The Anton Savage Show

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.

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.