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'.
Episodes
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Feb 12, 2025 • 15min
Inside Hollywood: Must watch movies this valentines
Lisa Cannon brings us movie picks for this Valentine weekend.
Feb 12, 2025 • 11min
Motoring with Conor Faughnan
What are the rules with regard to older drivers on road and how they can stay safe? All to discuss with Conor Faughnan motoring consultant.
Feb 12, 2025 • 17min
Project 2025 and the Trump administration
During the run up to the 2024 presidential election, critics of Donald Trump alleged that his second presidency would be inspired by Project 2025, a collection of policies developed by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank in Washington DC. Trump has publicly sought to distance himself from it all, but how much of Trump’s activity since entering office is actually reflected in its proposals? Reporter Simon Tierney has been investigating.
Feb 12, 2025 • 7min
Green Scene: 'Zombie' Spiders unique to Ireland
Today on Green Scene, we hear about very large iceberg heading towards the penguin colonies of South Georgia and fungus-Infected 'Zombie' Spiders unique to Ireland. All up for discussion with the Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland Dr Ruth Freeman. All with thanks to Repak.
Feb 12, 2025 • 19min
Where will the government Ministers be on St Patrick's Day?
Government Ministers will visit almost 40 locations in St Patrick's Day plans. Is this a good idea? Pat discusses this with Richard Boyd Barett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire and also Colm Burke FG TD for Cork North Central.
Feb 11, 2025 • 20min
Are tax breaks a solution to housing crisis?
Tax breaks for investment in homebuilding are being considered by Government as a solution to the housing crisis, but will it be met with resistance? Pat discusses this with Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South West and also Carol Tallon, Director of Property District and recent planning graduate.
Feb 11, 2025 • 10min
Will the East Link Bridge ever be free to cross?
New figures show close to 100 million euro in revenue has been generated from the Tom Clarke, or East link, toll bridge since Dublin city council took control of the River Liffey crossing in 2016. Motorists have been charged to use the route since it opened more than 40 years ago. Our reporter Emma Tyrrell has been asking whether the bridge will ever be free to cross.
Feb 11, 2025 • 8min
Technology: A review of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly takes a look at the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra phone and answers listeners technology queries.
Feb 11, 2025 • 9min
A landmark inquiry into the 1998 Omagh Bombing continues
A landmark inquiry into the 1998 Omagh Bombing continues in its third week. Families of the victims are recounting the impact of that day and the tragic loss of their loved ones. As the inquiry continues in Tyrone, there are a growing number of calls for the Irish government to carry out a similar inquiry. Pat spoke to Freelance journalist Amanda Ferguson.
Feb 11, 2025 • 12min
President Trump threat to Hamas
After Hamas yesterday said that it would postpone Saturday’s release of hostages until further notice. Donald Trump said that if all hostages were not released by noon on Saturday, Israel should suspend the ceasefire deal and, quote, “all hell is going to break out”. We get reaction to this with Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science Fawaz Gerges.
