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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Jun 6, 2025 • 13min
Dublin Airport is Set to Remove 100ml Liquid Rule
The DAA has announced that Dublin Airport is set to remove the 100ml liquid rule for all carry on luggage. Initially the rule was supposed to be lifted across the EU last year but due to delays it is now expected to happen this summer. Eoghan Corry, Air and Travel Magazine Editor explains.Listen here.
Jun 6, 2025 • 12min
Bribing Kids
Some parents are using bribery as a tool to encourage their children to do well in the Leaving Cert. Some are promising money, other cars. With that in mind, we want to know how far parents will go to bribe their children to do what they want and whether or not it is the right thing to do. Anton is joined by Niamh O’Reilly, Freelance Journalist and Adrian Barry ,Managing Director of Off the Ball to discuss.
Jun 6, 2025 • 9min
Israeli Forces Recover Two Hostage bodies
Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of two Israeli Americans who were held captive following the attacks on 7 October.There are now said to be 56 hostages still being held by Hamas in Gaza. This recovery comes following as new reports reveal the rate of young children suffering from acute malnutrition in gaza has nearly tripled since a ceasefire. Gershon Baskin, former Israel Hostage negotiator joins Anton.
Jun 6, 2025 • 14min
US News
Trouble in the Oval Office.Larry Donnelly, Law lecturer at the University of Galway and political columnist with TheJournal.ie discussed the feud between two of America’s most controversial figures. Listen here.
Jun 6, 2025 • 10min
London Vegetable Orchestra
Patrick, John, and Clare graham from the London vegetable orchestra join Anton ahead of their performance in Dublin on Saturday.Yes, you read that correctly -- London's Vegetable Orchestra use vegetables as instruments.Listen here.
Jun 6, 2025 • 13min
Vacant Properties
According to a new report, 1 in every 4 empty Council homes have been boarded up for longer than 12 months.This with nearly 3000 council homes lying empty across the country.Sinn Fein TD Thomas Gould joined Anton to discuss.
Jun 6, 2025 • 10min
Are Farmers Better Off Now?
Are farmers better off than they were 40 years ago? Since 1985 we have had better tech more rules and regulations on farming and inflation too. Well Denis Drennan President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICSMA) sat down with Anton to answer that question.Listen here.
Jun 5, 2025 • 6min
Quirky Sports: The Weird Football Competitions of the World
With the new-look Club World Cup starting in two weeks' time, Off The Ball's Cameron Hill joins Pat to discuss some of the world's weirdest football competitions.The entire club season in Greenland, for example, is played over a single week in August, due to sunlight.Listen here for more.
Jun 5, 2025 • 11min
Trump Introduces Travel Ban
Donald Trump announces yet another ban. This time its a US travel ban on 12 countries including Afghanistan Iran and Sudan which will come into effect on Monday. Brett Bruen, President of the Global Situation Room and former Director of Global Engagement at the White House during the Obama Presidency joined Pat to discuss this move.Listen here.
Jun 5, 2025 • 11min
Divorce, and the Family Home - What Actually Happens?
One of the biggest questions during a separation is what to do about the home, especially if one partner wants to stay, often with kids involved. But figuring out how to take over the mortgage solo, buy the other person out, or even keep your credit on track can be a minefield. Margaret Barrett, from Mortgage Navigators, joined Pat to discuss the practical elements of what really happens in a divorce.Listen here.
