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 7, 2025 • 8min
A look back on the big weekend of sport!
This weekend saw the son of horse racing legend Willie Mullins won the highly coveted Grand National. Patrick Mullins and horse Nick Rockett were first to get over the line making it a fairytale day for the Mullins family. Also this weekend saw Cork crowned champions of the Allianz Hurling League final. Colm Boohig looks back on the weekend of sport with Pat.
Apr 7, 2025 • 22min
Alistair Campbell on how to deal with Trump and his tariffs
Trump's tariffs what happens next? Is this the start of a global recession? How should allies hit back? All to discuss with Writer, communicator, consultant, strategist, mental health campaigner Alastair Campbell.
Apr 7, 2025 • 14min
The decline in the Irish rural pub
The Irish pub is known around the word for it's entertaining and welcoming atmosphere. It is often the corner stone of many communities, but there is no denying they are dwindling in numbers.Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been examining their decline. He also has met with publicans who have decided to call it a day.
Apr 7, 2025 • 21min
How did Donald Trump arrive at his figures for reciprocal tariffs?
How did Donald Trump arrive at his figures for reciprocal tariffs that put 20% tariffs on the European Union and 10% on some islands inhabited only by penguins? Economist David McWilliams takes us through the formula used by the Trump administration.
Apr 4, 2025 • 31min
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
We take a look back on the big news stories of the week with our 'Friday Forum'. Joining Pat in studio this morning was Senator Anne Rabbitte, Fianna Fáil, Spokesperson on Public Expenditure, Ged Nash TD, Labour, Louth, Party Chair, Spokesperson on Finance and Public Expenditure. Also in studio was Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News, Mediahuis Ireland and Christina Finn, Political Editor of TheJournal.ie.
Apr 4, 2025 • 22min
Global market react to US tariffs
Global stock markets plunged yesterday on the back of Donald Trump’s announcement of global tariffs. We get reaction from the stock market from CEO of Archive Capital Alan Dunne. With European leaders gaming how to react, we get how they’ve been responding already with Suzanne Lynch of Politico.
Apr 4, 2025 • 9min
A preview of a very busy weekend of sport
This weekend tensions are rising as the European Rugby Championship enter the final stage as Leinster take on the Harlequins in Croke Park. It's a Manchester derby this weekend as Man United face old rivals Man City in the Premier League. All that and much more weekend sport with Off the Ball’s Colm Boohig.
Apr 4, 2025 • 16min
Would it be possible to have a third term US President?
While Donald Trump continues to test the limits of his constitutional power, one particular assertion has raised the hackles of democratic observers. In an interview with NBC News, the President insisted that he is “not joking” as he apparently contemplates the idea of a third term in office, despite term limits being written into law. So, is this yet more bombastic nonsense or should the idea be taken seriously? Newstalk reporter Simon Tierney has been investigating the restrictions and loopholes that would prevent or allow such a scenario from playing out.
Apr 4, 2025 • 12min
How Make-A-Wish brought one boy's dream come true!
It’s Wish Day here at Newstalk! Sarah Barnes speaks to Pat about her family’s experience with Make A Wish following her son’s Kian battle with cancer. Kian Barnes Abo was diagnosed with acute onset cancer at the age of two. After living in a hospital for nearly two years, Kian was finally released home to his family and last year was the year that Kian's wish was granted. Kian and his family went to the UK in collaboration with Disney to recreate a Disneyland theme park that was accessible for children with chronic illnesses.Let’s make 2025 the biggest Wish Week yet. Every cent matters. Donate online at makeawish.ie/donate.
Apr 4, 2025 • 8min
Friday Food: Delicious classic pasta recipes
Gareth Mullins talks us through some cheap but delicious classic pasta recipes, these use store cupboard ingredients that will give you super midweek quick recipes that we should all have in our culinary repertoire, as always with good cooking it will rely on high quality ingredients and a little bit of knowledge.
