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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Nov 13, 2024 • 11min
Autumn gardening tips and advice!
We get loads of tips and advice on what gardening jobs to do this week with Paul Smyth, Head Gardener of RHSI Bellefield in Shinrone Co Offaly.
Nov 13, 2024 • 13min
Inside Hollywood: When interviews go horribly wrong!
On Inside Hollywood, Lisa Cannon asks when actor interviews go horribly wrong who is to blame?
Nov 13, 2024 • 9min
What to know about pneumococcal disease
New research indicates that over ¾ people know little or nothing about pneumococcal disease, and that a majority don't know that its treatable by vaccine. This comes after a clear link between it and pneumonia has been identified. To discuss this further Pat was joined on the show by Dr Sumi Dunne Clinical Lecturer, General Practitioner, and a former ‘expert’ on Operation Transformation.
Nov 13, 2024 • 13min
Helping others navigating Ireland’s immigration system
Navigating Ireland’s immigration system can be daunting, especially without guidance in your own language. One man has been a lifeline for newcomers, helping them find their way and feel at home. Edgar Flores, bilingual family support worker at Clones family resource Centre in Co. Monaghan and he told his story to Pat.
Nov 13, 2024 • 8min
Childcare costs what are the parties promising?
Most parties are promising a €200 a month cap on childcare costs per child in their election manifestoes. But what difference will this make on the ground and are parents and providers already struggling? Pat discussed this with Paula Donohue, Chairperson, Association of Childhood Professionals.
Nov 13, 2024 • 8min
The latest on the Jo Jo Dullard case
With recent news about the arrest and release of a man in connection to the Jo Jo Dullard case, media attention has once again focused on the Kilkenny woman’s disappearance. We get the latest on the investigation with Conor Lally Security and Crime Correspondent with The Irish Times.
Nov 13, 2024 • 11min
Green Scene: The magical world of newts
Dr Ruth Freeman, Director, Science for Society, Research Ireland tell us about magical world of newts and discuss biodiversity net gain.All with thanks to AIB Ireland.
Nov 13, 2024 • 23min
Tánaiste Micheál Martin on Fianna Fáil's election manifesto
Fianna Fáil became the first party to launch their election manifesto promising an increase in housebuilding, more gardaí and to reduce primary school class sizes. Tánaiste and Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin joined Pat this morning live in studio to discuss their manifesto further.
Nov 12, 2024 • 12min
Where does the Israel-Gaza conflict go next?
With a new Defence Minister, Qatar pausing its role as mediator and Trump returning to the White House. We ask where does the Israel-Gaza conflict go next with Former Israeli hostage negotiator Gershon Baskin.
Nov 12, 2024 • 13min
The Trump Dynasty: Who's who in the new First Family
When Donald Trump took the podium to claim victory at Mar-a-Lago in the early hours of November 6th, he was surrounded by his extended family, some of whom he had recruited to work in his first administration in the White House. Now, attention turns once again to how the relationship between the Trump dynasty and the West Wing will work this time round.Newstalk Reporter Simon Tierney has been examining America’s new first family...Image: Reuters
