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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Aug 29, 2024 • 9min
Tusla have been considering BMI a factor in foster parent applications
Ireland’s child and family agency Tusla have been considering BMI a factor in foster parent applications. This is despite the national shortage of care places in the country. To discuss further with Pat was Ellen Coyne News Correspondent, Irish Independent.
Aug 28, 2024 • 9min
Garden stories with Diarmuid Gavin
Today on Garden Stories Diarmuid Gavin delves into the fascinating world of power, jealousy, and intrigue that shaped one of the Renaissance's most stunning masterpieces. We hear about the history of the Gardens of the Villa d'Este, created in large part to make the pope jealous!
Aug 28, 2024 • 12min
Donald Trump faces new charges for alleged attempts to interfere in the 2020 election
Donald Trump faces new charges for alleged attempts to interfere in the 2020 election. The revised charges are reframed to focus on trump as a political candidate, rather than a sitting president. We get the latest on this with Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer UCG and columnist with theJournal.ie.
Aug 28, 2024 • 8min
Who will be the next prime minister of France?
France is once again under political turmoil with French President Emmanuel Macron yet to announce a Prime Minister. We get the latest on this with Jack Parrock Europe Correspondent in Brussels.
Aug 28, 2024 • 7min
The Paralympics gets underway later today in Paris
As the Paralympics gets underway later today in Paris. We preview Ireland’s hopes and get the atmosphere live from Paris with Emma Duffy Sports reporter 42.ie in Paris.
Aug 28, 2024 • 16min
The closure of restaurants, cafes and bars nationwide
Restaurant industry leaders will meet with Ministers today. The recent Vat increase from 9 to 13.5% is likely to be up for discussion as business owners nationwide say it’s been “catastrophic” for Ireland’s cafes, gastropubs and takeaways. Newstalk’s Sarah Madden has been on the road hearing from those impacted.
Aug 28, 2024 • 11min
Inside Hollywood: Movies by actors turned directors
On Inside Hollywood this week, Dee Reddy Podcaster and Cultural commentator looks at movies by actors turned directors.
Aug 28, 2024 • 8min
What is the status of the Great Barrier Reef?
In this week's 'Green Scene, we hear about wearables for marine creatures that mean we can track what they are up to. Also we ask what is the status of the Great Barrier Reef. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.All with thanks to AIB Ireland.
Aug 28, 2024 • 24min
How teens can navigate dangers like cyberbullying, porn addictionvon smartphones
Smartphones have completely transformed the lives of everyone both positively and negatively and teens today have been impacted the most. We’re discussing their impact with two experts. Joining Pat in studio today was Dr Richard Hogan Author of ‘Home Is Where The Start Is’ and a Family Osychotherapist and also Anne Kehoe, Chartered member of the Psychological Society of Ireland and Senior Clinical Psychologist.
Aug 28, 2024 • 14min
How can our infrastructure cope with growing population?
Ireland infrastructure, water running out, data centres refused and electricity hikes. How can our infrastructure cope with growing population? All to discuss with Conor Skehan, Sunday Independent Columnist and Town Planner.
