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'.
Episodes
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Aug 14, 2025 • 11min
Author Amanda Cassidy on her new book 'The Stranger Inside'
The Stranger Inside is the latest crime novel from Irish Times bestseller Amanda Cassidy. Amanda chatted to Pat this morning all about her writing process and new book.
Aug 14, 2025 • 17min
Will the Trump Putin meeting prove progressive?
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet tomorrow in Alaska to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Trump has previously promised to end the war in one day, but has described this meeting as purely a “listening exercise.” Volodimir Zelenskyy is also due to meet Keir Starmer in Downing Street prior to the Alaska summit. Will these meetings prove progressive and could a deal be on the table? All to discuss with Donnacha Ó’Béachagáin Professor of Politics at DCU and author of Unfinished Empire: Russian imperialism in Ukraine and the near.
Aug 14, 2025 • 9min
Returning to school in a sustainable way
Its August, which means families all over the country are gearing up for the return to schools. Uniforms, nametags, pencil cases, school books and school bags, the endless array of items needed to get their little ones through school. Jo Linehan give us advice to help you cut costs and emissions when returning to the classroom this September.
Aug 14, 2025 • 11min
Ghe growing friendship between Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un
Russian President Vladimir Putin is continuing to expand his friendship with North Korea, just this week reaffirming the relationship with the reclusive nation. But while North Korean soldiers and labourers are sent to Russia, what is in it for them and their nation?All to discuss with Robert E Kelly, Professor of Political Science, Pusan National University, Busan, South Korea.
Aug 14, 2025 • 16min
Why is there sizeable gender gap in stem leaving cert choices?
New figures show that there is a sizeable gender gap in the leaving cert subject choice, with boys more likely than girls to be studying Physics, Chemistry, Engineering and other STEM subjects. Why is this so? Pat discusses this further with Stella O’Malley, Psychotherapist and Author and Brendan Gildea, Maths teacher and Author.
Aug 13, 2025 • 7min
A biosecurity alert as Asian hornet captured in Ireland
The National Parks and Wildlife Service has confirmed that it has captured an Asian Hornet in Cork. The invasive species was reported by a member of the public and can have a devastating effect on the native honeybee population.
Aug 13, 2025 • 9min
The gardening life of Roberto Burle Marx
Brazil Roberto Burle Marx arrived in the world in August 1909, born into culturally layered roots in SãoPaulo. His mother hailed from a French descended Brazilian family, his father from a German-Jewish lineage, and when the family moved to Rio de Janeiro in 1913, an early passion took seed. Under the gentle encouragement of his mother and beloved nanny, Roberto learned to sow seeds and tend blooms long before he could ever read a landscape plan. These formative years quietly nurtured a lifelong devotion to plants. Diarmuid Gavin bring us his gardening life story.
Aug 13, 2025 • 10min
How can we counter workplace burnout?
Exploring the widespread issue of workplace burnout, guests share personal struggles and the importance of self-care. They discuss transformative journeys, including taking time off for travel to rediscover life beyond work pressures. The conversation highlights the complex nature of burnout, its impacts on personal well-being, and the necessity of setting boundaries. Listeners learn about effective strategies to manage stress and the rejuvenating power of stepping away from toxic work environments.
Aug 13, 2025 • 9min
Wildfires across Europe and the Mediterranean
As we experience a heatwave here in Ireland, Europe too is experiencing high temperatures and wildfires right down to the Mediterranean. We get the latest here from Aoife Kealy of Met Éireann, from Rome with Josephine McKenna and from Madrid with Guy Hedgecoe
Aug 13, 2025 • 18min
The downfalls of a cashless community
Over 40% of people get caught without cash on them according to a recent survey, are we moving towards a cashless society or will cash always be king to some? Henry McKean reports.
