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 11, 2025 • 8min
How to spot and treat invasive plants
From Japanese knotweed to giant hogweed to the much fabled rhododendron. What do you do about invasive plants in your garden? And how can you actually identify them? Paul Smyth talks us through how to manage invasive plants that may have appeared in your garden.
Aug 11, 2025 • 11min
Why our media preferences are what they are!
Why do some people take comfort in horror movies while others can only relax with a comedy? We’ll find out with UCD School of Psychology Assistant Professor and Director of the Media and Entertainment Psychology Lab Dr. Brendan Rooney.
Aug 11, 2025 • 13min
Do we need to do more to regulate e scooters ?
A new study conducted by the national maxillofacial unit in Saint James hospital has found that more than a third of people injured in e-scooter crashes in Ireland have drugs or drink in their systems. As it stands. The law requires E scooter users to be over 16 years and to abide by a maximum speed limit of 20kmh. but as the popularity of the e scooter rises do we need to do more to regulate them? All to discuss with Dr Chris Luke Retired Consultant In Emergency Medicine Host Of The Irish Medical Lives Podcast and columnist.
Aug 11, 2025 • 26min
Five Al Jazeera journalists killed by Israeli airstrike
Five Al Jazeera journalists have been killed in Gaza City by an Israeli airstrike. One of the reporters who was killed said he had “lived the pain in all its details” in a message left in the event of his death. It followed Benjamin Netanyahu earlier saying that he would allow foreign journalists in to Gaza and ensure their safety. Analysis from Paul Rogers, including the latest on a crucial week for the war in Ukraine.
Aug 11, 2025 • 5min
A look back on the weekend of sport
We look back at a busy weekend of sport, with Galway, Offaly and Laois claiming the all-Ireland Camogie titles. Crystal Palace edging out Liverpool in the Community Shield, and Tommy Fleetwood still searching for that elusive PGA win after dropping the ball on the final day at ST Jude. All to discuss with Cathal Mullaney, Broadcaster with Off the Ball.
Aug 11, 2025 • 18min
Are young people allergic to work?
Last week we found out that the unemployment rate hit its highest peak in the past three years. That was according to a Grant Thornton report. An interesting aspect of said report was that 12.2% of young people are currently unemployed, but why exactly is that the case? Have young people suddenly developed an allergic reaction to work, or is something larger at play? To discuss with Pat was Louis Copeland, Owner of Louis Copeland and sons, Lorraine Sweeney, Hotelier and also Declan Keenan, Youth Worker from Just Ask.
Aug 8, 2025 • 26min
The Friday Forum look back on the stories of the week
Our Friday Forum panel this morning was Ciarán Ahern TD, Spokesperson on Climate, Environment and Energy; Transport, Dublin South West, Labour , Senator Dee Ryan, Senator in Limerick City. Seanad Spokesperson on Further & Higher Education, Innovation, Research and Science. Former CEO of Limerick Chamber of Commerce. Sarah McGuinness, Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mail.
Aug 8, 2025 • 10min
Do multivitamins really work?
How many vitamins do you take a day? Do multivitamins really work? We’ll speak with pharmacist Sheena Mitchell about how supplements can positively or negatively impact our health.
Aug 8, 2025 • 6min
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
Gareth Mullins talks through two dishes perfect to try over the weekend. Grilled peach with Parma ham, honey goats cheese and basil pesto and mussels with lemon, garlic, parsley and chilli.
Aug 8, 2025 • 14min
Are social media algorithms driving anti-migrant violence?
Videos of far-right agitators threatening and attacking homeless asylum seekers are being boosted by social media algorithms, according to a “snapshot” study from The Hope and Courage Collective. We discuss these findings with Niamh McDonald, Director of Community Engagement for the Hope and Courage Collective and Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly.
