The Pat Kenny Show
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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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Mar 4, 2025 • 4min
An update on Pope Francis' health condition
Elise Ann Allen, Senior Correspondent of The Crux, joins us to discuss developments in Pope Francis’ condition as he reaches his eighteenth day in the Gemelli Hospital in Rome.
Mar 4, 2025 • 24min
The state's ability to police its sky's is limited
Ireland now has no jet aircraft in the Defence Forces Air Corps. With a handful of PC9 turboprop aircraft the state's ability to police its sky's is limited. To discuss this further with Pat was Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel, Airport Safety and Security Expert, Declan Power, Defense and Security Expert and also Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford.
Mar 4, 2025 • 18min
Does moving to the sunny shores of Australia live up to its perception?
With droves and droves of Irish people emigrating to the sunny shores of Australia, does the Down Under Dream live up to its perception? Laura Kennedy and Aisling Moloney both took the plunge and moved to Australia over one year ago. They speak to Pat about their lives in Australia.
Mar 4, 2025 • 19min
Donald Trump has paused all military aid to Ukraine
Donald Trump has paused all military aid to Ukraine. Confirming the decision a white house official declared that the U.S is “pausing and reviewing”, the military aid it contributes to Ukraine. Pat discusses this move by President Trump with Donnacha O Beachain, Professor of Politics at DCU.
Mar 3, 2025 • 11min
Ask The Expert: On hearing
Enda Dooley, Hearing Aid Audiologist joins us this morning for World Hearing Day. Enda joined Pat this morning to promote awareness around maintaining your hearing and to encourage you to regularly check your hearing health.All with thanks to Hidden Hearing.
Mar 3, 2025 • 12min
How to deal with bullying in the workplace
Teasing, intimidation, exclusion and negative comments. Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist tell us how to deal with bullying in the workplace.
Mar 3, 2025 • 18min
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen speaks to Pat in studio ahead of her meeting with Tanaiste Simon Harris future of European security and how the EU can support Ukraine following increased Russian aggression.
Mar 3, 2025 • 7min
Travel with Pól: Marvelous travel destinations that Northern Ireland has to offer
Pól Ó Conghaile joins us to discuss the many marvelous travel destinations that Northern Ireland has to offer. From a road trip along the Causeway Coast to sleeping in Bubble Domes in Fermanagh, Pól gives us his top travel recommendations. All with thanks to Ryanair.
Mar 3, 2025 • 22min
Irelands first co-housing project for middle agers is unveiled!
Log Cabin owners hear they may face an extra property tax while Irelands first co-housing project for middle agers is unveiled! We hear the views of our housing panel. Joining Pat this morning was Barbara Scully, broadcaster and author, Dr Lorcan Sir, Senior Lecturer at TU Dublin and also Karl Deeter Karl Deeter, founder of onlineapplication.com.
Mar 3, 2025 • 14min
Who won big at the Oscars?
Anora is the shock winner at last night’s Oscars ceremony. Dee Reddy joined Pat in studio to recap on all the big moments from the 97th Academy Awards.
