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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Oct 22, 2024 • 9min
Election scandals and strategies: Sinn Féin's apology and Fine Gael's next move
Pat was joined by John Lee, Executive Editor of the Daily Mail Group Ireland, to discuss the ongoing election speculation and the latest developments in the Sinn Féin texting scandal. As Mary Lou McDonald prepares to issue an apology, John provided insight into how this controversy is impacting Sinn Féin’s standing.
Oct 21, 2024 • 11min
Ask The Expert: On getting a good night's sleep
This Sunday, the clocks will be going back an hour, and we want to find out how this affects our sleep cycles, and how to prepare. On this week’s ‘Ask The Expert’ slot we are covering all things ‘sleep.’ Joining Pat in studio was Tom Coleman, a sleep expert.
Oct 21, 2024 • 12min
The far-right's growing influence in Italy and Russia
We dive into the far-right's growing influence in Italy and Russia, with policies reshaping family rights and immigration with Rosie Birchard, Journalist with Deutsche Welle News.
Oct 21, 2024 • 15min
A fearless commander on the front lines of the Russo-Ukrainian war
A fearless commander on the front lines of the Russo-Ukrainian war. Yulia Mykytenko who is joined by Journalist and Author, Lara Marlowe, who has written a biography of Yulia's remarkable journey titled 'How Good It Is I Have No Fear of Dying': Lieutenant Yulia Mykytenko’s Fight for Ukraine.
Oct 21, 2024 • 11min
The Dublin City Centre Taskforce has been launched
"The Dublin City Centre Taskforce was launched this morning at the GPO. Among the 10-point plan to clean up Dublin, the group recommends hundreds of more gardaí to be stationed in the city. The Taskforce was set up in May following the riots and our reporter Josh Crosbie has been speaking to those who work in the city and those who took part in the consultation process.
Oct 21, 2024 • 10min
The latest on the war in the Middle East
Professor and political analyst, Clinton Institute at University College Dublin Scott Lucas discusses the latest in the United States and Israel as two documents have been leaked to unveil the US’ involvement in the Middle East War.
Oct 21, 2024 • 16min
The stark reality of the primary school teacher crisis
It has been revealed that there is almost 1,000 teacher vacancies in primary and special schools. School principal Shane Loftus reveals the stark reality of the primary school teacher crisis.
Oct 21, 2024 • 10min
The history and future of women's magazines
Print media is dead and women have equal rights. If both notions are true, then why aren't women's magazines obsolete? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on the enduring phenomenon of the glossy pages and the history and future of women's magazines.
Oct 21, 2024 • 10min
Mortgage interest rate cuts how will they affect customers?
Martina Hennessy MD of Doddl.ie joined Pat this morning to talk through some of the issues facing home hunters the latest cut to mortgage rates, how this might affect those looking for a mortgage and if it’s worth switching at this time.
Oct 21, 2024 • 12min
A weekend is a long time in politics!
A weekend is a long time in politics, Heather Humphries joins the Fine Gael exodus, the monk plans to run against Mary Lou McDonald and the election is most likely on November 29th. We discuss all with Political Correspondent with Newstalk and host of let me explain podcast Sean Defoe.
