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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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Sep 30, 2024 • 15min
‘The case I can't forget’ - Martin 'the general' Cahill and Ireland's first ever human trafficking case
The true crime series ‘the case I can't forget’ returns for a new season tomorrow at 9.35pm on RTÉ one and RTÉ player. The series will reveal behind-the-scenes stories of some of Ireland's biggest criminal investigations, from the atm heists of 2019, a 2-part special on notorious Dublin criminal Martin Cahill, and finally, will revisit the first ever human trafficking case convicted in Ireland. Joining Pat ahead of the release was Dr Pat Leahy, Former Garda Assistant Commissioner for Dublin.

Sep 30, 2024 • 15min
Death toll rises to 1000 in Lebanon including Hamas' leader
David Dunn, Professor of International Politics joined Pat with the latest on Israel. Hamas declare Israel have killed its leader in Tyre in Lebanon. Death toll rises to 1000 in Lebanon including three senior leaders in PLDP in Beirut strike. Israel have also opened a new front in their military campaign in Yemen.

Sep 30, 2024 • 9min
Women’s rugby team secure an epic win against New Zealand & Ten Hag's future in doubt
The Irish Women’s rugby team secure an epic win against New Zealand and what is the future for Erik Ten Hag with a heavy loss to Tottenham at Old Trafford?To answer that Pat was joined by Nathan Murphy, Broadcaster with Off The Ball

Sep 30, 2024 • 11min
How far-right election gains in Germany and Austria are shaping Europe
How are far-right election gains in Germany and Austria shaping Europe’s political landscape? Joining Pat to answer that was Rosie Birchard, Journalist with DW News.

Sep 30, 2024 • 8min
Peadar Tóibín on the increase the maximum sentences for knife crime
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has signed a commencement order to increase the maximum sentences for four knife-related offences. Pat was joined by leader of Aontu Peadar Tobin.

Sep 30, 2024 • 18min
The political impact of tomorrow's budget
What's going to show up in the budget tomorrow, what political impact will it have and does it point to a General Election coming sooner rather than later? – Pat spoke to Ivan Yates.

Sep 27, 2024 • 22min
Friday Forum look back on the stories of the week!
Our Friday Forum look back on the stories of the week. Joining Pat today was Neale Richmond, Fine Gael TD and Minister of State with Responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Fionnan Sheehan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent and Ivana Bacik, Labour Party Leader.

Sep 27, 2024 • 15min
Donald Trump is now set to meet Ukranian President Zelensky
Donald Trump is now set to meet Ukranian President Zelensky this morning. We get a reaction from Republicans Overseas about the U-Turn. Jennifer Ewing, Spokesperson, Republicans Overseas UK.

Sep 27, 2024 • 8min
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins!
Gareth Mullins will be talking us through apple and blackberry crumble with vanilla custard. A perfect desert to try this weekend.

Sep 27, 2024 • 8min
Adrian Barry joins us to preview this weekend’s sport
Adrian Barry joins us to preview this weekend’s sport. Arsenal hoping to maintain their unbeaten streak, and Manchester United and Tottenham go face to face at Old Trafford. Elsewhere, all provinces play in the URC this weekend and Shane Lowry is the lone Irish golfer at the Spanish Open,


