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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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.
Mar 3, 2025 • 23min
The fallout from the clash between Zelensky and Trump
Following that shocking meeting between Zelensky and Trump last Friday. The Fallout from the scenes we witnessed in the Oval Office continues. For more on this Pat spoke to Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International Politics at Clinton Institute, UCD and Pat Leahy Political editor with the Irish Times.
Feb 28, 2025 • 20min
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Anton today in studio was Catherine Ardagh Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin South Central, Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal East and Party Whip and Tabitha Monahan, Political Reporter with The Irish Independent.
Feb 28, 2025 • 11min
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel Gareth Mullins talks through pancakes ahead of pancake Tuesday.
Feb 28, 2025 • 15min
Dennis Okwera Founder of Lumule Foundation
We hear the incredibly story of Dennis Okwera ,from escaping abduction to building schools and hospitals in his hometown. Joining Anton this morning on the show was Dennis Okwera Founder of Lumule Foundation.
Feb 28, 2025 • 8min
Why some social media stars are making content you hate!
A new wave of social media users has emerged who specialise in making content you hate. So what makes this so popular? We discuss this with psychotherapist Richard Hogan.
Feb 28, 2025 • 7min
A look ahead to the weekend of sport
A look ahead to the weekend of sport with Colm Boohig from Off The Ball.
Feb 28, 2025 • 14min
Only 23 Gardaí were assigned to Roads Policing last year
Only 23 Gardaí were assigned to Roads Policing last year, despite the Commissioner promising to appoint 75. It comes in a year in which 174 people lost their lives on Irish roads. Newstalk’s Alex Rowley reports.
Feb 28, 2025 • 13min
Nearly one in five TDs are landlords
The Dáil's register of members' interests, published shows 32 of the 174 TDs declared rental income in the last year . Joining Anton this morning to discuss further was Karl Deeter the CEO of OnlineApplication.com.
Feb 27, 2025 • 22min
Why can’t we offer MRIs and ultrasounds in hospital 24/7?
Why can’t we offer MRIs and ultrasounds in hospital 24/7? Why is it still an accepted norm to wait hours in A&E? Why do issues with staffing, such as spending unnecessary amounts on agency nurses, persist? All to discuss with Dr Chris Luke, Former A&E Consultant and Phil Ní Sheaghdha from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation.
