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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Dec 3, 2024 • 15min
Greg Wallace apologises for his comments about ‘women of a certain age’
Greg Wallace has apologised for his comments about ‘women of a certain age’ but will it make any difference at this stage or is the damage to the hosts career already done? We discuss this with Enda Brady ,International TV news anchor with TRT world.
Dec 3, 2024 • 16min
The Heart Book: Making positive changes for a healthy and happier life
A couple of years ago, professor and cardiologist Robert Kelly added lifestyle medicine to his expertise, and established a coaching programme within his practice, where he guides his patients on how to make positive steps towards a happier, healthier, lifestyle. He provides this advice in his new book ‘The Heart Book.’
Dec 2, 2024 • 12min
Ask The Expert: On mortgages
In our 'Ask The Expert' slot this week we are covering all things mortgage switches and equity releases. Joining Pat today was Seán Corbett, Director of SYS Mortgages.
Dec 2, 2024 • 8min
Travel with Pól: Are you craving some sun?
Has the darkness and damp weather got you craving some sunshine? Pól Ó Conghaile, Irish Independent Travel Editor, is here to talk winter sun holidays, and where and when you can find the best deals in the months ahead.All with thanks to Ryanair.
Dec 2, 2024 • 6min
Notre Dame is set to reopen!
Notre Dame is set to reopen on the weekend of the 7th and 8th of December. It comes after five and a half years of restoration after it was burned down in April 2019. Speaking to Pat this morning was Eleanor Beardsley Paris Correspondent for National Public Radio.
Dec 2, 2024 • 6min
Navigating Christmas for the newly alone or single
Christmas can be a tough time for singletons and those newly alone. Clinical Psychologist Stephanie Regan gives advice for those who might be feeling lonely this Christmas, and how to navigate the season.
Dec 2, 2024 • 11min
A look back on the weekend of sport!
Ireland beat Australia, Liverpool beat Manchester City, and the Republic of Ireland women drew with Wales all the weekend sports with Colm Boohig.
Dec 2, 2024 • 10min
The school where ‘risky’ play is on the timetable
From speed races on scooters to climbing trees in the yard, risky play is being increasingly embraced in creches and schools across the country. But what just how dangerous is it and what are the benefits and, well, risks? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports:
Dec 2, 2024 • 25min
A return to power for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael on the cards
A return to power for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael on the cards but who goes in with them. Pat speaks to Newstalk's Political Correspondent Sean Defoe and also Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae.
Dec 2, 2024 • 8min
Designing spaces catering to gamers
The 'Gaming in Ireland 2024' report has found that more than 50% of Irish adults actively participate in gaming. Someone who is capitalising on this is Interior Designer Jackie Carton, who is designing spaces catering to gamers joined Pat this morning on the show.
