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 21, 2024 • 6min
Green Scene: The microbes lurking in our microwaves
The microbes lurking in our microwaves, and tiny wasps that are helping to protect museum collections from moths. All up for discussion in this week's Green Scene with Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.All with thanks to AIB Ireland.
Aug 21, 2024 • 9min
'On This Day' throughout history 21st August
We take a look back on the event, music and people in history on this day the 21st August.
Aug 21, 2024 • 13min
Managing the emotions of tomorrow’s Leaving Cert results
Tears of despair or tears of joy! We speak to Psychotherapist Richard Hogan about managing the emotions of tomorrow’s Leaving Cert results.
Aug 21, 2024 • 14min
Anger over road safety authority ad campaign
There is anger over road safety authority ad campaign and it has been branded ‘ablelist’ by Green Party TD Neasa Hourigan. We discuss this with Conor Faughnan, Transport commentator and consultant for the Royal Irish Automobile Club.
Aug 20, 2024 • 12min
Back to school tech tips and advice
Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly takes a look at the essential tech you’ll need ahead of the new school year.
Aug 20, 2024 • 11min
It is day two at the US National Democratic Convention
It is day two at the US National Democratic Convention and Larry Donnelly columnist and law lecturer at the University of Galway, gives us reaction to day one and looks ahead to today when Former US President Barack Obama is due to speak.
Aug 20, 2024 • 9min
Why are families still struggling to make ends meet even though inflation is falling?
Why are families still struggling to make ends meet even though inflation is falling and wages are rising? Pat discusses this with Irish Times writer and Managing Editor.
Aug 20, 2024 • 14min
Has the split season really benefitted the GAA?
GAA summer season should cover the summer. “The GAA needs to take the summer back and quickly it was never meant to be this way." These are the striking words of Dick Clerkin GAA Columnist for Irish Independent and Former Monaghan Footballer who spoke to Pat this morning on the show.
Aug 20, 2024 • 10min
Warning to tourists at Dublin's busiest spots!
Gardaí are warning tourists to have their wits about them at Dublin's busiest tourist spots as a suspected ‘Rome style’ gang of pickpockets are operating around Dublin's tourism hotbeds. We get reaction from Vincent Jennings CEO of The Convenience Stores & Newsagents Association of Ireland.
Aug 20, 2024 • 17min
We speak to Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol!
Chasing Cars, Run, Final Straw the list of Snow Patrol hits is endless. Ahead of the release of their new album The Forest is the Path, Pat spoke to Gary Lightbody lead singer of Snow Patrol.
