The Pat Kenny Show
Newstalk
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Sep 4, 2024 • 11min
How much independence should we be giving our teens?
Allowing a child to be independent is difficult. A 2019 study at the University of Michigan found that a quarter of parents admit to impeding their teen’s independence, saying it’s just quicker and less hassle to do things themselves. How much independence should we be giving them? We discuss with Colman Noctor Child Psychotherapist and Columnist with the Irish Examiner.
Sep 4, 2024 • 8min
Strange sounds onboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft
Just what is the sound that left an astronauts ‘baffled’ while on board a Boeing Starliner spacecraft. 3.8 million passengers through Ireland’s two busiest airports in August. All to discuss with Kevin Byrne Retired Lieutenant Colonel Airport Safety and Security expert
Sep 4, 2024 • 11min
Belfast Actress Rachel Tucker on her role in 'Wicked'
Northern Irish actress Rachel Tucker became best known for her interpretation of Elphaba in London's West End production of Wicked. After playing the role for three years and over one thousand performances she became the show's longest running consecutive 'Green Witch'. She’s now bringing a tour to Ireland. Rachel joined Anton this morning on the show.
Sep 4, 2024 • 13min
A week on how is the new transport plan working out?
Anyone who travels through Dublin city centre is still getting used to the new transport plan that came into force last week. Josh Crosbie did a test drive and told us how and other fellow drivers got on.
Sep 4, 2024 • 9min
How to save money coming into winter!
Getting your finance in order ! We hear tips on how to save that little bit extra going into winter with Nicola Bardon a journalist with the Irish Sun and Co-host of the Tis Yourself Podcast.
Sep 4, 2024 • 7min
The second largest diamond ever found!
Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland discusses the second largest diamond ever found. Also an AI analysis of climate policies over the last 20 years. All up for discussion in this week's Green Scene.All with thanks to AIB Ireland.
Sep 4, 2024 • 16min
Colm O'Gorman on the Scoping Inquiry shock findings
We speak to Colm O’Gorman, the former director of One in Four following the shocking report which revealed almost 2,400 allegations of abuse in Irish schools.
Sep 4, 2024 • 18min
The shocking findings of The Scoping Inquiry
The Scoping Inquiry is a shocking report which levels 2,400 allegations of abuse against 884 teachers, priests and others in 308 schools across Ireland. To discuss the report with Anton was Patsy McGarry Religious Affairs Correspondent at the Irish Times and also John Coulter a victim- survivor of sexual abuse in Blackrock College and member of Restore Together Group.
Sep 3, 2024 • 10min
Brazil's Supreme Court has upheld a ban on social media platform X
Brazil's Supreme Court has upheld a ban on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. A majority of three out of five justices have already voted in favour of the measure, meaning the ban will stay in place even if the two remaining justices were to vote against it. We discuss all with Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly.
Sep 3, 2024 • 11min
Calls to streamline the ambulance emergency calls procedure
The Government has been challenged over the failure since 2016 to implement a key report which recommended a single ambulance control centre for Ireland, including the Dublin metropolitan area. To discuss with Anton this morning was Greg Lyons, SIPTU Ambulance Sector President and ambulance worker out in swords and also David Cullinane Sinn Fein Health Spokesperson.
