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 5, 2024 • 11min
Science with Luke: Findings of a new sunshine study!
Sunshine might decrease your risk of heart disease and cancer according to new report. We get the details with Luke O'Neil Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College.
Sep 5, 2024 • 13min
We get analysis on the latest in Gaza
We hear the latest on that tragic school shooting in Georgia and get analysis on the latest in Gaza, including the campaign to ban trade between Ireland and the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Anton discusses this and more with Scott Lucas Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin.
Sep 5, 2024 • 8min
Learning sustainability skills for September
Learning sustainability skills for September . We hear about the courses, free workshops etc you can sign up for this autumn to learn sustainability skills. Everything from natural fragrance workshops to energy saving online courses. All to discuss with Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland and Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine.
Sep 5, 2024 • 10min
Hospitals report challenges finding staff for general pediatric surgeon roles
As Hospitals report challenges finding staff for general pediatric surgeon roles, we hear from a surgeon about a new model of care futureproofing the sector. Speaking to Anton this morning was Chair of the Working Group for the General Pediatric Surgery Model of Care, Co-lead of the National Clinical Programme in Surgery, and former President of RCSI.
Sep 5, 2024 • 14min
Emma Doran on her new memoir 'Mad, Isn't It?'
Mad, Isn't It? is a hilarious and moving story about life, friendship, (young) motherhood and taking risks. Emma Doran joined Anton to chat about her new memoir.
Sep 5, 2024 • 12min
230,000 children in Ireland are estimated to experience material deprivation
230,000 children in Ireland are estimated to experience material deprivation according to the ESRI, what impact is that having on children? We discuss with Suzanne Connolly, CEO at Barnardos.
Sep 5, 2024 • 18min
Graham Norton chats about his new book 'Frankie'
TV host, wine maker and author Graham Norton joined Anton this morning to chat about his latest novel Frankie, which is a decade sweeping story telling the story of Frankie Powell, who has never been the leading lady in her own life.
Sep 4, 2024 • 8min
Garden stories with Diarmuid Gavin
This morning Diarmuid Gavin brings us the story behind the wonderful Iveagh Gardens.
Sep 4, 2024 • 7min
The findings of the Grenfell inquiry report
As the final Grenfell inquiry report has just been released Enda Brady Presenter with TNT Worldwide looks through the findings.
Sep 4, 2024 • 9min
Inside Hollywood: Comedy horror
Shaun of the Dead, Death Becomes Her and the Menu are all up for discussion on this week’s Inside Hollywood. It’s the turn of the comedy horror.
