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'.
Episodes
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Sep 24, 2024 • 10min
‘Fatally flawed’ systems for signing off on spending
The office of public works is to review ‘fatally flawed’ systems for signing off on spending in wake of Leinster House bike shed that cost 336k. We get the latest on this with Jack Horgan Jones, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times .
Sep 23, 2024 • 8min
Ask The Expert: On promoting yourself online
Posting your best grades, work achievements and announcing new positions. An online profile is essential for anyone looking for a new job or hoping to progress in their career. Donal O’Donoghue Managing Director, Sanderson Recruitment and Host of the Talent Matters Podcast gives us the best tips for promoting yourself online.
Sep 23, 2024 • 11min
Latest US news with Terry Sheridan
Donald Trump’s latest claim that he will not run for president in 2028 if he is defeated, and Kamala Harris’ interview with Oprah Winfrey. All up for discussion with Terry Sheridan Peabody-nominated, award-winning journalist, managing editor, WSHU Public Radio.
Sep 23, 2024 • 14min
Keith Barry on his new book !
Keith Barry joined Pat in studio discuss his new book, Sleep Hacks techniques to harness the power of your mind for deep sleep.
Sep 23, 2024 • 11min
Travel with Pól Ó Conghaile
There are 212 destinations on the Department of Foreign Affairs travel advice pages, but not all are possible, or advisable to visit. Pól Ó Conghaile, Irish Independent Travel Editor, is here to tell us more.All with thanks to Ryanair.
Sep 23, 2024 • 13min
Cancer rates are rising in the under 50s
Cancer rates are rising in the under 50s. Newstalk's Reporter Sarah Madden reports on what is behind the phenomenon and who is being affected?
Sep 23, 2024 • 13min
Israel and Hezbollah both threatened to increase their cross-border attacks
Israel and Hezbollah both threatened to increase their cross-border attacks on Sunday, despite international appeals for them to step back from all-out war. We get the latest on the situation with Paul Rogers Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies, Bradford University.
Sep 23, 2024 • 9min
A look back on the weekend of sport!
Rory pipped at the line again but to an Eagle and City get a very last-minute winner against Arsenal. Nathan Murphy will be here with the latest from the sport over the weekend.
Sep 23, 2024 • 12min
Supply drought of houses in Dublin city has led to scramble in commuter towns
The supply drought of houses for sale in Dublin city has led to the return of a highly competitive commuter market. House prices on the commuter belt have risen by almost 3% over a three-month period, that's according to a report by the REA. Pat discusses the findings with Seamus Carthy, spokesperson for the REA.
Sep 23, 2024 • 20min
Further delays over the National Children's Hopsital
Controversy rumbles on over another delay to the National Children's Hospital. Pat discusses all with Grainne Ni Aodh News Reporter, Press Association and also David Cullinane TD Sinn Fein TD for Waterford & Party Spokesperson on Health.
