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 3, 2024 • 9min
Sweden is implementing a national ban on begging
Sweden is implementing a national ban on begging. What does this really mean and how will it work? To explain Pat spoke to Philip O’Connor Irish Journalist based in Stockholm.
Oct 3, 2024 • 12min
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
How Russia’s disinformation campaign backfired and the Florida surgeon who was an anti vaxer explained in this weeks disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes.
Oct 3, 2024 • 15min
'You will Die in Prison' the new book by Bernard Phelan
You will Die in Prison, the new book by Bernard Phelan about his time spent as a hostage in an Iranian prison. Bernard who lives in Paris with his husband, Roland Bonello, was working for an Iranian tour operator when he was detained seven months ago on charges of spying.
Oct 3, 2024 • 11min
Budget 2025’s impact on pensions
Carl Widger, Managing Director of Metis Ireland joins to discuss Budget 2025’s impact on pensions, as Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphries states there is focus on older people in Budget 2025.
Oct 3, 2024 • 6min
How Irish theatre is improving its environmental impact
Touring, costumes and props, just like the Irish film sector, Irish theatre is taking steps to improve its environmental impact. We speak to Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland about how to be more sustainable in the arts.
Oct 3, 2024 • 8min
A view into Ukraine as Zelensky tries to rally more support in the US
Ciara Carolan, Irish Journalist in Odesa gives us an account of how the city is trying to live ‘normally’ under Russian. A view into Ukraine as Zelensky tries to rally more support in the US.
Oct 3, 2024 • 16min
All your skin care questions answered!
Consultant Dermatologist Caitriona Ryan joined Pat in studio to answer listeners skin related questions.
Oct 3, 2024 • 18min
John Simpson on the escalation of the Middle Eastern conflict
John Simpson, World Affair Editor of BBC News joined Pat on the show to discuss how Middle Eastern conflict is escalating as six people have been killed in an attack in Beirut, following Israel's first military fatality in southern Lebanon, as eight IDF soldiers have died.
Oct 2, 2024 • 8min
The story behind Sacro Bosco Gardens
Award winning garden designer Diarmuid Gavin joins us to share the remarkable and slightly scary story of Sacro Bosco Gardens.
Oct 2, 2024 • 12min
Mark Moriarty, award-winning chef on his new cookbook 'Season'
Joining Pat this morning was Mark Moriarty, award-winning chef on his new cookbook called Season. Mark’s book helps you elevate your everyday cooking as he celebrates the best of seasonal ingredients while also focusing on the importance of seasoning your food.
