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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Nov 8, 2024 • 9min
Osteoporosis campaign called ‘Unbreakable’
Jess Redden and her mum Linda have teamed up to empower women to check their bone health, in a campaign they are calling, ‘Unbreakable.’ The idea is to open the conversation up for women aged 65 and over, to actively check their bone health. Linda broke her arm last Christmas.
Nov 8, 2024 • 7min
Motor insurance premiums continue to rise
Motor insurance premiums are now rising at 15 times the rate of general inflation. With above-average rises in the cost of eating out, going to the cinema and package holidays too, new figures reveal. We discuss these figures with Charlie Weston Personal Finance Editor at the Irish Independent.
Nov 7, 2024 • 7min
Boxed With John Fardy features 'This Is The Zodiac Speaking'
This week on Boxed John Fardy takes a look at 'This Is The Zodiac Speaking' on Netflix.
Nov 7, 2024 • 10min
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
Up for discussion in our disinformation slot today is the the election outcome, and role of misinformation in turning American voters, and the likely future outcome. What will this mean for bad actors worldwide? We discuss all with David Robert Grimes Author and Disinformation Expert.
Nov 7, 2024 • 8min
Career of Dave Gallagher, the first Captain of the All Blacks in 1905
This week, Cameron Hill looks at the career of Dave Gallagher, the first Captain of the All Blacks in 1905 who hailed from Ramelton.
Nov 7, 2024 • 15min
Donncha O’Callaghan on his new book 'Disaster Dad: Chicken Chaos'
Following an illustrious rugby career, Donncha O’Callaghan turned his hand to presenting on radio and tv and then wrote his first book, Joking Apart. He joined Pat in studio to chat about his second book, 'Disaster Dad: Chicken Chaos'.
Nov 7, 2024 • 16min
Impact of Donald Trump’s election win on key domestic issues?
We ask about the impact of Donald Trump’s election win on key domestic issues. How will his rhetoric shape politics going forward, and will others follow the Trump playbook? We discuss all with Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin.
Nov 7, 2024 • 8min
Sleep allows the heart to heal after a heart attack
A heart attack can trigger a desire to get more sleep, allowing the heart to heal and reduce inflammation. This happens because the heart sends special signals to the brain, according to a new study from Mount Sinai hospital in the US. Professor Luke O'Neill discusses these findings with Pat.
Nov 7, 2024 • 15min
What does a Trump presidency mean for the US foreign policy?
Donald Trump is returning to the White House. What is that going to mean for US Foreign Policy and all of us outside the US. Pat discusses this with Paul Rodgers Emeritus Professor of Peace at Bradford University.
Nov 7, 2024 • 15min
Ornithologist Sean Ronayne on his new book 'Nature Boy'
Few people are as attuned to nature as ornithologist Sean Ronayne. From a childhood spent in Cork’s woodlands to a groundbreaking project documenting Ireland’s birdsong, Sean’s life has been one of deep connection to the natural world. Sean joined Pat in studio this morning to chat about his life and his new book 'Nature Boy: A Memoir of Birdsong and Belonging'.
