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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Feb 6, 2025 • 10min
Trump sets his sights on Ukraine’s rare minerals in exchange for aid
Donald Trump is setting his sights on Ukraine’s stock of rare earth minerals as a possible exchange for continuing to aid Ukraine in its war against Russia. Emmanuelle Chaze brings us more on the minerals’ importance from Kyiv. We get more information on this with Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine Correspondent RFI and France24.
Feb 6, 2025 • 12min
New lower speed limits come into force this week
New lower speed limits come into force this week. Default speed limit on secondary roads will be reduced from 100kmh to 80kmh.On local roads the speed limit will drop from 80kmh to 60kmh. We discuss these new speed limits with Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor with the Independent.
Feb 5, 2025 • 16min
Trump says he will take over Gaza
Yesterday, President Donald Trump suggested what the New York Times called “one of the most brazen ideas that any American leaders has advanced in years”. To take over the Gaza strip, level it, rebuild it and create a “Riviera of the Middle East”. To get reaction to these comments by President Trump Pat spoke to Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Feb 5, 2025 • 15min
Author Joe O'Connor new book 'The Ghosts of Rome'
Fans of Joe O’Connor will be happy to know that the second part of the Escape Line Trilogy, ‘The Ghosts of Rome’ is out now. The story is inspired by the true story of Contessa Giovanna Ladii, as she risks everything to help refugees escape, while under threat from the Gestapo. Joe joined Pat on the show.
Feb 5, 2025 • 7min
Travel with Pól: The importance of travel insurance
Travel insurance can be essential in a world of delays, extreme weather and lost luggage, but few have the time to read its policies. Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor with he Irish Independent, is here to share his tips.All with thanks to Ryanair.
Feb 5, 2025 • 10min
Gardening: Managing the Powerscourt estate during storms
Alex Slazenger head gardener at Powerscourt explain how they managing trees and storms in Powerscourt Estate.
Feb 5, 2025 • 5min
The rising cost of third-level education for parents
We hear how to save money and sort your finances if you are paying a child through college. Director at Private Client's Metis Ireland Paddy Andrews discusses the rising cost of third-level education for parents with Pat on the show this morning.
Feb 5, 2025 • 13min
Inside Hollywood with Lisa Cannon
Lisa Cannon, Entertainment Presenter and Producer brings us some incredible films about public figures that you need to check out.
Feb 5, 2025 • 9min
The wonder material that is biochar
Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland Dr Ruth Freeman is here to explain the wonder material that is biochar and a look at extreme heat in Europe.
Feb 5, 2025 • 6min
Potholes that can fix themselves!
In this week’s Commuter Slot, our secondary roads are second best, a UK team may have invented Potholes that fix themselves…also tesla sales tumble and new speed limits. All up for discussion with Transport Consultant Conor Faughnan.
