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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Jan 13, 2025 • 12min
Ask The Expert: On renovating your kitchen
It’s the new year so that means its time to freshen up your home. Interior designer Avril Murphy Allen looks at everything you need to know when renovating your kitchen.
Jan 13, 2025 • 16min
How not to compare yourself to others!
Our resident psychotherapist Stephanie Regan dissects the issues surrounding comparison, what it does for us and the dynamics of it.
Jan 13, 2025 • 8min
Why is there a rise in healthy people admitted to hospital for the flu?
Increasing number of flu cases are putting massive pressure on hospitals. This winter, previously healthy people are also making up a significant portion of hospital admissions. We ask is there a rise in healthy people admitted to hospital for the flu?To discuss with Pat was Dr Patrick Mitchell, Specialist in Respiratory and Internal Medicine at Tallaght University Hospital.
Jan 13, 2025 • 11min
24 people are now dead in the LA wildfires
24 people are now dead in the wildfires that are sweeping Los Angeles, with concern for further spreading as winds pick up. We get the latest on the fires and plenty more besides from J.D. Capelouto, Lead Writer of Semafor’s Flagship Newsletter.
Jan 13, 2025 • 17min
Parents are pledging to delay giving their children smartphones
Parents from more than 30 primary and secondary in south Dublin have come together to attend events which are focused on safeguarding children online. One event titled help protect your children online', involved leading experts from child protection, education, and politics discussing the urgent need for stronger online protection legislation.Speaking to Pat this morning on the show was Mary Lovegrove, Co-organiser of Delay Smart Phones And Or Social Media into Secondary School and also Eoghan Cleary, teacher and assistant principal, keynote speaker of the Gen Free: Free To Be Kids Campaign.
Jan 13, 2025 • 14min
Russia is making advances in eastern Ukraine
Ukraine has captured two North Korean soldiers and says it is willing to exchange them in a prisoner swap. On the front lines, Russia is making advances in eastern Ukraine. We get the latest on the war and life on the ground with Emmanuelle Chaze, who joinrf us live in studio.
Jan 13, 2025 • 7min
A look back on the weekend of sport!
Man United have another successful weekend following their game against Arsenal and Leinster manage to secure win over La Rochelle in the Champion Cup. Colm Boohig, Broadcaster with Off The Ball looks back on the weekend of sport.
Jan 13, 2025 • 17min
Gisele Pelicot’s Criminal Defence lawyer Stéphane Babonneau
After 3 months in a courtroom battle, Gisele Pelicot’s Criminal Defence lawyer Stéphane Babonneau talks about how she is doing now that the trial is over. Dominique Pelicot was found guilty of drugging and raping his wife Gisèle as well as recruiting dozens of men to rape her over a decade.
Jan 13, 2025 • 16min
A new incentive to crackdown on cowboy builders!
A new register of builders has been set up by Construction Industry Regulation Ireland to crackdown on cowboy builders and give home buyers more confidence in the industry. We discuss this incentive with Peter Finn (Pete The Builder) of MDS Construction.
Jan 10, 2025 • 25min
Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week!
Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week! Joining Pat today was Emer Higgins TD, Fine Gael, Dublin Mid West, Minister of State with responsibility for Business, Employment and Retail in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Gary Gannon TD, Social Democrats, Dublin Central. Also joining Pat in studio was Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News at MediaHuis and Executive Editor of The Irish Independent.
