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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Jul 25, 2025 • 11min
Are school summer holidays too long?
Minister of Education, Helen McEntee has said that changes to the duration of summer holidays will be considered as it presents difficulties for parents. Are the school summer holidays too long? Pat discusses this with Chrissie Russell, Freelance Writer and mother of two and also Siobhan O’Neill White the founder of Mums.ie.
Jul 25, 2025 • 6min
A look ahead to the weekend of great sport!
Donegal face off Kerry in the All Ireland Football Final this weekend and the Lions prepare for their second Lions Test against Australia. Colm Boohig from Off The Ball looks ahead to the weekend of sport.
Jul 25, 2025 • 19min
The devastation in Gaza continues
Despite the devastation in Gaza, the Israeli government continues to reject responsibility for its man-made famine. Joining us, is journalist Paul Kearns, based in Tel Aviv, to discuss how the Israeli media and public are reacting to the destruction unfolding in Gaza.
Jul 25, 2025 • 15min
How does our presidential system compare to others globally?
As the country slowly begins to turn its attention towards the next incumbent of Áras an Uachtaráin, how does our presidential system compare to others around the world? Reporter Simon Tierney has been investigating this and why exactly was our current model chosen?
Jul 25, 2025 • 11min
Countries must address the threat of climate change
The United Nations' highest court said countries must address the threat of climate change. Countries who fail to meet their climate targets could face legal action. Pat discusses this further with Oisin Coughlan, Policy Advisor for The Stop Climate Chaos Coalition.
Jul 25, 2025 • 14min
Weight based vehicle tax mooted ahead of budget 2026
Weight based vehicle tax has been mooted by the Tax Strategy Group ahead of Budget 2026. The proposed tax tax that would apply to vehicles with a weight of over 1,600kg. To discuss further we heard from Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator.
Jul 24, 2025 • 9min
The European tie that took place 65 years after it was due to be played!
Shelbourne, St Patrick’s Athletic and Shamrock Rovers are in European action over the next few weeks, hoping to qualify for the league phase of their respective competitions for next season. But one European tie made headlines recently, as it took place 65 years after it was due to be played! Off The Ball’s Cameron Hill tells us more
Jul 24, 2025 • 8min
How do Scottish locals feel about Donald Trump's visit?
The US President is making a private trip to the UK to visit his luxury golf resorts at Turnberry in Ayrshire and Menie in Aberdeenshire. How do the locals feel about his visit. Pat spoke to Catríona Stewart a Freelance Reporter in Scotland.
Jul 24, 2025 • 7min
Boxed with John Fardy: Billy Joel And So It Goes
John Fardy tell us about a new expansive portrait of the life and music of Billy Joel, exploring the love, loss, and personal struggles that fuel his songwriting. A new two part documentary called Billy Joel and so it goes is featured in this week's Boxed.
Jul 24, 2025 • 11min
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
We are joined by Dr. David Robert Grimes, Author and Disinformation Expert to discuss two cases of disinformation. First, how does disinformation impact healthcare? We look at how antivaccine disinformation is putting strain on nurseries in the UK. Als in U.S. politics and the “dangerous disinformation” campaign against former President Barack Obama.
