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 18, 2024 • 21min
Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week!
Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week. Joining Pat in studio today was Kevin Doyle – Group Head of News, Irish Independent, Eoin O’Broin Sinn Fein’s Spokesperson on Housing, Local Government and Heritage and TD for Dublin Mid-West and also Peadar Tóibín Aontu Leader and TD for Meath West.
Oct 18, 2024 • 14min
The bond between Travellers and their horses
The divisive issue of urban horse ownership has been brought up at an Oireachtas committee on Travellers rights. Members were told about the importance of ‘culturally appropriate housing’. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been meeting with Travellers to hear how they maintain their horses in urban areas.
Oct 18, 2024 • 4min
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
Good quality beef, turnip, potato, onion and seasoning all wrapped in a flaky pastry is a delicious weekend lunch or mid-week snack. Gareth Mullins will talk us through how to make Cornish pasties.
Oct 18, 2024 • 10min
What are the new football rules?
We look ahead to the weekend’s sport and we have an explainer on the new football rules which includes seven new rules proposed by the review committee in order to make the game faster and a better viewing experience. The rules include changes to the role of the goalkeeper, throw-ins and kick-outs. Joining Pat this morning was Shane Hannon, Co-Host of Off the Ball AM and also Jason Sherlock, All Ireland winner and Dublin GAA legend.
Oct 18, 2024 • 12min
The impact of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death
We discuss the impact of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death and what does it mean for the future of the Gaza conflict with David Dunn, Professor of International Politics at University of Birmingham.
Oct 18, 2024 • 10min
Tik Tok has known the harmful effects of the app on young people
Documents obtained by RTE reveal that Tiktok executives knew the harmful effects the compulsive nature of the app could cause children and young people. The documents also revealed the company’s policies on policing harmful content like suicide and self-harm. Jess Kelly, Technology Correspondent for Newstalk.
Oct 18, 2024 • 23min
‘Ask Not, the Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed'
Award-winning investigative journalist, author, columnist, and commentator Maureen Callahan, joined Pat on the show this morning discuss her New York Times bestseller book called ‘Ask Not, the Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed.’ The names, John F. Kennedy, Bobby F. Kennedy, and Ted Kenny are familiar to many. However, Maureen’s book shifts the focus to the women of the family, and how they suffered because of their association with the Kennedys.
Oct 17, 2024 • 9min
Boxed with John Fardy features Slow Horses
A dysfunctional team of MI5 agents and their obnoxious boss, the notorious Jackson Lamb, navigate the espionage world's smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces. John Fardy presenter of Screentime takes a look at the show Slow Horses on this week's Boxed.
Oct 17, 2024 • 12min
We have the best savings tips!
From savings accounts to setting goals, Paul Merriman joins us to talk us through some of the best savings tips.
Oct 17, 2024 • 10min
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
Why 50% of Americans seem to be oblivious to the fascist direction Trump is taking. We discuss all with David Robert Grimes, Author and Disinformation Expert.
