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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'.

Location:

Dublin, Ireland

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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'.

Twitter:

@PatKennyNT

Language:

English

Contact:

1890453106


Episodes

Boxed with John Fardy features '3 Body Problem'

3/28/2024
This week on Boxed, John Fardy discusses 3 Body Problem, the most complicated thriller ever on Netflix.

Duration:00:04:51

Iconic sporting partnerships

3/28/2024
Novak Djokovic and Goran Ivanisevic have split as player coach following 6 years of an incredibly successful partnership which saw Djokovic double his Grand Slam tally from 12 to 24. Off The Ball's Colm Boohig looks at other iconic sporting partnerships .

Duration:00:07:11

Why clocks going forward could be potentially harmful

3/28/2024
The clocks go forward this weekend and Professor Luke O’Neill tells us why this could be potentially harmful.

Duration:00:07:09

Keeping kids out of the Mafia

3/28/2024
Keeping kids out of the mafia. We hear about the expansion of Italy’s Free To Choose Scheme with Criminology and Organised Crime Professor at the University of Essex Author of the book Mafia, Deviant Masons and Corruption Shifty Brotherhoods in Italy.

Duration:00:14:45

State to provide 14,000 new beds for asylum seekers

3/28/2024
New plans will see accommodation for asylum seekers be provided by the use of empty office spaces, rapid builds and leasing of commercial properties. Pat discusses these plans with Nick Henderson, CEO of the Irish Council of Refugees and Michael Healy Rae Independent TD for Kerry.

Duration:00:21:06

How children born during the first lockdown manage starting school this year

3/28/2024
It’s been four years since covid arrived in Ireland. Many children born around the time of the first lockdown will be starting school this year. Our reporter Josh Crosbie has been finding out if there’s been any developmental differences/delays with this cohort of children.

Duration:00:06:42

Have a sustainable Easter

3/28/2024
We hear about the most sustainable chocolate and packaging options ahead of the easter weekend with Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland.

Duration:00:06:41

The tech behind a flying car

3/28/2024
The tech behind a flying car, originally developed and successfully test-flown in Europe, has been bought by a Chinese firm. Powered by a BMW engine and normal fuel, the AirCar flew for 35 minutes between two Slovakian airports in 2021, using runways for take-off and landing. To chat more about the flying car was Kevin Byrne Lieutenant Colonel Retired, Airport Safety & Security.

Duration:00:17:35

RSV vaccine delay

3/28/2024
A new vaccine could be the answer to dealing with RSV next winter so why are we not ordering sufficient supplies? Pat discusses this issue with Sheena Mitchell Pharmacist and Podcast host.

Duration:00:12:13

Fun things to do this Easter weekend

3/28/2024
We get tips and advice on what to do with friends and family this Easter weekend with Éadaoin Fitzmaurice, food, travel and culture content creator.

Duration:00:04:55

HSE recruitment freeze has been referred to the Workplace Relations Commission

3/28/2024
The HSE recruitment freeze has been referred to the Workplace Relations Commission amid health and safety concerns. With more on this Pat was joined by Liam Doran, Ex General Secretary INMO, former member of Implementation team for Slainte Care.

Duration:00:12:37

Gardening jobs for over the Easter break

3/27/2024
Alex Slazenger Head Gardener at Powerscourt Estate and gardens tells us what to do in the garden over the Easter Break.

Duration:00:09:31

The impact of climate change is having on the poorest people in the world

3/27/2024
Trocaire's Lenten campaign this year is focusing on the people of Malawi and how they're affected by climate change. Ben Finnegan reports on the impact a warming planet is having on the poorest people in the world.

Duration:00:10:13

Nearly 60% of teachers have experienced physical abuse in schools

3/27/2024
Nearly 60% of teachers have experienced physical abuse in schools. We get reaction from Simon Lewis Principal and Host of If I Were The Minister For Educations Podcast.

Duration:00:09:23

Author Edel Coffey on her new book 'In Her Place'

3/27/2024
In any classic thriller it's the age old question, which one is the other woman? Edel Coffey will be with us to talk about her brand new book In Her Place.

Duration:00:11:14

Inside Hollywood: A look at some political thrillers

3/27/2024
Following a dramatic week in Irish politics Dee Reddy, Podcaster and Cultural commentator takes a look at political thrillers in this weeks 'Inside Hollywood'.

Duration:00:08:20

Ireland’s capabilities when it comes to defending ourselves

3/27/2024
Pat is joined by former Army Ranger & Independent TD Cathal Berry and Security Analyst Declan Power to discuss Ireland’s capabilities when it comes to defending ourselves, why our alliances are important and why the European Union may have eroded our independent foreign policy.

Duration:00:18:59

Green Scene: Do animals mourn their dead?

3/27/2024
We challenge some paradigms about animals in today's 'Green Scene'. We ask if animals mourn their dead and are males always bigger? All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland. All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

Duration:00:09:16

More than two thirds of people are living in under occupied homes

3/27/2024
According to the ESRI more than two thirds of people are living in under occupied homes. For more on these findings Pat was joined by Karl Deeter CEO Online Applications.com.

Duration:00:12:28

What is the future of the tech labour market?

3/27/2024
With job losses in the sector on the rise; we ask what the future of the tech labour market looks like. Joining Pat to discuss was Donal O'Donoghue, Managing Director Sanderson Recruitment Ireland and Host of the Talent Matters Podcast.

Duration:00:12:11