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 7, 2025 • 9min
Inside Hollywood: Top villains in cinema
This week we go inside Hollywood with Lisa Cannon to look at the top villains in cinema that terrified audiences.
May 7, 2025 • 16min
Henry McKean reports live from St Peter' Square Rome
The Conclave starts to select a new Pope, after a Holy Mass this morning. Newstalk |Reporter Henry McKean is in Rome and he reported for us this morning live from St Peter's Square.
May 7, 2025 • 12min
The Irish Charity bringing vital rehabilitation equipment to Ukraine
Misneach is the Irish Charity bringing vital rehabilitation equipment to the wounded in Ukraine. Pat spoke to Andy Kenny – co-founder of Misneach about their vital work.
May 7, 2025 • 14min
Tony O’Brien has taken over as Chairperson of The Peter McVerry Trust
Former HSE Chief Executive Tony O’Brien has taken over as Chairperson of The Peter McVerry Trust. It follows a difficult period for the Trust which has been under increased oversight from regulators. Tony joined Pat this on the show this morning.
May 7, 2025 • 9min
Annual electricity bills €350 higher than EU average
Why are Irish householders paying 350 euro more for their electricity than their average EU customer? We discuss all this and more with Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor, Irish Independent.
May 6, 2025 • 17min
The process of the conclave in Rome
The world’s cardinals will enter conclave tomorrow to elect a successor to the late Pope Francis. The process is steeped in history and tradition and to take us through the whole process is Dr Kurt Martens, Ordinary Professor in Canon Law at the Catholic University of America.
May 6, 2025 • 9min
Why is news content not allowed on several major social media platforms within Canada?
Why is news content not allowed on several major social media platforms within Canada? Newstalk Technology Correspondent is in Canada and explains why this, Jess also answered listeners tech queries.
May 6, 2025 • 5min
Drone carrying pipe bomb crashes near family home in Finglas
Drone carrying pipe bomb crashes near family home in Finglas. We hear the latest on the local feud with Conor Lally Security and Crime Editor of The Irish Times.
May 6, 2025 • 12min
The rise in vape shops popping up across Dublin city
With the rise in vape shops popping up across Dublin city, concerns are being raised over what has been described as the "proliferation" of these type of shops. Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie finds out why this increase has occurred.
May 6, 2025 • 9min
Motoring news with Geraldine Herbert
New car registrations rose 1.9% in April to 8,731 units that’s a modest increase, but it brings the year-to-date total to over 73,500, up 3.4% on last year. Electric vehicles (EVs) saw a 23.7% jump in April, with 1,343 new EVs hitting the road, and a massive 25.5% increase year-to-date. Clearly, drivers are charging ahead with confidence. All to discuss with Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor and Columnist, Irish Independent.
