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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Nov 14, 2024 • 13min
Motoring news with Geraldine Herbert
Last Sunday, the Nevo EV Show in the RDS featured over 80 vehicles from 32 brands and notable launches included the Renault 5 E-Tech, Ford Capri, Kia EV3, and Dacia Spring. Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with The Sunday Independent tell us what was on offer at the show.
Nov 14, 2024 • 12min
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
Amsterdam violence: there's been a lot of misreporting on the Amsterdam situation. Depending on source, the violence was either resulting from incendiary actions by Israeli fans or a premeditated antisemitic attack. Both are partially true and partly false. We discuss the evolution of the story with David Robert Grimes author and disinformation expert.
Nov 14, 2024 • 6min
Paris prepares for France Israel soccer match and potential protests
Paris is preparing to deploy thousands of police officers tonight ahead of a soccer match between Israel and France. The security operation follows violence between Israeli and pro-Palestinian protesters in Amsterdam last week. Eleanor Beardsley, Paris Correspondent, NPR brings us the latest.
Nov 14, 2024 • 6min
How can the next Government revitalize the hospitality sector?
As the General Election approaches, interest groups have begun petitioning for candidates’ support for certain policies. One such group is the Irish Hotels Federation. Outlining what they are calling for from potential TD's was Michael Magner National President of the Irish Hotels Federation, and owner of Cork’s Vienna Woods Hotel.
Nov 14, 2024 • 17min
How does our voting system work?
How does our voting system and proportional representation, actually work? Gavan Reilly Political Correspondent Virgin Media News takes us through the nuts and bolts and how to best make use of your vote.
Nov 14, 2024 • 8min
keeping your retail therapy sustainable
We hear how to stay environmentally fashionable! Jo Linehan shares tips, advice and info on sustainable clothes shopping
Nov 14, 2024 • 19min
Donald Trump has begun appointing members to his cabinet
Donald Trump has begun appointing members to his cabinet and White House team. Some you may have heard of before, such as Senator Marco Rubio who has been nominated as Secretary of State, but others may be unknown including defense nominee Pete Hegseth. To talk us through the who's who was Scott Lucas Professor and Political Analyst at Clinton Institute, UCD.
Nov 14, 2024 • 9min
The role of dogs in the family!
With dogs becoming more and more integrated in the family unit, is calling them our ‘best friend’ suitable anymore? Pat was joined on the show today by Siobhan Owens a dog trainer and behavioralist and owner of the Dublin and Meath Pet School. Siobhan discussed the role of dogs in the family and how much we pamper them.
Nov 14, 2024 • 12min
We hear from voters in Athlone and their concerns
The general election campaign is well and truly underway. We will be hearing the promises from political parties, and what the electorate wants to see prioritised. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie, will be travelling to constituencies across the country to hear voters' concerns. Today he brings us the first of these reports from Athlone.
Nov 14, 2024 • 13min
The latest on the civil action taken against Conor McGrego
The civil case taken by Nikita Hand against Conor McGregor will continue today. We get the latest on this with Frank Greaney, Newstalk’s Court Correspondent.
