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 7, 2025 • 12min
Justin Trudeau steps down as Prime Minister of Canada
As Justin Trudeau steps down as Prime Minister of Canada, we speak to one of his former government advisors about what is next for the country. Speaking to Pat this morning was Former Government Advisor for Trudeau and Public Policy Specialist.
Jan 7, 2025 • 13min
New year new travel plans!
Have you got any holiday plans for the New Year? January is traditionally a time for travel planning and airlines have already announced several new routes from Ireland. Pól Ó Conghaile, Irish Independent Travel Editor, Pól Ó Conghaile gives us some great travel suggestions.All with thanks to Ryanair.ie
Jan 7, 2025 • 14min
How will the incoming coalition monitor government spending?
With a budget surplus and the Apple windfall tax. Economist Colm McCarthy warns why the incoming government needs to heed with caution regarding the public purse.
Jan 7, 2025 • 13min
Ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas resume
As deadly Israeli attacks on Gaza continue, ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas Resume. We get the latest on what the situation is like on the ground in Gaza from the Director of communications for UNRWA Juliette Tuoma.
Jan 7, 2025 • 17min
Specific changes that will help our heart health?
We all know that lifestyle changes can help to improve your health, but what specific changes will help our heart health? Professor Professor Robert Kelly, Consultant Cardiologist, Lifestyle Medicine Physician and Health Habits coach, based in Beacon Hospital Dublin joins us with suggestions.
Jan 7, 2025 • 12min
Half of the vehicles tested failed the NCT last year!
Half of the vehicles tested failed the NCT last year, figures show. About 1,732,095 vehicles had an NCT in 2024, with 875,901 (50pc) of those failing on their full test, according to figures compiled by cartakeback.ie. Pat discusses these figures with Transport Consultant Conor Faughnan.
Jan 6, 2025 • 10min
Motoring trends and predictions!
We take a look back at car sales in 2024 and what’s in store for the year ahead, with Motoring Editor of Sunday Independent Geraldine Herbert.
Jan 6, 2025 • 12min
Ask The Expert: All things dental
It’s time for our ‘Ask the Expert’ slot, and this week we are covering all things dental, but particularly, how to prevent that aging smile. Joining Pat this morning was general and cosmetic dentist aka The Tooth Fairy Bronagh Keane.
Jan 6, 2025 • 9min
January ‘tweaks’ instead of resolutions!
Clinical Psychotherapist Stephanie Regan talks us through January ‘tweaks’ instead of resolutions, and how to better yourself bit by bit this new year.
Jan 6, 2025 • 12min
The latest of the government formation
It’s back to work today for many including negotiators working on forming a government. We get the latest with Political Correspondent with The Irish Times Harry McGee.
