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 21, 2025 • 16min
Six months into the Trump administration!
Six months into the Trump administration and there is no sign of a slowdown of news from the White House. Donald Trump has issued at $10bn lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal following its reporting of a letter they say Trump sent to Jeffery Epstein for his 50th birthday. We cover that and more with Larry Donnelly.
Jul 21, 2025 • 9min
Keep your shirt and shoes on in Portofino!
Portofino, a small coastal town in the Italian Riveria, is a popular British tourist spot. Over the weekend, the town mayor signed an ordinance that will see holidaymakers banned from walking barefoot and shirtless, having picnics, consuming alcohol on the streets, and many more. Nick Pisa Senior Global Reporter with the Daily Mail tell us about the news tourist rules.
Jul 21, 2025 • 7min
The shadow fleet vessels sailing through Irish-controlled waters
There has been an overwhelming rise in the sum of sanctioned Russian ships, known as shadow fleet vessels, sailing through Irish-controlled waters. The alarming trend has caused the Defence Forces and Department of Transport to escalate monitoring of these vessels as they pass Ireland. With more on this Pat spoke to Cathal Berry, Former TD and Former Member of the Defence Forces.
Jul 21, 2025 • 23min
Hospitals across Gaza are overwhelmed by the daily mass casualties
Hospitals across Gaza are overwhelmed by the daily mass casualties from targeted Israeli attacks. Foreign medics, including teams from the Red Cross, are on the ground providing urgent care. One of those medics is Irish physiotherapist, Rieke Hayes, who is just back from Gaza. Rieke has volunteered in disaster zones across the world since 2017. Rieke along with Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies, Bradford University gave Pat an update on the situation there.
Jul 21, 2025 • 16min
Age verification checks for online platforms come into force
From today, online platforms will be subject to new regulations under Coimisiún na Meán’s online safety code. Part B, which comes into effect today, requires age verification for users of social media.To discuss with Pat was Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor, Irish and Sunday Independent and also Stella O’Malley, Psychotherapist and Author of What Your Teen is Trying to Tell You.
Jul 21, 2025 • 9min
A look back on a busy weekend of sport!
Tipperary were crowned the winners of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling finals. Cork failed to bring home the trophy after 20 years since their last win. In golf, it was a disappointing win for Rory McIlroy as he lost out to the Open Championship to Scottie Scheffler.We speak to Tommy Rooney, Off The Ball’s GAA Correspondent and also Colm Boohig, Broadcaster with Off The Ball.
Jul 21, 2025 • 13min
What is the reality of learning to drive in 2025?
With brighter evenings and longer days, there's more learners on our road than any other time of the year. We ask who are those hoping to pass their tests this summer, and are today's novice motorists better than the rest of us? Newstalk’s Sarah Madden reports:
Jul 21, 2025 • 19min
Alan O'Reilly of Carlow weather with the latest weater updates
A status orange warning for rain remains in counties Dublin, Wicklow, Louth, and Meath until 2pm. There is widespread warning of flooding as rainfall is heavy and persistent. There is also a chance of thunderstorms. Travel conditions could be hazardous, and visibility will be limited. All to discuss with Alan O’Reilly of Carlow Weather.
Jul 18, 2025 • 19min
The Friday Forum look back on the stories of the week
Joining Pat this morning to this week's Friday Forum was Shane Moynihan TD, Dublin Mid-West, Fianna Fáil, Claire Kerrane TD, Spokesperson on Children, Disability and Equality, Roscommon-Galway, Sinn Féin and Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent, Irish Independent.
Jul 18, 2025 • 6min
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
Today Gareth Mullins brings us a summer favourite recipe. A chocolate Swiss role with fresh raspberries.
