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'.
Episodes
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Sep 25, 2025 • 8min
Miriam Hussey on her book 'Light Up'
Miriam Hussey helps us unlock our ‘inner pharmacy’ as we discuss her new book, ‘Light Up’.
Sep 25, 2025 • 8min
Luke O’ Neill debunks the dangerous and unsafe myths said by Donald Trump
There is no evidence that taking paracetamol causes autism. The painkiller acetaminophen or paracetamol is one of the most widely taken drugs during pregnancy, used by roughly half of all pregnant people worldwide. Professor Luke O’ Neill debunks the dangerous and unsafe myths said by Donald Trump.
Sep 25, 2025 • 12min
Will the budget bring tax breaks for developers?
As budget day looms closer, the Taoiseach has announced that second homes will not fall under the first-time buyers' scheme. However, housing is still expected to big a big part of the budget as a tax break for developers is set to be on the cards. But will this help the government reach their housing targets as wages in the construction industry continue to rise? All to discuss with Karl Deeter from Irish Mortgage Brokers.
Sep 25, 2025 • 6min
Sustainability of the TV and film industry
Sustainability journalist Jo Linehan, take a look at sustainability of tv and film industry.
Sep 25, 2025 • 8min
Nearly 8 in 10 employers are now using AI in recruiting
We discuss how Nearly 8 in 10 employers are now using AI in recruiting. Ivan discussed this further with Managing Director of Futurewise and and is an expert on future trends and a much sought-after speaker and adviser on the future of work.
Sep 25, 2025 • 11min
Consultant Dermatologist Niki Ralph on Skincare awareness month
Professor Niki Ralph, Consultant Dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatologists joined Ivan in studio to discuss skincare awareness month.
Sep 25, 2025 • 16min
Campaigning kicks off for the Presidential election
Today marks the first full day in campaigning for the Presidential election with all three candidates taking to the campaign trail across the country. Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent brings us the latest on the campaign.
Sep 24, 2025 • 9min
Gardening stories: The Pheonix park
The Phoenix Park is one of the largest enclosed public parks in any European capital and remains one of Dublin’s greatest assets, a place of pasture, woodland, monuments and institutions. Diarmuid Gavin, award winning garden designer tell us about its' history.
Sep 24, 2025 • 10min
Travel: The great political sites and museums you can visit!
If you’re a political junkie, and you want to take your hobby on holiday, what are the great political sites you can actually visit? Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor, Irish Independent brings us all the details.All with thanks to Ryanair.
Sep 24, 2025 • 8min
Reaction to Trump's address to the United Nations assembly
Yesterday, Donald Trump delivered his address to the United Nations assembly leaving world leaders aghast at some of his remarks. Trump criticized European countries' migration and climate policies, during a scathing speech to the United Nations that also took aim at the body itself. We speak to Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent and Host of the Let Me Explain Podcast on his address and the reaction after.
