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 23, 2024 • 14min
The impact is snoring having on Irish relationships!
It’s the third highest cause of divorce in America. It’s the reason one in six British couples sleep apart. So, what impact is snoring having on Irish relationships - Newstalk’s Sarah Madden has been investigating
Aug 23, 2024 • 11min
Does the A.I. Act offer more opportunities than pitfalls?
Are Irish businesses are being propelled into an AI Dark Age, or does the A.I. Act offer more opportunities than pitfalls? To discuss all was John Clancy, CEO of Galvia AI.
Aug 23, 2024 • 15min
There is a worsening shortage of general practitioners in Ireland
There is a worsening shortage of general practitioners in Ireland according to new research by the Irish college of general practitioners. Pat discusses this with Dr. Brian Higgins of Galway Primary Care.
Aug 22, 2024 • 30min
Who Killed Emma?
Emma Caldwell was murdered in April 2005 by serial rapist and sex offender, Iain Packer. The investigation of her murder was one of Scotland's longest-running cases, with nineteen years between her death and Packer's imprisonment in 2024 for a minimum term of 36 years.Pat was joined on the show by Sam Poling the BBC investigative journalist behind the BBC podcast who managed to catch a killer and Stuart Hall Retired Detective Constable, who solved the case in 5 weeks but had to wait 19 years for justice.
Aug 22, 2024 • 8min
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
Once again its our disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes. Today Robert discusses Taylor Swift and Elon Musk are among the celebrities that Trump has posted deepfakes of, ostensibly endorsing him: why is he doing this, and why does it matter?
Aug 22, 2024 • 20min
Celebrities were rolled out Democratic National Convention
Oprah Winfrey, John Legend, Bill Clinton, the celebrities were rolled out for night three of the Democratic National Convention. We analysis it with Lorcan Nyhan Head of Training at the Communications Clinic and Columnist with The Sunday Independent. Also our reporter Josh Crosbie met some visiting Americans to Ireland to get their view on the upcoming US Election.
Aug 22, 2024 • 10min
Water and maybe even life on Mars!!!
Water and maybe even life on Mars and heat related deaths likely to increase significantly in Ireland over coming decades. All up for discussion with Prof Luke O'Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College.
Aug 22, 2024 • 9min
Is Tuesday to Thursday the new working week?
Tuesday to Thursday has been revealed as the new office working week. Pat discusses this with Peter Cosgrove Managing Director at Futurewise.
Aug 22, 2024 • 12min
Opposition parties gearing up for November election
We hear about the 'extensive preparations' being done by opposition parties as they gear up for the next general election. Joining Pat on the show was Pat Leahy Political Editor of The Irish Times.
Aug 22, 2024 • 8min
September is a great time to reset and declutter
September is a great time to reset and declutter your home, clear out those wardrobes and presses. We get tips on how best to recycle, rehome and dispose of things you don't need with Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland and Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine.
