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 6, 2025 • 21min
Israel expands its offensive in the Gaza strip
Israel’s Security Cabinet yesterday decided on a plan to expand its offensive in the Gaza strip which would involve the displacement of ‘most’ of the enclave’s 2.1m people. We get the latest on this with Duncan Bullivant, CEO of the Henderson Risk Group, an international risk management advisory.
May 6, 2025 • 9min
Green Scene: The type of caterpillar known as the ‘bone collector’
European Gray wolves have recovered in the last decade and according to a study, they increased by 60% in 2022. The increase is especially impressive since in Europe wolves must share a largely human-dominated landscape. Also we hear about a type of caterpillar known as the ‘bone collector’ has been discovered by researchers, which wears dead insect body parts to disguise itself from spiders.All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland.With thanks to Repak.
May 6, 2025 • 18min
Why are retailers becoming the primary victim for cyber-attacks?
Just weeks after UK retailer marks and spencer was hit by cyber-attack, luxury department store Harrods was another company who fell victim to an attack. Harrods said they experienced attempts to gain unauthorized access to some of our systems. So why are so many retailers becoming the target of cyber-crime? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Dermot Williams, Managing Director of Threatscape, an Irish Cyber security Company.
May 6, 2025 • 13min
Brendan McDonagh to keep his €430,000 Nama salary
New legislation will see Brendan McDonagh keep his €430,000 Nama salary despite failing to be appointed as the “housing Tsar”. Pat discussed this further with Craig Hughes Political Editor with the Irish Daily Mail.
May 2, 2025 • 25min
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
We look back on the week’s news including Donald Trump passing the 100 day mark, a row over a housing tsar and a seven day work week for the HSE. All to discuss with Hildegarde Naughton TD, Fine Gael, Minister of State attending cabinet with responsibility for Disability, Galway West Rory Hearne TD, Social Democrats, Spokesperson for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Dublin North-West andCraig Hughes, Political Editor, Irish Daily Mail.
May 2, 2025 • 9min
Training with the Reserve Defence Forces
We often hear of the challenges and work involved with the Defence Forces. But alongside the troops on the ground are over 1,600 Reserve Defence Forces. They are training and preparing to support their full-time colleagues in times of crisis. The military is actively recruiting reserve personnel with an ambition of having around 4,000 members by 2028. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie spent some time at the Coolmoney camp in the Wicklow Mountains
May 2, 2025 • 6min
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
Gareth Mullins talks through two BBQ dishes .A burger and homemade tomato relish as well as chicken thighs with asparagus.
May 2, 2025 • 13min
Donald Trump just passed his 100 day mark in office
Donald Trump just passed his 100 day mark before seeing the first big departure of his administration as he moved his National Security Advisor Mike Walz. All to discuss with Nick Bryant, author of The Forever War: America’s Unending Conflict with Itself and presenter of Saturday Extra on ABC Radio National.
May 2, 2025 • 4min
All eyes will be on the Aviva Stadium this weekend
Last night Manchester United defeated Bilbao in Europa League semi-final with a 3-0 win. Also this weekend will Leinster face off Northampton in Champion Cup Semi Final. Colm Boohig from Off The Ball brings us all the sports happening this weekend.
May 2, 2025 • 16min
Daniel Lambert Manager of Kneecap on the ongoing controversy
The UK counter-terror police launch formal investigation after reviewing concert footage of the band Kneecap. Videos resurfaced online shows of the band calling for the deaths of MPs and shouting “up Hamas, up Hezbollah”. Daniel Lambert, Manager of Kneecap joined Anton this morning on the show.
