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 20, 2024 • 11min
Two astronauts are stuck in space!
Two astronauts are stuck in space, and their eight-day mission may now stretch to 2025. How will they survive the unexpected wait? We ask Leo Enright, Space Commentator and former Chairman of the Irish Government's Science Awareness Programme.
Aug 20, 2024 • 13min
Calls for a new public service to be rolled out for the childcare sector
SIPTU is calling for a new public service to be rolled out for the childcare sector. To discuss further Pat spoke to Elaine Dunne, Chairperson of the Federation Of Early Childhood Providers.
Aug 20, 2024 • 11min
Widespread protests and strikes across hospitals in India
Hospitals across India were turning away patients unless in emergency cases on Monday following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. It has also prompted widespread protests across the country. We get the latest on the situation there with Rahul Bedi, a Freelance Senior Journalist in New Delhi in India.
Aug 20, 2024 • 11min
Navy sending only one ship a day to monitor waters
Our naval service is currently only able to send out an average of one ship per day to monitor Irelands territorial waters despite threats. We hear why with Declan Power, Defence and Security Expert.
Aug 19, 2024 • 12min
Ask The Expert: On sleep
Lucy Wolfe, Sleep expert brings us tips on getting the kids back to routine ahead of the dreaded return to school.
Aug 19, 2024 • 18min
The Democratic National Convention begins late
The democratic National convention begins later in Chicago today, we get the latest insight from Scott Lucas Professor and Political Analyst at the Clinton Institute at University College Dublin.
Aug 19, 2024 • 7min
Why September is the month to take your summer holidays!
Why September is the month to take your summer holidays if you can. To tell us some of the best places to go is Pol O’Conghaile Travel Editor, Irish Independent.All with thanks to Ryanair.
Aug 19, 2024 • 13min
Joe Geraghty Former Paralympian on this new book!
Joe Geraghty Former Paralympian and President of Vision Ireland joined Pat in studio to chat about his new book discuss his new book 'Out Of Sight' which delves into the inspiring world of Ireland's blind and vision impaired athletes. From the exhilarating heights of Paralympic glory to the heart-warming stories of local sporting heroes, this book celebrates the power of the human spirit through 60 compelling interviews conducted.
Aug 19, 2024 • 24min
Is our health system really stacked in favour of private care?
Is the health system really stacked in favour of private care, or is it all just a matter of organisation? Pat discusses this and more with Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD and Party Health Spokesperson.
Aug 19, 2024 • 12min
Stonehenge Altar Stone may in fact be Scottish!
New research suggests that the large altar stone at Stonehenge is, in fact, Scottish and not Welsh. Richard Bevins from from Aberystwyth University who co-authored this research told Pat about the interesting findings of the research.
