The Anton Savage Show

We’re now two weeks into Donald Trump’s ‘Hush Money’ trial taking place in Manhattan’s criminal courthouse. The trial has featured several hours of contentious testimony from Stormy Daniels, X-rated revelations about the former President and even a violation of a gag order. But with this just one of several cases Mr. Trump is facing, how dangerous are these cases to the former president’s hopes of being re-elected? And what is the current mood amongst the Trump faithful? Joining Anton to discuss is Paul Brandus, White House Bureau Chief for West Wing Reports.

You’ve probably seen the signs across every lamppost - yes, local elections are back in full swing… but what are they all about? And, what does a local councillor actually do? Joining Anton on the show now are three first-time candidates from across the country to discuss. They are - Adam O’Ceallaigh, Green Party candidate for Ballinamore, Leitrim, Ali Morris, Soc Dem candidate for Mullingar in Westmeath and Lynda Prendergast, Fianna Fáil candidate for Tallaght South.

Ian Dempsey has been running his breakfast radio show for over 25 years, making the jump from presenting at RTÉ. Safe to say, it’s gone well for him. The voice of mornings at TodayFM joins Anton to discuss his life and career.

Joining Anton to review the main stories in the Sunday papers are Political Commentator Ursula Ní Shabhaois, Executive Editor of the Daily Mail Group, John Lee and Senator Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Climate Justice.

Newstalk’s own Henry McKean joined Anton from Malmö to discuss Ireland’s sixth place result, the controversy surrounding the Eurovision final and the reaction he received from Bambie Thug.

He’s the 80s music star that brought you hits such as: • I Won’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me • Dancing Girls • Wouldn’t It Be Good Now Nik Kershaw is inviting fans to rewind the clock as he preforms at ‘Rewind Festival’ in Dublin’s St Anne’s Park on Sunday 2nd June. Nik joined Anton to chat about his storied life in music.

Joining Anton to answer all of your legal questions was Sonia McEntee, Principal Solicitor at Sonia McEntee Solicitors and chair of the Law Society PR Committee.

Earlier this week a cluster of tents along Dublin’s Grand Canal were moved with Taoiseach Simon Harris saying the days of people living in these encampments were over, however within hours the tents were reappearing throughout the city. So what can be done to deal with the ever growing immigration issue? Is it time to consider more drastic solutions such as checkpoints at the border with Northern Ireland? Joining Anton to discuss was is Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O'Gorman

Joining Anton from Malmö ahead of tonight's Eurovision song contest was Newstalk's own Henry McKean.

Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Louisa Meehan, Woodview HRM - HR and Dispute Resolution expert and Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain editor of The Irish Times

With high temperatures and scenes of Northern Lights it's been a hectic few days of weather, to discuss Anton was joined by Cathal Nolan, founder of Irelands weather Channel

Andrew Hunter Murray is a writer, broadcaster, and comedian. He co-hosts the award-winning podcast No Such Thing as a Fish and spent fourteen years writing for BBC2’s QI. His latest book ’A Beginner’s Guide to Breaking and Entering’ was released last month. He joins Anton to discuss his career and more.

Joining Anton 'In conversation' is Coronas frontman, Danny O'Reilly. Together they discuss the band's new single 'Speak Up', the first song from their 8th studio album, how it felt to perform with Paul McCartney, and more.

Across the United States students have been rallying at universities in protest against the ongoing war in Gaza with demonstrations also taking place in Trinity College Dublin and elsewhere in Europe. Joining Anton to discuss the issues is László Molnárfi, President of Trinity College Students' Union & Larry Donnelly, University of Galway Law Lecturer and Political columnist with the Journal.ie.

Joining Anton to review the main stories in the Sunday papers is Gabija Gataveckaite, political reporter with the Irish Independent; Valerie Cox, journalist & author; and Gerard Howlin, public affairs consultant & Irish Times columnist.

Nature fans on the prowl for a good documentary can rejoice. Derek Mooney’s ‘Back from the Brink’ series is returning in June- viewers can expect killer whales and wild goats to grace their screens. Derek joined Bobby to chat about his new RTE series and bird lovers' hype for International Dawn Chorus Day, which falls tomorrow.

For this weeks Ask the Expert Anton was joined by Gardening expert and Super Garden judge Brian Burke

This week saw the Irish and UK Governments at odds over asylum seekers. Joining Anton to breakdown the situation was: Daniel Mulhall, Former Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Malaysia Adam Bolton, veteran Sky News broadcaster and Journalist

When a former rugby player and model couple had to adapt to the challenges pandemic restrictions had on their pilates business, they catered to their customers' needs and went online. Now back in the reformer studio, Gordon D’Arcy and Aoife Cogan are catering to customers' needs again, but this time – starting with socks. The pair stepped up to the plate when they noticed the necessity of non-slip socks in the studio and are launching their own brand of grip soled socks. Joining Anton this morning was Gordon D’Arcy and Aoife Cogan.

Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Tanya Ward, Children's Rights Alliance Chief Executive and Saoirse Hanley, Features writer with the Independent