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 5, 2024 • 7min
How Meta will verify the age of teen users!
This week Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly takes a look at how Meta will verify the age of teen users.
Nov 5, 2024 • 14min
America decides!
As America votes we get analysis of what comes next from Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer at University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal. Also we go live to New York with Kieran Cuddihy, Presenter of The Hard Shoulder.
Nov 5, 2024 • 19min
Election day has finally arrived in the US
After months of campaigning, election day has finally arrived in the US. America will today decide who to elect as their next president – Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. We check in with our reporters in the US first with Barry Whyte, Newstalk’s Chief Reporter in California and also Josh Crosbie, Newstalk’s Reporter in Florida.
Nov 5, 2024 • 8min
Who likes movie and tv spoilers?
Why do some people need to know how it ends? Or do movie and TV spoilers ruin it for everyone? Newstalk's own Sue Murphy joins Pat to discuss.
Nov 5, 2024 • 10min
What will the US election mean for wars in the Middle East and Ukraine?
Difficulties with aid getting through and a Presidential candidate who is pro-Russian. What will the US election mean for wars in the Middle East and Ukraine? We discuss this with David Dunn, Professor of International Politics at University of Birmingham.
Nov 5, 2024 • 13min
The Dail returns today but for how long?
The Dail returns today but only for a few days as it’s expected this week will reveal the date of the General Election. Sean Defoe Political Correspondent for Bauer Media Ireland talks us through the business the Dail term has to get through.
Nov 5, 2024 • 20min
Dublin Airport passenger cap paused
The Dublin Airport passenger cap has been in and amongst the news over the last few months with calls to remove or retain it sparking public interest. Joining Pat this morning was Kenny Jacobs, the Chief Executive of the DAA to discuss the cap.
Nov 4, 2024 • 8min
What are ultra-processed foods?
Ultra-processed foods, what are they and what are the nutritional and environmental impact? Dietician Orla Walsh explains and talks us through the best ways to reduce them from our diet.
Nov 4, 2024 • 10min
A safari is a bucket list holiday
For many people, a safari is a bucket list holiday. But what do these epic African adventures actually involve, and how can you get the best bang for your buck? Pól Ó Conghaile has just returned from Kenya’s Maasai Mara and has has brought us some great tips.All with thanks to Ryanair.
Nov 4, 2024 • 11min
It’s one day to the US Presidential election
It’s one day to the US Presidential election. Both candidates have been making their final pitch to voters over the weekend and with the latest Terry Sheridan of WSHU Public Radio ahead of the big voting day.
