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 3, 2025 • 16min
Man Charged After Attack at Boulder Protest
A 45 year old man has been charged with a federal hate crime and state charges of attempted murder in Colorado after being accused of throwing molotov cocktails at demonstrators attending a march for Israeli hostages in Gaza. We get the latest on this and more US news from Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News at WSHU Public Radio.Listen here.
Jun 3, 2025 • 10min
Ann Russell Answers Your Cleaning Questions
How often should you be cleaning your house? And just how can you get rid of those stubborn stains? Joining Pat to answer these questions is Expert Cleaner and TikToker Ann Russell. Get all your cleaning questions answered here.
Jun 3, 2025 • 16min
What You Knee'd to Know
Blackrock Health has launched a new "what you knee-d to know" campaign to educate the public about knee replacement surgery, dispel common myths. Dr Philip Brady, a leading consultant orthopedic surgeon at Blackrock Health, debunks all the myths surrounding knee surgery with Pat.Listen here.
Jun 3, 2025 • 10min
Carlow Shooting Update
A lone gunman caused panic in Carlow on Sunday evening. 22-year-old Evan Fitzgerald entered the Fairgreen Shopping Centre and fired multiple shots into the air, causing people to flee for their safety. No civilians were killed, but one young girl was injured while fleeing. Fitzgerald died by a self-inflicted gun wound at the scene. Fine Fáil Councillor Andrea Dalton and News Reporter Sarah Burns join us to discuss the incident.
Jun 3, 2025 • 10min
What Happened to Office Attire?
Is the era of office attire officially a thing of the past? What started off with a casual Friday has now changed to many opting for tracksuits over pant suits. Laura Jordan, Image and Brand Consultant Owner Of Style Savvy joins Pat to discuss the decline of office dress.
Jun 3, 2025 • 12min
The Rise of Synthetic Drugs
Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie examines emerging drug trends and whether Ireland is prepared for a rise in synthetic opioid use.Listen here.
Jun 3, 2025 • 22min
Israeli Forces Open Fire at Aid Distribution Site
At least 27 people have been killed while waiting at an aid distribution centre in Gaza. The Israeli Defence Forces say they opened fire after identifying “suspects” near the site. It follows two other attacks yesterday and Sunday. Gregg Carlstrom brings us the latest with analysis from Paul Rogers. Listen Here.
May 30, 2025 • 23min
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil, TD for Dublin North West, Janet Horner, Green Party Councilor Dublin North Inner City and Pat Leahy, Political Editor from The Irish Times.
May 30, 2025 • 16min
Marianne Williamson, Former Democratic Candidate, activist, and author
From Oprah Winfrey's spiritual advisor to a former democratic candidate for president, Marianne Williamson has had a wide-ranging career. What started off as a career as a prominent spiritual advisor to Hollywood stars, Marianne decided to switch it up completely in 2020. Marianne was one of the many democratic candidates running in 2020 and she ran again in 2024. While her bid for the white house was cut short, Marianne remains a vocal voice in the democratic party.Marianne joined Pat on the show this morning.
May 30, 2025 • 5min
Friday Food with Chef Mark Moriarty
Mark Moriarty is here to talk us through a Vietnamese beef salad and a steak with bois boudran sauce and dressed baby gem lettuce.
