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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Sep 20, 2024 • 24min
Friday Forum discuss the main stories of the week
The Friday Forum looks back on the main stories of the week. Joining Pat was Louise O Reilly TD for Dublin Fingal and spokesperson on enterprise and workers' rights, Jack Horgan Jones, political correspondent with the Irish Times and also Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal.
Sep 20, 2024 • 10min
A US news update with Terry Sheridan
A US sheriff charged with murder after disagreeing with a court judge, plus the State hoping to change their electoral system to help Trump. We get the latest on this with Terry Sheridan, Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.
Sep 20, 2024 • 16min
Investigating the source and transmitting of viruses
We know all too well the impact that the spread of viruses can have on the globe, but what of the people who are investigating the source of these viruses and how they transmit to others? We speak to Dr. Gavin Cloherty, Ph.D., is head of infectious disease research for Abbott's diagnostics business .
Sep 20, 2024 • 7min
Friday Food with Gary O'Hanlon
It's time for Friday Food and today Gary O’Hanlon, Head Chef at the K Club talks us through Sweetcorn Veloute with Crab Nage recipe.
Sep 20, 2024 • 8min
A look ahead to a busy weekend of sport
The weekend is jampacked from Premier League matches, the United Rugby Championship commencing, and the PGA BMW Championship is on throughout the weekend. Colm Boohig, Broadcaster with Off The Ball looks at the busy weekend of sport.
Sep 20, 2024 • 28min
"We live to go to space" NASA Astronaut Cady Coleman
Born in South Carolina and a graduate of MIT - NASA Astronaut Cady Coleman has led 2 missions to the International Space Station. Cady joined Pat in studio this morning.
Sep 20, 2024 • 9min
E-scooters are being used to distribute drugs around cities,
E-scooters are being used to distribute drugs around cities, forming a silent and efficient delivery service. A concerning issue for Gardai. We discuss this with Liz Dunphy, Senior reporter Irish Examiner.
Sep 19, 2024 • 5min
Things to do out and about this weekend
Restaurant recommendations, Taste of Kildare and a festival for singletons, we’ve the best options if you’re out and about this weekend with Éadaoin Fitzmaurice Travel and Food content creator.
Sep 19, 2024 • 7min
Too many fixtures in the football calendar could players consider a strike?
With new fixtures throughout the year, extra Champions League games and extra international fixtures, some UK players have threatened strike action but has this happened before? Cameron Hill from Off The Ball takes a look at strikes in football.
Sep 19, 2024 • 8min
Managing teenage skin concerns
Teenagers and tweens face a bombardment of advice and product choices; mostly from unqualified sources on platforms such a TikTok, but what is the best way to treat teenage acne? Why you should avoid ‘skinfluencer’ recommended products that are too expensive and too harsh for young skin.We get advice from Selene Daly advanced nurse practitioner.
