The Pat Kenny Show
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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 22, 2024 • 15min
The effect of high dropout rates among apprentices
According to survey by trade union Connect, high dropout rates among apprentices may mean the government’s housing targets are at risk. Pat discusses this further with Paddy Kavanagh, General Secretary of Trade Union Connect.
Aug 21, 2024 • 8min
Should parents monitor their kids location with a tracker?
This week, we discuss the complicated issue of parents who want to monitor where their children are with a tracker. Clinical Psychotherapist Stephanie Regan gives her insight into this issue.
Aug 21, 2024 • 15min
Gardening with Paul Smyth Head Gardener at RHSI Bellefield
We hear about dead heading and taking late summer cuttings in this weeks gardening slot with Paul Smyth Head Gardener at RHSI Bellefield, in Shinrone, Co Offaly.
Aug 21, 2024 • 10min
Nne of the best chefs in Canada ! Jeremy Charles
Jeremy Charles is head chef and co-owner of Raymond's, crowned best restaurant in Canada, he is known as one of the best chefs in Canada and is also widely recognised as a guest on Anthony Bourdain's series Part's Unknown. Jeremy joined Pat in studio this morning.
Aug 21, 2024 • 9min
Inside Hollywood: Big budget documentary successes
On Inside Hollywood, Dee Reddy Podcaster and Cultural commentator takes a look at some of the big budget documentary successes.
Aug 21, 2024 • 11min
Is the possibility of a ceasefire in Gaza closer than ever?
"Time is of the essence” is the possibility of a ceasefire in Gaza closer than ever? Meanwhile, the civilian death toll continues to climb. We speak to Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science .
Aug 21, 2024 • 12min
What did day two bring at the Democratic National Convention?
The Obamas have come out fighting for night two of the Democratic National Convention. We get the latest with stateside with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.
Aug 21, 2024 • 14min
Journalist and feminist campaigner Nell McCaffery passes away
Journalist and feminist campaigner Nell McCaffery passed away aged 80 at a nursing home in Donegal. Pat looks back on her life with Pat Coyle, former journalist and good friend.
Aug 21, 2024 • 12min
Could regulation be the answer to the dangers of synthetic cannabinoids?
The cannabis market in Ireland is the ‘wild west’ for synthetic versions of the drug in circulation, according to the FSI. How can this be combatted? Pat discusses this and more with Eddie D’Arcy, Youth Workers against Prohibition.
Aug 21, 2024 • 10min
Why are we so obsessed with celebrity couples?
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez officially file for divorce while Tommy and Molly Mae are finished. But why are we so obsessed with celebrity couples? To chat with Pat about this was Alexandra Ryan, Founder and CEO of Goss Media.
