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 2, 2024 • 11min
Israel is braced for a general strike
Israel is braced for a general strike after protests over what is seen as the government's failure to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. We get the latest on this with Professor Paul Rogers Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University.
Sep 2, 2024 • 13min
Dublin is facing a water shortage in the next 10 years
Dublin is facing a water shortage in the next 10 years. What action needs to be taken and how soon can we expect this to impact us? Anton discusses this and more with Angela Ryan Uisce Eireann’s Asset Strategy Manager.
Sep 2, 2024 • 10min
Regional elections take place in Germany
Are we seeing the rise of the far right in Germany? We get the on the regional elections in Germany with Deborah Cole, Berlin Correspondent, The Guardian.
Sep 2, 2024 • 13min
One in ten primary school are still in overcrowded classrooms
One in ten primary school student are still in overcrowded classrooms. However this represents the lowest figure in 20 years according to an analysis by the Irish Independent. To discuss this further Anton spoke to Principal Simon Lewis Primary School Principal and Host of the Podcast I'f I were the Minister for Education'.
Aug 30, 2024 • 24min
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat in studio today was Lorraine Clifford Lee, Dublin Fine Gael Senator, Cathal Berry TD, Independent TD for Kildare South and also Craig Hughes, Political Editor, Irish Daily Mail.
Aug 30, 2024 • 13min
The issue of the lack of student accommodation
As we come into September, many issues remain around student accommodation, lack of availability, cost and the prevalence of scams. Newstalk Report Josh Crosbie has been looking into this for us.
Aug 30, 2024 • 4min
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins!
Gareth Mullins Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel takes us through apple tart fine and vanilla ice cream recipe.
Aug 30, 2024 • 9min
US new update with Larry Donnelly
US Update with Larry Donnelly: Kamala Harris's first big interview, Trump’s clash with Army veterans, and two teens arrested for the shooting of an Irish man.
Aug 30, 2024 • 15min
Schoolchildren across the country may be left without transport
Schoolchildren across the country may be left without transport going into the new year. That’s according to the coach tourism and transport council of Ireland. To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Feargal Barton, Spokesperson for the CTTC.
Aug 30, 2024 • 14min
Life as a private detective!
Have you ever wondered what life would be like as a Private Detective? We find out with guest Liam A. Brady, Ireland’s leading Private Detective.
