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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Apr 25, 2025 • 17min
Almost 300,000 hospital appointments cancelled last year
There were almost 300,000 hospital appointments cancelled last year according to figures released to Aontú through a parliamentary question. Steve McMahon of the Irish Patients’ Association discusses and exclusively reveals new data on the first three months in the health service.
Apr 25, 2025 • 10min
Revolut to shake up the Irish mortgage market!
Revolut is set to offer mortgages to the Irish market later this year. We get the details from Paul Merriman CEO of Fairstone Ireland aka AskPaul.
Apr 25, 2025 • 11min
World leaders descend upon the Vatican City
All roads lead to Rome as world leaders descend upon the Vatican City for the funeral of Pope Francis tomorrow. We get reaction from mourners in St. Peter’s Basilica with our reporter Barry Whyte.
Apr 25, 2025 • 9min
Snipers in Australia shot down over 700 koalas
Public outcry has erupted in Australia as it was relieved that State authority snipers shot down over 700 koalas. The cull took place in Budj Bim National Park. With more on this we heard from Aisling Moloney, Reporter with Storyful.
Apr 24, 2025 • 9min
A stage show 'The Shark Is Broken' a personal journey into the history of Jaws
In this 50th anniversary year of Jaws, The Shark Is Broken at the Gaiety Theatre in May provides a deeply personal journey into the film's history. Co-writer and star Ian Shaw offers a compelling perspective as he portrays his father, Robert Shaw, capturing the dynamics between the lead actors during the now infamous filming of Jaws. Ian joined Pat this morning to chat about the play and his father.
Apr 24, 2025 • 9min
The sporting life of cyclist Raymond Poulidor
Raymond Poulidor, the cyclist celebrated for coming so close to winning the Tour de France many times, without ever actually winning it. Cameron Hill from Off The Ball tells us his story.
Apr 24, 2025 • 7min
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
Study reveals key groups vulnerable to misinformation with surprising results. Those in Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, are the first to grow up with smartphones everywhere. They are also among those most likely to believe misinformation, according to a new study. All to discuss with David Robert Grimes Author and Disinformation Expert.
Apr 24, 2025 • 17min
Do we fundamentally misunderstand opinion within the United States?
Almost one hundred days into the Trump presidency and we have been recounting the many seemingly outrageous happenings from stateside. But do we fundamentally misunderstand opinion within the United States? All to discuss with Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal Larry Donnelly.
Apr 24, 2025 • 7min
Thousands continue to pay respects to Pope Francis
We get the latest from Rome as St. Peter's Basilica reopens after brief closure as thousands continue to pay respects to Pope Francis. Nick Pisa Senior Reporter Global Mail On line spoke to Pat this morning.
Apr 24, 2025 • 10min
Is it time for a used car history database ?
There are calls for a national database on car history for used cars to ensure any discrepancies are known to buyers. Our reporter Josh Crosbie reports.
