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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Oct 13, 2025 • 15min
The importance of cancer research trials
Anne Bodley is a breast cancer survivor who has benefited from a cancer research trial and is here to tell us her story. Also joining Pat along with Anne was Dr Claire Kilty Head of Research, the Irish Cancer Society.
Oct 13, 2025 • 9min
AI takes the emotion out of messaging
AI is being used to take the emotion out of messaging, is this useful and is it good? All to discuss with Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist.
Oct 13, 2025 • 12min
Who are the Irish people made redundant by Trumps war on DEI?
It's no secret that Donald Trump had DEI in his sights when he took on the US Presidency for the second time. But what impact has the death of diversity, equity and inclusion in the states had here in Irish companies and workplaces? And who are the Irish people made redundant by Trumps war on DEI? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.
Oct 13, 2025 • 19min
Is this a new era of peace for the Middle East?
As all living Israeli hostages are returned home, is this a new era of peace for the Middle East? All to discuss with Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University.
Oct 13, 2025 • 5min
Looking back over a busy weekend of sport
Looking back over a busy weekend of sport. With an incredible Irish effort against Portugal that was unfortunately in vain, is it still possible for Ireland to qualify for the World Cup? Shelbourne FC deny Shamrock Rovers the league title. In Rugby, Munster continued their undefeated streak in the United Rugby Championship. Leinster also managed to reverse their poor fortune for their first victory of the URC. All the weekend sport to look back on with Colm Boohig from Off The Ball.All with thanks to Visit Pennsylvania.
Oct 13, 2025 • 25min
Bafta award winning actress Miriam Margolyes
Bafta award winning actress Miriam Margolyes has lived quite an extraordinary life from Black Adder to Harry Potter to the cover of Vogue at the age of 83. All of this and so much more is documented from A - Z in her book 'The Little Book of Miriam'. Miriam joined Pat in studio to chat all about her book, life and more.
Oct 13, 2025 • 6min
Hostage release will happen 'early on Monday morning', says Israel
Israeli hostages are returning home after two years in captivity. All living Israeli hostages have now been handed over with the remains of last hostages expected to be next. We discuss this with Paul Kearns, journalist based in Tel Aviv.
Oct 10, 2025 • 19min
A look back on the news stories of the week on our Friday Forum
Sinéad Gibney Dublin Rathdown TD, Social Democrats Spokesperson for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment; Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport; and Defence, Pat Leahy, Political Editor, Irish Times and Barry Ward - Dún Laoghaire TD, Fine Gael. All joined Pat this morning to look back on the news stories of the week.
Oct 10, 2025 • 8min
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
Gareth Mullins talks us through some delicious baked goods with cinnamon buns and rum spiced fruit buns.
Oct 10, 2025 • 12min
Some of the myths around injuries and running
Jenny Branigan, a Chartered physiotherapist, dives into the myths surrounding running injuries. She explains how weak glutes can cause IT band pain and stresses the importance of glute activation pre-run. Common knee injuries like patellofemoral pain are linked to biomechanics and training errors. Jenny also discusses the relationship between calf strength and Achilles issues and highlights the importance of replacing running shoes regularly. With valuable advice on managing injuries and the significance of posture, her insights are a must-listen for runners.
