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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Oct 14, 2024 • 11min
The dark secrets of Mattel’s factories
the shocking truth behind Barbie’s female empowering image. Speaking to Pat this morning was Journalist and International Correspondent with CNN Isobel Yeung who exposed the dark secrets of Mattel’s factories in a new documentary.
Oct 14, 2024 • 9min
Could communal living be the solution to our modern malaise?
With loneliness, anxiety, and burn out commonplace in 2024, people are seeking out community and nature like never before. So, could communal living be the solution to our modern malaise? Newstalk Reporter Sara Madden reports.
Oct 14, 2024 • 11min
Sinn Fein are in turmoil again
Sinn Féin has been rocked after party leader Mary Lou McDonald revealed the matter that led to the resignation of TD Brian Stanley has been referred to gardaí. We get the latest on this with Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor at the Irish independent.
Oct 11, 2024 • 22min
The Friday Forum reviews the news stories of the week
Our Friday Forum looks back on the main stories of the week. Joining Pat today in studio was Marian Harkin, TD for Sligo, Leitrim, N Roscommon and South Donegal, Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party general election candidate for Galway west and Hugh O’ Connell Deputy Political Editor with the Irish and Sunday Independent.
Oct 11, 2024 • 13min
The play 'Soldier Field' pays homage to great Anthony Foley
October 16th marks eight years since the passing of Munster and Ireland legend Anthony Foley. Pat McCarry's play ‘Soldier Field' pays homage to the Anthony and it will be staged at the Moat theatre, Naas on October 15th. Joining Pat on the show was Pat McCarry, best-selling rugby author and playwright and the writer and director of ‘Soldier Field.’ Also with Pat was Orla Foley, Founder of ‘Orla's Wild Ways’ fundraiser, proactive way to honour her brother, Anthony Foley, and raise money for the mid-western cancer foundation.
Oct 11, 2024 • 21min
The future of Ireland’s defence strategy.
Joining Pat on the show Lieutenant General Sean Clancy, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces to discuss peacekeeping challenges in Lebanon, recruitment issues, and the future of Ireland’s defence strategy.
Oct 11, 2024 • 14min
A new youth project called 'Planet Youth'
We hear about ‘Planet Youth’ a new project introducing preventative measures to combat drug and alcohol use among teenagers. Josh Crosbie sent us this report.
Oct 11, 2024 • 6min
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
Gareth Mullins Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel will be talking us through pumpkin and age risotto.
Oct 11, 2024 • 7min
All the sports news with Colm Boohig
22 grand slam winner Rafael Nadal announced his retirement from tennis yesterday and a big weekend for the rugby as Leinster face Munster in Croke Park. We get all the sports news with Colm Boohig, Broadcaster with Off The Ball.
Oct 11, 2024 • 7min
Irish singer-songwriter Lyra
Irish singer-songwriter Lyra joined Pat in studio to chat about her new single ‘The Ending’ and her upcoming tour.
