The Pat Kenny Show
Newstalk
Pat brings you the sharpest analysis of news and current affairs on the radio and fresh perspectives on the issues that will define a generation. Breaking news is interwoven with reflective news features and reports from a variety of reporters based across the country. Experts are on hand to guide listeners on everything from consumer and employment rights and health issues to savvy holiday options. And Pat is joined by all the best personalities from the entertainment world.Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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Sep 30, 2025 • 20min
Reaction to the first presidential three-way debate
Last night, the three candidates for the Presidency took to their first three-way debate on Virgin Media’s Tonight Show. We listen back to the highlights with analysis from Newstalk Political Correspondent and Host of the Let Me Explain Podcast Seán Defoe.
Sep 30, 2025 • 8min
Meta their new teen accounts in Ireland
Meta boss says Irish parents should take charge of kids’ Instagram and Facebook usage more. Launching new teen accounts in Ireland, Meta’s Global Head of Safety, Antigone Davis, said that parents should step up to judge whether content their kids see is ‘free speech’ or ‘harmful’.We discuss further with Jess Kelly Newstalk's Technology Correspondent.
Sep 30, 2025 • 10min
Only 13 men will begin their studies for the priesthood this autumn
Only 13 men will begin their studies for the priesthood this autumn. The number is down from 21 last year and takes the total number of Seminarians for the country’s dioceses to 77. But just why is this number falling? Pat discusses this further with Fr Paddy Byrne, Parish priest of Abbeyleix, Co Laois.
Sep 30, 2025 • 13min
A new film reimagines a jury debate of a trial of Ian Bailey
A new film, 'Re Creation' imagines the debate in the jury room following the trail of Ian Baily for the murder of Sophie Toscan Du Plantier. Joining Pat on the show was Jim Sheridan, Six Time Academy Nominated Director and also David Merriman, Award Winning Writer and Director.
Sep 30, 2025 • 6min
Is Bali the tropical paradise that social media portrays it to be?
Bali has become on the most popular holiday destinations in recent years. With a tropical climate all year around alongside lively beach clubs, relaxing yoga retreats and fresh acai bowls. We ask Is Bali the tropical paradise that social media portrays it to be? All to discuss with Ruby Borg, Social Media Editor at Lifestyle with The Telegraph.
Sep 30, 2025 • 21min
A US peace plan for Gaza has been welcomed
A US peace plan for Gaza has been welcomed by European and Middle eastern leaders. President Donald Trump has warned Hamas to accept it. Pat discusses this and more with Duncan Bullivant, Special Advisor to the Head of the Bosnia peace keeping mission and Ceo of the Henderson group, an international risk management advisory.
Sep 30, 2025 • 11min
Local Authority Performance Indicator Report findings
We take look at new figures contained in 2024 ‘Local Authority Performance Indicator Report’ from National Oversight and Audit Commission. The findings all to discuss with Michael McCarthy, Chair of the National Oversight and Audit Commission.
Sep 30, 2025 • 10min
A new strategy to reduce STIs
In recent years sexually transmitted diseases are trending downward across the board. However herpes is the one that remains high despite increased testing. Genitourinary Medicine Consultant. Dr Aising Loy also discusses a new strategy to reduce STIs with a drug called doxy-pep and how it works.
Sep 29, 2025 • 14min
Ask the Expert: World heart day
Today is World Heart Day and Consultant Cardiologist from the Beacon Hospital, Dr David Burke, answers your heart questions as well as bringing us up to date on all the latest wearable health tech.
Sep 29, 2025 • 9min
Reaction from Offaly as Shane Lowry holes decisive putt to win the Ryder Cup
Newstalk reporter Henry McKean was in Offaly to bring us all the reaction as Shane Lowry holes the decisive putt which saw Europe win the Ryder Cup.
