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 8, 2025 • 8min
Tech with Jess: The calm kettle
Waiting for the kettle to boil is often a tedious task, but what if your kettle plays music while it boils? The Calm Kettle has all the regular functions but also includes soothing music, temperature sensor and a touchscreen display but is it worth it? Also, Jess Kelly answers all your tech questions.
Apr 8, 2025 • 13min
Public meeting on proposed wind farm along coast of Dublin took place
Public Meeting on Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm in Dun Laoghaire was held on Monday. The proposed wind farm will be located about 10 kilometers off the coast of Dublin and Wicklow counties, comprising between 39 and 50 wind turbines. Our reporter Josh Crosbie was at the meeting and reported back on what took place.
Apr 8, 2025 • 13min
Eoin Sheahan on his new podcast 'Diverted'
The street celebrations in Argentina following their World Cup win in 2022 will live long in the memory of Argentinians and also one Off The Ball presenter who made it his quest to trek all across Central and South America with the goal of being in Argentina for that celebration. Along the way Eoin Sheahan had many experiences and gives Pat a taste of some of them which he has fully documented in his new 'Diverted' podcast which is available now.
Apr 8, 2025 • 21min
How tariffs affect the prices of goods in Ireland and the US
As Donald Trump continues course with the imposition of his worldwide tariffs, how will the prices of consumer goods be affected? Charlie Weston takes us through the impact here in Ireland and Jim Power takes us through the impact in the US.
Apr 8, 2025 • 13min
The complicated business of returning unwanted clothes to online retailers
When it comes to online shopping, at times it can be a bit of a gamble. Whether the purchase may be disappointing on arrival, it doesn’t suit, doesn’t fit, looks different to the image or more than one size was ordered so it must go back! Image Brand Consultant Laura Jordan discusses the complicated business of returning unwanted clothes to online retailers.
Apr 8, 2025 • 9min
Will Marine le Pen’s conviction spur the far right across Europe?
Last week, French opposition leader in the national parliament, Marine le Pen, was found guilty of helping to embezzle €4m of EU funds for use by her party. Alongside a four year sentence, le pen was also barred from running from public office with immediate effect. Over the weekend, le Pen called the ruling political and not judicial. So what effect will the sentence have on the far right in France and across Europe? Political Analyst and Associate Research Fellow at IRIS, The French Institute for International and Strategic Affairs Jean-Yves Camus joins us to discuss.
Apr 8, 2025 • 16min
Garda obtained arms at phoenix park HQ to sell for profit
According to confidential documents seen by the Irish Daily Mail, a garda took possession of valuable firearms. They were earmarked for destruction at the force’s HQ to sell for profit. Executive Editor Irish Daily Mail John Lee tells us more.
Apr 7, 2025 • 8min
Airline summer schedules have taken off
Airline summer schedules have taken off, Ryanair has a new subscription service and the Irish passport has been named the world’s strongest. Pól Ó Conghaile, Irish Independent travel editor, is here to talk us through all of the news.With thanks to Ryanair.
Apr 7, 2025 • 10min
Ask The Expert: Hay fever
Now that spring is in full swing, that also means the dreaded season of hay fever is. Thousands of people suffer with hay fever but how can you combat these allergies? Our Ask the Expert, Dr Patrick Mitchell, answers listeners’ questions on everything there is to do with hay fever.All with thanks to Hidden Hearing.
Apr 7, 2025 • 11min
Common changes in the dynamics of relationships
Non monogamous relationships, living apart while together. The cougher effect and separate beds Steph Regan discusses them all with Pat this morning.
