The Anton Savage Show Newstalk

Today marks 30 years since Riverdance made is debut on TV. Anton is joined by barrister and former RTÉ presenter, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú to look back on the night and what it was like to co-host with Gerry Ryan.

This week Vision Ireland said that there is a critical need for a national eye health strategy over the lifetime of the next Government with waiting lists for eye care being among the longest in the health system. One area that I wanted to look at more closely is that of laser eye surgery and how they actually work. Joining Anton to discuss is Dr. Arthur Cummings, Ophthalmologist from the Wellington Eye Clinic 

As we continue on into this new era of generative AI, global liberal democracy faces a near-unprecedented laundry list of digital threats with the rampant spread of disinformation threatening the integrity of elections this year in more than 60 countries. But how prepared are we to meet those threats head on and what is the state of the political landscape in Ireland generally? Joining Anton to discuss is Stephen O’Leary, Managing Director at Olytico & Newstalk Breakfast host, Shane Coleman 

Joining Anton to review the main stories in the Sunday papers is Theresa Lowe barrister and former broadcaster, Paul Williams, Crime Journalist with the Irish Independent, and Craig Hughes, Political Editor with Irish Daily Mail

The Ideal Home Show 2024 is taking place all weekend in the RDS Simmonscourt with over 200 exhibitors, advice theatres, dozens of interior designers & home improvement experts. One of the people who will be on hand to give one of the many expert talks is the one and only, Diarmuid Gavin - he joins Anton to discuss.

Joining Anton to answer all of your finance related questions is Robert Whelan, Rockwell Financial Management.