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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Dec 13, 2024 • 13min
Reporting on domestic violence rehabilitation programmes
It's no secret that Ireland is experiencing an epidemic of domestic violence. Supporting victims and survivors is incredibly important, but does it actually tackle the problem? Should we turn our attention to helping offenders instead or at least as well? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports:
Dec 13, 2024 • 8min
What is the EU Mercosur Trade Agreement?
Last weekend the EU agreed a new trade deal with four Mercosur countries, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. But it still needs to be ratified by at least 15 EU countries representing 65% of the population. To look through the new parts of the deal and its history we were joined by Charles Lichfield of the Atlantic Council.
Dec 13, 2024 • 9min
Navigating the Christmas office party
It is well and truly work Christmas party season, a time where colleagues can catch up and unwind. To discover how we go about Christmas parties, we heard from Caroline Reidy, Managing Director of the HR suite and an HR and employment law expert.
Dec 13, 2024 • 11min
Should we be keeping cash deposits in our house?
As the cyber warfare threat increases in Europe, the Dutch Central Bank has issued an unprecedented warning to citizens to consider keeping cash at home. But should we be keeping cash deposits in our house? We discuss with Eoin Keary, Founder of Edgescan.
Dec 13, 2024 • 11min
Advice when renewing your health insurance
The end of the year is coming which means its health insurance renewal time. With premiums rising significantly a new provider in town and with benefits under the axe, we get tips to get you covered ! All to discuss with Dermot Goode Insurance Expert at Total Healthcover.Ie A Lockton Company.
Dec 13, 2024 • 15min
Journalist Lara Marlowe on interviewing Bashar Al Assad
Journalist and Writer Lara Marlowe joined Anton this morning to discuss the moment she interviewed Bashar Al Assad a short time before he was declared President of Syria.
Dec 12, 2024 • 9min
The work of the Society of St Vincent de Paul this Christmas
The Society of St Vincent de Paul expects to have its busiest year on record this Christmas. The charity is supplying everything from toys, clothes, food and more to those struggling this time of year. Josh Crosbie has been meeting with some of the volunteers, and those using the services of St Vincent de Paul at Christmas.
Dec 12, 2024 • 6min
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
This week we discuss how fact-checking alone cannot stop misinformation and also Dr Mike Ryan warns vaccine disinformation will only worse. All up for discuss with Author and Disinformation Expert David Robert Grimes.
Dec 12, 2024 • 11min
House prices here are overvalued by up to ten percent
House prices here are overvalued by between 8-10% according to the ESRI in their latest quarterly economic report. It leaves the market at risk of correction like that seen after the 2007 crash. To discuss the report with Pat was Senior Lecturer TU Dublin Lorcan Sirr.
Dec 12, 2024 • 9min
Should e-scooter users be wearing helmets?
Cyclists and e-scooter users are 11 times more likely to sustain severe injuries in road traffic collisions than motorists, a report from the Injuries Resolution Board’s has found. We ask Should e-scooter users be wearing helmets? To discuss this and more with Pat was Dr John Legge, Consultant in Emergency Medicine at St. Vincent’s Hospital.
