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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Jul 10, 2025 • 8min
Science with Luke: Why are we living so long?
In the 18th century, the average global lifespan was just 28.5 to 32 years. It's now between 72.6 and 73.2. The questions is how can we go and do we really want to? Professor Luke O’Neill Professor of Immunology at Trinity College Dublin discusses all with Ivan.
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Jul 10, 2025 • 27min
Michael O’Leary on passenger caps and more
In this engaging discussion, Michael O’Leary, Group CEO of Ryanair, delves into the ongoing passenger cap at Dublin Airport, which hampers growth despite government commitments to lift it. He highlights the legal implications tied to EU regulations and the urgent need for policy changes. O’Leary shares insights on air traffic management challenges and nighttime restrictions affecting long-haul flights. He also reflects on Ryanair's ambitious plans for expansion amidst industry hurdles and talks about the broader implications of aviation growth on local communities.
Jul 10, 2025 • 6min
Plastic free July
We hear about the global movement of plastic free July. All to discuss with Jo Linehan, editor of the climate supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland.
Jul 10, 2025 • 10min
President Macron UK visit highlights
French President Emmanuel Macron is on his final day of a three day state visit to the United Kingdom today. Along with attending a state reception at Windsor Castle hosted by King Charles, there has been plenty of political discussions too around migrants crossing the Channel and nuclear deterrence. We discuss this further with Mark Paul, London Correspondent, The Irish Times.
Jul 10, 2025 • 28min
Minister of State, John Cummins discusses housing, planning and more
Minister of State, John Cummins joins us on the show today to discuss housing and planning issues in the country. From costly judicial reviews stalling housing development, staff shortages in local authorities, and delays in measures like modular housing.
Jul 9, 2025 • 9min
Gardening: Ten fascinating orchid facts!
There’s so much more to orchids than the showy specimens in supermarkets. See them in a new light with these 10 fascinating orchid facts with Paul Smyth, head Gardener at RHSI Bellefield, Ireland. Gardener and Plantsman Author and Podcaster.All with thanks to Tirlán.
Jul 9, 2025 • 5min
Christian Horner has been sacked from Red Bull team
Christian Horner has been sacked as team principal of Formula 1 team Red Bull with immediate effect. He was the longest serving team principal in formula one but there has been lots of changes in the Red Bull Camp in the past 18 months. Newstalk's own Rory Galvin brings us up to date.
Jul 9, 2025 • 8min
How childless citizens being discriminated by the current Inheritance Tax Legislation?
A Limerick couple is calling for change to the current inheritance tax rules, calling it discriminatory and inequitable. James Sexton and his wife Sheila got married in their forties. With no children, they discovered that there are significant legal and financial disadvantages that they face when trying to plan the future of their estate. Ivan spoke to James James this morning.
Jul 9, 2025 • 10min
Are young people are ditching the nightclubs and late bars?
As part of our series looking into how young people socialise our reporter Emily Keegan has been looking into the claim that young people are ditching the nightclubs and late bars. She took to the streets of Dublin City on a Friday night, to see what the crowds were like, and speak to the Gen Zs who made it out to the pubs.
Jul 9, 2025 • 13min
Inside Hollywood: The career of Michael Douglas
As Michael Douglas announces his retirement we look back at the stellar career of this two time Oscar winning actor for this weeks 'Inside Hollywood'.
