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Newstalk Breakfast

Anton Savage

Booking Overview

A daily news and current-affairs interview show covering Irish politics, economics, business, public policy and major news developments, with frequent short interviews featuring subject-matter experts, industry representatives and commentators. PR agencies could credibly pitch economists, policy researchers, business leaders, trade-association representatives and authoritative commentators with a timely Irish angle; booking difficulty is medium because the show values accessible experts tied to the day’s news, although its national breakfast broadcast profile is competitive.

Metrics

Episodes: 8684

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 3.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Ireland

YouTube: 111.0k subscribers

Instagram: 216.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

breakfast@newstalk.com

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Host

Anton Savage - Irish broadcaster and communications expert who presents the breakfast news and current-affairs programme.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Recognized subject-matter expertise, senior leadership in a relevant organization, academic or research credentials, or established authority as a journalist or commentator. Guests should offer a clear, timely perspective on Irish news and public affairs.
Required Achievements:  
Senior leadership of a business, trade association or professional organization, Academic or research expertise relevant to current economic or policy issues, Established journalism or specialist commentary experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Harry Browne - Major News Stories Listeners May Have Missed

Ger Hyland - The Irish Haulage Sector’s Priorities Ahead Of Budget 2027

David Broderick - ESRI Research On Minimum-wage Increases And Inflation

Jennie Bond - Earl Spencer’s Memoir And Its Claims Concerning The British Royal Family

Dr Emma Howard - Grocery Inflation And Recent Supermarket Price Data

Recent Topics

News, Current Affairs, Economics, Politics, Business

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Newstalk Breakfast
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Eamon Ryan on his new documentary 

October 13, 2026

In July 2023, Eamon Ryan the then Leader of the Green party and a Cabinet Minister allowed a fly on the wall camera crew to follow his last 18 months in government.  Forever is now will be released on Friday the 16th and Eamon give us a insight into what they captured.

Woman sentenced for breaching anonymity order in Jeffrey Donaldson case

October 13, 2026

A woman who breached the anonymity of one of the victims of child sex offender Jeffrey Donaldson has been sentenced to three months in prison. For more details on this Anton spoke to Frank Graney Newstalk Courts Correspondent.

Union leaders reject Minister's push for WRC talks

October 13, 2026

Union leaders have rejected the Government’s push for urgent pay talks today. The strike actions are set to go ahead tomorrow. Speaking to Anton was Unite deputy regional secretary Tom Fitzgerald. 

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Newstalk Breakfast
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How do I get in touch with Newstalk Breakfast?

Newstalk Breakfast is hosted by Anton Savage. Its publicly listed email is breakfast@newstalk.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Newstalk Breakfast?

The publicly listed email for Newstalk Breakfast: breakfast@newstalk.com.

How many listeners does Newstalk Breakfast have?

Podseeker estimates Newstalk Breakfast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Newstalk Breakfast?

Newstalk Breakfast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Recognized subject-matter expertise, senior leadership in a relevant organization, academic or research credentials, or established authority as a journalist or commentator. Guests should offer a clear, timely perspective on Irish news and public affairs. Common among recent guests: Senior leadership of a business, trade association or professional organization; Academic or research expertise relevant to current economic or policy issues; Established journalism or specialist commentary experience. Recent guests include Harry Browne, Ger Hyland, and David Broderick.

How hard is it to get booked on Newstalk Breakfast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Newstalk Breakfast cover?

Recent episodes cover News, Current Affairs, Economics, Politics, and Business. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

breakfast@newstalk.com

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