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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Mar 5, 2025 • 22min
Alastair Campbell on what is the crisis for europe and for the western world
Alastair Campbell writer, communicator, consultant, strategist, mental health campaigner joined Pat on the show this morning. Up for discussion Trump, Putin and how European leaders have got to understand that this is now a real crisis for Europe and for the Western world.
Mar 4, 2025 • 24min
Sarah Corbett Lynch Author of 'A Time For Truth'
Sarah Corbett Lynch, Author of A time for truth and award-winning bereaved children and victims’ rights campaigner joined Pat on the show this morning.Sarah recounts family life with her stepmother Molly Martens, her experience of the Martens’ trial and the grief she still carries over the loss of her father, which left her, and her brother jack orphaned.
Mar 4, 2025 • 7min
Good bye Skype!
Apple CEO Tim Cook teased the launch of a new device this week what is expected? Also it was announce that Skype will be no more from May. Newstalk's own Killian Ginnity brings us all the details.
Mar 4, 2025 • 13min
Why more men are removing their body hair
One of the UK’s leading beauty clinics who also operations here in Ireland has reported a 33% increase in men booking laser hair removal. Why more men are removing their body hair. To discuss further Pat spoke to Stephen McEvoy of Stephen Thomas Male Grooming and Skin Clinic.
Mar 4, 2025 • 10min
42% of farmers have no family member looking to take over the farm
42% of farmers have no family member looking to take over the farm. These are the findings from a new survey from the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association. To discuss this further Pat spoke to Denis Drennan a farmer and also President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association
Mar 4, 2025 • 4min
An update on Pope Francis' health condition
Elise Ann Allen, Senior Correspondent of The Crux, joins us to discuss developments in Pope Francis’ condition as he reaches his eighteenth day in the Gemelli Hospital in Rome.
Mar 4, 2025 • 24min
The state's ability to police its sky's is limited
Ireland now has no jet aircraft in the Defence Forces Air Corps. With a handful of PC9 turboprop aircraft the state's ability to police its sky's is limited. To discuss this further with Pat was Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel, Airport Safety and Security Expert, Declan Power, Defense and Security Expert and also Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford.
Mar 4, 2025 • 18min
Does moving to the sunny shores of Australia live up to its perception?
With droves and droves of Irish people emigrating to the sunny shores of Australia, does the Down Under Dream live up to its perception? Laura Kennedy and Aisling Moloney both took the plunge and moved to Australia over one year ago. They speak to Pat about their lives in Australia.
Mar 4, 2025 • 19min
Donald Trump has paused all military aid to Ukraine
Donald Trump has paused all military aid to Ukraine. Confirming the decision a white house official declared that the U.S is “pausing and reviewing”, the military aid it contributes to Ukraine. Pat discusses this move by President Trump with Donnacha O Beachain, Professor of Politics at DCU.
Mar 3, 2025 • 11min
Ask The Expert: On hearing
Enda Dooley, Hearing Aid Audiologist joins us this morning for World Hearing Day. Enda joined Pat this morning to promote awareness around maintaining your hearing and to encourage you to regularly check your hearing health.All with thanks to Hidden Hearing.
