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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Jan 9, 2025 • 9min
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
Mark Zuckerberg’s recent announcement that Meta is scrapping factchecking in the U.S. across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp has drawn widespread criticism from lawmakers, experts, and human rights advocates. David Robert Grimes discusses the significant concerns about the spread of misinformation, hate speech, and harmful content globally.
Jan 9, 2025 • 7min
Boxed With John Fardy
John Fardy reviews explosive Netflix show that documents controversial 90’s presenter Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action in this weeks 'Boxed'.
Jan 9, 2025 • 7min
Fascinating facts about our human cell atlas!
Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College discuss a break through in type 1 diabetes and also fascinating facts about the body's cell atlas.
Jan 9, 2025 • 17min
The best tips to start your investment journey!
Everything you need to know about investing. If you want to take the leap and invest your money. CEOof Fairstone Ireland Paul Merriman gives the best tips to start your investment journey.
Jan 9, 2025 • 19min
Weather updates from our reporters across the country
Temperatures as low as -7.5C were recorded last night, with the coldest temperature recorded in Mullingar, Co Westmeath. A status orange warning was in effect for the entire country overnight, except Donegal. We get updates from our reporters across the country.
Jan 9, 2025 • 11min
Are the cold temperature warnings too much?
With another day of the cold snap set to hit the country, are the cold temperature warnings too much or just apart of the winter months? Aontu TD Peadar Toibin says that the current weather warnings are catastrophizing normal winter weather.
Jan 9, 2025 • 8min
Impactful environmental resolutions we can make!
Apparently most resolutions die off on Jan 19th! So, what are the long-lasting, impactful environmental resolutions we can make (and stick to) this year? Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland Jo Linehan tells us.
Jan 9, 2025 • 14min
Brian Warfield on his new play' Celtic Exodus'
Brian Warfield of The Wolfe Tones has written Celtic Exodus The Musical, which opens for a special premiere run from January 22nd – 25th 2025 at the complex arts centre, Smithfield. Brian joins Pat, alongside Irish actress Clelia Murphy, who will play a reading role in the musical.
Jan 9, 2025 • 10min
Tusla placed children with firm blacklisted over vetting concerns
Reports show that Tusla placed children with firm blacklisted over vetting concerns. The third party company oversaw supervised visits between parents and children in care. Reporting on this was Jack Power, Europe Correspondent with The Irish Times and he spoke to Pat this morning on the show.
Jan 8, 2025 • 14min
Are you ready for the €5k challenge?
Sinead Ryan, Host of The Home Show and journalist with The Independent and Sunday Independent joined Pat this morning with New Year money saving tips.
