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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Nov 4, 2025 • 17min
Who is Marwan Barghouti and why are so many calling for his release?
One of the names floated as a potential leader of a future Palestinian state is Marwan Barghouti . A 67 year old currently in Israeli jail following convictions including for murder and membership of a terrorist organisation. But who is Barghouti and why are so many calling for his release? Pat asked Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science.
Nov 4, 2025 • 9min
Claims that exam papers were being sold to electrical apprentices
Claims that exam papers were being sold to electrical apprentices for 50 euro the night before a test have created questions around public safety. The alleged cheating in the trade also raised serious concerns of alleged criminal activity. We get more details on this story with Ellen Coyne, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times.
Nov 4, 2025 • 14min
Trump has endorsed Andrew Cuomo in his bid for mayor
President Donald Trump has endorsed former Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo in his bid for mayor, having labelled his main opponent, Zohran Mamdani, a communist. The president has even threatened to cut off funding should Zohran win.Pat discusses this further with Professor and Political Analyst from the Clinton Institute, at University College Dublin, Scott Lucas.
Nov 4, 2025 • 8min
Workplace bullying can often be just a click away
Sometimes, it happens in whispers, ignored messages, or quiet exclusions and in today’s world of remote work, it’s often just a click away. We discuss workplace bullying with Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist.
Nov 4, 2025 • 20min
A deportation flight left for Georgia last night
Ministers have agreed to reduce the amount of time Ukrainians can stay in state accommodation from 90 days to 30 days. The decision comes as a deportation flight left for Georgia last night. To discuss all this and more Pat was joined by Craig Huges, Political Editor, Irish Daily Mail and alsoColm Brophy TD, Minister of State for Migration, Fine Gael.
Nov 3, 2025 • 13min
Henry McKean chatted to people about their worst fear
Irish people are as afraid of public speaking as they are of death according to a new survey by The Broadcast Institute. 1,000 Irish adults were asked to name their biggest fear. 31 per cent, topping the poll said a fear of heights, with public speaking and death tied for second place at 30 per cent. Henry McKean chatted to people about their worst fear and spoke to Paul Connolly from the Broadcast Institute. He sent this report.
Nov 3, 2025 • 19min
Hector Ó hEochagáin on his new book ‘An Irish Word A Day’
How can we bring more Irish into our lives? Hector Ó hEochagáin, TV and radio presenter, has a brand-new book out now, called ‘An Irish Word A Day’. The book features an Irish word for every day of the year, to bring more Irish into your life and hopefully contribute to reviving our language.
Nov 3, 2025 • 11min
Registrations for electric vehicles were up 73 per cent in September
Registrations for electric vehicles were up 73 per cent in September and over 20 thousand new EV’s were licensed so far this year. Joining Pat was Derek Reilly is the founder of NEVO– Ireland's largest EV show dedicated to clean energy and sustainable mobility. Taking place on the It’s on November 7–8 at the RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin.
Nov 3, 2025 • 12min
Government plans to charge asylum seekers for accommodation
The government plans to charge asylum seekers for accommodation . We get reaction Conor Sheehan TD, Spokesperson on Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Labour.
Nov 3, 2025 • 7min
A look at on the weekend of sport
Looking back over this past weekend in sport. The All Blacks defeat Ireland in Chicago, in the Premier League Arsenal continues their dominance of the tables, Liverpool end their losing streak, Man City rise to second in the standings, and Chelsea victorious in the London Derby. Cathal Mullaney, Broadcaster with Off The Ball l reviews the weekend of sport.
