the G7 Advisory Council; Joan Burton, Former Tánaiste/leader of the Labour Party; Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at DCU; and Harry McGee, Political correspondent with The Irish Times.

Aontú has fired the leader of its youth wing in Kildare and dismissed five other members following the discovery of ­private WhatsApp groups where some members posted racist and antisemitic comments. Aontú Leader, Peadar Tóibín, joins Anton to discuss.

Mary Nolan Hickey had, up until this year, competed in every Dublin city marathon since 1980. With Mary having decided to hang up her running shoes, the Irish Life Dublin City Marathon organisers decided to name a new trophy after her, one which will be given to the winner of the Elite Women's Race every year from now on. Mary joins Anton to chat about it all.

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Frances Fitzgerald, former Tánaiste, and member of the G7 Advisory Council; Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fail TD for the Wicklow–Wexford constituency & Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence; and Ian Guider, Business journalist & columnist with the Business Post.