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'.
Episodes
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Jun 13, 2025 • 13min
Michelle McDonagh on her new book ‘Some Of This Is True’
A new gripping Irish novel based in Blarney in County Cork filled with secrets, deception and suspicion explores if there really can be two sides to every story. ‘Some Of This Is True’ is a fiction story of a young American tourist whose body was found at Blarney Castle while the mother tries to find out what really happened. Michelle McDonagh, Bestselling Author and Freelance Journalist joined Pat this morning now talk about her latest thriller.
Jun 13, 2025 • 8min
The ultimate guide for tech gifts this Father’s Day!
It's Father’s Day this weekend and if you’re stuck for a last minute idea before Sunday, we do not fret! Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly is here to provide the ultimate guide of tech gifts for dads everywhere. Whether its an Amazon Kindle, a Nespresso coffee machine or even an outdoor electrical grill, Jess talks through the best gifts ahead of Father’s Day.
Jun 13, 2025 • 16min
Israel targets Iran's nuclear sites
Israel targets Iran's nuclear sites and military commanders in major attack. We get the latest on this with Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies, Bradford University.
Jun 12, 2025 • 8min
Boxed With John Fardy features 'Sirens '
New Netflix limited dark comedy series Sirens starring Julianne Moore and Kevin Bacon features in this weeks Boxed with John Fardy.
Jun 12, 2025 • 12min
Fear heightens for the undocumented Irish in the USA
Fear heightens for the undocumented Irish despite Trump administration denying they have any plans to send illegal immigrants to Guantanamo Bay. Trump won’t allow a ‘mob rule’ as protests against his immigration policies spread across the states. AndHarvey Weinstein was found guilty of sex crimes after a retrial. To discuss all the news stateside was J.D Capelouto, Reporter and Lead Writer for Semafor Flagship Newsletter.
Jun 12, 2025 • 10min
The bizarre story of golfer John Montague
John Montague, this bizarre story of a guy believed to be the best golfer in the world in the 1930s would turn pro or play any big tournaments because he was on the run for armed robbery and was playing under a false identity .To tell us all was Cameron Hill from Off The Ball.
Jun 12, 2025 • 8min
The disinformation around microplastics
Orlando Bloom undergoes £10k treatment to remove microplastics and toxic chemicals from his blood. We discuss the disinformation around microplastics with David Robert Grimes Author and Disinformation Expert.
Jun 12, 2025 • 12min
Investing in a chaotic market
The investing world is undergoing a regime shift so how do you navigate in turbulent times? All to discuss with Neil Osborne Investment Advisor of Santiago Investment Advisors.
Jun 12, 2025 • 13min
Another night of unrest in northern ireland
There was another night of unrest in Northern Ireland with Petrol bombs thrown in Ballymena and leisure centre set alight in Larne in third night of violence. To discuss what happened last night and the situation there Pat spoke to Josh Crosbie, Newstalk reporter in Ballymena and also Sian Mulholland MLA, Alliance, North Antrim.
Jun 12, 2025 • 6min
What can we practically do to support our oceans?
Ocean health is the engine of all life on this planet. However, in Ireland, our oceans are experiencing unprecedented decline due to fishing, shipping, climate change and pollution. But what can we practically do to support our oceans? To tell us more was Jo Linehan Editor of CLIMATE, Sunday Times Ireland and Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine,
