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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Dec 2, 2024 • 16min
The winners, the losers of Election 2024
Ivan Yates of the Calling It podcast joined Pat this morning for an election update. The winners, the losers, and what to expect next.
Nov 29, 2024 • 43min
Jess Kelly's Great Gadget Gift Guide
Joining Pat with the rundown of gadget's for this Christmas is Newstalk's own Jess Kelly.
Nov 29, 2024 • 12min
Why do nearly half the population play the lotto?
You're as likely to win the jackpot as you are to die in a plane crash.And yet nearly half the population of Ireland play the lotto regularly.So, what keeps the us wishing for, well, the luck of the Irish and could winning big be bad news?Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.
Nov 29, 2024 • 5min
Friday food with Gareth Mullins
Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel talks us through how to make slow cooked shank of lamb, parmesan polenta winter greens.
Nov 29, 2024 • 8min
Weekend sport lookahead with Colm Boohig
Colm Boohig looks ahead to the weekend’s sport, as Ireland face Australia this weekend to conclude the Autumn Nations Series.
Nov 29, 2024 • 13min
Israel ‘hammers’ Gaza as Lebanese army claims ceasefire ‘violated’
Joining Pat with the latest from the Middle East was Fawaz Gerges, Former Director of the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Nov 29, 2024 • 19min
How will Trump’s tariffs affect us in Ireland?
How will Trump’s tariffs affect us here in Ireland? Will we see an influx of Chinese goods? John O’Brennan talks to Pat about future implications for these new tariffs, and also talks him through Ursula von der Leyen’s cabinet. To answer that Pat was joined by:John O’Brennan, Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration at NUI Maynooth Dan O’Brien Chief Economist, institute of international and European affairs
Nov 29, 2024 • 13min
Gregg Wallace is to step away from presenting MasterChef
Gregg Wallace is to step away from presenting MasterChef while allegations of historical misconduct are investigated. Among those speaking out are former BBC Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark.To discuss Pat was joined by Enda Brady, UK journalist and TRT World Presenter
Nov 28, 2024 • 10min
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
Today we look at how Irish regulatory bodies have no statutory power to remove election disinformation, how tiktok ads containing abject lies weren’t moderate. We hear why too many social media influencers are not checking the veracity of the information they share according to a report by the UN. All to discuss with David Robert Grimes Author and Disinformation Expert.
Nov 28, 2024 • 4min
Things to do this weekend!
Some great suggestions of things to do this weekend with Éadaoin Fitzmaurice, Travel and Food content creator.
