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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May 20, 2025 • 13min
Are objections to wind farms harming our energy security?
Why are there so few offshore wind farms? Are objections to wind farms harming our energy security? All to discuss with Hannah Daly, Professor in Sustainable Energy at University College Cork.
May 20, 2025 • 11min
Celebrating women comedy performers and creators
The Funny Woman Awards are an annual celebration that looks at some of the best women comedy performers and creators in the industry. This year its taking place in Dublin. The list of past winners and finalists is Katherine Ryan, Roisin Conaty, Sarah Millican, and Rosie Jones. Pat was joined this morning on the show by Writer and Broadcaster Barbara Scully and Comedian and Producer Val Troy.
May 20, 2025 • 15min
Simon Coveney on the EU UK post Brexit deal
The UK and the EU have reached agreements in a post-Brexit deal. The deal, however, has been met with criticism from Brexiteers. Analysis from Ireland’s former Brexit negotiator and Tánaiste, Simon Coveney.
May 19, 2025 • 10min
Ask The Expert: On gut health
It’s Coeliac Awareness Month and Dr Deirdre O’Donovan, Consultant Gastroenterologist is our expert to answer listeners gut related questions.All with thanks to Hidden Hearing.
May 19, 2025 • 7min
A look back on the big weekend of sport!
it’s time to look back at the weekend’s sport with Off The Ball’s Oisin Coyne. This weekend was packed full of action, with Limerick’s brutal dismantling of Cork, Scottie Scheffler securing his third major championship, notable wins for Dublin and Cavan in the senior football championship, and Everton play their last game at Goodison Park.
May 19, 2025 • 7min
How siblings shape our lives
In this insightful discussion with Stephanie Regan, a clinical psychotherapist and co-host of Tough Love, listeners explore how siblings subtly shape our lives. They delve into the unseen influences of sibling relationships on personal development and decision-making. The conversation highlights fascinating research on birth order and twin studies, revealing how competition and shared experiences drive ambitions, particularly in fields like social work and psychotherapy.
May 19, 2025 • 14min
Israel will now allow a basic’ amount of food into Gaza
Israel will now allow a basic’ amount of food into Gaza hours after a deadly airstrike. The decision comes just hours after Israel “extensive” new ground operations in the Gaza strip. We get the latest on the situation there with Duncan Bullivant, CEO of the Henderson Risk Group, an international risk management advisory.
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May 19, 2025 • 15min
Air Force One through the ages
In this engaging discussion, reporter Simon Tierney delves into the captivating history of Air Force One. He reveals its evolving symbolism, from its World War II origins to its cultural impact during the Clinton era. Tierney highlights pivotal moments, including JFK's assassination and the aircraft's role on September 11, 2001. He also tackles contemporary issues, like Donald Trump's controversial aircraft proposal. Throughout, he underscores how Air Force One represents American identity and authority in times of both crisis and triumph.
May 19, 2025 • 15min
The housing crisis and its impact on young people
All this week on The Pat Kenny Show we are looking at the housing crisis. Today we are looking at the impact it is having on the younger generation; young adults living at home, paying extortionate rents and a generation now considering emigrating. Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte has been speaking to young people about how they feel like that the housing crisis is stunting their development.
May 19, 2025 • 16min
10 years since the Marriage Equality referendum was passed
This week marks the 10 year anniversary since the Marriage Equality referendum was passed. It was a day of joy and celebration but a decade on there are still a number of barriers facing same sex couples, especially when it comes to starting a family. Sarah Stone McDevitt and and Shane Lennon De Miguel reflect on the momentous occasion.
