The Pat Kenny Show
Newstalk
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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Apr 14, 2025 • 16min
Russian military strikes on the city of Sumy in Ukraine
Russian military strikes on the city of Sumy in Ukraine, killing over 30 civilians. Trump warns that China isn’t ‘getting off the hook’ when it comes to tariffs following his exemption of smartphones from the increase. All to discuss with Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News, WSHU Public Radio.
Apr 14, 2025 • 26min
Amanda Knox discusses the journey of rebuilding her life
Ten years after being fully acquitted of the murder of her housemate Meredith Kercher. Amanda Knox discusses the journey of rebuilding her life amid intense global scrutiny.
Apr 14, 2025 • 17min
John Whyte, Deputy Director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza
Life on the ground in Gaza this year has been split into two parts that during a ceasefire and that after war resumed once more. After the initial reprieve, Gazans are once more running short of food and critical supplies. We hear from John Whyte, Deputy Director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza, who has just returned from the enclave.
Apr 14, 2025 • 17min
Rory McIlroy wins the Masters!
He has done it. he has the green jacket Rory McIlroy is the Master's champion. His win came last night after beating Justin rose in a nail-biting sudden-death play-off in Augusta. We get reaction to this huge moment for Rory with Padraig Harrington, Irish Golf Legend and our own Colm Boohig, Broadcaster with Off The Ball.
Apr 14, 2025 • 10min
How Gen Z socialize and party
The temporary closure of the nightlife industry during covid may have broken the habit for those in their 20s who were new to the clubbing scene. With some businesses closing for good, what other way is Gen Z socialising? Bella Finn from the Newsroom has this report.
Apr 14, 2025 • 13min
What is the European Naval Intelligence Sharing Network
Ireland will today become a member of a European Naval Intelligence Sharing Network known as the Common Information Sharing Environment (CISE). It has 11 other members and will allow the sharing of information of vessels travelling through our waters. Former Member of the Defence Forces Cathal Berry joined Pat to discuss further.
Apr 11, 2025 • 39min
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 on the show this morning was Malcom Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow/Wexford, Rose Conway-Walsh Sinn Féin TD for Mayo. Also on the forum this morning was Jennifer Bray, Political Editor, The Sunday Times Ireland and Dr Emma Howard, Lecturer in Economics, TU Dublin.
Apr 11, 2025 • 13min
Henry McKean reports on 'National Pet Day'
As part of National Pet Day, Newstalk reporter Henry McKean reports why pet insurance is important. He also discovers why one in ten have a social media page for their dog. Henry was out and about meeting pet owners and their pets.
Apr 11, 2025 • 12min
How best can we deal with the condition of IBS
IBS awareness Month. Irritable bowl syndrome or IBS is a condition that affects around one in five people in this country. but according to a new survey of 1,000 adults in Ireland four out of ten don’t know what to do to support their gut health.To explain all Pat was joined on the show by Dr Deirdre Donovan Consultant Gastroenterologist gastroenterology at Blackrock Health.
Apr 11, 2025 • 4min
Colm Boohig previews a very busy weekend of sport.
Can league Liverpool edge closer to the title ? Women’s Six Nations. Ireland face of against England. GAA Football Leinster and Ulster Senior Championship and the Bahrain Grand Prix. Colm Boohig from Off The Ball previews a very busy weekend of sport.
