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 4, 2024 • 11min
One day left until the US election!
One day left until the US election, our reporter Josh Crosbie is in Florida and spoke to some people about their voting plans and their feelings on the issue of women's rights.
Nov 4, 2024 • 13min
Fionnan Sheahan with Ireland's latest political news
Sinn Feins PR problem continues, PAC put pressure on the children's hospital organisations and Michael Martin denies being tetchy. Fionnan Sheahan Ireland Editor for the Irish Independent updates us on all the latest political news.
Nov 4, 2024 • 8min
A look back on the weekend of sport!
Shelbourne emerge triumphant in a dramatic finish to the League of Ireland season while Manchester City ended their dominant winning streak against Bournemouth. Colm Boohig from Off The Ball looked back on the busy weekend of sport.
Nov 4, 2024 • 18min
'This Boy's Heart' by John Creedon
Author, avid Irish language enthusiast, and broadcaster for RTE John Creedon joined Pat on the show this morning to chat about his new book ‘This Boy’s heart’ about life in Cork during the 1960s.
Nov 4, 2024 • 17min
The latest on the flash floods in Spain
The King and Queen of Spain have been pelted with mud and other objects by angry protesters during a visit to flood-hit Valencia. We get the latest on the flood hit region with Graham Keeley The Independent Spain and Portugal Correspondent who is based in Madrid.
Nov 1, 2024 • 23min
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
The Friday Forum brings you the biggest stories of the week – GE 2024, US election with the panel:Neale Richmond, Fine Gael TD, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.Roisin Shortall, Social Democrat TD and Spokesperson for Health, Finance, and Public Expenditure.Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with Irish Examiner.
Nov 1, 2024 • 10min
US Update with Terry Sheridan
With the US election looming, we’ll get an update from Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News and Education at WSHU.
Nov 1, 2024 • 7min
Chef Louise Lennox cooks up ruby crusted chicken taco
Chef Louise Lennox will be here to talk us through ruby crusted chicken taco – a lovely dish for all the family.
Nov 1, 2024 • 12min
Well known actors who have changed career to...leading politicians
Arnie, Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump – John Fardy takes a look at some of the best known actors who have changed career to...leading politicians.
Nov 1, 2024 • 13min
The barriers wind farms are facing from county councils
Wind energy is key to Ireland meeting its climate targets, but wind farms are coming up against significant barriers from county councils. Noel Cuniffe of Wind Energy Ireland talked to Ivan about the barriers wind farms are experiencing.
