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 11, 2024 • 9min
How to get your pearly whites ready for the wedding
We get advice on how to get your pearly whites ready for the big day your wedding day. With advice and guidance was Bronagh Keane, general and cosmetic Dentist aka The Tooth Fairy.
Sep 11, 2024 • 13min
New traffic plan causing more hassle than it’s worth?
On our Commuter Slot, we discuss car theft and vandalism and increasingly bad daily traffic around the city centre. Is the new traffic plan causing more hassle than it’s worth? All up for discussion with Anton and Conor Faughnan Transport Commentator.
Sep 11, 2024 • 11min
How should we spend the Apple tax arrears money?
Will the spending of the 14 billion apple tax become a central point in the election? Anton spoke to Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent Irish Independent to discuss further and also asked how will we spend the Apple tax arrears money?
Sep 11, 2024 • 10min
Green Scene: Nearly 180,000 gorillas, chimpanzees under threat
Nearly 180,000 gorillas, chimpanzees and bonobos (more than a third of the entire great ape population in Africa) could be directly or indirectly threatened by mining now and in the near future, according to a recent study in the journal Science Advances.Also Scientist have found that in the next 50 years humans will have moved further into wildlife habitats - across more than half of Earth’s land – which will threaten biodiversity and increase the chance of future pandemics. All up for discuss on this week's Green Scene with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.All with thanks to AIB Ireland.
Sep 11, 2024 • 12min
Should there be stronger sanctions against Israel from Ireland?
Following another week of attacks in Gaza, we discuss the need for sanctions from Ireland on Israel and the need to take a stronger stance than we have to date with Caoimhe De Barra, CEO of Trocaire.
Sep 11, 2024 • 19min
Minister Stephen Donnelly on the proposals for restrictions on sales on vapes
Proposals for restrictions on sales on vapes in Ireland but how will the implementation work? Minister Stephen Donnelly joined us in studio to discuss.
Sep 10, 2024 • 11min
Tech with Jess: the latest phone releases
Anton was joined by Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly to review the highly anticipated new iPhone, along with the latest Google Fold. Jess provided her expert insights on the features of these new devices and answered listeners' tech questions.
Sep 10, 2024 • 13min
Taste of Kildare: get a sneak peek at Rachel Allen and Gary O’Hanlon’s dishes
Anton was joined by celebrity chef Rachel Allen and Gary O’Hanlon, Executive Head Chef at The K Club, to preview their upcoming masterclasses at the Taste of Kildare Food and Drink Festival.
Sep 10, 2024 • 18min
Debate history in the making: will Harris outshine Trump?
Anton was joined by Seán Defoe, Political Correspondent for Bauer Media Ireland, and Terry Sheridan, Managing Editor of WSHU Public Radio, to discuss the upcoming Presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Sep 10, 2024 • 11min
Over 5,000 prisoners released early: is the UK’s scheme safe?
Anton was joined by Vincent McAviney, freelance correspondent and presenter, to discuss the UK Labour Party's Early Release scheme, which will see over 5,000 prisoners released early in the coming months. However, a concerning loophole in the system may allow serious offenders to be released onto the streets, raising questions about public safety.
