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 7, 2024 • 21min
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee
Crime in Dublin city centre, Family Courts bill, UAE treaties and an announcement on immigration. Crime in Dublin city centre, Family Courts bill, UAE treaties and an announcement on immigration, Helen McEntee, Minister for Justice, joins us in studio.
Nov 6, 2024 • 10min
The election of President Trump is a ''Brexit scale challenge'!
The election of President Trump is a Brexit scale challenge for Ireland according to Dan O’Brien Chief Economist at the Institute of International and European affairs.
Nov 6, 2024 • 11min
Inside Hollywood: Actors with no formal traning!
On Inside Hollywood we take a look at Actors that have achieved remarkable success without any formal training. All to chat about with Lisa Cannon, Podcaster and Cultural Commentator.
Nov 6, 2024 • 20min
What will another Trump administration mean for Ireland?
The latest as results continue to come in from the US and what will it mean for Ireland? Pat discusses this with J.D. Capelouto, Breaking News Reporter, Semafor and also Lorcan Nyhan, Columnist with Sunday Independent and Head of Training at The Communications Clinic.
Nov 6, 2024 • 11min
The Happy Pear Twenty years in business!
The Happy Pear turn 20! David and Stephen Flynn join us with stories and lessons from their 20 years in operations and advocating for a fresh, vegetable based diet.
Nov 6, 2024 • 9min
Why lenders refuse mortgages?
Why lenders refuse mortgages, and how to avoid having a mortgage application refused. For advice on securing your mortgage Pat was joined on the show by Margaret Barrett, Managing Director at Mortgage Navigators, an experienced mortgage broker and Qualified Financial Advisor.
Nov 6, 2024 • 21min
More reaction to Trump election victory!
Following the election of Donald Trump to the US Presidency. We go stateside to Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News, WSHU Public Radio on the latest events. Also speaking to Pat was Fawaz Gerges Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science about the potential fallout from the result.
Nov 6, 2024 • 6min
Green Scene: Silent breakdown of natures carbon sinks
Each nightfall, billions of tiny marine creatures migrate to the ocean's surface, feasting on algae and leaving carbon-laden waste that drifts to the ocean floor. This ritual is just one example of nature’s ability to pull carbon out of the atmosphere, a critical process that helps stabilize Earth’s climate. We discuss this further with Dr. Ruth Freeman Director, Research Ireland.
Nov 6, 2024 • 8min
What are the new 'Green Flash' licence plates?
This week on our commuter slot with Transport Consultant Conor Faughnan. We discuss new roadside cameras which will detect dangerous and distracted driving are to be rolled out in a major safety initiative by the Government. Also we hear about the new 'green flash' plates announced for zero emissions vehicles.
Nov 6, 2024 • 28min
Donald Trump is returning to The White House
Donald Trump has declared victory in the US Election. We get the latest on the ground in the states. First from Barry Whyte, Newstalk’s Chief Reporter in California and then Josh Crosbie, Newstalk’s Reporter in Florida.We US Election 2024 results analysis from Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer at University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal.
