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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. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk
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Episodes
Narrative wars & surging disinformation
3/8/2026
As war unfolds on the ground in the Middle East, another battle is raging online as convincing AI fakes in the theatre of war are spreading faster than ever. Eileen Culloty, Associate Professor at Dublin City University and Deputy Director of the Institute for Media, Democracy, and Society, joins Pat to discuss how generative AI is transforming information warfare and why traditionally trusted evidence can no longer be taken at face value.
Duration:00:10:24
Barry Keoghan on his new film 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man'
3/8/2026
Pat is joined by Barry Keoghan to chat about his brand-new film, 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man', which is currently in cinemas and is set for Netflix worldwide release on March 20th.
Duration:00:10:25
The Lyric’s the Thing: 'Easy Like Sunday Morning'
3/8/2026
Paul Harrington joins Pat for the weekend's first instalment of 'The Lyric’s the Thing'. For this first week, he has chosen 'Easy Like Sunday Morning'.
Duration:00:07:52
Looking ahead to Cheltenham 2026 with Willie Mullins
3/8/2026
The Cheltenham roar will be turned up to fever pitch from next Tuesday as the annual racing festival kicks off once again. Underlined by a host of hotly contested races, including the Triumph Hurdle, Novices' Hurdle, and the Gold Cup, Cheltenham rarely disappoints. Joining Pat to preview it all are champion racehorse trainer Willie Mullins and Off the Ball's John Duggan.
Duration:00:09:40
Tehran in flames as the Iran war rages on
3/8/2026
Iran's capital, Tehran, erupted into flames as Israel and the US last night launched a fresh wave of devastating strikes. Joining Pat to discuss this further is Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace at Bradford University.
Duration:00:14:46
Pat's Sunday Paper Review March 8th
3/8/2026
Joining Pat to chat through some of the main stories in the Sunday papers is Sinéad O'Carroll, Editor of TheJournal.ie.
Also joining Pat ot discuss concerns around the increasing costs of fuel and energy is Lisa Ryan is a professor in energy economics in the School of Economics
Duration:00:12:53
Plans to move Rotunda Hospital dropped but is it the right decision?
3/8/2026
The Rotunda Maternity Hospital is to stay in its current location in Dublin city centre, with the plan to move the hospital to the site of Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown being shelved - but was this a good decision? Joining Pat to discuss this is former Master of the Rotunda, Fergal Malone.
Duration:00:09:43
Concerns about the housing crisis in the Gaeltacht.
3/8/2026
A protest took place outside the Dáil earlier in the week, highlighting concerns about the housing crisis in the Gaeltacht. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie, visited the Gaeltacht in west Kerry to meet with the locals, and he joins Pat in studio to discuss.
Duration:00:14:43
Brunch inspiration with Gareth Mullins
3/7/2026
With Mother's Day fast approaching, resident chef, Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel, joins Pat to talk all things brunch.
Duration:00:10:16
Ask the Expert: Dermatology
3/7/2026
Pat is joined by Nikki Ralph, Consultant Dermatologist and photodermatology specialist, for this week’s Ask the Expert.
Duration:00:09:29
How much stress do you take on in your everyday life?
3/7/2026
How much stress do you take on in your everyday life, and what effect does this stress have on your body's ageing? For more on this, Pat is joined by Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College.
Duration:00:06:27
Nuns seeking €40m from sale of Dublin property
3/7/2026
On Wednesday, we heard that nuns are seeking €40 million for the sale of a landmark Dublin 4 property. Located on a site immediately adjacent to St Vincent’s University and private hospitals on Merrion Road, the 13.47-acre site was established by Religious Sisters of Charity in 1868. Joining Pat to discuss this further is Maeve O'Rourke, Senior Lecturer in Human Rights Law, Irish Centre for Human Rights, School of Law, University of Galway.
Duration:00:11:52
Anthony Scaramucci on the Iran War & the state of American foreign policy
3/7/2026
The world is watching with bated breath as tensions in the Middle East escalate dramatically. With ongoing U.S. and allied operations against targeted facilities in Iran and shifting leadership dynamics after the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Pat sits down with former White House communications director, now best-known as a co-host of ‘The Rest is Politics US, ’ Anthony Scaramucci.
Duration:00:40:52
Iran War Week Two: What’s the latest?
3/7/2026
Israel has announced a new wave of "broad-scale" strikes on Tehran as US President Donald Trump said only Iran's unconditional surrender would bring an end to the escalating Middle East war. Joining Pat to discuss further are Lindsey Hilsum, Channel 4 News International Editor and Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at Dublin City University.
Duration:00:19:09
Ireland v Wales Six Nations Review with Devin Toner
3/7/2026
Former Ireland international Devin Toner joins Pat to assess Ireland's performance against Wales in last night's Men's Six Nations Championship round 4 clash.
Duration:00:06:06
The Pat Kenny Show is back!
3/6/2026
The Pat Kenny Show is back!
It’s business as usual every Saturday and Sunday morning between 10 and 12, noon, with the same in-depth analysis, a host of familiar faces, and the same lively debates.
This weekend, the lineup is box office, as Pat will be joined by Anthony Scaramucci, Barry Keoghan, Devin Toner, Willie Mullins, Professor Luke O’Neill, and more.
Listen live between 10 and 12 noon, this Saturday and Sunday or listen back to the podcasts on Newstalk.com or on the GoLoud app.
Duration:00:00:53
Ask the Expert: Tips when taking your driving test
3/6/2026
Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk.
Our Monday expert is RSA ADI Driving Instructor and author of Pass your Driving Test in Ireland Kathleen Comerford.
Duration:00:12:48
Why we keep secrets and if they are always bad?
3/5/2026
Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk.
Pat was joined by Stella O’Malley Psychotherapist and author of 'What Your Teen Is Trying to Tell You' to discuss why we keep secrets and if they are always bad.
Duration:00:09:15
The Netflix-Effect on Sport
3/4/2026
Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk.
Fair weather fan versus true supporter, were you a fan of Formula 1 before Drive to Survive? We investigate the Netflix-effect with Rob Hartnett CEO of Sport for Business.
Duration:00:15:40
Who is Gavin Newsom?
3/2/2026
Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk.
Who is Gavin Newsom and is he the new darling of the Democrats? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Brett Bruen, President of the Global Situation Room and Former Director of Global Engagement at the White House during the Obama Administration.
Duration:00:22:24